KELTON A. MARLEY

*** ***** ***** ****** ( Preston, Idaho 83263

801-***-**** ( abxi0m@r.postjobfree.com

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS & MANUFACTURING

Dynamic manufacturing leader and strategist with over 20 years of

experience assuring optimal performance and efficiency of international

manufacturing facilities for global companies.

. Proven history of success identifying and developing targeted

strategies to eliminate inefficiencies, streamline operations, and

control costs.

. Change management specialist with demonstrated skill in leading

facility-wide refittings and upgrades, new plant startups, and

expedited disaster recovery efforts.

. Strong leader and communicator with talent for cultivating productive

relationships with strategic partners, internal staff, government

officials, and business stakeholders.

Manufacturing Operations ( Process & Efficiency Improvements ( Plant

Startups ( Health & Safety

Cost Control ( Budget Management ( Project Management ( ISO 9001

Certification

Municipal, State, & Federal Regulation Compliance ( Government & Strategic

Partner Relations

Multicultural Leadership ( Product Development & Innovation ( Change

Leadership

Disaster Recovery ( Technology Upgrades ( Team Training, Management, &

Motivation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROPEL TRAMPOLINES, INC., Logan, Utah ( 2005-Present

Home fitness equipment manufacturer with approximately $10 million in

annual revenue, providing products to large-scale distributors including

Sears, K-Mart, Dunham's Big5, and Sports Authority.

Vice President & Co-Owner

Founded and serve as primary leadership force for domestic and overseas

manufacturing operations spanning product design, fabrication processes,

packaging, and quality control. Establish and implement process

improvements targeted to enhance efficiency, cost control, quality, and

safety. Analyze market trends and competitive strategies to identify

opportunity to enhance profitability and performance. Lead national and

international shipping operations, customer service, and warranty

departments.

. Enhanced trainability, efficiency, and quality by developing and

introducing standard operating procedures, process controls, and

quality assurance initiatives.

. Established industry-wide standards for trampoline safety and strength

by developing groundbreaking total enclosure system, buttonhook-style

net system, and 4-string mat weave.

. Secured significant savings in manufacturing outsourcing through

leadership of comprehensive research initiative evaluating potential

partners in China.

. Optimized efficiency and enhanced production capacity by launching

facility-wide redesign at chosen Chinese manufacturing facility.

SALVATION ARMY, Ogden, Utah ( 2004-2005

400,000-square-foot facility offering drug and alcohol addiction treatment

and rehabilitation programs for approximately 30 patients.

Director of Facilities & Client Manager

Oversaw all aspects of facility management and client services; coordinated

intake, testing, treatment, and release programs; supervised building and

ground maintenance. Developed and implemented client training programs for

Work Therapy assignments; documented procedures and identified areas for

improvement.

. Dramatically improved facilities and safety through leadership of

extensive remodeling project.

KELTON A. MARLEY

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ICON HEALTH FITNESS, INC., Logan, Utah ( 1989-2003

Home fitness equipment manufacturer with more than 5,600 employees and over

$1 billion in annual revenue.

Director of Operations

Fuelled profitability and performance as leader of operations including

plant startups, manufacturing, maintenance, energy management, waste

disposal, and process improvement strategies across network of 6 plants in

US and Canada. Developed and implemented disaster recovery initiatives;

managed scheduling and troubleshooting teams. Administered and allocated

budgets of over $21 million; reported imbalances and championed solutions

to executive council.

. Assured on-time, on-budget design and startup of 9 plants within state

and municipal guidelines.

. Enhanced shareholder and lender confidence by leading successful

initiative to secure ISO 9001 certification for multiple departments.

. Coordinated transition from Taiwanese to US-based manufacturing

facilities; oversaw construction of 200,000-square-foot facility and

all retrofitting and commissions.

. Implemented computerized maintenance management initiative spanning 1

million square feet and over 2,000 items of manufacturing equipment.

. Reduced annual operating expenses by $220,000 by implementing large-

scale energy efficiency improvements and renegotiating natural gas

contract directly with wellhead.

. Slashed operating costs and eliminating carbon monoxide and emissions

issues by converting lift trucks from propane to natural gas.

. Reduced annual expenses by $251,000 and fuelled over $150,000 in

additional growth through leadership of award-winning waste management

and recycling programs.

. Launched cardboard recycling initiative that reduced costs by $300,000

and achieved company's status as region-wide leader in corrugated

recycling.

. Stepped in to lead disaster teams round-the-clock after disastrous

facility fire; restored manufacturing operations from 0 to full

capacity within 3 weeks.

. Achieved executive-level recognition for large-scale reduction of

accidents and dramatic reduction in insurance premiums.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Occupational Safety & Health Training: 325 Hours

OSHA & Workmen's Compensation Administration

Compliance With Fire & Health Codes: 505 Hours of Training

PROFESSIONAL AFFILITATIONS

Logan City Chamber of Commerce: Chairman for Local Plant Directors

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

America Helps: Co-Founder & Logistics Manager

KELTON A. MARLEY

790 South State Street ( Preston, Idaho 83263

801-***-**** ( abxi0m@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Sir / Dear Madam:

As an expert leader and strategist in the manufacturing industry with over

20 years of experience directing the operations of international

manufacturing facilities for companies operating on a global scale, I am

writing to express my interest in joining your team. Combining advanced

experience enhancing process efficiency, health and safety, disaster

recovery, capacity building, and cost control in fast-paced, challenging

manufacturing environments, I am confident my skills and background will

prove invaluable to the efforts of your company.

Past roles include Vice President of fitness manufacturer Propel

Trampolines and Director of Operations at billion-dollar manufacturing firm

Icon Health Fitness, Inc. A selection of my achievements in these and other

roles includes:

. Fueling growth to over $10 million in annual revenue at Propel

Trampolines, introducing standard operating procedures, process

controls, and quality assurance initiatives.

. Establishing industry-wide standards for trampoline safety and

strength by developing a groundbreaking total enclosure system,

buttonhook-style net system, and 4-string mat weave.

. Enhancing shareholder and lender confidence at Icon Health Fitness by

leading successful initiative to secure ISO 9001 certification for

multiple departments.

. Coordinating the transition from Taiwanese to US-based manufacturing

facilities; oversaw the construction of a 200,000-square-foot facility

and all retrofitting and commissions.

. Reducing annual operating expenses by $220,000 by implementing large-

scale energy efficiency improvements and renegotiating the company's

natural gas contract directly with the wellhead.

. Decreasing annual expenses by $251,000 and fuelled over $150,000 in

additional growth through leadership of award-winning waste management

and recycling programs.

. Stepping in to lead disaster teams round-the-clock after disastrous

facility fire; restored manufacturing operations from 0 to full

capacity within 3 weeks.

Please refer to the enclosed resume for a more detailed account of my

professional history, and feel free to contact me at your earliest

convenience. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to our

conversation.

Sincerely,

Kelton Marley

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