Craig Askins

**** ****** ****** ****

Franklin, Kentucky 42134

979-***-****

ac9uqy@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/pub/craig-askins/8/213/9b1

Summary of Qualifications

Senior Executive with extensive domestic and international experience in the management of public and private companies. Versatile savvy effective leader in business operations, project management, program management, business development, contract negotiations, sales & marketing, licensing, product & regulatory compliance, engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, supplier management, safety, security, and efficiency.

Professional Experience

Victory Gaming Solutions, Inc. – Tulsa, Oklahoma & Franklin, Kentucky

Managing Director – March 2018 to Present

Manage the Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Market

oVisit Tribes and Properties in the Market

oSet Market Strategy

oRepresent the Company at Trade Shows

oIntroduce Customers to Victory Gaming Solutions products

oNegotiate contracts

oObtain required licensing

oPlace machines on casino floors

oCreate and manage the internal organization

oManage Customer Service Technicians

oAssure Customer Satisfaction

Assist with other markets as necessary such as the Florida Gaming Market

Niell-LaVielle Industrial Supply, Inc. – Bowling Green, Kentucky

Branch Manager – June 2017 to March 2018

Managed the Bowling Green Branch Office to assure all existing customers were satisfied with the products and service they received

oInventory Management Solutions – we managed and controlled our customer’s inventory assuring they never had too many or too few of any needed materials

oSteel – we supplied steel (sheets, angles, bar, tube stock, and more) to our customers in Central, Western, and Southern Kentucky as well as North Central Tennessee

oSpot Sales – we had a store open to the public and also maintained an inventory of stock in Bowling Green Office to be able to respond to our customers (new and old) whenever necessary

Grew our Customer Base

oReached-out to potential customers; arranged meetings, visited with them, and explain our products and services

Fleet Coordination

oWe maintained a fleet of 1 flatbed for steel and multiple small trucks that we used daily to assure all our customers had whatever was necessary to meet their production requirements

Gulf Coast Gaming, Inc. – Franklin, Kentucky

Owner – July 2007 to Present

Consulting work in various capacities for companies in the Gaming Industry with specific interests in:

oManufacturing Operations

oBusiness Development

oGame Development

oLicensing & Compliance

Exclusive Agent/Distributor opening new markets in North, South, & Central America and the Caribbean for Hong Yen Technologies, Inc. (HYT) a Gaming Machine Cabinet Manufacturer located in China

oProvide global introductions of potential domestic and international customers

oCreate business opportunities for revenue sharing

oDiscover and develop other methods for revenue generation in the Gaming Industry

oRecommend product modifications as well as complete new designs

oAssist with International and Domestic Trade Shows

oInitiate business opportunities with International Customers whom I have an existing relationship with

Agent for Codespace Gaming (Operating Systems)

Agent for Miami Slot Seating

Cole Kepro International, LLC – North Las Vegas, Nevada

Executive Vice President, Business Development & Operations – August 2008 to June 2013

Domestic & International Sales & Marketing of company products (primarily Gaming Machine Cabinets)

Provided global introductions of potential domestic and international customers

Increased international exposure for company by the establishment of new relationships

oVastly increased domestic and international customer base of the company

oRecommended and assisted the company with new international and domestic trade shows

Provided creative ways to expand business during downturn in global market

oNew and cost effective methods of marketing

oNew product offerings

oNew designs

oExisting design cost saving modifications

oNew ways of doing business

Becoming a partner in the customer’s success through various methods of cooperation

Transparency

Developed business initiatives for new markets & customers (domestic & international)

Decreased costs and improved efficiencies while concurrently obtaining new markets and customers

Discovered and recommended other methods of revenue generation

Quest Entertainment – Houston, Texas

COO & Vice President, Operations – June 2006 to July 2007

Responsible for managing all Manufacturing, Assembly, Materials, Warehousing, Shipping, Receiving, Customer Service, Installation, Licensing, Product Compliance, Hardware Engineering, Sales, Supplier Control, Procurement, and Quality Assurance functions

Devised and implemented company Strategic Plan

Significantly reduced product costs

oReduced material costs through supplier changes

oReduced labor costs by implementing design and process modifications

oInstituted business process and continuous process improvements

oImplemented Supply Chain Management

Renegotiated unfavorable business contracts to create new and profitable business relationships

Negotiated new contracts

Created new game titles

oNew symbols, artwork, sounds game play, bonus screens, etc.

Bally Technologies – Las Vegas, Nevada

Vice President, Operations – March 2004 to May 2006

Responsible for managing the Manufacturing, Materials, Parts, Warehousing, Shipping, Receiving, Production, Procurement, and Quality Assurance Departments. Managed and supervised 350 - 425 employees within my departments.

Modified the Assembly Area to increase productivity and reduce material handling costs

Significantly increased production capacity (> 30%) and reduced costs simultaneously by implementing progressive operational changes.

oAt the conclusion of my term with Bally the company was producing 10,000 cabinets a quarter shipped on schedule and under budget

Advanced the quality of products for both internal & external customers through internal process improvements and increased employee morale (pride in the company and the workmanship of its products)

Changed the policies, procedures, practices, (Continuous Improvement) and the physical layout of Manufacturing Floor to increase efficiency.

oImplemented a JIT system for common parts

Concurrently with Operations I managed the Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Configuration Control, Technical Publications, and Customer Service Departments. Managed and supervised 500 employees while performing the applicable concurrent oversight responsibilities for the company

Created the Program Management Department to oversee significant modifications (operational efficiency changes) within the company

Vice President, Project Management – February 2001 to March 2004

Responsible for Project Management, Hardware Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical) for Gaming Machine Cabinets & other products, Configuration Control (Engineering Services), Software Quality Assurance (SQA, Product Compliance Departments (PC), & Technical Publications departments. Managed and supervised 80 employees within this role of responsibility

Worked closely with the Game Development Department on both hardware and software products

oNew themes

oNew hardware

In the SQA Department, created and implemented a Software Quality Engineering Group to manage, create, and implement process improvements

Re-staffed the lead and management positions and retooled the Department to increase efficiency

Improved employee morale by listening and paying attention to needs

oThe department had been misused and misunderstood for years causing a serious decline in the morale as there was no leadership

Assured the department personnel had the correct equipment to fulfill their responsibilities

Worked closely with the local GLI and BMM labs sometimes even temporarily employing some of their personnel as well as lending them some of our personnel to assure cross training and a synergy of expectations

Director, Project Management – January 2000 to February 2001

Responsible for Project Management, Hardware Engineering, Configuration Control (Engineering Services), and Technical Publications departments. Managed and supervised 50 employees within this role of responsibility

Rebuilt the Project Management Department of Bally Gaming and was responsible for overseeing approximately 900 open projects at any one time.

Completely reorganized the Hardware (Mechanical & Electrical) Engineering Department.

oWhile the company was considering outsourcing this corporate operation and service I implemented policies and direction so that within twelve months the company could design and profitably build products for other companies in the Gaming Industry

Project Manager – January 1999 to January 2000

Responsible for the Project Management of the entire Bally Video Product Line

oCoordination, cost, schedule, and completion of approximately 200 projects

Northrop Grumman – Annapolis, Maryland

Program Unit Manager – November 1997 to January 1999

Responsible for Cost, Schedule, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Assembly of all Electronics, Batteries, & Crew Furnishings of a $200+ Million Government Submarine Contract.

oManaged a large contingent of Departments and Personnel to effectively meet Program Cost & Schedule. This very large project and the areas under my control were successful as a result of recognized team building and the joint efforts of our team.

Worked with on-site customer representatives (Navy Contract Office & Seals) to the assure quality and acceptability of the final product.

Maintained Secret, Top Secret, & SBI (Special Background Investigation) Clearances.

Operations Planner – May 1995 to November 1997

Supervised Program Planners, Shop Floor Planners, & Production Expediters.

Successfully completed the Rigel Program well ahead of schedule by effective team building and executing.

Coordinated the implementation of new MRP & Shop Floor Control Systems.

Conducted Planning & Scheduling for numerous Programs.

oAt one time personally planning and providing oversight for four separate large programs in contrast to the typical workload for a Planner of one program.

Quality Assurance Engineer – September 1986 to May 1995

Supervised Division Quality Inspection Department. This included Final Inspection, In-process Inspection, and Receiving (Incoming) Inspection.

oProvided troubleshooting and successfully turned around the Receiving Inspection Department which until then had been the most underperforming department within the entire organization.

Developed and implemented with Procurement the Division Supplier Quality Control and Supply Chain Management System

Developed, implemented, & maintained the Division Quality Assurance Manual

Assured continuous maintenance of the approved System Certification (Mil-Q-9858, Mil-A- 45208, ISO 9000) by implementation of necessary procedures.

Performed Internal & External (Supplier) Quality Audits to the various certification levels applicable.

Plant Protection (Maryland State Special Police) Officer – October 1981 to September 1986

Armed Security including escorting classified material shipments across country.

Armed property protection & security.

Armed employee protection.

American Greetings Card – Lafayette, Tennessee

Production Supervisor – March 1980 to April 1981

Supervised 85 manufacturing employees during third shift operations.

oManufactured envelopes and packaged greeting cards w/envelopes

oSolely responsible for the Manufacturing, Material Handling, Quality Assurance, Warehousing, and HR.

Education

University of Maryland – College Park, Maryland

Master’s Degree in General Management 1992 – GPA 3.70/4.00

Bachelor of Science Degree in Management 1986 – GPA 3.45/4.00

MGA and BS are specifically from University of Maryland University College with the majority of my courses taken at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and some courses taken at the Annapolis Center.

Anne Arundel Community College – Arnold, Maryland

Associates Degree in Business Management – GPA 3.27/4.00

Military

United States Marine Corps – 11/75 to 11/78

USMC Finance School 1976, graduated second in class.

NCO Leadership Training

Awarded Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Mast, received a nomination for Marine of the Month, many Physical Fitness Awards, and various other commendations.

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