Manufacturing Executive

ROBERT C. HARCLERODE, JR. Cellular: 330-***-****

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New Port Richey, FL 34654 *******@***.***

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PROFILE & VALUE

Management...Senior level manager with full P&L responsibility and partner

with a Private Investment Banking firm and two Global Companies

Finance...Comptroller for a diverse company with assets in manufacturing,

retail and real estate. Launched the initial stages of an IPO, handled

banking relations, managed shareholder relations and developed information

systems (MIS). Principle with a Private Investment Banking firm

specializing in placement of Debt and M&A with a specific focus in the

manufacturing segment with revenue of less than $100 million.

Marketing...Business development executive researching new business markets

and posturing company to compete in the selected industries

Working knowledge with ERP, Kaizen, Five S, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing,

Kaizen, JIT, Kanban, ISO 9000 QS 9000, TS 16949, ISO 13485, GMP and FDA

regulations pertaining to both Food and Medical Device manufacturing

INDUSTRIES

Medical Devices

Plastic Injection Molding Plastic Extrusion

Plastic Blow Molding (bottles) Precision Screw

Machining

Tool and Die Caps and Closures (Plastic)

Medical Equipment Automation and assembly

equipment

Building materials (doors, windows, siding) Progressive metal

stampings

Specialized Equipment design and construction Food Manufacturing

& Packaging

Employment Agency (temp and permanent) Commercial Steam

generation

Logistics (warehouse and distribution) Real Estate (commercial)

Retail (specialty shops) Air Charter

CORE COMPETENCIES

Dynamic, forward thinking leader Entrepreneurial

Leadership

"Hands-on" manager Team builder & empowerment

Organizational Change Strong financial expertise

Debt/equity financing P&L and performance

improvements

Turnaround strategies and experience Growth strategies (M&A

and organic)

Strategic Partnerships Multi-plant experience

Global familiarity (Mexico, Europe, China & Japan) Business

streamlining

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MICRO...July 2009 to Present

President, Medical Business Unit - Overall guidance including

Strategic Direction and full P&L for medical products division ( two

plants) manufacturing both invasive and implantable class II & III devices.

Company employs plastic molding, progressive metal stamping, machining,

assembly, testing and packaging. Product offering marketed to the

endoscopy, biopsy and surgical segments.

Highlights

. Developed and implemented strategic plan for long term growth and

profitability

. 16.4% per year average increase in sales via organic growth

. 2.5X revenue growth via acquisition

. Spearheaded acquisition search, negotiations and integration

. Gross profit increase averaging 6.9% per year

. Net profit increase averaging 3.8% per year

. Annual sales volume ~$80 million with 300 employees

. ISO 13485:2003 compliant with a focus on GMP

. ISO 9001:2008 & ISO140001:2004 certified

. FDA 21 CFR 820 certified facilities

. Class 5, 6, 7 and 8 cleanrooms

THE JDK GROUP...August 2005 to July 2009

Principle with a Private Investment Banking and Management Consulting

group specializing in the manufacturing segment <$100 million in revenue.

Primary focus is distressed situations (turnarounds), strategic

planning/alliances, corporate finance and M&A (buy or sell side).

Key achievements

o Nearly $150 million in acquisitions (Buy & sell side)

o Five (5) turnarounds assignments - three (3) successful

o Strategic Planning programs

o Three strategic alliances formed

o Several short assignments focusing on corporate financial

restructuring

o Working relationship with both Private Equity and Commercial Lenders

to uncover and validate potential investments/acquisitions.

LUNAL-WETZEL...July 2000 to August 2005

VP/General Manager for a multi-faceted holding company with holdings

in the plastic injection molding (both custom and captive), precision screw

machine operation, design/construction of automation & specialty equipment,

warehousing-distribution-assembly division, frozen food prep and

distribution and a temporary employment firm. Reporting to the CEO,

personally accountable for the day-to-day operation of all business units.

Key achievements

o Corporate wide increases in gross revenue (approx $50 million for FY

2008) 15% growth per year

o Divested three non-core, under performing/distressed units

o Re-capitalized firm to fuel growth strategies

o Orchestrated 3 mergers for vertical integration and market diversity

o Consolidated operations from 8 locations to 4

o Turnaround - profitable in 14 months

o Net profits averaged an 8% increase per year

o EBITDA <$100,000 (2002) -- $3,225,000 (2008)

o Reduced single industry (auto) dependence from 92% to 39%

o Productivity 78% (2002) - 92% (2008)

o Utilization 62% (2002) - 84 % (2008)

o Wrote and implemented ISO/TS business system

VENTURE PLASTICS...August 1991 to July 2000

Director Business Development with a custom thermoplastic injection

molder with two plants. Both facilities are ISO9002 and TS9000 certified.

Key achievements

o Managed in excess of $8mm from two primary accounts

o Focused on the development of new customers, markets and business

opportunities.

o Researched, contacted and evaluated over 400 potential customers with

a success rate of almost 30 new customers with $11million increase in

revenue (annualized)

o Investigated and presented business analysis relative to potential

acquisition candidates for company diversity.

Engineering Manager (1991-1996) with managerial and administrative

responsibility for three project engineers and four toolmakers.

Key achievements

o Total project management

o Supervised product design, tool design/construction, sampling, first

article inspection reports, product submission and ongoing design

enhancements or cost reductions.

o Launched over 700 new programs

MMG, INC...September 1987 to August 1991

Comptroller for a parent company, which includes three (3) plastic

manufacturing facilities with four other smaller holdings in retail and

real estate.

Key achievements

o Managed the day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting and

computer operations.

o Prepared and analyzed financial statements, negotiated bank financing,

created diverse reports detailing cost controls, budget summaries,

efficiencies and operational analysis.

o Installed a computer-based MRP system

o Directed a staff of five (5) and

o Served as the principal member for an IPO preparation and eventual

launch

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EDUCATION

Youngstown State University

Major...Finance (MBA)

Grove City College

Major...Industrial & Electrical Engineering (BS)

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