CEO, COO

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North Olmsted, OH *****

Phone: 440-***-****

Cell: 440-***-****

Email: ***************@*****.***

Gilbert Sherman

Objective CEO, COO and/or Consulting role that requires a decisive, entrepreneurial mindset, as well as driven, bottom-line instincts.

Strengths

Experience

Focused P&L orientation. Depth and breadth of experience at CEO and COO roles. Excellent track record managing across all functions in both service and manufacturing environments. Effective leadership, adept at both planning and execution. Able to communicate well with any and all levels of an organization. Well-versed in executing and managing complex contracts; broad understanding of processes and cost control; competence in reviewing financial statements and creativity in directing the business adjustments that may result.

2011-Present AkzoNobel Coatings Inc Cleveland, OH

Sales Manager- Market Development Manager-Paper Package Coatings

Responsible for initial market segmentation, market strategy, resource allocation and sales execution, on a global basis, resulting in a new customer contract valued at $100 million over 5 years.

Led cross-functional teams in executing $2.8 million plant upgrade projects in N America and Europe. 2009-2011 Infinite Energy Mfg, LLC. Cleveland, OH

Managing Member

Launched greenfield startup of this custom metal fabrication firm. Landed $5 million initial contract.

Oversaw QA/QC process development to comply with global ISO standards including demonstration of Lean Manufacturing practices.

Successfully executed initial client agreement, plant lease, specialized insurance coverage and all supplier agreements.

Developed internal organization of 10 and external supply chain. 2004-2009 ThermaFab Alloy, Inc. Cleveland, OH

Chief Operating Officer

Directly managed 4 reports who, in turn managed 50+ in all functional areas (except finance) as well as 10 independent sales representatives in 20 states for this custom metal fabrication firm. Increased sales 400%.

Managed multiple manufacturing locations with full operational P&L; managed all contracts, leases and capital expenditures.

Directed purchase, improvement and renovation of $1.7 Million building and consolidation of operations from two leased facilities into the new facility.

Specified, implemented and deployed ERP and CRM systems and hardware. 1986–2004 Combined Resources, Inc. Cleveland, OH

President

Launched this management consulting firm offering operational and commercial advisory services

As consulting COO of a small manufacturer, engineered an operational turnaround that shifted P&L from

$250k losses to $500k in net profits by streamlining processes, product quality and shipping performance. Instrumental in increasing sales 300%.

Specified, implemented and deployed ERP, CRM, UPC and I-2of5 barcode systems, as well as new hardware, to streamline internal operations and to comply with customer requirements

Managed peak internal staff of 10 and external rep organizations totaling 50 Managed multiple manufacturing locations with full P&L. Education 1978–1982 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

B.B.A., Marketing.

Extra-Curricular Chairman, Finance Committee – St. Stephen Church, Cleveland, Ohio

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