VP of Operations

GARY D. SEYMOUR

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CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

An Executive Leader recognized for strong managerial and technical abilities seeks to apply process enhancing skills to optimize the role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO). Strong technological skills with a focus on aligning technology with business goals. Establishes metrics, assesses performance and implements strategies for improvement to maximize operational efficiency and resource utilization. Ability to transform IT operations via innovative thinking, timely performance and sound economical/risk analysis. Highly skilled in building and leading high performing cross-functional teams that exceed organizational objectives. Quickly establishes rapport and cultivates lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Articulate, visionary leader with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Area of Expertise:

Account Functions, Procurement, Material Control, Plant Production, Product Development Plant Relocation, Packaging, OSHA/Safety, Labor Scheduling, Environmental Compliance

Quality Control, Research & Development, Budget Administration, Product Planning

Bill of Material, Accounting Functions, Shipping and Logistics

License:

Health, Life, and Annuity Agent License (Florida)

NOTABLE ACCOLADES

Architected and established control systems for accounting, manufacturing, and distribution that created a 500% growth in the manufacturing environment.

Devised forecasting tools to measure future requirements ahead of time.

Successfully arranged and implemented programs and methodologies that produced significant changes, including reducing scrap, product rework, labor, and associated manufacturing costs for firms in the United States and Mexico.

Conceptualized and installed customer service systems to feed information to process improvement efforts.

Featured in two articles within package trade magazines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2015-Present

Group Benefits Consultant

Independent Consultant

Health Care and voluntary benefit consultant to small business and individuals.

2008-2013

Co-Founder & COO

Bahamas WiMax Ltd.

Acquired and developed a small ISP into the 3rd largest internet data provider in the Bahamas.

Administered the daily operations, including talent development, developing and testing products, accounting/inventory controls, Customer Service and installation coordination.

Current Board Member

2005-2008

Director of Information Technology

Cable Beach Resorts/Bahamar

Administered 30+ specialists and redesigned/replaced the entire network infrastructure across three hotels.

Generated over $1M in telephone operating cost savings.

Introduced the first vast scale VoIP PBX on a converged network in the Bahamas.

Integral in the network design team during the core Bahamar project.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

2004-2005

Consultant

Bristol Group

Delivered warehouse, distribution, and computer systems support for the new warehouse expansion.

Screened and procured the most apposite talent to spearhead company objectives.

Formulated warehouse procedures and computer systems to meet business needs.

Calculated the layout of the new warehouse and coordinated the transition initiatives.

Examined and implemented new IT infrastructure.

2000-2004

Owner/President

Schaeffer Thompson, Inc.

Fulfilled key role in overseeing the development of corporate LAN infrastructures, wireless hotspot implementation, cross platform integration, telephone systems, and WAN support to complete intricate operational tasks.

1991-2000

Vice President of Operations

Cambridge Lamps, Inc.

Applied growth-minded approach to improve sales from $2.5M to $13M by designing and implementing the most effective and innovative company-wide strategies.

Fused manufacturing principles with software solutions to maximize productivity.

Slashed lead times by 400% while managing growth as high as 30% per annum.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

China Sea Trader, Inc.

Manager (Systems & Distribution) 1990 – 1991

JRD Brass Co.

Manager (Quality Control) 1989 – 1990

Westwood Lighting Group Inc.

Quality Control Manager, Research & Development Manager, Industrial Engineer 1986 – 1989

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Finance & Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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