General/Operations Manager
Resume:
Donald (Don) Ellis
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General/Operations Manager
Expertise in managing and motivating people. Ability to provide end-to-end visibility for top management. Vision to benefit cross-functional departments to achieve a balance between “best practices” and latest technology.
Adept at providing operational leadership, direction, and support to dynamic organizational units within a matrix structure.
Understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and managerial ratio’s.
Professional Experience
Reliable Building Services, Greeneville, TN 10/2015-4/2017
Office (General) Manager
Full P&L responsibility to include, HR, Administration, sales and operations
Developing budgeting, sales trends, and profit projections.
Project Management on all residential and light commercial projects.
Responsible for employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and OSHA requirements.
F.E. SALES, LLC, Sparks, NV 2008 – 2015
Managing Member
Full P&L responsibility to include, HR, Administration, sales and operations
Developed start-up company – drove sales to $700,000 in first 2 years.
Led sales, installation, training, and maintenance of automotive collision repair equipment as well as residential and commercial solar projects.
Managed every aspect from administration and accounting to sales and commissioning.
PACIFIC ENERGY ALTERNATIVES, Reno, NV 2013 – 2014
General Manager
Developed and implemented policy and procedures in start-up Solar Energy Distribution Company.
Responsible for increasing sales through identifying market demographics, establishing sales, warehousing, operating processes, and team building.
HIX CORPORATION, Pittsburgh, KS 2013 – 2013
Consultant/Plant and Production Manager
Responsible for reviewing, scheduling, and production of employees.
Coordinated material procurement to meet increasing monthly sales numbers.
Synchronized Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, HR, Customer Service, Shipping, and Production to communicate work flow.
Implemented production schedule process improvements.
Responsible for acquisition of new CNC equipment and maintenance of all production equipment, including scheduling and oversight of rebuilding the foundry.
Accountable for employee relations and retention; identified promotable qualities to encourage growth and advancement.
Enforced Hix Corporation, State, Local, and OSHA Policies.
RE-NEVA, INC., Reno, NV 1987 – 2011
General Manager 2008 – 2011
Sold company but retained for 3 years to transition the business relationships to the purchasing company.
30 years experience in Retail/Wholesale sales of automotive parts, paints, repair products and procedures.
President 1987 – 2008
We increased yearly net profits from 8% to 14%.
Inventory turns per year at cost value maintained at 11 (industry average at 7).
Drove sales in excess of 60% from 2000 – 2007.
Implemented efficiencies to decrease building footprint from 6000 to 3900 square feet.
Employee retention held at over 89%; most employees stayed 7-10 years.
Accounts receivable averaged over 85% current.
MODINE MANUFACTURING, Joplin, MO 1984 – 1987
First Line Production Supervisor
Responsible for the safety and oversight of Production employees.
Coordinated procurement of materials, operation of equipment, manufacture of product, and packing.
Technical Skills
Platforms:
Windows, Mac
Applications:
Microsoft Office; Word, Excel; QuickBooks Pro, Triad Automotive Applications
Tools:
Mitchell, ADP, and CCC Insurance Estimating Systems
Education
Akzo Nobel Coatings, DuPont, American Parts (Industry/Business Specific) 1988 – 2008
Marketing/Sales Skills
Employee Safety
Managing and Motivating Employees
Purchasing/Inventory Control
Accounts Receivables/Payables Ratio's
Customer and Employee Retention
Managerial Ratios
Exit Strategies
Equipment Experience
Manufacturing and Production Equipment
Fresh Air and Safety Equipment
Paint Booths and Filtration Systems
Automotive Equipment for Maintenance/Repair
Air Compressors and Air Supply Systems
Various Automotive Service Lifts
CNC Mills and Lathes
Foundry Operation
Light to Heavy Duty Construction and Handling Equipment
Powder Coat, Paint, and Other Coatings Application Systems
Certifications
Southeast Kansas Area Vocational Technical School 1976 – 1978
Auto mechanics, 2 year vocational training program in automotive technology.
REFERENCES
Rob Rogers – coworker
Mother Hen Hatchery – President/Owner
Chuckey, TN
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Dan Raio – coworker
Hix Corporation/Dough Express – President
Pittsburg, KS
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Steve Waldron - customer for 15+ years
Paramount Auto Body - Managing Member/Owner
Reno, NV
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