James Nayavich

Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania 570-***-**** add6cq@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/jim-nayavich-0870a936/ Dear Hiring Manager:

Excited by the prospect of joining your team as your next executive leader, I encourage you to review the enclosed resume. As a driven and resourceful senior operations executive backed by 20+ years of experience in business development, product management, and manufacturing & production, I am confident that my qualifications will exceed your expectations. Throughout my extensive career, I have established a reputation as a transformational leader who is driven by challenge, undeterred by obstacles, and committed to furthering standards of efficiency, excellence, and client satisfaction. My expertise encompasses all aspects of strategic planning, negotiating multi-million dollar deals and partnerships, and implementing effective business strategies; from controlling costs and maximizing revenues to harnessing team strengths to improve companywide performance. Further, my ability to build consensus among executive teams and stakeholders to promote transparency and influence positive change has been repeatedly proven. I look forward to bringing these strengths and more to the team. Please consider the following highlights of my qualifications:

• Track record of sparking performance turnaround through utilizing effective leadership skills and implementing high- impact growth strategies based on data, experience, and business acumen, as well as intimate involvement and guidance of the shop floor operations.

• Successful supply chain management handling a multitude of vendors, production lines, and ultimately executing distribution of finished products to multiple facilities and testing sites. Achievements in logistics for B2B and B2C distribution through internet as well as traditional sales and marketing.

• Proven history of triggering significant increases in sales, business growth, and market share in previous positions; outstanding coach and leader.

• Track record of success maintaining solid business partnerships and relationships through effective communication, active listening, and diligent service resulting in optimal retention and satisfaction levels. I look forward to meeting with you and learning more about your goals for the open position and your company. Until then, thank you for consideration.

Sincerely,

James Nayavich

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James Nayavich

Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania 570-***-**** add6cq@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/jim-nayavich-0870a936/ Senior Operations Executive

Senior Leadership Global Business Development Strategic Planning Product Management Professional Summary:

• Offering 20+ years of progressive experience and achievement building and directing high-performing operations; energetic, hands-on leader focused on supercharging teams and developing sound strategic plans that ensure continued growth.

• Well-rounded senior leadership and manufacturing experience that combines business acumen, technical skills, and expertise across establishing safety cultures, implementing process improvements, and successfully managing programs.

• Solid history of success overseeing key business drivers including performance management, IT, and financial management; ensure positive labor relations, align team goals, and create conducive workplace environments. Areas of Expertise:

• Organizational Leadership

• Program Management

• Human Resources Management

• IT Security & Governance

• Risk Management

• Supply Chain Management

• Manufacturing Operations

• P&L Management

• Organizational Development

Career Highlights

• Earned reputation for exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and business development skills; visionary executive who applies data collection, financial analysis, and process improvements to ensure organizational success.

• Spearheaded development of numerous production strategies and product delivery roadmaps; successfully completed contracts and achieved all deliverables by implementing entrepreneurial team cultures and instilling hard-working, high-achieving environments.

• Keen ability to guide union contract negotiations and create win-win scenarios for company and union members; people- oriented leader able to promote comfortable, relaxing, and fun-filled environments while delivering results. Professional Experience

Director of Product Management Office August 2019 – Present General Dynamics (GD), Scranton Operations (SCAAP) — Scranton, Pennsylvania Hold-bottom line accountability for bid proposal generation, award acquisitions, and new product line startups. Foster solid relations with clients, major vendors, subcontractors to ensure delivery of requirements. Conduct financial forecasting for all programs to mitigate risk and identify opportunities. Collaborate with multiple GD facilities and strategic partners to gauge and leverage capacities to increase profitability. Key Achievements:

• Program Management: Championed creation of organization’s Program Management Office; architected strategic roadmap encompassing product line development, resource planning, shop floor management, and final product delivery.

• Customer Engagement: Solved multiple operational and productivity pain points for USG defense and Commercial initiatives. General Manager January 2016 – August 2019

General Dynamics, Scranton Operations (SCAAP) — Scranton, Pennsylvania Delivered transformative leadership to entire Scranton Operations and Scranton Army Ammunition Plant. Oversaw P&L with direct responsibility over departments including Operations & Manufacturing, Finance, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Security, Supply Chain, Contract Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations, and R&D. Guided turnaround initiatives to bring behind schedule programs back on track. Served on planning and execution team for multi-million dollar mergers and acquisitions.

Key Achievements:

• Business Development: Achieved 19% CAGR on sales and 27% CAGR on income in less than four years.

• Operational Growth: Enhanced and grew operations which directly led to increase in employees from 90 to 300; successfully managed division’s growth from $46M+ to $107M over four years.

• Safety Management: Reintroduced safety culture that decreased BLS rate from 3.97 to 0.66 while lowering severity rate from 162.68 to 2.04.

• Contract Bidding: Spearheaded multiple partnership arrangements and successful USG bidding efforts; played critical role in securing $890M/10-year production contract and $215M/15-year facility management contract. James Nayavich Page 2 of 2

Senior Director of Technology & Human Resources May 2013 – December 2015 Petroleum Service Company — Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Supervised all technology, data collection, system integration, website design, and human resource initiatives. Led efforts to drive software development initiatives, establish financial and CRM systems, and serve as admin for EDI connectivity and network. Governed ecommerce division; managed four web stores and marketing efforts on Amazon. Recruited, trained, evaluated, and promoted dynamic group of team members.

Key Achievements:

• Financial Management: Established entirely new financial system; transitioned from legacy financial package to enterprise system which enabled growth without increasing staff.

• IT Management: Oversaw design and implementation of processes, procedures, and IT infrastructure which led to successful YoY growth; guided all SEO, internet marketing, PPC, and web campaigns. Senior Director, Administration & Technology January 2008 – May 2013 General Dynamics — Scranton & Red Lion, Pennsylvania Orchestrated IT management along with key human resources functions to include payroll and second facility’s IT department. Owned total responsibility for budget, personnel, and infrastructure covering software, software development, and hardware. Directed efforts to ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, EEOC, labor regulations, etc.), oversaw contract administration, built strategic plans, and provided effective employee leadership; mentored and developed future leaders. Enforced company rules, regulations, policies and while maintaining adherence to labor agreement. Key Achievements:

• Continuous Improvement: Hand-selected to direct multitude of projects to achieve safety goals, enable cost reduction, and identify growth opportunity initiates; played key role in ensuring operational excellence throughout organization.

• Career Development: Earned promotion in June 2010 in recognition for outstanding ability to supervise administrative functions, build multiple departments, and provide sound leadership. Manager, Information Technology & Human Resources April 2003 – January 2008 General Dynamics (Chamberlain Manufacturing Corporation) — Scranton, Pennsylvania Managed entirety of IT department and development of organization-wide technology infrastructure. Devised and maintained all technological policies and procedures along with business processes and revenue flows. Supervised development of LAN networks and information management methodology for IT, MRP/ERP system, CMMS system, and communication of project status, schedule development, and tracking.

Key Achievements:

• Productivity Growth: Served in lead role during implementation of gain-sharing program that increased productivity 23% while bolstering bottom line by millions.

Additional Experience

Manager, Information Technology

Chamberlain Manufacturing Corporation — Scranton, Pennsylvania Manager, Information Technology

OEM Controls — Shelton, Connecticut

Assistant Information Technology Director

Mark Facey & Company — Bristol, Connecticut

Education

Ph.D. in Business Administration and Management Information Systems Northcentral University — Scottsdale, Arizona

M.B.A. in Business and IT Management

Jones International University — Englewood, Colorado B.S. in Computer Science

University of Scranton — Scranton, Pennsylvania

April 15, 2020

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to provide a recommendation for Jim Nayavich. I have known Jim for 20 years as a peer, both professionally and personally. Jim and I were hired into our company within six months of each other and have been colleagues in the defense industry since. I am Director of Business Development for American Ordnance. Jim and I have worked side by side cumulatively for 15 of the 20 years and there is no one I’d rather have as a teammate than Jim. Together, we routinely exceeded our goals for sales, delivery and quality on a monthly basis.

Under Jim’s leadership, our facility earned the reputation as the best run operation within the Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated facilities in the US Army’s Ammunition Plant portfolio. His inspirational leadership style engenders him to supervisors, peers and subordinates as he is respectful and inclusive of all. Jim’s background as an operator is comprehensive. In addition to his operations expertise, he has detailed knowledge and experience in Information Technology and Human Resources, including extensive capability as a union negotiator. I believe Jim has not yet reached his potential as an innovative, creative leader and I provide my unequivocal highest recommendation. I would enthusiastically welcome the opportunity to work closely with him again and believe he would be an extraordinary addition to any team. He is a positive, inspirational and dedicated communicator and leader. Please contact me if I can provide additional information Sincerely,

Emil J. Kovalchik

Director, Business Development

American Ordnance

813-***-****

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Jeffrey Brunozzi, PhD

13854 Lake Point Drive, Clearwater, FL 33762 570-***-**** add6cq@r.postjobfree.com 10/12/19

To Whom it May Concern:

I am writing to provide a recommendation for James Nayavich. I have known Jim for the past 17 years both professionally and personally.

I am currently the Sr. Director and General Manager, Indirect Fire Group for General Dynamics Ordnance

& Tactical Systems. Jim has been a direct report to me for the past four years as the General Manager of the Scranton Operation. In addition, I have worked with Jim closely when he was the Human Resources Director and I was the General Manager of the Scranton Operations in 2009 – 2013 as well as being colleagues back to 2002 when he was both the HR and IT Manager and I was the Director of Operations. I am happy to provide my highest recommendation for Jim. His work ethic and ability to manage challenging situations are excellent. He has the knowledge and adaptability to work in many different environments and always strives to reach agreements and solutions with respect for all parties involved. Jim would be a significant asset to any organization and bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and ability to lead in a way that improves performance.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can provide any further information. Sincerely,

Jeffrey Brunozzi, PhD

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