Robert C Harclerode
**** **** **** ***** *******, FL 34655
330-***-**** adjtnj@r.postjobfree.com
Executive Summary
Seasoned Senior Executive with an outstanding history of creating shareholder wealth in organizations ranging from in size from $10 to $300 million. Compelling interpersonal skill coupled with focused diligence and a persuasive communicator. Strong business acumen, results-oriented, decisive leader with an in-depth understanding of finance, operations, marketing and strategic planning. Excels in dynamic, demanding environments while remaining pragmatic and “hands-on”.
Successful top level roles in Business Leadership, Finance, Marketing, Engineering and M&A.
Team Building Domestic & International Alliances Turnarounds
Multiple Locations Organizational Change P&L Growth Strategies Process Improvements
Professional Experience Highlights
Division President
Micro/Largo, FL 2012 - Present
Medical Device manufacter who designs and manufactures products for the biopsy, surgical, heart, urology. diabetes and women’s health market. Products are both invasive and implantable Class II and III devices.
Turnaround Growth Market Diversity
Spearheaded, mostly autonomous, the daily operation of an underperforming business unit with a primary emphasis on re-building the organization for a family held group of companies. Launched a comprehensive analysis centered on the interworkings of the organization to implement changes for immedidate return to profitability followed by revenue growth. Established the first ever strategic plan for the division with key performance indicators that cascaded throughout the divison to highlight the progress as well as shortcomings; including performance compensation. Enacted a vigorous and aggressive new product launch program while simultaneously directing operational improvements to curtail costs.
Attained breakeven status within twelve (12) months of assuming the challenge
Re-arranged debt obligations
Revenue growth averaged 16.4% year on year
Consistently increased gross profit and EBITDA
Created global network of distributors
Managing Director
JDK Group/Niles, OH 2009 to 2012
Private Equity and Investment Banking firm with a series of small to mid-cap investments in the traditional manufacturing environment.
Portfolio Management M&A Acquisition Integration
Structured a new portfolio of investments with the primary emphasis on the conventional manufacturing of plastic components. Controlled each segment of the process from initial research, deal structure through due diligence and closing . Globally managed each investment integration, eventually fostering the operation.
Managed the acquisition of five (5) investments
Total investment of $48 million
Overall portfolio growth of 32% in three years
Vice President & General Manager
Lunal-Wetzel/Warren, OH 2004 to 2009
Diverse holding company operating a host of contract manufacturing services for the automotive, consumer and packaging industries.
Strategic Direction Growth Divestment
Total P&L responsibility for the daily management and oversight. Streamlined company eliminating redundant activities, exploiting core compentencies to improve profita and EBITDA. Focus centered on expanding current market while attracting new industries. Ultimate goal was to divest the company for ownership.
Past Roles
Controller Director of Market Development Production Management
Education
Degree– MBA Youngstown State University
Degree– BSIE Grove City College