Theodore F. Valley

*** ********* *****, ********, ** 48433

Mobile Phone: 810-***-****

Email: adlxqc@r.postjobfree.com

Manufacturing Management Professional

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 11 years of corporate, industrial and manufacturing experience. Fifteen years in senior management.

Four years senior manager manufacturing plant. Knowledgeable in JIT inventory.

Eight years experience in operations and project management Strong customer service

24 + years progressive professional & supervisory experience. Four years in Material Control.

Improved lean manufacturing, scheduling, quality, and safety. Union and non-union manufacturing.

Director of a large state 501-C-3 association in the state capital. MIOSHA/OSHA liaison.

Bachelor’s degree in Management. Associate’s Business Admin & Management.

Versed in customer service, sales and negotiating. Developed sense of urgency.

Working with CEO’s and owners of large corporations. Excellent communication skills.

Creative, visionary, and flexible in organizing and planning. Sensitive to Profit/Loss.

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Spearheaded changes and made decisions effecting company goals and profits.

Establish key requirements, procedures, reporting and oversight of Projects and Operations Management

Made recommendations to president and CEO of company regarding operations and production.

Oversaw projects in a prototype/engineering facility for large manufacturing facility

Responsible establishing and monitoring expectations for operations on multiple programs, productions and projects.

Managed and developed changes in production, efficiency, scheduling, shipping, quality and safety.

Key in growth of a mid-size corporation and spearheaded implementation of improved processes.

Analyzed company profits and losses on a daily basis.

Developed quality control procedures, expectation, goals, testing and rules.

Safety manager working with MIOSHA, OSHA and EPA.

Oversaw weekly management meetings, set scheduling, machine operations and reviewed operations.

Managed projects between design, engineering, purchasing, technicians and suppliers.

Set budgets, cost estimates and money allocations.

Analyzed company profits/losses, developed spreadsheets and collected on accounts receivable.

Managed a department in a large unionized manufacturing facility.

Maintained shift workforce and scheduled overtime.

Source contact for informing local government and community groups.

LABOR RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL

Key in establishing a human resource department and employee relations.

Formulated procedures and first contact with employees for hiring, firing and training.

Worked hands-on with employees regarding concerns, technical operations and project goals.

Handled employee documentation and maintained human resource department.

Performed interviews, hired personnel, followed and developed disciplinary rules and procedures.

Developed shop rules and disciplinary actions to be followed.

Coordinated employee newsletter and communications.

Created and fostered business and corporate partnerships with employees.

Created and conducted seminars and monitored programs.

Implemented employee incentive programs and bolstered moral and involvement creating strong teams.

PURCHASING AND MATERIAL CONTROL

Performed sourcing procedures to establish suppliers.

Set procedures and process for purchasing.

Communicated, coordinated, and ordered materials in engineering and manufacturing facilities.

Managed budgeted expenses for events and shows.

Processed orders through an automated computer system of material control in major corporations.

Controlled inventory and released parts in accordance to production needs and prototype builds.

Analyzed needs & requirements for scheduling, parts inventory and processed orders in accordance.

Developed programs for education of group members and general public.

Coordinated efforts between engineers, suppliers, and purchasing department.

Developed spreadsheets, made calculations for P/L margins and collected on accounts receivable.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Personal computer, Excel, Word, Desktop Publishing, Network, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Video Editing.

Familiar with MRP systems and usages.

Analyze machine productivity, time study and develop efficiency improvements and changes.

Capable of creating fundamental concept drawings and designs.

Basic working knowledge of blueprints.

Various customized programs for manufacturing facilities, ability to learn any new program quickly and efficiently.

EDUCATION

CURRENT-Kettering University, Flint, MI: Enrolled in Masters Degree in Business Administration.

1991- Spring Arbor University, Flint, Michigan: Bachelor Degree in Management of Human Resources. GPA 3.70.

1983 - Baker College, Flint, Michigan: Associate Degree in Business Administration/Management. GPA 3.13.

Fall/Winter 1981-1982 - Mott Community College, Flint, Michigan Course of studies: Communications. GPA 3.2.

Corporate Training: Supervisor Training Program; Upgrading Technical Skills; Supplement Internal Quality Auditor

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

Sept., 1997 to Vertigo Productions, Consultants, Marketing, Events and Public Relations, Flint, Michigan,

Current Executive Artistic Producer/Director (owner). Management and organizational consulting,

producing theatrical shows, performances, public relations, event management, marketing campaigns and video/DVD productions. Consulting for companies in manufacturing, public and private sectors to increase efficiencies and reaching broader market share through management, procedures, public relations, marketing, events and videos. The events/shows/video have been produced for corporate functions, fundraisers, social events and public outreach. Additional theatrical events have been theme parties, murder mysteries, corporate training and overall event planning. Included in the duties were working with numerous government, public and private organizations managing, writing marketing campaigns, training, speeches, shows and press releases for public relations, marketing and sales.

“CONSULTANT/CONTRACTED” POSITION THROUGH VERTIGO (More details on addendum)

Alerus Retirement and Benefits, East Lansing, Michigan

-Education Consultant -Meet with Clients

-Educate Participants -Present information to individuals/large groups

-Compliance training -Knowledgeable on 401k/Roth Programs

Birch Run Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, Birch Run, Michigan

-President/CEO -Financial Stabilization

-Sponsorship & Fundraising -Business to business campaigns

-Marketing and Public Relations -Solicitation

Land of Peace, Warren, Michigan

-Development director -Communications Specialist

-Speech and copy Writer -Fundraising for abroad humanitarian efforts

Mott Community College, Educational Media, Flint, Michigan

-Marketing and Public Relations -College campus events

-Alumni relations -Newsletters

-Technology support -Media department

City of Flint Downtown Development Authority, Flint, Michigan

-Operate and manage events -Report to city board

-Produced large scale events -Manage committee and volunteers

-Negotiate with municipalities -Negotiate with vendors & suppliers

Commercial Wire Rope, Burton, Michigan

-Outside sales and marketing -Manufacturing Inspections

-Safety testing and inspections -Education

Soroc Products, Incorporated, Burton, Michigan

-Plant operations -Streamline production

-Quality control -Increase production and efficiency

-Scheduling -Material Control

Flushing Estates Manufactured Housing/Medallion Homes, Flushing, Michigan

-Marketing and Public Relations -Sales and service

-Negotiations -Community engagement

-Community management -Financing

Apr., 1997 to Michigan Manufactured Housing Association, Okemos, Michigan

Feb., 2001 MMHA Director. This senior management position in a manufactured housing trade organization

reported to the executive director and updated a board of directors to the industry trends, both

statewide and nationally. Further, this position held the qualifications of a lobbyist and was

involved with meeting state government law makers. Protecting, promoting and contributing to

the growth of this industry were primary. Being an active organization, grants, fundraising and

corporate sponsorship were constantly involved in the development of outings, events, political

actions campaigns and programs. Additional responsibilities included producing large housing

shows and events that were open to the public, membership training, education, and certification

in national programs.

May, 1994 to Soroc Products, Incorporated, Burton, Michigan

Apr., 1997 Processing Controls Manager/Assistant Plant Manager. This senior management position was created to directly assist the president/owner to oversee his corporation’s rapid growth. In this plastics company, the duties included overall plant operations; customer contact and relations; compilation of reports and spreadsheets; analyze production capabilities and directions; recommend and implement improved processes and changes; create schedules, follow-up on accounts receivable; oversaw operations and billings in a small J.I.T. die cutting operation, and handled intricate situations in the company’s operation that required specific follow through and attention to detail.

Oct, 1991 to Kelly Services, Flint, Michigan

Apr., 1994 Production Foreman: Lear Seating. Supervised unionized production workforce of approximately 35 individuals in a mid-sized just-in-time production facility.

Sanitation Supervisor: V-8 Powertrain - Engine Plant, General Motors. Responsible for supervising sanitation department and over forty employees. Maintained paperwork in areas such as hourly overtime, grievances, shift preferences, job assignments, supplies and requirements. Coordinated efforts of all other departments as well as overall plant appearance.

Material Control Coordinator: Lear Seating. Worked in Material Control Department procuring,

monitoring and receiving materials for a just-in-time production facility.

1985 to 1989 Troy Design, Inc, Flint, Michigan

Material Control Coordinator. B-O-C Flint Engineering – General Motors. Procured parts for

prototype, experimental, and show cars of future models. Additional responsibilities were

gathering information on scheduled car builds for feasibility study and reported conclusions to

a planning committee. Coordination with engineers, suppliers, technicians and purchasing

department.

References and recommendation letters available by request.

ADDENDUM

Alerus Retirement and Benefits, East Lansing, MI

Education Consultant – This position required educating a numerous array of participant in a 401K program that is managed by Alerus for their company. The Alerus Corporation is a financial corporation that manages individual accounts for many corporations throughout the Continental United States. Individual corporations may have unique programs designed for their individual needs and benefit program. This position required being familiar with a variety of programs and federal compliances and to educate employees at the individual companies. The training may be one on one or with large groups.

May, 2016 to December, 2017, Birch Run Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, Birch Run, Michigan. President/CEO. Sponsorship & Fundraising Executive – Responsible for overall management and operations

of a two community chamber of commerce and restructure existing programs and stabilize finances.

The position required to representation of the business community with a multitude of municipal organizations such as township, village and downtown development authorities. Actively maintained and developed professional relationships with business to business campaigns, fundraising and sponsorships.

July, 2014 to February, 2015 Land of Peace, Warren, Michigan

Executive Director – Managed and developed campaigns, newsletters and management of a

Small non-profit 501-C-3 organizations with goals of raising money for support of those in the

Holy Lands of Israel and Palestine. The work and fundraising efforts span a great many venues

of fundraising activities across Michigan and the United States.

August, 2013 to June, 2014 Mott Community College, Educational Media, Flint, Michigan

Educational Media - Equipment Distribution Technician & Multi-Media Production

Specialist. Work with cameras, smart classroom trouble shooting, editing, job assignments,

services to instructors and college.

Foundation – Communications Advancement Specialist, Direct, plan, establish and implement community reports, press releases, create brochures, promotions, articles and publications. Create promotional opportunities, prepare manuscripts and speeches. Participate in planning

coordinating and implementing on and off campus events. Coordinate alumni communications,

compile news and promotional items. Develop graphic design materials and promote

programs, assure photographs are taken and work/create special events.

June, 2012 to May, 2013 City of Flint Downtown Development Authority, Flint, Mich,

Event Manager. Produced large scale community events for the city of Flint. This position

developed and managed efforts of a committee, city board, city agencies and departments,

executive director and staff, downtown businesses, outside vendors, entertainers and venues.

The majority of the events were newly created and developed to initiate attention and draw

crowds to the downtown area.

Jun, 2002 to Aug, 2003 Commercial Wire Rope, Burton, Michigan

Outside Sales Executive. Maintained and generated new sales accounts for an industrial supplier of lifting devices, clamps and storage units. This interim position was to make cold calls, setting appointments and meeting with decision makers. Crucial to the success of the position was educating and training individuals on the product and benefits. Addition to this position was equipment safety inspections.

Nov., 2001 to Feb., 2002 Soroc Products, Incorporated, Burton, Michigan

Plant Operations Manager. Hired on a temporary basis to help new company increase efficiency,

production and quality. New company was in the need of expertise to help re-establish a more inline production, materials handling, streamline operations and put manufacturing back on a reliable schedule.

Feb, 2001 to Sept, 2002 Flushing Estates/Medallion Homes, Flushing, MI

Property, Sales and Marketing Manager. Property manager for a manufactured housing community of over 200 sites. Maintained occupancy, evictions, leasing agreements, grounds and home maintenance and overall resident communications. Managed sales of homes, financing, processing paper and worked with the public to find a perfect fit for their housing needs and desires. Also managed marketing, advertising and community engagement for both the community and the home sales.

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