MICHAEL SCHOLEY

12352 Stonegate Road ~ Pacoima, California 91331

H - 818.896.5105. C - 818.675.2266 ~ msa7780a@westpost.net
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Dynamic executive manager with 20+ years of experience and a history of generati
ng multimillion dollar profit improvements. Strategic thinker with record of spe
arheading the design, development, launch, and refinement of winning product, pr
ocess, and production solutions. Diligent, meticulous team leader with demonstra
ted capacity to identify and capitalize on opportunities to reduce costs (withou
t sacrificing quality), to expand product portfolios and market share, and to le
verage a blend of managerial, technical, and client-facing expertise.
R&D * Cost Control * Design & Engineering * Process Improvements * Strategic Pla
nning
New Product Development * Project Management * Prototypes * Revenue Growth
Client Relations * Team Leadership * Training * Needs / Requirements Analysis
Industrial Fabrics * Production Methodologies * Vehicles * Electronics * ISO 900
0
EXPERIENCE
EMCYCLE LLC, Pacoima, California * 2009 - present
Startup electric vehicle company
CEO & Founder
Design, engineering, marketing, management, finance.
VARIOUS CLIENT COMPANIES, Southern California * 2006 - 2009
Premier consultancy focusing on electric vehicles, electronics, product developm
ent, and machinery solutions.
Design & Engineering Consultant
Managed key projects for a variety of clients; provided design / development exp
ertise, including enhancements and overhauls of existing products. Created desig
ns, prototypes, and production machinery specifications. Devised and implemented
strategies and process improvements to maximize efficiency, product quality, cl
ient satisfaction, and alignment with specs / requirements. Identified and capit
alized on opportunities to increase product marketability.
Major Contributions:
* Positioned a client for long-term growth by spearheading the creation of 3 ele
ctronic product prototypes later incorporated into company's portfolio.
* Generated a $500,000 reduction in client production costs by optimizing produc
tion processes through development of multi-cavity and enhanced trim tooling sol
utions.
* Maximized the potential marketability of a client aluminum vehicle chassis by
decreasing weight from 400 to 60 lbs; devised and deployed initial chassis plan
to cut weight from 400 to 100 lbs before using foam / fiberglass material to low
er weight from 100 to 60 lbs.
* Developed and rebuilt an electric car, electronics products / manufacturing pr
ocesses, and a program to integrate aesthetic quality of products into a client'
s marketing approach.
* Achieved a 90% improvement in the housing process cycle (from 150 to 15 minute
s of total labor) by implementing new production processes and streamlined desig
ns.
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AR TECH, Fontana, California * 2000 to 2005
Prominent industrial fabrics firm with $2M in annual revenues.
Design & Engineering Manager
Directed engineering / design operations and team members. Developed and institu
ted plans to enhance products in segments such as architectural awnings and blan
kets (aerospace thermal and acoustic installation). Spearheaded mission-critical
projects such as launch of a new plant and the deployment of new processes and
best practices. Conceived materials costing / production processes and drove pro
duct development / production by converting requirements for the manufacturing t
eam. Leveraged subject matter expertise to advise colleagues across numerous fun
ctions. Cultivated strong relationships with clients; performed requirements ana
lysis, counseled on design / technical matters, oversaw client presentations, an
d collaborated with the sales force. Mentored and trained colleagues and subordi
nates.
Major Contributions:
* Doubled revenues for key aerospace / awnings groups by increasing the effectiv
eness of the sales and support management teams; offered technical and subject m
atter expertise.
* Improved firm's relationship with Lockheed-Martin by overseeing the developmen
t of an RF shielding solution also in decreased acoustic blanket costs (60%) and
installation costs (80%); earned award from the client for contribution to majo
r spacecraft initiative.
* Provided framework for future growth by managing a $600,000, 5,000 sq ft desig
n and construction initiative resulting in capacity to employ cutting-edge proce
sses / systems.
* Optimized patio roof offerings by leading the creation of new fixed / retracta
ble products for restaurants; developed the firm's largest retractable fabric so
lution.
* Increased aerospace costing efficiency 80% (more speed, fewer errors) by insti
tuting new system; the company later implemented the methodology across all prod
uct categories.
MOLDEX METRIC, Culver City, California * 1989 to 1999
Leading respiratory / hearing protection equipment firm. 400+ employees, $75M in
yearly sales.
Director of Research & Development
Increased annual sales 200% ($25M to $75M, including overseas growth) by devisin
g winning products. Expanded SKU's from 5 to 130+; obtained 13 new patents. Buil
t up new plant with new efficient production methods. Instigated ISO 9001 Certif
ication. Cut production costs 5% - 20%. Negotiated overseas production contracts
. Built up an efficient 10 person R&D department. Directed all new product, test
ing and machinery building programs. Strategy board member.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Certificate in Transportation Design
Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science in General Engineering
Kingston College of Further Education, London, United Kingdom
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT / TRAINING
Aerogel Technology Course, Audio MBA Course