MILES ROTHMAN PO Box 7197, Chandler, AZ 85246 M: 520.609.7867 mr11db952@westpost.

net Operations Management - Manufacturing and Service Industries EXECUTIVE PROFILE Operations Manager for manufacturing, service, and distribution companies offer ing a track record of success implementing innovative manufacturing operations s trategies, leading company growth efforts, and bolstering financial results in c ommercial, retail and industrial markets. Thoroughly accomplished in strengtheni ng competitive advantage by reducing inventory and cycle times, thereby increasi ng profits. Liaison with sales to improve customer satisfaction. Proven and effective leader during periods of organizational change. Special pa ssion for gaining employee involvement and motivating union and non-union labor forces to work consistently in achieving productivity, quality, and safety objec tives. Sustained commitment to building trust and communication between manageme nt and work crews. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Manufacturing Operations Management Lean Techniques Development of ISO Certification Program Strategic Planning Budgeting, Profit/Loss and Balance Sheet Analysis Cost Reductions and Profit Improvement Workforce Relations/Employee Involvement MRP, inventory reduction, improved cycle times CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AMAZON, Phoenix, AZ November 2010 January 2011 (seasonal) Area Operations Manager Responsible for a workforce of 45 associates to ensure packages were shipped on a timely basis. Coordinated the scheduling of outbound freight and trucks. Shipp ed up to 130,000 packages per shift. No lost time accidents. TECHFIBER, LLC, Tempe, AZ 2007 2010 (Manufacturer of ballistics armor and protective material for military and law e nforcement markets.) General Manager Recruited to grow this subsidiary of ArmorWorks, a privately held manufacturer o f military body armor, aircraft armor, and vehicle armor. Had responsibility for the entire company, including operations, engineering, sales, and finance. Over saw 50 employees. Prior to being hired, the company was running at a net loss. Overall Results: Succeeded in making the company profitable. Developed the comp anys first strategic plan, including sets of goals and objectives, sales forecas ts, and financial analyses. Brought new vision and energy, increasing sales 25% in 2009 despite major economic recession. Selected Achievements: Lean Manufacturing Eliminated delays in the business process and ensured on-tim e deliveries, reducing inventory by 33% and having no late orders in all of 2009 . Company Growth Increased manufacturing capacity by 50%. Led efforts to implemen t a $3 million capital improvement program and relocation to a new 55,000 square

foot facility. Management Quality Successfully championed ISO 9001:2008 certification. Improve d inventory controls while reducing cycle times. Sales and Marketing Launched marketing campaign with new literature, web site, and trade show presence. Guest speaker at several national technical seminars. E xcellent customer relations. FLUORESCO LIGHTING & SIGNS, Tucson, AZ 2004 2007 ($50 million manufacturer, designer, installer and servicer of signs and lightin g for commercial markets.) Vice President of Manufacturing Responsibility for 160 employees in two separate production facilities for famil y-owned company with operations in California, Arizona, and Nevada, and customer s nationwide. Project lead on major accounts and supervised project managers on jobs in excess of $1 million. Hired to implement a soup-to-nuts overhaul of the companys inventory management and production turnaround time. Prior to being hired, the companys fulfillment o f orders was untimely and well below industry standards. Overall Results: Slashed cycle time in half (from 12 to 6 weeks) by introducing just-in-time techniques to the manufacturing process. Installed an MRP (material requirements planning) system that improved inventory accuracy and job costing, work order tracking, procedural documentation which resulted in efficiencies of operational segments. These improvements enabled the company to work on larger and more profitable high-profile projects. Selected Achievements: Production Increases Doubled production output by adding off shifts and buildin g a satellite plant, increasing profits while promoting safe and effective perfo rmance. High-Profile Projects Responsible for a $6 million project for the new Universi ty of Phoenix Stadium (home of the NFL Arizona Cardinals). Included end-to-end d esign, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of all outdoor signage, includ ing a 75,000 square foot Arizona Cardinals team logo. Oversaw the replacement of roof and marquee signage for the US Airways Center r esulting from that companys merger with America West Airlines and subsequent rebranding. MSR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Buffalo, NY 1998 2004 (Privately held consulting firm.) Consultant Identified a need in the market for small- and medium-sized businesses to have a ccess to the same level of consulting advice that larger firms enjoyed. Founded the consulting firm from scratch and grew it to have more than 50 clients with a nnual sales ranging from $250,000 to $20 million. Overall Results: Significantly improved the trajectory of numerous companies, no t only by offering advice on specific issues, but by demonstrating systemic appr oaches to problem-solving that resulted in sustained successes. Responsible for creating the first strategic plans and operating budgets for many firms. Positio ned several companies for sale so that owners were able to earn significant prof its. Selected Achievements: Growth and Acquisition Acted as the marketing manager for a developer of a proc ess for the electrolysis of water treatment. Made the initial sales call to a cu stomer, who later acquired the business for $4 million. Helped triple the size of a custom cabinetry manufacturer with a strategic plan . Presentations Led regular seminars for 50 to 100 attendees at a time, on topics

including creating business objectives, time management, employee motivation, a nd financial planning. Organizational Restructuring Reorganized the board of a non-profit community wo rk center, increasing the percentage of industry professionals as directors. Cre ated the strategic vision for the organization. Served as the temporary chair of the board and advised during a 60% growth in clients served and the building of two assisted-living residences. HABASIT BELTING, INC., Buffalo, NY 1991-1997 (Roll goods manufacturer of woven, non-woven, and coated products with internati onal presence.) Vice President of ManufacturingFabrication Oversaw the manufacturing process, including two fabrication centers, for this w orldwide leader in the belting industry. Habasits affiliates are fully owned, an d each company has its own inventory, fabrication, assembly and service faciliti es. Responsible for 150 employees. Overall Results: Built two new major fabrication centers, which were completed o n time and under budget. These centers were more efficient than their predecesso rs, yielding a productivity improvement of 20%. Reduced costs considerably throu gh the savvy formation of partnerships with suppliers, the development of innova tive manufacturing techniques, and quality control improvements. Selected Achievements: Inventions and Innovations Developed the method and established the need for us ing an anti-microbial agent in an original equipment product. This method was pa tented and created a successful new product line with sales in excess of $5 mill ion, and led to the companys acquisition by the parent corporation. Invented a unique method of belting manufacture, which was also patented and im proved labor efficiencies by more than 50%. Labor Relations First chair in four collective bargaining negotiations, with fu ll responsibility for union shops. During entire tenure, there were no labor sto ppages. Substantially reduced both the number of grievances and the time spent o n grievance resolution, resulting in increased productivity. Management Quality Successfully championed ISO 9001:2000 certification. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE THE COLAD GROUP, Buffalo, NY Operations Manager of a custom printing and packaging company selling to retail mass market products. GLOBE INTERNATIONAL, Buffalo, NY Plant Manager of Manufacturing of a belting company that eventually became Habas it Belting through acquisition. EDUCATION AND AWARDS Master of Science (M.S.), Management Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institu te, Troy, NY Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering, New York University, New Yor k, NY Six Sigma Lean & DFSS Certified ISO and ITAR training U.S. Patent 5,558,207 awarded for Belting having sealed edge and method of manuf acture U.S. Patent 5,586,643 awarded for Modular belting having antimicrobial character istics and method of manufacture U.S. Patent, Nov. 2010 (no number assigned yet) awarded for 4-D layup, multiple

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