bill@vanskike.netAll invitations to connect are welcome.~~ CHANGE CATALYST IN THE C-SUITE: START--UP and TURNAROUND EXPERT ~~"The visionary capacity is where my mind lives. I see what others do not and turn that vision into profit."► Inspiring Leadership: Centered, yet catalytic-style enthusiasm combines with ability to articulate a visionary picture that inspires passion in others.► Unearthing Opportunities: Repeated leadership successes include going into an existing organization, identifying untapped or unrealized opportunities and then executing on those opportunities. ► Core Values: Faith, Family, Excellence, Determination and Success.~~ ACHIEVEMENTS BRIEF ~~► Spearheaded a metamorphic change at Mazzei, transitioning company from seller of proprietary widgets to supplier of engineered systems. Established new reputation as international expert in mixing and contacting systems for water-based applications.BOTTOM LINE RESULTS: Skyrocketed topline sales 71% and assets by 81%.► Transformed California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors (CPCSD) from seed research coop for 6-county-wide grower membership into global seed company selling proprietary varieties with and without biotechnology traits and engaging in contract work with competitors.BOTTOM LINE RESULTS: Endured -- through strategic management and profitability measures -- a marketplace downtrend. Deepened R&D; unlocked value of non-traditional markets; and launched new profit center equaling approximately 30+% of annual corporate revenues.Specialties: CEO, President, COO, Senior Executive, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Manufacturing: Processing, Water (potable / wastewater), Complex Business Strategy, Funding, Research and Strategic Relationships, Strategic Business Development Plans, Futuristic Alliances, Global Partnerships, Change Leadership. Turnaround Management, Solutions Building, Problem Solving, Inspiration, Team-Driven Leadership, Talent Management, Development and Retention, Vision, Managing Through Conflict, Cost-Containment
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