Don M.

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Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations @ Wits Innovation Lab
Advance, NC, US
About Don M.

My executive presence highlights the leadership skills and vision that have been honed by the diversity and experience gained throughout a career of leading multi-national, cross-functional teams. I have utilized my operational and technical abilities in a variety of settings, dealing with everyone from operators on the production line to boards of directors. The breadth of my career covers everything from small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between.Building collaboration through relationships is an important and demonstrated strength. I focus on listening in order to understand the needs and wishes of customers, leading to the best application of intuition and critical thinking skills to make timely, effective, and difficult decisions to support all parties and drive success. My creativity in problem solving has led to many innovative approaches and solutions, several of which have resulted in United States Patents.The environment in which I excel is based on Accountability, Trust, Transparency, Integrity, and Confidentiality. Those I work with must be willing to challenge and be challenged and dedicated to exceptional growth and personal responsibility.Specialties: • COO, Chief Operating Officer, General Manager, Outside Director• CTO, Chief Technology Officer, Inventor• VP Operations, VP Ops, Vice President of Operations• Strategic Planning & Tactical Execution• Profit & Loss, P & L, Budget Planning• Leadership• Problem Solving / Critical Thinking• Intellectual Property (IP), Patents and Patent Portfolio• Effective Communications• Operations & Project Management• Customer Satisfaction• Contract Manufacturing• Change Management• Process Improvement • Quality Systems Management • Entrepreneurial Vision• High Volume Manufacturing • High Mix Manufacturing• Contract Negotiations• Supply Chain Management & Sourcing Optimization• Legal Actions and Proceedings• Product Recalls

Don M.'s Current Company Details
Wits Innovation Lab

Wits Innovation Lab

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Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations
Advance, NC, US
Website:
thewitslab.com
Employees:
246
Don M. Work Experience Details
  • Wits Innovation Lab
    Senior Vice President Of Sales And Operations
    Wits Innovation Lab
    Advance, Nc, Us
  • The Mckeefery Group, Inc.
    Ceo & President
    The Mckeefery Group, Inc. Oct 2013 - Present
    The McKeefery Group specializes in leadership development, strategic planning, organizational change and operational efficiency to create high-performing, transparent, and effective organizations.Founded in 2013 as Experienced Innovative Solutions, we lead our clients to the creation of targeted and lasting solutions by skillfully challenging what they know, and what they think they know. We can help you solve a variety of problems, or seize opportunities, including:• Developing leaders• Building stronger teams• Resolving conflict & dysfunction• Transforming organizations• Increasing operational efficiency• Building flexibility and resilience• Developing strategic plans• Creating a vision for the futureWe hold our clients accountable to their actions, both promised and realized. Our clients don’t come to us to answer their questions; they come to have us question their answers.SUCCESS STORIES:• As the lead litigation consultant, we witnessed >500 hours of depositions, were deposed >50 hours, and testified for 4 days, leading to a $9.7M jury award• During the document production phase of the litigation we uncovered critical documents that led to a $2.4M breach of contract settlement• Developed and implemented a change management program for a global supply chain leader, resulting in a 25% headcount reduction and 20% revenue increase within the first 120 days• Increased annual revenues from $22M to $27M, surpassing the target by $2M, for the largest SoCal consumer HVAC provider by crafting and implementing an incentive & awards program• Revamped a process flow to reduce HVAC technician call close-out wait time from 40 minutes to under 3, leading to >$160K annual savings and eliminated adding headcount• Transitioned fleet vehicles to a lease & maintenance program, which increased ROI and reduced TCO by >$50K annually• While transitioning techs from paper forms to tablets, we negotiated the cellular rates to realize >$25K in annual savings
  • National Marine Corps Business Network (501)(C)(3)
    Member
    National Marine Corps Business Network (501)(C)(3) Jan 2013 - Present
    Folsom, California, Us
  • Nocell Technologies
    Chief Operating Officer / Chief Technology Officer
    Nocell Technologies Feb 2018 - Present
    Aliso Viejo, California, Us
    NoCell Technologies develops solutions that mitigate the leading cause of distracted driving – the use of cell phones. The enterprise-grade and patented NOCELL® driver device management platform provides driver-specific, customer-configured cell phone usage policy enforcement for Apple (iOS) and Android smartphones and tablets.• Fully customizable• Simple to integrate• Easy to install – easy to configure – easy to useDirectly responsible for providing strong, stable, and ethical leadership for the product development team, to include hardware, firmware, and software engineering. Also responsible for creating the architecture and design of the product and logic flow used to determine how the product functions, as well as for participating in setting the strategic direction for the company and executing the plan.Responsible for the daily activities of the application (app) and web portal (back-end) software development. Responsible for the creation, addition to, and maintenance of the Intellectual Property (IP)/Patent portfolio. Additionally responsible for the daily output of our Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and outside contractors to meet the committed price, quality, and delivery schedules.Keywords: CTO, COO, CTA, Leadership, Management, Operations, Engineering, Product Development, Human Resources, HR, Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, International, Contract Manufacturing, Contract Negotiations, Cost Reductions, Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer Relationships, Quality, Turnaround, Continuous Improvement, Warehouse and Inventory Management, Project Management, Cross-Functional Team.
  • Vistage Worldwide
    Vistage Chair | Ceo Coach | Peer Advisory Board Facilitator
    Vistage Worldwide Jul 2015 - Feb 2016
    San Diego, California, Us
    It all starts with a group -- Since 1957, Vistage has been bringing together successful CEOs, executives and business owners into private advisory groups. An expert guides the meetings -- As part facilitator, part coach and totally committed to the success of group members , the Vistage Chair ensures that every bit of the members’ experience and wisdom is applied in a Vistage meeting.The group digs deep -- Thinly reasoned conclusions have no place in a Vistage group.The topics can be intense -- When you own or run a business, even the simplest decisions can have profound implications. In a Vistage group, no topic is off limits.Ideas and answers start to flow -- With the wealth and diversity of experience Vistage members bring to their groups, chances are someone has grappled with the situations you are facing right now. There is a thoughtful energy in a Vistage meeting that is hard to describe. Then it happens -- The work pays off. Through facilitated discussions with knowledgeable executives, you’ve turned "What to do?"​ into "What to do."
  • Comarco, Inc.
    Chief Operating Officer
    Comarco, Inc. Aug 2011 - Oct 2013
    Lake Forest, Ca, Us
    Directly responsible for providing strong, stable, and ethical leadership for the entire corporation. Also responsible for participating in setting the strategic direction for the company, and making sure the plan is executed.Responsible for the daily operations of the supply chain to support the materials management team (planning, purchasing & inventory control), product quality, and the daily output of our Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to meet the committed price, quality, and delivery schedules to our customers.Built and maintained relationships with key individuals for all of our customers, and was a focal point for contact for communications. Also established excellent working relationships with suppliers and the staff and management teams of our Contract Manufacturers.Other responsibilities include: contract development and negotiations, leading cost-reduction efforts, alignment of payment terms with suppliers to those of our customers, budget control, and to provide leadership and motivation to staff members, both domestic and overseas.Keywords: COO, Leadership, Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Human Resources, HR, Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, International, Contract Manufacturing, Contract Negotiations, Cost Reductions, Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer Relationships, Quality, Consumer Electronics, Turnaround, Continuous Improvement, Warehouse and Inventory Management, ERP, Production and Demand Planning, Product Development, Project Management, Cross-Functional Team, Legal Actions, Legal Proceedings.
  • Comarco, Inc.
    Vice President - Manufacturing & Operations
    Comarco, Inc. Mar 2008 - Aug 2011
    Lake Forest, Ca, Us
    Primarily responsible for ensuring costs, quality, and delivery commitments were managed and delivered upon on a daily basis. This was achieved through the implementation of a well-trained, highly motivated, lean and localized multi-national organization which was able to operate and function within assigned areas of responsibility through empowerment.Relationship building was a critical success factor. Relationships were established and maintained with key executives and the senior factory staff personnel of Contract Manufacturers, which enabled cooperation and visibility up and down the organizations.Internally, in addition to the focus applied to running a well-oiled operations organization, close coordination with all functional groups ensured all were focused on the customer and the products which were manufactured and shipped to them. The introduction of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) was a critical component which led to our ability to work with the CM to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.Led the team to ensure a well coordinated and communicated product recall, which resulted in the flawless execution of the recall plan which was submitted to the CPSC for the affected product line.Other responsibilities included leading the COGS reduction and inventory efficiency initiatives.Keywords: Vice President, VP, Leadership, Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Human Resources, HR, Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, International, Contract Manufacturing, Contract Negotiations, Cost Reductions, Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer Relationships, Quality, Consumer Electronics, Continuous Improvement, Warehouse and Inventory Management, ERP, Production and Demand Planning, Product Development, Project Management, Cross-Functional Team, Legal Actions, Legal Proceedings.
  • Comarco, Inc.
    Director Of Operations
    Comarco, Inc. Feb 2005 - Mar 2008
    Lake Forest, Ca, Us
    Primarily responsible for leading the divisional operations teams, to include buyers/planners, production, and warehouse operations. Additionally a key success factor was focusing the teams on cost-reduction, on-time delivery, inventory control and reduction, and CPI efforts.Other responsibilities and accomplishments were focused on creating and/or modifying ISO processes and procedures, as well as standing operating procedures to ensure consistency from person to person within a function. This also ensured the roles and responsibilities were well defined and understood, leading to a highly functioning group which was able to focus on customer satisfaction, both internal and external.Support of two large-scale and critical project rollouts, one each in 2 of the 3 divisions, was a key accomplishment which led to great success and additional business for the corporation. Part of this was achieved via my suggestion and insistence in developing a modular approach to the kits.Keywords: Leadership, Director, Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Contract Manufacturing, Contract Negotiations, Cost Reductions, Customer Service, Customer Support, Quality, Consumer Electronics, Turnaround, Continuous Improvement, Warehouse and Inventory Management, ERP, Production and Demand Planning, Product Development, Project Management, Cross-Functional Team.
  • Western Digital Corporation
    Sr. Program Manager
    Western Digital Corporation Aug 1997 - Feb 2005
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Responsible for delivery, quality and cost of drive programs once they were transferred to the factory for high volume manufacturing. Managed the activities of cross-functional, multi-national teams to accomplish these goals. Typically managed 3-5 drive programs concurrently.Participated and presented at weekly program status review meetings, which gave the Senior Leadership Team an ongoing update of program performance to agreed metrics, as well as a chance to ask and get answers to probative questions.Keywords: Program Manager, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Cost Reductions, Customer Service, Customer Support, Quality, Sustaining Engineering, Consumer Electronics, Data Storage, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Cross-Functional Team, Multi-National Team.
  • Edap Tms
    Service Manager - Americas
    Edap Tms Jan 1996 - Aug 1997
    Vaulx-En-Velin, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Fr
    Responsible for the P & L of the service department for the U.S. subsidiary of a medical devices company. Managed the day to day operations of the service personnel, as well as being the front-line interface with customers on service related matters.This position was also responsible for managing the stocking levels of consumables and repair spares.Keywords: General Manager, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Contract Negotiations, Cost Reductions, Customer Service, Customer Support, Quality, Medical Devices, Continuous Improvement, Warehouse and Inventory Management, ERP, Cross-Functional Team, Multi-National Team, Importing, Exporting.
  • Beckman Coulter
    Program Manager - Npi
    Beckman Coulter Apr 1989 - Jan 1996
    Brea, California, Us
    Manufacturing liaison on Program Teams which introduced new products to the manufacturing floor. Responsible for driving DFM into the design as well as to work with the team on tooling requirements and ramp-up volumes to ensure a smooth transition from development to manufacturing.Keywords: Program Manager, Manufacturing, Operations, Cost Reductions, Quality, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Cross-Functional Team.
  • Computer-Link Corporation
    Senior Field Service Engineer
    Computer-Link Corporation Feb 1984 - Apr 1989
    Responsible for the maintenance and up-time on magnetic tape (reel) cleaners, evaluators, degaussers and disk pack inspectors in a 9 state region. Also responsible for travelling with and training junior FSEs in other regions.Keywords: Field Service, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Customer Support, Quality, Data Storage, Continuous Improvement.
  • Usmc
    Sergeant (E5)
    Usmc Aug 1979 - Aug 1983
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Responsibilities included maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing a $25,000,000 mobile air traffic control system, consisting of a central computer van, data processor van, communications van and 5 flight console vans.I served as a crew chief to train and manage 5 to 7 technicians. As senior crew chief, I had additional duties as the shop chief in his absence.As with all Marines, my first role and responsibility was as a rifleman. I carried the Expert rating as a rifleman.Keywords: Electronics Technician, Supervisor, Manager, Customer Service, Customer Support, Quality, Defense Electronics, Continuous Improvement, Field Operations, Documentation Control, Inventory Control, Repair, Cross-Functional Team, Multi-National Team.
  • Key Word Search
    Areas Of Interest & Expertise
    Key Word Search 1978 - 1978
    Please note: This is a list of key words to aid searches. This is not to be read, except by your search engine********************************************************POSITIONS: Chief Operating Officer, COO, General Manager, Executive Vice President, EVP, Senior Vice President, SVP, Vice President, VP, Program Manager, Director, C-Level Executive, Senior Executive, Executive Management FUNCTION: Coach, Advisory, Facilitator, Executive Coach, Operations, Manufacturing, Project Management, Program Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Distribution, Contract Negotiations, Procurement, P&L, Profit and Loss, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Materials, Inventory, Plant Operations, Warehousing, Field Service Operations, Safety, Quality, Inspections, Customer Service, Operations and Maintenance, Field Operations, Assembly, Demand Planning, Master Scheduling, Business Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), Dashboard, Global Operations, Risk Management, Global Sourcing.INDUSTRIES: Consumer electronics, Medical, Biotech, Technology, High Technology, Defense, Aerospace, Aircraft, LED Technology, Retail, Action Sports.

Don M. Skills

Cross Functional Team Leadership Program Management Manufacturing Product Development Strategic Planning Operations Management Process Improvement Team Building Contract Negotiation Product Management Supply Chain Management Strategy Negotiation Supply Chain Business Development Change Management Training Team Leadership Start Ups Budgets Business Strategy Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing Purchasing Problem Solving Engineering Project Planning Forecasting Entrepreneurship Integration Quality Management Customer Service Contract Management Vendor Management Inventory Management Troubleshooting Six Sigma Business Process Improvement Logistics Analysis Materials Management Leadership Development Supply Management Mrp Sourcing Mentoring Coaching And Mentoring Management Consulting Business Advisory Peer To Peer

Don M. Education Details

  • Uc Irvine
    Uc Irvine
    Project Management
  • Labrae High School
    Labrae High School
    History And Science

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Don M. works for Wits Innovation Lab

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Don M.'s current role is Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations.

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Don M. attended Uc Irvine, Labrae High School.

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Don M. has skills like Cross Functional Team Leadership, Program Management, Manufacturing, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategy.

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