Ernest Silva Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California

• Appointed by the owner to lead this rapidly growing manufacturer of specialist projector and lighting environmental enclosures for the entertainment industry.
• Full P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility.
• Operational Management.
• Manage key OEM customer relationships.
• Total day-to-day business management..

United States

Tracking industry trends such as Restructuring Manufacturing business models for profitable growth and streamlining new product design to production.Continuing Professional Executive Education:Course Title: Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjectshttps://www.coursera.org/verify/NSDKWXFN7K

• VP, AerospaceAppointed by the President to lead this aerospace power supply manufacturing company to the next level of growth by formulating and executing a company-wide strategic plan that includes engineering, sales.
• On-Track to achieve 20% sales growth.
• Transitioned ISO/AS9100 to a business management system.
• Achieved lean manufacturing, better manufacturing processes, and continuous quality improvement
• Delivered new LED product in 4… Show more VP, AerospaceAppointed by the President to lead this aerospace power supply manufacturing company to the next level of growth by formulating and executing a company-wide.
• Delivered new LED product in 4 months. Show less

• Operating business consultant specializing in global operations and market development.
• Technology expertise enabling business expansion, service and revenue growth.
• Created value by repositioning investments to achieve growth, joint ventures, team building and leadership.

• Selected from a competitive group of candidates to lead and direct the restructuring, reorganization and consolidation of the North and South American divisions of this global electronic control systems and lighting.
• Developed business partners, sales representatives and distributors to achieve profitable sales growth. Achieved greater sales depth, market penetration and efficient finance and admin structure.
• Successfully restructured and consolidated company. Delivered profit increase of $3.7 Million from a break-even position.
• Implemented world-class manufacturing, improved processes and cost reduction. Achieved gross margin increase from 31% to 47% of sales. Show less

• Achieved bottom-line profitability of this electronics, power supply and lighting equipment manufacturer serving the professional, industrial and commercial markets. Implemented inventory reduction, efficient.
• Expanded Latin American… Show more Achieved bottom-line profitability of this electronics, power supply and lighting equipment manufacturer serving the professional, industrial and commercial markets. Implemented.
• Expanded Latin American and European markets with new product launches and appointing sales representatives. Achieved 22% sales growth within one year.
• Directed the implementation of a new enterprise manufacturing system providing company-wide department integration. Delivered 31% inventory reduction in one year.
• Increased bottom-line profitability through cost controls, efficient manufacturing and profitable sales mix. Restored profitability from a loss of $860,000. Show less

• Appointed by the corporate CEO to replace the founder and retiring President of this electronics control systems and power supply manufacturer for the industrial, commercial and aerospace markets. Implemented.
• Repositioned product and market focus to capitalize upon emerging opportunities and facilitate long-term revenue/profit growth. Delivered revenue growth of 15% in one year.
• Achieved market expansion through unique partnerships with OEM’s, distributors and reps nationwide. Achieved 28% sales growth in three years.
• Built a world-class manufacturing operation and achieved 37% increase in productivity within two years. Designed and implemented a JIT program that improved on-time product delivery 27% in one year and reduced raw.
• Achieved 56% faster design and qualification for new products through improved departmental organization, process and project management strategies. Launched 8 new products and line extensions within two years (total.
• Implemented necessary requirements to conform to major aerospace OEM requirements including Boeing and Airbus. Achieved new contracts valued at $8.2 Million. Show less

Msee, Electronics And Telecommunications

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude Graduate

Bsee, Physics And Mathematics