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Santa Barbara, California Area

Provide automotive companies and individuals with services in the areas of super charger and turbo system design. Coordinate onshore and offshore projects.• Areas of expertise include stainless exhaust systems, bumpers, headers, strut and rear braces, sill plates, style/bumper/rear bars, and custom fabrications for super sport models.• Delivered critical part designs for vintage US muscle cars and British automobiles.

Goleta, Ca

Recruited to lead the development of a new product line for late model enthusiast cars for world's largest dealer of Austin Healey, MG, Triumph, and Jaguar parts and accessories. Oversee product conceptualization, design, and development. Serve as Technical Support Expert for all US and UK operations. Work with Marketing on trend analysis, product inception, and product lifespan determination. Manage prototyping and product assessment. Aid Manufacturing with production feasibility… Show more Recruited to lead the development of a new product line for late model enthusiast cars for world's largest dealer of Austin Healey, MG, Triumph, and Jaguar parts and accessories. Oversee product conceptualization, design, and development. Serve as Technical Support Expert for all US and UK operations. Work with Marketing on trend analysis, product inception, and product lifespan determination. Manage prototyping and product assessment. Aid Manufacturing with production feasibility, specifications, standards, and cost monitoring. Approve product designs, vendors, and sources. Supervise staff of 5 direct and 20 indirect personnel. Direct R&D efforts for Global Sourcing Division. Negotiate MOQs and pricing.• Established new QC program and saved tens of thousands of dollars by introducing QC standards for offshore suppliers that reduced incoming unsellable products.• Increased performance and quality levels by recruiting design engineers from Chrysler and General Motors, resulting in Moss Motors becoming an aftermarket parts leader.• Reorganized R&D and turned it into a profit center, delivering 100 new products per year (up from 9), and facilitating extensive revenue growth.• Enabled more than $24M in added sales by leading the creation and sale of special super charger kits for domestic and British cars.• Increased profitability $6.3M by shifting to more offshore sourcing.• Delivered products for Honda, PT Cruiser, BMW Mini Cooper, Mazda Miata, Mustang GT, and Jackson Racing Line.• Reduced R&D overhead 15% for super charger kits while improving production times 50%. Show less

Santa Maria, Ca

Promoted to oversee Manufacturing, Production, HR, Product Development, QC, Distribution, Financials, Staffing, and Training for manufacturer of performance cylinder heads targeting the automotive racing industry. Worked with Corporate Counsel on legal and contractual matters. Identified new business opportunities. Secured sponsorships with leading parts manufacturers.• Arranged $1M sponsorship from Winston/RJR Reynolds and obtained additional funding from Clevite Engine Bearings, NGK Spark… Show more Promoted to oversee Manufacturing, Production, HR, Product Development, QC, Distribution, Financials, Staffing, and Training for manufacturer of performance cylinder heads targeting the automotive racing industry. Worked with Corporate Counsel on legal and contractual matters. Identified new business opportunities. Secured sponsorships with leading parts manufacturers.• Arranged $1M sponsorship from Winston/RJR Reynolds and obtained additional funding from Clevite Engine Bearings, NGK Spark Plugs, Crower Cams, and other sponsors.• Built and maintained accounts with John Force, Don Prudome, Joe Amato, and the Budweiser Team.• Grew revenues from $750,000 to $4.5M over course of career with company.• Delivered $1M in new sales by acquiring Alan Johnson special engine project.• Launched a US distribution network for specially-designed Harley Davidson cylinder heads. Show less

Santa Maria, Ca

Managed all financial activities and business development efforts. Served as Quality Manager and Buyer for materials, production, machinery, shop equipment, and tooling areas. Oversaw account management efforts and led sales to professional race teams. Also held role of special Fly-In Race Team Technician.• Reduced costs and maximized product quality by introducing bid process for Health and Workman's Compensation insurance, facilities management, and technology development.• Led the… Show more Managed all financial activities and business development efforts. Served as Quality Manager and Buyer for materials, production, machinery, shop equipment, and tooling areas. Oversaw account management efforts and led sales to professional race teams. Also held role of special Fly-In Race Team Technician.• Reduced costs and maximized product quality by introducing bid process for Health and Workman's Compensation insurance, facilities management, and technology development.• Led the launch of an interactive website for B2B business transactions. Show less