One of my major goals is improving your business performance. I accomplish this goal through my three-step consulting process that has a proven track record of positive results.HOW WE CAN HELP YOUR ORGANIZATION➡ Performing an overall analysis of your company, identifying opportunities for improvement, and then implementing solutions (audit & problem solving)➡ Working to address specific issues that you have already identified (business & strategic planning)➡ Training your personnel and leading them through a series of problem identification and resolution exercises (leadership development)EXAMPLES OF OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS➡ Reduced lead time for a medical products manufacturer from 12 weeks to 2 weeks through improved inventory management and enhanced manufacturing process flow.➡ Worked with a capital equipment manufacturer to finalize product development, implement 150 engineering changes, and ramp up production from 1 to 5 units per month.➡ Performed business and financial analysis for a home healthcare business and created a new strategy that took the company from a 4-year slump to strong profitability.➡ Planned and implemented an $11M facility reorganization that generated $22M in annual costs savings.My engineering background, my track record in executive operations management, my own entrepreneurial ventures (one company in the LED lighting sector and another company in the sports equipment arena) and, last but not least, my caring personality & ability to listen make me the ideal partner for your business.Please browse my website at www.garylsmith.com for more information and then email me at gary@optechs.com or call me at 860.593.4886 and we’ll hop on a free 60-minute exploratory session.

My mission is “putting businesses and individuals on the road to success, and then helping them navigate that road.” WHO I WORK WITH:I do my best work with small to medium sized business owners, start-up founders, solo-preneurs, or individuals who have a very busy schedule and little time for dealing with the myriad of challenges facing their business or personal life. HOW I CAN HELP YOU:>> BUSINESS COACHINGBusiness coaching is focused on working with business leaders (owners and managers), as well as groups of their employees, to impart knowledge and skills related to their daily work and the success of the business. Optechs offers business coaching in the following areas:➡ Business planning ➡ Mission and vision statement development➡ Strategic planning➡ Problem solving➡ Leadership development➡ Communication skills➡ Conflict resolution>> PERSONAL COACHINGPersonal coaching is focused on individual, one-on-one coaching for both personal development and achievement. My goal is to find out where you are on your current life path and where you want to be in the future. I offer personal coaching in the following areas:➡ Creating your life’s vision and design a plan for the life you want to live➡ Strengths and weaknesses analysis➡ Step-by-step plan for the achievement of your dreams➡ Goal setting➡ Organization➡ Management of information➡ And much moreMy engineering background, my track record in executive operations management, my own entrepreneurial ventures (one company in the LED lighting sector and another company in the sports equipment arena) and, last but not least, my caring personality & ability to listen make me the ideal partner for you and your business.Please browse our website at www.optechs.com for more information and then email me at gary@optechs.com or call me at 860.593.4886 and we’ll hop on a free 60-minute exploratory session.

I enjoy speaking to and training audiences of all sizes. SPEAKINGTypical topics include:➡ Goal setting and achievement➡ Organizing yourself for peak performance➡ Time management➡ Managing information overload➡ Mentorship and accountability partnering➡ Business and the economy➡ Building a winning team➡ Delighting your customers➡ Mission, vision, and core values➡ Living a balance, harmonious lifeI create my speeches based on the needs of the organization, the target audience, and the length of the presentation.TRAININGI conduct regular training sessions as both seminars and webinars. Each session is customized to meet the needs of the customer and is presented in a format most conducive to maximum learning, retention, and application. Seminars vary in length, ranging from several hours to several days. Depending on the topic and content, seminars may include practical application exercises and breakout session assignments. Regular follow-up and access to learning materials and resources is provided as part of the training package.As with speaking, I cover a variety of both business and personal development topics, and have the ability to deliver programs that will meet your most exacting needs. You will be delighted with the depth and breadth of information in our seminars, and you will be most pleased with the high quality with which the materials are presented.My engineering background, my track record in executive operations management, my own entrepreneurial ventures (one company in the LED lighting sector and another company in the sports equipment arena) and, last but not least, my caring personality & empowering and engaging speaking skills make me the ideal keynote speaker at your next event or training session. Please browse our website at www.optechs.com for more information and then email me at gary@optechs.com or call me at 860.593.4886 and we’ll hop on a free 60-minute exploratory session.

I am the newly appointed CEO of this start-up company involved in the manufacture of innovative products that will revolutionize the recreational skating industry. My main responsibilities include: • Business and strategic planning• Completion of product development, • Developing key manufacturing relationships• General company administration

As the Chief Operating Officer, I manage the daily operations of an energy services company focused on the design, fabrication, and installation of LED lighting packages.My main responsibilities include: • Business development• Project analysis and quoting• Purchasing and inventory control• Accounts payable and Accounts receivable• General financial and tax management

Co-hosted a weekly Economic Impact segment on the Charlie Profit Report. The segment aired each Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time on www.charlieprofit.com. The goal of this portion of the Charlie Profit Report was to examine, at a very practical level, political, business, and personal issues arising from and impacting the economy of the United States and to discuss what we, as citizens and business owners, can do to survive and thrive in the current economic environment.

Responsible for business development and marketing for this start-up consulting organization.

Responsible for the Connecticut operation of the organization, including engineering, product and tool design, tool room, materials management, manufacturing, and quality. Business serves multiple markets but is heavily focused on durable medical products.

Responsible for business planning and systems development, creation and maintenance of operating systems and procedures, and customer development and consulting.

Ultracell is a $3MM manufacturer of cellulose and poly vinyl alcohol sponges for ENT and opthalmic surgery. Manufacturing operations include chemical treating, rolling, cutting, stamping, molding, packaging, & sterilization. Hired to revamp critical management systems and play a key role in negotiating and finalizing the sale of the company.Results:Developed a business plan and strategic objectives for 2007Created a formal cost accounting system to drive manufacturing and business financialsRevamped the Management Review & Responsibility areas of the ISO13485 quality system to make them compliantCreated a formal BOM & routing system for MRP integration

Scott Brass is an $80kk manufacturer of copper and brass alloy strip for the automotive, apparel, and electronics industries. Manufacturing operations include continuous casting, rolling, annealing, cleaning, slitting, tinning, and traverse winding.Direct P&L responsibility for entire business. Responsible for operations management (quality, production scheduling, manufacturing, and traffic management).Results:Revamped quality system to make it TS16949 compliant and recertified all plantsImplemented a business metrics system and set goals for improvementEstablished an MBO system will full accountabilityInstalled 5S and safety programs to reduce accident rates in all plantsKey contributor in redesigning the business for future growth and expansionIntroduced statistical problem solving methods in manufacturing

Deringer-Ney Incorporated is an $80kk manufacturer of precious metal products for the automotive, industrial, telecommunications, and medical industries. P&L responsibility for 50% of business. Responsible for manufacturing management, engineering, tool room, quality assurance, facilities management, process metallurgy, materials management, and human resources. Results:16% ROI in ‘04$12.8kk WIP inventory savingsManaged a $250k software installation to replace non-Y2K compliant quoting systemReduced manufacturing costs by $620k in 9 monthsImplemented lean/visual manufacturing strategies in the manufacturing environmentImplemented new multi-facility ERP systems, integrating MRP and Sales ManagementInstalled a formal project management system to improve on time delivery of toolingImplemented value-added metrics as a driver and measurement base for continuous improvement and cost reduction

Responsible for the design, development, manufacture, and refinement of the Talking RX(tm), an electronic device used for medication compliance. The Talking RX is a record an playback device that attaches to any standard prescription bottle. It allows a family member or healthcare worker to record up to a 60 second message for the patient describing what the medication is, what it is for, how to take it, and when to take it, following the OBRA guidelines. See www.talkingrx.com for more details.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining the direction of the BOD, and for working with the President to establish and achieve his organizational goals.

Bio-Plexus, Inc is a start-up safety medical device manufacturer producing blood collection needles. Completed an Initial Public Offering in 1994 with sales of $400k.Direct P&L responsibility. Areas of responsibility included operations management, product engineering, quality assurance, purchasing, production planning and inventory control, process engineering, human resources, facilities management, and finance.Results:Achieved first-time profitability by reducing direct costs by 83% and cutting burn rate by 50%Key contributor in establishing high volume accounts (30% of revenue) and growing business to $5kk in salesImproved quality & reduced costs using statistical analysis toolsManaged the renovation and start-up of a 35,000 square foot manufacturing facilityProgram manager for successful ISO 9002 certification in June of ’98Achieved $700k/annum cost reduction by consolidating the business from three facilities into one

Becton Dickinson & Company is a $250mm division of a Fortune 500 manufacturer. Primary products manufactured at this location are small size disposable syringes. Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of all manufacturing systems. Supervised a staff of forty with nine direct reports, a capital budget of $15kk, and an expense budget of $2.5kk. Results:Avoided $28kk in lost sales through the development of a strategic manufacturing planProgram leader of an $11kk facility redesign which achieved cost savings of $22kkKey contributor in the development and implementation of an employee involvement process that realized 10-15% productivity gainsAvoided a $40kk expenditure for additional production equipment by standardizing worldwide product design and developing international sourcing strategiesCreated three global networks for standardization of manufacturing processes