Harold Lindsay Rowse III
Springfield
Summary
Experienced, poised, tactful, and professional. 20 plus years of successful purchasing, business operations, and administrative experience with excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks, details and priorities with ease. 12 years of GAC manufacturing experience. 8 years of GAC managerial and front line leadership experience Strong verbal and written communication skills with all socioeconomic backgrounds. Excellent problem solving, follow-up and team member interaction for solution implementation. Produce results in fast paced environments by adapting and implementing new strategies under demanding schedules and deadlines. Provides leadership in supporting and advising operations for production efficiency and quality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Gulfstream Aerospace
11.2014 - Current
- Currently managing 9400 day to day operations.
- Led teams of varying sizes, focusing on the development and implementation of structural systems and avionics solutions.
- Oversaw implementation of annual review cycles and engaged in meaningful discussions to support team growth.
- Improved employee engagement metrics through focused initiatives influenced by direct supervisor input.
- Building organizer for the Quality council and Safety/EHS councils
- Developed and maintained professional relationships to facilitate effective communication and strengthen partnerships.
- Played an instrumental part in developing department 9400 during 650 production
Branch Manager of Manufacturing and Logistics
Randstad Staffing
09.2014 - 09.2014
- Recruit, interview, market and effectively place skilled candidates within companies in the market.
- Build and maintain an account portfolio of business clients and contacts.
- Conduct safety and worksite evaluations before placing candidates on-site.
- Control expenses to meet budget guidelines.
- Responsible for personal sales productions as well as the performance and development of Staffing Consultants in the branch.
- Communicate contractual obligations to all proper functional personnel at all affected locations for approval and /or informational usage by extracting scope of work information from contracts, summarizing contractual information to clarify responsibilities and schedules.
AT&T Business Solutions Executive
Alltel Communications/AT&T Mobility
11.2005 - 09.2014
- Supervised the transition of all Alltel business accounts in the Southeast Region.
- Fabricated and installed wiring associated with telecommunications/fiber optics
- Assigned quota to direct reports based on average trends and market penetration rates.
- Managed sales prospect pipeline; proactively seeking new business.
- Proactively reached out to business contacts and vendors to assess needs, conduct bid evaluations, cost, negotiates best delivery schedules and ensures the best combination of price, quantity discount, product quality, standard terms and conditions and supports the establishment of Master Orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements.
- Prepared purchase orders, coordinated administration and responses to all contractual documentation and monitored contract performance with suppliers.
- Prepared proposals, conducted negotiations and continually evaluate financial/buyer process to identify and implement continuous process improvements, both in support of operations, purchasing and with financial processes with an emphasis on achieving cost reductions, maximizing savings, and securing pricing that is within the objectives set forth in an approved negotiation plan
- Hosted regular meetings with agent’s management, business owners, and various school boards to analyze financial performance versus budget/business plan, problems related to purchasing and payments, including identification of root causes, challenges, solutions, and additional improvement opportunities.
- Performed gap analysis for agent owners and businesses.
- Coordinate administration and responses to all contractual documentation and monitored contract performance.
- Analyzed business reports and contract content to identify contractual obligations, ensure accuracy and compliance.
Owner/Operator
Wireless Dimensions
04.2001 - 11.2005
- Maintained business needs.
- Responsible for hiring and training of new store representatives.
- Point of contact for contractual issues within the company and with the customer.
- Created individual and team business plans in order to attain all objectives; responsible for training, coaching and mentoring individuals and team, managed performance processes and discussed career path options.
- Marketed and sourced different vendors and price negotiation.
- Responsible for payroll and scheduling for up to 9 employees.
Owner/Operator
Simply Wireless Cellular Sales
05.2002 - 10.2004
- Maintained business needs.
- Responsible for hiring and training of new store representatives.
- Point of contact for contractual issues within the company and with the customer.
- Created individual and team business plans in order to attain all objectives; responsible for training, coaching and mentoring individuals and team, managed performance processes and discussed career path options.
- Marketed and sourced different vendors and price negotiation.
- Responsible for payroll and scheduling for up to 9 employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sol. C. Johnson
01.1999
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Operational efficiency
- Decision-making
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Planning and implementation
- Performance monitoring
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Employee motivation
Timeline
Operations Manager
Gulfstream Aerospace
11.2014 - Current
Branch Manager of Manufacturing and Logistics
Randstad Staffing
09.2014 - 09.2014
AT&T Business Solutions Executive
Alltel Communications/AT&T Mobility
11.2005 - 09.2014
Owner/Operator
Simply Wireless Cellular Sales
05.2002 - 10.2004
Owner/Operator
Wireless Dimensions
04.2001 - 11.2005
High School Diploma -
Sol. C. Johnson