WILLIAM DAVIS
7823 La Quinta Court, Pleasanton, CA 94588 

Tel.: 510-366-6896 

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Operational Strategy / Business Reengineering / Financial Management
Results-driven C-level operations executive with exceptional leadership skills
and expertise developing and implementing programs and processes within critical
business environments encompassing international manufacturing, contract
manufacturing, and consulting organizations. Proven track record of success in
business analysis, reengineering, negotiation, cost control, cashflow, solution
identification, and process improvement initiatives. Visionary, strategic, and
conceptual thinker able to generate new ideas and initiate changes to streamline
operations, improve workflows, and implement growth strategies. Articulate
communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively lead and
mobilize individuals and cross-functional teams to accomplish objectives and
maximize impact.
Core Qualifications
 ‚  Operations Integration  ‚  Manufacturing Process Improvement  ‚  Startup &
Turnaround Situations
 ‚  P&L Accountability / ROI  ‚  Business & Technology Integration  ‚ 
Innovative Leadership & Mentoring
 ‚  Manpower Development  ‚  Quality Control / Compliance / Metrics  ‚ 
Strategic Planning & Execution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Business Solutions, LLC, Campbell, CA 2006   “ 2009
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & SENIOR PARTNER
$2 million consulting company specializing in operational improvements,
valuation/assessments, and interim executive management.
Led daily operations and process improvement initiatives maximizing corporate
growth and efficiency. Managed financial assessments for portfolio companies
directing variable contract consultant workforces. 
Selected Accomplishment
 ‚  Recovered $1.5 million in cost for key client with a projected minimum of $5
million in additional savings during 18-24 months through IP sharing
arrangement.
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Thomas Equipment, Inc., Milwaukee, WI 2006
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
$150 million industrial equipment and controls manufacturer with facilities in
Montreal, New Brunswick (Canada), and Korea.
Managed 15 direct and 700 indirect reports encompassing all aspects of
operations including manufacturing, finance, human resources, supply chain,
logistics, IT facilities, and interplant transfers. Analyzed financial data,
reported status, and coordinated funding strategies for future requirements and
investors. Evaluated facilities and collaborated with team members to establish
business reengineering procedures. Ensured superior customer service via client
communications and issue resolution within initial stages.
Selected Accomplishments
 ‚  Reduced receivable turnover 67% to fewer than 30 days and increased cashflow
$1 million monthly.
 ‚  Increased net profit margins 8% by consolidating factory functions and
reducing redundant vendors.
 ‚  Restructured more than $29 million in debt to position company for $51
million sale.
 ‚  Saved $4 million annually through redesign of process flows, realignment of
job structures, and elimination of 200+ positions.

Emerging Solutions, Pleasanton, CA 2002   “ 2006
PARTNER
$2 million company participating within operational turnarounds.
Directed operational improvement solutions within client organizations including
portfolio companies of private equity groups, hedge funds, and other consulting
firms.
Selected Accomplishments
 ‚  Increased net profits 12% for $250 million key client through elimination of
waste, factory consolidation, capacity expansion, and strategic supply contract
negotiations.
 ‚  Acquired $100 million in savings by instituting continuous improvement
initiatives.
 ‚  Developed and led efforts to streamline manufacturing, update financial
systems, energize sales, and improve quality. Introduced new compensation
structure and efficient equipment within manufacturing.
 ‚  Reduced backlog 87% via organizational realignment evaluating and matching
skill sets with appropriate departments. 
 ‚  Instituted companywide training programs and hired additional skilled labor
to provide technical guidance.

VPNet Technologies, Inc., San Jose, CA 2000   “ 2001
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
$25 million provider of Internet security solutions.
Ensured successful strategic operations within multiple departments including
Operations, Vendor/Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, IT, NPI, and M&A.
Developed and implemented corporate-wide business process reengineering programs.
Identified and selected potential buyers for company and participated within M&A
and due diligence process of sale.
Selected Accomplishments
 ‚  Increased annual revenues $13.5 million and 100% growth in sales in one
year.
 ‚  Achieved 5X multiple on increase in company value with an incremental $10
million on sale of the company through selection of buyers, proper positioning,
and asset management.

Diamond Multimedia, Inc., San Jose, CA 1998   “ 2000
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF QUALITY
$200 million international graphics hardware company.
Managed 4 direct and 30 indirect reports establishing and maintaining quality
and reliability standards. Directed design and implementation of critical
supplier measurement system addressing quality cost and delivery issues.
Communicated extensively with customer base to identify and resolve issues.
Selected Accomplishments:
 ‚  Saved $50 million annually via identification and implementation of new
supply model.
 ‚  Reduced field failures 20% and annual costs $600,000.
 ‚  Implemented supplier metric system that reduced cash burden 20% and
increased long-term vendor contracts.

Experience Prior to 1997
Iomega, Inc., Roy, UT: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF QUALITY 
GEC-Plessey Semiconductors, Inc., Scotts Valley, CA: BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER &
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 
Maxtor, Inc., San Jose, CA: CHIEF SCIENTIST 
Memorex, Inc., Santa Clara, CA: STAFF ENGINEER
Applicon, Inc., Santa Clara, CA: REGIONAL BRANCH MANAGER
Digital Equipment Corp., Maynard, MA: INTERNATIONAL STAFF ENGINEER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

PH.D., Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA M.S., Northeastern University, Boston,
MA
B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE B.A. (BUS. ADMIN), Almeda University,
Boise, ID
SERIES 63 & 65 (UNIFORM SECURITIES AGENT & INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE LAW
EXAMS)