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Barry Silber

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Results-driven CEO with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Advanced Defense Technologies Inc
05.2009 - Current
  • As CEO, increased revenue by 6.5x and profitability by 14.5x.
  • Responsible for operations, manufacturing, sales, purchasing, Quality, accounting and legal departments.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations based on lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
  • Implemented new ERP system to streamline and improve business operational control.
  • Hired world class team at every position to take the company to the next level.

Senior Procurement Manager

Advanced Defense Technologies Inc
10.2004 - 05.2009
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
  • Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.

Merger and Acquisition Specialist

Premier Vision Inc
08.2002 - 10.2004
  • Analyzed merger and acquisition opportunities.
  • Reviewed financial statements of potential companies to acquire.
  • Did in person evaluations of potential opportunities.
  • Made recommendations and presentations to management with my findings.
  • Documented acquisition valuations and earnings accretion and dilution models for public and private companies.

Education

MBA - Operations And Finance

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Master of Talmudic Law -

Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Pikesville, MD

Bachelor of Talmudic Law -

Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Pikesville, MD

Skills

  • Corporate Leadership
  • Financial Management
  • New Market Penetration
  • Process Improvements
  • Operations Management
  • Risk Management
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Relations

Certification

MCSA

IPC 620

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ISO 9001 & AS 9100

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Advanced Defense Technologies Inc
05.2009 - Current

Senior Procurement Manager

Advanced Defense Technologies Inc
10.2004 - 05.2009

Merger and Acquisition Specialist

Premier Vision Inc
08.2002 - 10.2004

MBA - Operations And Finance

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Talmudic Law -

Ner Israel Rabbinical College

Bachelor of Talmudic Law -

Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Barry Silber