Experienced senior management professional who believes good business is a product of solid relationships. Skilled in addressing operational issues, together with planning and implementing integrated business solutions, Eric is a tactful and pragmatic professional recognized in industry for blending business expertise with interpersonal skills. Eric delivers a proven ability to provide the vision, direction and leadership required to ensure that operations achieve short and long-term goals. Ideal opportunities would be located in western Montana, northern Idaho, eastern Oregon.
Hi, I’m
Eric Albert
Rochester,NY
Summary
Overview
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Rosen Sunvisor Systems, LLC
Director Business Development
01.2015 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Developed strategic markets and customer relationships for Rosen Sunvisor Systems, a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical grade, heavy duty sun attenuation (sunvisor) products and accessories
- Direct sales team efforts and online presence
- Directed, coordinated and staffed airshow sales booth and trade events
- Reviewed and had approval authority on long term agreements and contracts with commercial clients
- Collaborated with clients to deliver custom configurations where applications require rugged components and mounting technologies providing reliable smooth and flexible operation in demanding environments
- Applications include: Aeronautics / Aviation, Military off-road vehicles (JLTV, MTVR, MRAP, LC, SOTV), Fire Rescue and Emergency Vehicles, Marine Vessels (Military, Commercial, Recreational), Construction vehicles and Equipment, Agriculture Equipment
- Registered: AS9100, Rev D, ISO 9001:2015, E
StoveTec
Chief Operating Officer
06.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Leading International manufacturer of Bio-Mass Cookstoves and Accessories
- Established accurate financial reporting for the Board of Directors
- Identified sales development opportunities while troubleshooting the sales channel support systems and software, recommend and implement system improvements
- Optimized resource utilization and recommended accounting system improvements
- Key Achievements: Created accurate financial statements with short and long term cash flow projections, Increased dealer network by 45% thereby significantly increasing market share
- Recommended and implemented accounting program with full cycle inventory control using QB Premier
- Introduced BOLI compliant employee manual, performance review and salary system
Aprovecho Research Lab (Concurrent with Stovetec)
Chief Operating Officer
07.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Leading 501c (3) research center for Bio-Mass fuel and cookstove technologies)
- Drove tactical plans for the organization's financial, economic and social direction
- Managed a DOE grant including all post award documentation, invoicing, project management plan and interface with DOE liaison
- Developed accurate financial information with short and long term cash flow projections recommending system improvements to the Board of Directors
- Key Achievements
- Introduced quality system for electronic systems manufacturing
- Implemented indented BOM’s and semi significant part numbering system with inventory control
- Introduced employee manual, performance review and salary system
Rochester Industrial Control, Inc.
CEO/President
08.1994 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Led, developed, communicated and implemented the vision of the company for 17 years as CEO
- Reported business results to the board of directors and shareholders at the annual director/shareholder meeting with quarterly and annual reports
- Developed and established policies and objectives in accordance with board directives and charter
- Sought, identified and developed financial programs and opportunities to provide funding for new and continuing operations maximizing ROI
- Approved all financial obligations and capital expenditures
- Oversaw product development; quality control, product and packaging design
- Product Development and improvements on existing products
- Directed development of high-voltage DC cable systems for Oshkosh Truck ProPulse HEMTT A4
- Initiated and created specific performance metrics for all areas of the business
- Sought, Identified and optimized business opportunities and strategic alliances with customers, vendors and other organizations
- Built a relationship with local IDA to increase development funding for the new business direction
- Made presentations to Local and State government agencies and elected officials to promote business and obtain approval for grants, low interest loans and incentives
- Initiated numerous long term agreements with vendors granting favorable credit terms, material bonds and service agreements
- Established a drug testing protocol and program implementation
- Established a company-wide EEOC compliant program for DoD contracts.
Rochester Industrial Control Inc
General Manager
01.1992 - 08.1994
Job overview
- Managed production in two plants with multiple shifts
- Recommended capital equipment expenditures
- Maintained and improved customer service with on time delivery
- Defined, introduced and evaluated modern manufacturing processes, Cell, JIT, lean
- Directed HR, Sales, Quality and Purchasing Departments
- Recommend long term vendor and customer agreements and contracts to the President
- Oversaw product development, including quality control, product and packaging design, new product development and improvements on existing products
- Managed market planning, advertising, public relations, and sales promotion
- Identified new markets
- Coordinated, streamlined and reduced the costs of multiple plant activities including PCB, Cable and box build assemblies.
Rochester Industrial Control Inc
Plant Manager
03.1990 - 02.1992
Job overview
- Reported to the President
- Managed production in plant with 54 direct reports
- Recommended capital equipment expenditures
- Eric Albert - page 3
- Maintained and improved customer service with on time delivery
- Oversaw product development, including quality control, product and packaging design, new product development and improvements on existing products
- Coordinated, streamlined and reduced the costs of multiple plant activities including PCB, Cable and box build assemblies.
Rochester Industrial Control Inc
Program Manager
06.1986 - 09.1989
Job overview
- Managed offsite engineers and technicians working on customer site developing electronic medical imaging equipment for a key customer
- Interfaced with customer to understand company needs, deadlines and budget
- Responsible for weekly reporting of time, material and labor activities
- Scheduled and deployed appropriate engineers or technicians based on skill sets
Rochester Industrial Control Inc
Production Supervisor
01.1981 - 05.1986
Job overview
- Supervised production assembly personnel
- Maintained and updated assembly instructions
- Recommended improvements to documentation and procedures
- Recommend improvements to material flow from warehouse to shop floor
Rochester Industrial Control Inc
Assembly and Machine Operator
10.1977 - 06.1981
Job overview
- Maintained and operated various wire prep and termination equipment
- Operated small internal sheet metal shop for prototype and low volume production
- Assembly of electronic and pneumatic panels, controls and box builds
The Shedd Institute
Scottish Highland Bagpipe Instructor
01.2012 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Provided educational and instructional education to community youth on the Great Highland bagpipes
- Demonstrated bagpiping to youth; both encouraged them to learn and participate in a positive learning environment
Education
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA
Certificate from Business
2003
University Overview
Advanced Program for Executives
Cornell University ILR School
Finance, Strategy, Leadership from Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
1990
University Overview
Rochester Institute of Technology
from Accounting and Finance
1988
University Overview
Monroe Community College
from Accounting & Business
1986
University Overview
Fairport High
Diploma from General Studies
1979
University Overview
Foreman Center Trades
1979
University Overview
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Reporting Capabilities
- Promote Products
- Business Intelligence and Analysis
- Strategic Partnership
- Enterprise Sales
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- AS9100 Rev C Internal Audit Certification - ETI Group USA
- AS9100 Rev D Internal Auditor - ETI Group USA
- Skills
- Management
- Program Management
- Product Development
- Lean Manufacturing
- Executive
- Management
- Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Six Sigma
- Project Management
- Eric Albert - page 5
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Freemason
Hobbies
Hobbies
Scottish bagpiping enthusiast, competitor and instructor
Timeline
Director Business Development
Rosen Sunvisor Systems, LLC
01.2015 - 06.2023
Chief Operating Officer
Aprovecho Research Lab (Concurrent with Stovetec)
07.2012 - 06.2014
Chief Operating Officer
StoveTec
06.2012 - 06.2014
Scottish Highland Bagpipe Instructor
The Shedd Institute
01.2012 - 02.2020
CEO/President
Rochester Industrial Control, Inc.
08.1994 - 07.2011
General Manager
Rochester Industrial Control Inc
01.1992 - 08.1994
Plant Manager
Rochester Industrial Control Inc
03.1990 - 02.1992
Program Manager
Rochester Industrial Control Inc
06.1986 - 09.1989
Production Supervisor
Rochester Industrial Control Inc
01.1981 - 05.1986
Assembly and Machine Operator
Rochester Industrial Control Inc
10.1977 - 06.1981
Carnegie Mellon University
Certificate from Business
Cornell University ILR School
Finance, Strategy, Leadership from Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
Rochester Institute of Technology
from Accounting and Finance
Monroe Community College
from Accounting & Business
Fairport High
Diploma from General Studies
Foreman Center Trades
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