Ernie Woody
Burbank,CA
Summary
Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Production & Operations
Ocean Way Audio, INC
03.2012 - Current
- Responsibilities include overseeing the startup of an audio loudspeaker manufacturing company for the Pro Audio market. Sourcing suppliers, growing dealers and distributors, developing advertising and promotional materials, contributing to research and development of products, managing staff, and overseeing all aspects of operations for entire facility. Other activities include interacting with customers, coordinating trade shows, promotional events and various projects, hiring, sales and purchasing.
- Primary accomplishments include overseeing the creation of a flexible facility capable of accommodating various operations from research and development to production as well as a demonstration room for meetings with customers and clients. Optimizing efficiency of a small Staff to be able to pivot and move at a rapid pace.
GENERAL MANAGER
Ocean Way Recording Inc.
12.1996 - 01.2012
- Responsibilities included managing staff, overseeing all aspects of operations for entire facility comprised of seven recording studios, technical department and rental division. Other activities included interacting with clients, hiring, sales, purchasing, routine maintenance and coordinating various projects.
- Primary accomplishments include improving efficiency between departments, implementing procedures to better train new employees, track inventory and streamline accounts receivables. Handled logistics for remodeling of entire facility and planning construction of new studios. Launched location recording services (Ocean Way to Go) for clients recording in homes in town and abroad.
MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
Ocean Way Recording Inc. DBA Digital Dispatch
03.1994 - 12.1996
- Responsibilities included overseeing day-to-day operations and business planning. Hiring employees. Training, purchasing, sales and advertising.
- Primary accomplishments included implementing policies and procedures to improve quality control, reliable service and well-trained employees with improved moral.
SALES MANAGER
Professional Music Exchange
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Responsibilities included sales, service, purchase ordering, and invoicing transaction processing.
- Primary accomplishment consisted of helping to create and build a business to buy, sell, trade, and rent new and used musical and pro audio equipment.
SERVICE MANAGER
Paul Morte Technical Services
10.1985 - 11.1989
- Responsibilities included overseeing an inventory that consisted of up to 7000 pieces of electronic musical equipment. Training and supervising employees. Supervision of shipping and receiving. Invoicing and purchase order transaction processing.
- Primary accomplishments included developing systems and procedures for tracking, warehousing, inspecting, and repairing all equipment. I managed Yamaha Corp., the On Hand Damaged Department as the authorized warehouse return center for warranty and non-warranty repair. Our company was responsible for evaluating and refurbishing factory return musical and pro audio equipment for dealers to resell as B stock and C stock inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
Anaheim, CA06-1984
Skills
- Exceptional organization, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Management & Business Administration
- Inventory Control
- Sales & Marketing
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
- Audio Engineering
- CRM Software
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Google Workspace
- QuickBooks
- Mas 90
- SketchUp
Timeline
Director, Production & Operations
Ocean Way Audio, INC
03.2012 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER
Ocean Way Recording Inc.
12.1996 - 01.2012
MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
Ocean Way Recording Inc. DBA Digital Dispatch
03.1994 - 12.1996
SALES MANAGER
Professional Music Exchange
01.1991 - 01.1994
SERVICE MANAGER
Paul Morte Technical Services
10.1985 - 11.1989
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
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