James Hollister
Tampa,FL
Summary
Strategic Director known for high quality, productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational strategy and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring effective team collaboration and project success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Disruptive Innovation
Brooks Stevens Inc
Milwaukee , WI
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded the development and launch of new products and services.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
Director of Manufacturing
MicroLumix Inc
Jacksonville , FL
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress on projects and set priorities.
- Identified opportunities for automation within existing manufacturing processes.
- Directed development of new products from concept through launch stages according to established timelines.
- Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
Owner
Poly Pro Technologies
Mayville, WI
06.2016 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
Owner
J. Austin Co
Elkhorn , WI
06.1993 - 06.2016
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05-1986
Skills
- Product development
- Process automation
- Innovation management
- Customer satisfaction
- Vendor negotiations
- Industry networking
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Visionary leadership
- Industry knowledge
- Process improvement
- Creativity and innovation
Affiliations
- Prolific musician, artist and craftsman. 35 + years experience in new product development at the highest levels.
Timeline
Director of Disruptive Innovation
Brooks Stevens Inc
11.2022 - 12.2024
Director of Manufacturing
MicroLumix Inc
10.2021 - 11.2022
Owner
Poly Pro Technologies
06.2016 - 12.2021
Owner
J. Austin Co
06.1993 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
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