Open To Work
James Kaldem
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Results-driven CEO with a proven track record in strategic planning, financial analysis, and business development. Expertise in operational excellence and complex problem-solving to drive impactful organizational change.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Nelson Miller Group
City of Industry, California
04.2022 - 12.2026
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
- Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
- Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
- Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
President
Nelson Miller, Inc
Los Angeles, California
03.2011 - 04.2022
- Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics.
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Integrated marketing and sales strategies with business development and operational leadership plans.
- Oversaw new market exploration, product development and overseas production possibilities for business expansion objectives.
- Led mergers and acquisitions to strengthen market position and enhance product offerings.
President
Miller Dial, Inc.
El Monte, CA
11.2001 - 03.2011
- Led strategic planning initiatives to align company goals with market trends.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
- Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies.
President
Paneltec, Inc
Sunnyvale, California
04.1999 - 11.2001
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Executed strategic initiatives to align resources with organizational objectives and enhance overall performance.
- Executed strategic initiatives to align organizational objectives with market demands.
Operations Manager
Elo Touch Solutions Inc.
Fremont, CA
04.1996 - 04.1999
- Transformed $50 million resistive line relocation from Tennessee to California within four months.
- Redesigned manufacturing methods, enhancing productivity by 15X and reducing throughput from 12 days to 11 hours.
- Introduced my Four Pillars of Manufacturing Leadership. They are: 1) Keep Employees Safe; 2) Reduce Cost; 3) Improve Quality; 4) Develop People
- Reduced Overall Manufacturing Cost by 70%
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA03-1980
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Financial analysis
- Market research
- Business development
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Operations management
- Change management
- Strategic visioning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Operational excellence
- Organizational agility
- Process improvement
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$135000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
CEO
Nelson Miller Group
04.2022 - 12.2026
President
Nelson Miller, Inc
03.2011 - 04.2022
President
Miller Dial, Inc.
11.2001 - 03.2011
President
Paneltec, Inc
04.1999 - 11.2001
Operations Manager
Elo Touch Solutions Inc.
04.1996 - 04.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of California, Los Angeles