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James Montgomery

James Montgomery

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Results-driven executive with over 30 years of experience in Business Development, General Management, and Project Management. Proven expertise in revitalizing underperforming facilities, driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth, and leading business expansion initiatives.


Currently seeking new opportunities to leverage this diverse skill set to achieve and surpass organizational goals. Highly developed skills in lead generation, account retention and relationship management. Well-educated in assessing customer needs, introducing new products and services and processing transactions. Customer-oriented General Manager and Business Developer, focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

GENERAL MANAGER

PRECISION INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
09.2021 - Current
  • Oversee operations, General Management and Business Development
  • Continue to increase profits and margins
  • Able to turn around this fabrication facility, catapulting annual revenues from a stagnant $550,000 to an impressive $4.2 million within the first year
  • Deployed strategic business development initiatives, workforce training programs, and management best practices to continuously boost revenue streams
  • Optimized facility layout for improved workflow, contributing to operational efficiency and increased productivity.

COO / GENERAL MANAGER

BC INDUSTRIES
03.2016 - 09.2021
  • Directed comprehensive plant operations, encompassing administrative tasks, safety protocols, and facility management
  • Collaborated with other C-suite executives to set and achieve strategic objectives aimed at growth and profitability
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while overseeing daily manufacturing workflows
  • Orchestrated initiatives for continuous improvement and workforce optimization
  • Influenced product development strategies and contributed to launch of innovative products
  • Established benchmarks for production and quality control, managing procurement and inventory systems
  • Scrutinized operational expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

ALPHA IRON
05.2010 - 03.2016
  • Managed daily operations across two shifts, overseeing a team of over 50 personnel including Foremen, Welders, Fabricators, and Plasma Operators
  • Led quality control operations in compliance with AISC certification standards, ensuring all products met or exceeded client requirements
  • Developed comprehensive quality control manuals that served as the blueprint for AISC audits, resulting in successful recertification during each audit period
  • Conducted in-house AISC audits, welding certifications, and quality control investigations, elevating the company's compliance and operational standards
  • Conducted regular training programs to enhance team skills and productivity, leading to noticeably faster project turnaround times
  • Created a positive team environment through strong leadership and targeted team-building initiatives, resulting in improved employee retention and enhanced job satisfaction.

Skills

  • Operations & General Management
  • Business Development
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning & Revenue Growth
  • Proficient in Blueprint Interpretation
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Total Quality Management
  • Sales Team Development
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • New Business Development
  • Sales Analysis
  • Sales expertise
  • Performance Analysis
  • Troubleshooting expertise
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Vendor relationships
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Relations
  • Effective leader
  • Client Engagement
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Blueprints and Specifications
  • Sales Training
  • Sales Presentations
  • Resilience Under Pressure
  • Sales Strategies
  • Key relationship management
  • Trade show representation
  • Industry Expertise
  • Upselling strategies
  • Consultative Selling
  • Sales Pipeline Management
  • Proposal Development
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Sales closing
  • Upselling and Cross-Selling
  • Customer Retention
  • Negotiation Tactics
  • Sales consultation
  • Sales Development
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • Certified Welder (American Welding Society)
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification
  • ASNT VT/U Inspection Certification

Industriesserved

  • Government Projects
  • Infrastructure Development (Bridges, Railroads)
  • Water Treatment Plants
  • Event Centers
  • Conveyors
  • Resorts
  • High Rises
  • Casinos
  • Schools
  • Shopping Malls

Relationshipsandcontracts

  • Intel
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Port of Portland
  • PUD

Accomplishments

  • Increased company revenue 473% the first year through strategic initiatives and effective leadership as General Manager, while successfully managing multiple roles and serving as the sole business developer
  • Maintained an outstanding reputation in the industry for over 30 years

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionHealthcare benefits

Quote

Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.
Richard Branson

Software

Tekla

Blue Beam

Timeline

GENERAL MANAGER

PRECISION INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
09.2021 - Current

COO / GENERAL MANAGER

BC INDUSTRIES
03.2016 - 09.2021

OPERATIONS MANAGER

ALPHA IRON
05.2010 - 03.2016

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