Joshua Higgins
Orange,CA
Summary
Nationally recognized brick manufacturing and sales expert. Known for successfully taking complex and difficult projects from beginning stages to completion. Commended for consistently meeting new technical challenges and finding solutions to satisfy customer needs. Gifted at turning prospects into clients and delivering exceptional presentations. Engaging, personable and focused on delivering outstanding customer service. Excellent motivator with adaptable communication style and success in collaborating across organizational levels.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Higgins Brick & Tile Consulting
Orange, CA
04.2013 - Current
- Chief Manufacturing and Business Development Consultant to Pacific Clay & Yankee Hill Brick
- Directly improved Yankee Hills Recovery from year over year mid 70% to consistent mid 90%, yearly estimated saving of $400k
- New products developed at Pacific Clay have generated upwards of $2 million a year
- Analyze operations and provide recommendations and solutions
- Define and set strategies to secure projects
- Implement practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings
- Support customers and architectural community with technical manufacturing documentation and presentations
- Historical brick manufacturing consulting for public works and renovation
Principal
Higgins Equipment
Orange , CA
01.2010 - Current
- Design, patent and license manufacturing tools and equipment for the heavy clay industry
- 70% of Brick and Heavy Clay plants in North America have tools designed and licensed by Higgins Equipment
Director of Business Development
Pacific Clay Products
Lake Elsinore, CA
02.2011 - 04.2013
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit in historical renovation and Junior College construction
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes in business development and sales programs in the Pacific Northwest and Canada
Vice President of Operations
Higgins Brick Company
Chino Hills, CA
06.1997 - 02.2011
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
- Led operational team in development, rollout of new product lines
- Identified issues with production, workforce and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions
- Applied problem-solving, process development and strategic implementation skills to lead all areas of operations
- Worked with government agencies on a property redevelopment and reclamation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Saint Mary’s College
Moraga, CA05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Government
Saint Mary’s College
Moraga, CA05.1997
Skills
- Manufacturing Process & Design Expert
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution Expert
- Strategic Budget & Planning
- Customer Relationship Expert
- Team Leadership & Development Expert
- Project Management Expert
- Cost Reduction and Budget Control
- Product Development Expert
Additional Information
Leadership Roles
- Serves as the Chief of Staff for 5 time National Champion Mater Dei High School Football Team
- Member of the American Institute of Architects AIA
- Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE
- Member of the National Trust for Historical Preservation
Timeline
Principal
Higgins Brick & Tile Consulting
04.2013 - Current
Director of Business Development
Pacific Clay Products
02.2011 - 04.2013
Principal
Higgins Equipment
01.2010 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Higgins Brick Company
06.1997 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Saint Mary’s College
Bachelor of Arts - Government
Saint Mary’s College
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