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Patrick Mavrakis

Waynesville,OH

Summary

Dynamic leader with passion for what I do. Expert in business development and project management, I excel in fostering relationships and driving profitability with a keen focus on cost reduction and customer satisfaction. I am able to adapt to the the environment with the ability to speak to each level of the workforce from hourly employees to the Executive Team in a manner to bring out the best in others.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Dial-X Automated Equipment
04.2014 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Was the main salesperson developing new customer database
  • Generated the concepts for each custom machine and worked with Engineering through design review

Executive Vice President

Flow-Rite Controls
09.2011 - 11.2013
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration across departments.
  • Implemented cost-saving positively impacting overall profitability.
  • Engaged customers to have our product be the de facto standard, raising sales from $3 million annually to over $25 million.
  • Implemented automated solutions throughout the Plant to improve quality and lower production costs. Typical ROI less than 12 months.
  • Worked with owner on NPD and tangential business opportunities

President

Columbus Castings
03.2010 - 09.2011
  • Control of the P&L of a VC owned company
  • This facility was losing $2 million per month. Through a renewed effort of customer trials, within 9 months sales exceeded $8 million/month.
  • Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.

Director of Engineering

Trojan Battery
03.2007 - 03.2010
  • Designed and monitored project schedules and project manager assignments.
  • Spearheaded research projects that led to the development of cutting-edge technologies translating into competitive advantages for the organization.
  • Took ownership of assigned department-wide projects, presenting regular updates to senior leadership on progress and status.
  • Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
  • Reduced company expenditures and loss $600,000 per month by implementing proactive maintenance procedures with electric company.
  • Presented project information and status updates to Executive Team.

Director

RainBird
05.2004 - 02.2007
  • Oversaw new product development for the low flow irrigation group
  • Was asked by owner to personally develop a drip system to water sod underground and designed, developed and launched an extruded tube with embedded emitters
  • Low flow SKU count was over 8000 and got it reduced to 1500 with profit of over 56%
  • Oversaw Marketing and Engineering efforts for low flow group
  • Reported overall progress of group to Owner on a monthly basis

Design Engineer

Honda Motor
09.1988 - 06.1993
  • Part of a small group of Americans who lived in Japan for almost three years to learn the Honda Way
  • Was a member of the Body group designing sheetmetal for the 2 door, 3 door and 4 door Honda Civic
  • Returned to America to launch the first Civic made in America

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06-1988

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project management
  • Business planning
  • Staff management
  • Business development
  • Cost reduction

Timeline

Owner

Dial-X Automated Equipment
04.2014 - Current

Executive Vice President

Flow-Rite Controls
09.2011 - 11.2013

President

Columbus Castings
03.2010 - 09.2011

Director of Engineering

Trojan Battery
03.2007 - 03.2010

Director

RainBird
05.2004 - 02.2007

Design Engineer

Honda Motor
09.1988 - 06.1993

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering

University of California, Davis

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