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Scott Strong

Auburn,WA

Summary

Accomplished Chief Executive Officer bringing expertise in business planning, revenue development and change management. Offering over 32 years experience. Offering entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and demonstrated track record.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Imaginetics LLC.
Auburn, WA
03.2011 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
  • Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
  • Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.

Vice President/General Manager

SEFNCO Communication Inc.
Sumner, WA
01.2005 - 02.2011
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
  • Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
  • Created effective communication strategies between management team members and employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Negotiated contract specifications with major vendors.
  • Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.
  • Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
  • Managed financial operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
  • Implemented and monitored internal control procedures.
  • Established performance standards for staff members in order to drive productivity levels up.
  • Managed annual review processes to support business functions and compliance.
  • Led team in strategic executive-level planning.
  • Developed and analyzed cost vs. revenue metrics to monitor staff performance.

Senior Operations Manager

Compass Aerospace
Kent, WA
09.1996 - 01.2004
  • Monitored daily operations, identified areas for improvement, and created solutions to optimize workflow.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop process improvements that increased productivity.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials or services needed by the organization.
  • Created reports on key performance indicators to track progress against objectives.
  • Conducted regular audits of systems and processes to detect any potential issues or risks.
  • Established short- and long-term company goals, policies and procedures, monitoring progress and results.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in production output, customer satisfaction levels and labor costs.
  • Reviewed financial statements regularly to ensure budget targets are met.
  • Drafted budgets, kept financial reports and presented results to supervisors.
  • Established procedures for tracking inventory levels, ordering supplies, and managing warehouse space.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

La Croix Industries
Kent, WA
05.1995 - 09.1996
  • Planned, coordinated, and monitored daily operations of the manufacturing department.
  • Assigned tasks to staff based on their qualifications and experience level.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on machinery used in the manufacturing process.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols and regulations in the manufacturing process.
  • Monitored production performance and ensured quality standards were met.
  • Read and understood design specifications, blueprints and manufacturing directives.
  • Assisted machine operators with completing, inspecting and transporting finished pieces.
  • Provided technical guidance to staff on manufacturing processes and troubleshooting issues.
  • Determined areas in need of improvement and managed resolutions.
  • Conducted employee training sessions on new products or processes introduced in the plant.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers within the department or with other departments.
  • Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.

Quality Control Inspector/Lean Leader

Leonard's Metal
Auburn, WA
10.1991 - 06.1995
  • Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
  • Provided guidance on best practices when it comes to implementing new lean programs or initiatives.
  • Evaluated existing processes to identify opportunities for cost savings and increased productivity.
  • Developed visual management systems including Kanban boards, pull systems.
  • Led the implementation of 5S workplace organization strategies throughout the facility.
  • Identified areas of process improvement through value stream mapping and root cause analysis.

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Tracor Aviation
Santa Maria, CA
05.1987 - 07.1991
  • Replaced corroded or damaged parts with new ones according to approved methods.
  • Checked drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications to ensure accuracy of repairs.
  • Cut sheet metal pieces to exact sizes as specified by blueprints or templates.
  • Bent sheet metal into desired shapes using bending machines or manual techniques.
  • Fabricated structural assemblies using riveting equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Operated brake presses, punch press, skin/extrusion stretch machines
  • Certified Heat Teater

Education

Six Sigma - Six Sigma

The George Group
Texas
01-2003

Accounting And Finance

Rockhurst University
01-2002

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Allan Hancock
Santa Maria, CA
01-1985

Skills

  • Operational Excellence
  • Sustainable Business Models
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Corporate Governance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Consulting
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Operating Budgets
  • Market Strategies
  • Business Development
  • Revenue Growth
  • Financial Oversight

Affiliations

  • Spending time with family
  • Golf
  • Riding dirt bikes
  • Working out

References

Doug Lyons

Managing Director 

PineBridge Investment

Scott Lutzke

Founding Partner

Center Field Capital Partners

Don Hardie

Managining Director

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co

Timeline

CEO

Imaginetics LLC.
03.2011 - 12.2023

Vice President/General Manager

SEFNCO Communication Inc.
01.2005 - 02.2011

Senior Operations Manager

Compass Aerospace
09.1996 - 01.2004

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

La Croix Industries
05.1995 - 09.1996

Quality Control Inspector/Lean Leader

Leonard's Metal
10.1991 - 06.1995

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Tracor Aviation
05.1987 - 07.1991

Six Sigma - Six Sigma

The George Group

Accounting And Finance

Rockhurst University

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Allan Hancock

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