Steve Skiles
Billings,MT
Summary
Senior Consulting Manager with an understanding of client needs for efficiency and profitability. Skilled in critical thinking, solutions-oriented, applying advanced understanding of purchasing, forecasting, product lines, operations, marketing, and logistics.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Project Manager
Self Employed Services
07.2017 - Current
- Designed new projects with timelines, budgets and scope of work plans.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Purchasing, Product, and Operations Manager
Western Builders Supply
07.2010 - 07.2017
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
Owner/General Manager
Visual Advantage Inc.
04.2003 - 07.2017
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Department Manager
Hosokawa Bepex International
10.1994 - 08.2000
- Communicated with Supervisors of other departments to maintain manufacturing production and schedules.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Implemented process improvement to optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Education
Associate in Metallurgy - (Pre-Engineering)
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Managing Operations and Production
- Project Management
- Schedule Management
- Purchasing probability
- Client Relationships
- Process Improvement
- Quality Control Programs
- International Logistics
- Demand Forecasting
- Documentation and Reporting
- Performance Monitoring
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Technical Presentations
Timeline
Consulting Project Manager
Self Employed Services
07.2017 - Current
Purchasing, Product, and Operations Manager
Western Builders Supply
07.2010 - 07.2017
Owner/General Manager
Visual Advantage Inc.
04.2003 - 07.2017
Department Manager
Hosokawa Bepex International
10.1994 - 08.2000
Associate in Metallurgy - (Pre-Engineering)
Santa Rosa Junior College
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