MILES ROTHMAN

25024 S. Angora Court * Chandler, AZ 85248

M: 520.609.7867 * mr8d024a@westpost.net
Senior Management Executive
Manufacturing and Service Industries
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
* Senior executive for manufacturing, service, and distribution companies offeri
ng a track record of success implementing innovative manufacturing operations st
rategies, leading company growth efforts, and bolstering financial results in co
mmercial, government, and industrial markets. Thoroughly accomplished in strengt
hening competitive advantage by reducing inventory and cycle times, thereby incr
easing profits. Particular talent for developing new markets and increasing sale
s. Strong experience in plant openings, mergers, and acquisitions.
* Proven and effective leader during periods of organizational change. Special p
assion for gaining employee involvement and motivating union and non-union labor
forces to work consistently in achieving productivity, quality, and safety obje
ctives. Sustained commitment to building trust and communication between managem
ent and work crews.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Manufacturing Operations Management
* Lean Manufacturing
* Development of ISO Certification Program
* Strategic Planning * Budgeting, Profit/Loss and Balance Sheet Analysis
* Cost Reductions and Profit Improvement
* Workforce Relations/Employee Involvement
* Sales Growth and Marketing Innovations
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
TECHFIBER, LLC, Tempe, AZ * 2007 - 2010
(Manufacturer of ballistics armor and protective material for military and law e
nforcement markets.)
General Manager
Recruited to grow this subsidiary of ArmorWorks, a privately held manufacturer o
f military body armor, aircraft armor, and vehicle armor. Had responsibility for
the entire company, including operations, engineering, sales, and finance. Over
saw 50 employees. Prior to being hired, the company was running at a net loss.
Overall Results: Succeeded in making the company profitable. Increased sales by
over 100% in the first year by identifying growth markets and actively pursuing
new customers. Developed the company's first strategic plan, including sets of g
oals and objectives, sales forecasts, and financial analyses. Brought new vision
and energy, increasing sales 25% in 2009 despite major economic recession.
Selected Achievements:
Lean Manufacturing * Eliminated delays in the business process and ensured on-ti
me deliveries, reducing inventory by 33% and having no late orders in all of 200
9.
Company Growth * Increased manufacturing capacity by 50%. Led efforts to impleme
nt a $3 million capital improvement program and relocation to a new 55,000 squar
e foot facility.
Management Quality * Successfully championed ISO 9001:2008 certification.
Sales and Marketing * Started international sales initiatives in South America,
Europe, and Asia. Selected by the United States Department of Commerce for an in
ternational trade mission to Greece.
* Launched marketing campaign with new literature, web site, and trade show pres
ence. Guest speaker at several national technical seminars.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

FLUORESCO LIGHTING & SIGNS, Tucson, AZ * 2004 - 2007
($50 million manufacturer, designer, installer and servicer of signs and lightin
g for commercial markets.)
Vice President of Manufacturing
Responsibility for 160 employees in two separate production facilities for famil
y-owned company with operations in California, Arizona, and Nevada, and customer
s nationwide. Project lead on major accounts and supervised project managers on
jobs in excess of $1 million.
Hired to implement a soup-to-nuts overhaul of the company's inventory management
and production turnaround time. Prior to being hired, the company's fulfillment
of orders was untimely and well below industry standards.
Overall Results: Slashed cycle time in half (from 12 to 6 weeks) by introducing
just-in-time techniques to the manufacturing process. Installed an MRP (material
requirements planning) system that improved inventory accuracy and job costing,
gaining efficiencies in "bucket size" among operational segments. These improve
ments enabled the company to work on larger and more profitable high-profile pro
jects.
Selected Achievements:
Production Increases * Doubled production output by adding off shifts and buildi
ng a satellite plant, increasing profits while promoting safe and effective perf
ormance.
High-Profile Projects * Responsible for a $6 million project for the new Univers
ity of Phoenix Stadium (home of the NFL Arizona Cardinals). Included end-to-end
design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of all outdoor signage, inclu
ding a 75,000 square foot Arizona Cardinals team logo.
* Oversaw the replacement of roof and marquee signage for the US Airways Center
resulting from that company's merger with America West Airlines and subsequent r
e-branding.
MSR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Buffalo, NY * 1998 - 2004
(Privately held consulting firm.)
President
Identified a need in the market for small- and medium-sized businesses to have a
ccess to the same level of consulting advice that larger firms enjoyed. Founded
the consulting firm from scratch and grew it to have more than 50 clients with a
nnual sales ranging from $250,000 to $20 million.
Overall Results: Significantly improved the trajectory of numerous companies, no
t only by offering advice on specific issues, but by demonstrating systemic appr
oaches to problem-solving that resulted in sustained successes. Responsible for
creating the first strategic plans and operating budgets for many firms. Positio
ned several companies for sale so that owners were able to earn significant prof
its.
Selected Achievements:
Growth and Acquisition * Acted as the marketing manager for a developer of a pro
cess for the electrolysis of water treatment. Made the initial sales call to a c
ustomer, who later acquired the business for $4 million.
* Advised and positioned a manufacturer of steel doors for a $6 million acquisit
ion.
* Helped triple the size of a custom cabinetry manufacturer from $250,000 to $75
0,000 by writing a strategic business plan and identifying growth opportunities.
Presentations * Led regular seminars for 50 to 100 attendees at a time, on topic
s including creating business objectives, time management, employee motivation,
and financial planning.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Organizational Restructuring * Reorganized the board of a non-profit community w
ork center, increasing the percentage of industry professionals as directors. Cr
eated the strategic vision for the organization. Served as the temporary chair o
f the board and advised during a 60% growth in clients served and the building o
f two assisted-living residences.
HABASIT BELTING, INC., Buffalo, NY * 1991-1997
(Roll goods manufacturer of woven, non-woven, and coated products with internati
onal presence.)
Vice President of Manufacturing-Fabrication
Oversaw the manufacturing process, including two fabrication centers, for this w
orldwide leader in the belting industry. Habasit's affiliates are fully owned, a
nd each company has its own inventory, fabrication, assembly and service facilit
ies. Responsible for 150 employees.
Overall Results: Built two new major fabrication centers, which were completed o
n time and under budget. These centers were more efficient than their predecesso
rs, yielding a productivity improvement of 20%. Reduced costs considerably throu
gh the savvy formation of partnerships with suppliers, the development of innova
tive manufacturing techniques, and quality control improvements.
Selected Achievements:
Inventions and Innovations * Developed the method and established the need for u
sing an anti-microbial agent in an original equipment product. This method was p
atented and created a successful new product line with sales in excess of $5 mil
lion, and led to the company's acquisition by the parent corporation.
* Invented a unique method of belting manufacture, which was also patented and i
mproved labor efficiencies by more than 50%.
Labor Relations * First chair in four collective bargaining negotiations, with f
ull responsibility for union shops. During entire tenure, there were no labor st
oppages. Substantially reduced both the number of grievances and the time spent
on grievance resolution, resulting in increased productivity.
Management Quality * Successfully championed ISO 9001:2000 certification.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE COLAD GROUP, Buffalo, NY
Executive Vice President of a custom printing and packaging company selling mass
market products.
GLOBE INTERNATIONAL, Buffalo, NY
Vice President of Manufacturing of a belting company that eventually became Haba
sit Belting through acquisition.

EDUCATION AND AWARDS

Master of Science (M.S.), Management Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institu
te, Troy, NY
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering, New York University, New Yor
k, NY
Six Sigma Lean & DFSS Certified
U.S. Patent 5,558,207 awarded for "Belting having sealed edge and method of manu
facture"
U.S. Patent 5,586,643 awarded for "Modular belting having antimicrobial characte
ristics and method of manufacture"