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Albert & Associates

Principal/Owner: Don Albert

 

 

contact details:
  Albert & Associates
3231 South Seminole Trail
Madison
VA    22727
USA
tel: 812 520 5411
fax: 812 520 6705
mobile: 812 449 0335
email: DonAlbert@iib.ws
DonEAlbert@aol.com
web:  

12-02-08  

Key Services Offered:
Business support and development - Strategic Planning, Sales, Product Development, Marketing, General Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, New Business Startup.

Core Experience of Principals:
Broad product/manufacturing background, including commercial experience in strategic planning, marketing, product development, sales, and business start up.

Worldwide Experience includes extensive work in China / Hong Kong, Mexico, and familiarity with other major markets.

P&L - Started a $50mil "Big Box" retailer program with multiple plants. Worked through many worldwide supply/shipping issues. Delivered 35% before tax for 6 years.

P&L - Took small durable medical products division from loss to profit in 6 months. Tripled sales in 2 years.

Engineering accomplishments typically include improved operations with reduced headcounts. Responsibility for 500,000-ft2 plant and multiple fabrication / production operations. ·

Marketing / Product Development experience includes the creation of a team that had 14 patents issued. Have used outside/company sales organizations, created advertising, and designed product literature.

Sales background includes the management of a $200 mil region that frequently posted the best market share gains in a difficult economy. Exhibited at trade shows and gave large group presentations.

Strategic Planning knowledge includes 5-year plans, and market studies. Developed technical forecast models and identified new and profitable markets.

 

Qualifications:
MBA University of Wisconsin, Executive Program 1979 MS Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Human Engineering 1975 BS Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research 1974 Computer - Proficient with AutoCAD, Cape Pack, the Micro Soft range of programs and many others. Accredited Executive Associate, Institute for Independent Business.

Industry Sectors worked in:
Heavy Equipment, Construction Equipment, Agricultural Equipment, Furniture, Metal fabrication, plastics, "big box" retail, Durable medical equipment.

Open to "Interim Executive" assignments ... love the challenge.

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