Bill Crotty: in Angola, IN

My position at the company was recently eliminated and company is reorganizing. The Pennant Companies (NN Metal Stampings, Prestole & Pennant Moldings), Sabina & Pioneer, OH 2013–2015 Sales Representative & Project Engineer Acquire new and manage existing accounts for multimillion-dollar subsidiaries of The Pennant Companies and leading manufacturers of stamped and roll formed metal products/services. Conduct competitor, feasibility, and market research to target prospective customers and identify growth opportunities. Design marketing/sales materials. Prepare quote documents, track all quoting activity, issue purchase orders, and generate monthly sales reports. Perform internal ISO 9001 audits and participate in quality SOP design. Review/interpret blueprints and CAD files. • Delivered $30M+ in potential business within first year of tenure, identifying more than 90 new accounts. • Found 30 additional suppliers for tooling, plastic injection, springs, and plating as well as prototype and metal fabricators, significantly streamlining quote generation process. • Won accounts in appliance, automotive, construction, heavy truck, industrial motors, solar, and fastener industries. • Secured $800K, 5-year contract (starting 2016) with new client for stamping and automotive assembly.

Crotty Corporation, Quincy, MI 1988–2008 President & CEO (1994–2008) Director of Engineering, Research & Development; Sales Representative (1988–1994) Promoted from sales position and selected to manage production company manufacturing automotive interior trim components with $58M in annual sales and 800+ employees. Oversaw production of 5 plants that made more than 8M parts per year (supplying 25% of the automotive market). Principal customers included GM, Ford, Saturn, Toyota, Nissan, and Subaru. Led business development, market positioning, P&L analysis, and budget administration. Set up and maintained accurate price history models for current and future programs. Handled all production part approval process (PPAP) requirements for new programs and facilitated QA and supplier audits.

Montpelier Plastic, LTD, Montpelier, OH 1992–2006 Owner/Operator Founded thermal injection molding manufacturer as sole supplier for Crotty Corporation. Supervised strategic planning, budget forecasting and management, and sales for production company with annual revenue of $8M and 50+ employees. Primary products included sun visor plastic components, insert molding, corners for school cots, and wall mounts for homes. Created/maintained vendor list, determined CTQ parameters, and handled QC for PPAP. • Increased revenue from $500K to $8M by conceiving business development methods and cost-saving measures. • Achieved 10%–30% expense reduction by executing vertical integration management strategy. • Cut overhead and labor costs by utilizing advancements in robotics to improve production and enhance efficiency. • Successfully negotiated sale of company to Canadian corporation in 2006.