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Innovative and results-driven leader focused on achieving exceptional results in highly competitive environments that demand continuous improvement. Experienced in driving products, processes, and customer service improvements, while building partnerships with key business decision makers. Consistently increased production, reduced operating costs, and improved product quality by utilizing World Class Manufacturing concepts (lean manufacturing, six sigma theory of constraints, etc) to optimize / rationalizes manufacturing processes and supply chain networks. Experience in taking companies public and guiding companies thru bankruptcy.
Financial: Executive with extensive hands on experience in management, business leadership, and working with Board of Directors, Banks and Attorneys. A leader with an established record of success in significantly growing enterprise thru team work. Strong in GAAP accounting, budgets, cash forecasts, business valuations, acquisitions, IRS/CPA audits, and pension plans. Proven ability to work independently, as well as perform as a team member. Exercise a high degree of discretion, mature judgment, and tact in handling issues of a sensitive nature. Advanced knowledge of personal computers and associated software applications including: Excel, Power Point, Word, and integrated accounting and manufacturing computer systems (ERP & MRP), strong leadership, problem solving, planning, team building, and project management skills.
Sales & Marketing: Confident, Creative, and highly qualified marketing professional with years of distinguished performance in industry with broad-based background, encompasses exceptional work ethic, and commitment to organizational objectives within a highly competitive and rapidly changing marketplace. Proactive manager, team builder, and tactical planner with ability to attract and secure key players in building strong and lasting business relationships.
President/Founder/CEO/Drone Pilot @ Manufacturer of UAV Aircraft, From October 2009 to Present (6 years 3 months) President/Founder/CEO @ Importer and exporter of wine and spirits wholesaler. From May 2011 to September 2015 (4 years 5 months) President/Founder/CEO @ Manufacturer of Helicopter air conditioning From January 2001 to March 2009 (8 years 3 months) Reno, Nevada AreaPresident/Founder/CEO @ Helicopter completions From 1994 to 2009 (15 years) Reno, Nevada AreaPresident/Founder/Owner @ Auto Restortion From June 1994 to April 2001 (6 years 11 months) Reno, Nevada AreaVice President @ Sensor manufacturing From June 1992 to June 1994 (2 years 1 month) Reno, Nevada AreaFlight Operations and Flight Test Department @ Corporate flight operations and military flight test. F-14 F-18 U-2 APG-71 G-3 Challenger 601 saberliner C-550 Bell-222 Hawker, From July 1986 to July 1992 (6 years 1 month) Flight Operations and Military Flight test @ corporate flight operations and military flight, B1B, black work, flight test and off site operations. From May 1987 to November 1987 (7 months) Operations Manager @ Aircraft fuel and ramp service. From June 1980 to July 1986 (6 years 2 months) Santa Barbara, California Area
Military Science and Operational Studies @ University of California, Santa Barbara From 1980 to 1984 General Studies @ Santa Barbara City CollegeBusiness Administration and Management, General @ Truckee Meadows Community College LeRoy Aday is skilled in: Strategic Planning, Business Development, Market Analysis, Marketing Management, Marketing, Purchasing, Sales, Wineries, Food & Beverage, Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Forecasting, Team Building, Six Sigma
Websites:
http://www.challengeraerospace.com