Loran Kelley
Carson City
Summary
Defense Industry executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success. Talented President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 13 years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President and CEO
Polymer80, Inc.
05.2013 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management programs to mitigate potential liabilities.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Created brand recognition with rapid growth of over 100% per year
- Reduced Customer support issues by 60% through better quality controls
Owner/Operator
Phantom Finishing
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Increased revenue by 84% in one year
- Increased brand value by 300%
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
MTI College
Sacramento CA09.2004
Skills
- Business Development
- Business Administration
- Organizational Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Board Oversight
- Mission and Vision
- Leadership and People Development
Websites
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of PF940, PF940C , PF940FS and PF940SC Handguns.
- Used Netsuite to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Secured Patent for our unique Jig System for the PF Series
- Secured Patent for our unique Rear Rail System for the PF Series
- I hold three Black Belts in martial arts as well as multiple instructor certificates.
- I am the administrator for the United Kajukenbo Federation and helped create its consumer facing presence and helped develop its business strategy as a nonprofit.
Affiliations
- Firearms Policy Coalition- Member, Contributor
- Gun Owners of America- Member, Contributor and Advisor
- United Kajukenbo Federation- Instructor, Administrator
- Kajukenbo Self Defense Institute- Instructor
- Natural Systems Intrenational- Instructor
- Sifu Society- Member
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
Certification
- COO-C - Chief Operations Officer - Certified
- Licensed Range Marshall - 2013 - Current
Languages
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
President and CEO
Polymer80, Inc.
05.2013 - Current
Owner/Operator
Phantom Finishing
10.2011 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Computer Science
MTI College
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