VICTOR D LATSON
Chief Executive Officer/Career Coach
Dubai
Summary
Results-driven Chief Executive Officer with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations, adept at working in fast-paced high ops tempo environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Refinerz International Business Solutions
Orlando Florida
09.2020 - Current
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Increased company revenue +$300K through aggressive new market strategies.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
- Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
Principal Engineer
AMMROC
Abu Dhabi
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Reviewed plans, documents and related materials to assess projected actions and advise on changes.
- Trained staff members and improved engineering application processes.
- Created specialized staff teams for complex or new projects.
- Completed deep research into [Topic] to optimize related projects.
- Altered and modified designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.
- Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
- Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
- Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
- Utilized job-related software to produce outline designs.
- Identified deficiencies in mechanical processes to develop improvements.
- Liaised effectively between Lockheed Martin representatives and UAE Air Force leadership keeping parties informed of project changes.
- Developed internal processes and plans for mechanical verification, product installation and phase flow processes.
- Applied technical troubleshooting to create quality aircraft environmental controls and airflow control solutions.
- Examined existing documents and blueprints to best update and maintain project records.
Aircraft Support Equipment Section Chief
301 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Aviation Support Equipment Technician
51 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Osan Air Base
03.2010 - 12.2012
- Scheduled aircraft support maintenance.
- Tested, inspected, repaired and installed avionics equipment.
- Performed automotive and aircraft bodywork.
- Manufactured and installed necessary replacement parts, components and avionics.
- Supervised operation and maintenance personnel.
- Tested ground and automotive electrical systems.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Coordinated and distributed exposure and contamination control procedures.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station.
Aviation Production Manager
52 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Spangdahlem Air Base
12.2006 - 02.2010
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Education
MBA - International Business-Executive Format
Hult International Business School
Dubai 09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bethune - Cookman University
Daytona Beach 08.1990 - 12.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management And Operations
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery Alabama 01.1996 - 03.2003
Certification - Lean Six Sigma Practitioner
Gazelles Management Consultancy
Dubai UAE 11.2017 - 12.2017
Certification - Anti-Terrorism Level II
US Army School of Advanced Military Studies
Ft Leonardwood Missouri 05.2003 - 09.2003
Skills
Mergers & acquisitions
Business start up
Policy development and optimization
Corporate leadership
Financial leadership
Business alliances
Operational leadership
Organizational turnaround
Financial Oversight
Risk management
Organizational leadership
Contract Management
Profit & Loss
Project Management
Business administration
Business planning
Operational Oversight
Negotiation
Risk Assessments
New market penetration
Operations management
Consulting
Product development and expansion
Relationship Management
Process improvements
Staff Management
Operating budgets
Budgeting
Financial Management
Strategic planning
Market research and analysis
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
MBA - International Business-Executive Format
Hult International Business School
09.2021 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Refinerz International Business Solutions
09.2020 - Current
Certification - Lean Six Sigma Practitioner
Gazelles Management Consultancy
11.2017 - 12.2017
Principal Engineer
AMMROC
01.2015 - 07.2018
Aircraft Support Equipment Section Chief
301 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
02.2013 - 08.2014
Aviation Support Equipment Technician
51 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
03.2010 - 12.2012
Aviation Production Manager
52 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
12.2006 - 02.2010
Certification - Anti-Terrorism Level II
US Army School of Advanced Military Studies
05.2003 - 09.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management And Operations
Community College of The Air Force
01.1996 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bethune - Cookman University
08.1990 - 12.1994