William Arsenault is a consummate general management executive with 30+ years of experience developing solutions and tea...
William C. Arsenault Rancho Belago, California 92555 Cell: 909.224.1777
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE Senior Executive Leader Advisor High-Growth, High Technology Organizations Startup Ventures Turnarounds Consummate general management executive with 30+ years of experience developing solutions and teams to drive growth and profitability in challenging, competitive markets. Strong leadership, motivation, communication, negotiation, creative and analytical skills learned from education and experience, including the Marine Corps. Decisive, solutions-focused and resultsoriented. Strong track record of identifying and customizing business strategies to meet requirements of business stakeholders. Combines cross-functional expertise in:
Strategic Vision, Planning & Execution Strategy & Tactics Alignment Business Turn-around Business Development Mission-Critical Project Management Profit Maximization ERP Systems Implementation
Lean Manufacturing Management Manufacturing Outsourcing Staffing, Placement & Team Leadership Contract & Vendor Negotiations Complete Product/Solutions Rollout Product Quality Improvement Product Cost Reduction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Breathe Technologies, Inc., Irvine, CA Vice President-Operations
2011-Present
Vice President-Operations for this early stage medical device company that manufactures novel, portable ventilator. Established manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, tech service, materials, and customer service departments. Reduced direct labor costs 33% per ventilator by implementing lean manufacturing principles. Achieved 99%+ first time pass quality. Implemented a Kaizen program with off-shore subassembly suppliers that improved incoming quality and delivery.
Arsenault Consulting, Rancho Belago, CA President
2001-2011
Provided leadership to early stage companies: Breathe Technologies, Inc., Irvine, CA Sourced vendors / services for start of production. Completed V&V on all manufacturing processes. Relocated the facility from San Ramon, CA to Irvine, CA. Clinicon Corporation, Carlsbad, CA President & COO for this turnaround medical device company. Brought in new senior management team that was instrumental in creating a new strategic plan for company. Secured bridge investment funds to maintain business. Negotiated reduction of the previous debt load of company with creditors and investors. Represented company to potential capital investor groups in attempts to recapitalize company. Development Advisory Group, Inc., Rancho Belago, CA President for this development company that specialized in physician-owned hospitals in the California market. California Heart & Surgical Hospital, Loma Linda, CA Interim CEO and Board Advisor for this new, physician-owned hospital. Involved with all facets of the design, development and organization of the facility. Directed capital raising initiative for this $60 million dollar project. Represented project to federal, state, and city government entities. Page 1 of 2
Pulmonetic Systems, Colton, CA V.P., General Manager Operations
1998-2001
Led staff of 75 with five direct reports in manufacturing, materials, finance, technical service and information systems. Created teams and systems to manufacture and support a 510(k)-approved life support respiratory medical device. Exceeded first year’s business plan more than 70% by developing proactive teams that responded rapidly to marketplace demand. Established multiple manufacturing facilities (Mexico & California) to maximize margins for durable and disposable product lines. Co-designed unique product recall program that was instrumental in company earning the industry’s Zenith Award for customer service. Created 10X increase in investors’ value in only three years by improving profitability during rapid growth.
ThermoElectron / BMTI, Waltham, MA General Manager, BLD Medical Products, Dallas, TX
1992-1998 (1996-1998)
Implemented turnaround of historically troubled company. Reversed trend of declining sales (9% annually for two consecutive years) with an increase of 11% and improved EBIT from -10% loss to +11.3% in first year. Reorganized distribution network that increased sales 5% and lowered distribution costs 15%. Implemented new assembly/manufacturing protocols that reduced COGS 9%. Coordinated complete review of company’s product lines that resulted in several product lines being discontinued and others expanded. Identified and commercialized two new product opportunities through exclusive license agreements, increasing sales 10% and achieved 70% gross margins in first year. Negotiated OEM agreement that expanded existing product line into new markets and increased unit sales 30% by third year.
V.P. Operations, Stackhouse, Inc., Riverside, CA
(1994-1996)
Initiated a strategic review of manufacturing/materials to produce significant gross margin improvements for this medical device company. Reduced burdened direct labor costs by 50% by relocating manufacturing operations for disposable products to a twin plant border facility in Juarez, Mexico / El Paso, Texas. Improved gross margins 5% and turned weakest production department into company's manufacturing leader by implementing a direct labor incentive plan. Set company record (18 months) for consecutive positive labor variance performance.
V.P. Finance & Administration, Stackhouse, Inc., Riverside, CA
(1992-1994)
Responsible for the revitalization of the company's financial team. Led team that selected and implemented new MRP information system that was operational in only seven months, just 90 days after selection. Reduced historically large ($300,000+) inventory losses to under $10,000 with new procedures and accountability.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT Positions of increasing responsibility in operations and finance, including:
1979-1992
Jensen Kelly Corporation, a division of Cleveland Pneumatic Corporation, Cleveland, OH General Manager and CFO of this aircraft landing gear manufacturer including service and overhaul for commercial and military aircraft.
EDUCATION MBA, Peter F. Drucker Center, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA – 1995 Total Quality Management, California State University, Riverside, CA – 1992 BS, Accounting, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA – 1979
PERSONAL U.S.M.C. Veteran
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