Emory Donald Smith

About Emory Donald Smith

As a seasoned professional in the aerospace and defense sector, I bring a multifaceted background in manufacturing, sales, business development, and process engineering to the table. My journey has been driven by a passion for innovation and excellence, which has been the cornerstone of my career.With many decades of hands-on experience in manufacturing environments, I have honed my skills in optimizing production processes, ensuring quality control, and driving operational efficiencies. My expertise extends to leading cross-functional teams in the design and execution of complex manufacturing projects that meet stringent industry standards.In the realm of sales and business development, I have a proven track record of forging strong client relationships, identifying new market opportunities, and crafting strategies that enhance revenue growth. My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the aerospace and defense markets, enabling me to deliver solutions that resonate with clients and stakeholders.As a former process engineer, I have excelled in streamlining workflows, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My analytical prowess and problem-solving capabilities have been instrumental in elevating the performance of the organizations I’ve been privileged to work with.I am always eager to connect with fellow professionals who share my enthusiasm for advancing the frontiers of aerospace and defense. Let’s explore how we can collaborate to achieve new heights of success.Precision Products, Inc. is an ISO-9001, ITAR, and AS-9100 registered company that supplies state-of-the-art engineering, machining, and research and development services for all manufacturing industries including: • Aerospace • Defense • Firearms • Marine • Construction • Hydroelectric • Transportation • Automotive • Medical & Pharmaceutical • Energy • Mining • Oil & Gas • Packaging • Printing • Agriculture • Food Processing • Beverage Bottling • Hydraulics & Pneumatics • Chemical Processing • Fluid Handling Processes

Experience

1. Sr Capture Manager Aerospace and Defense

   Precision Products, Inc

   Aug 2008 — Present · Dalton, GA, US

   Precision Products is a manufacturer of high precision parts with a wide range of capabilities. We use state of the art CNC equipment and technology such as Coordinate measuring machines, CNC mills, CNC turning and multi axis CNC machining centers as well as XRF (X-Ray Florescence) for metallurgical analysis. My market areas of focus include, Defense, Aerospace and other high tech manufacturing environments that require close tolerance parts and 100% reliability. We provide mission critical machined parts into many military programs in the USA.We are a full service design shop with a staff of engineers to help you with your operation.

Education

• Berry College

  Bachelor's Degree, Business/Managerial Economics

  1981 — 1985

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

  Green Belt, Green Belt

  2006 — 2006

• ACI Certified Concretist

  Concrete Technician, American Concrete Institute

  2005 — 2005

• Northwest Whitfield

  High School, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

  1977 — 1981

Skills

• Firearms
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Motorsports
• Trade Shows
• Account Management
• Pricing
• Concrete Testing
• Product Launch
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Business Strategy
• SEO
• Writing
• Digital Magazines
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Negotiation
• Program Management
• Motorcycle
• Product Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Tactical Solutions
• Business Development
• Value Based Selling
• Fiber Reinforced Concrete
• Value Creation
• Marketing Communications
• Technical Writing
• Management
• Team Building
• Reinforced Concrete
• Market Planning
• Competitor Intelligence
• Budgets
• Advertising
• International Sales
• Magazines