Howard Pinoos
VP of Operations & Business Development @C-Bond Systems, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
VP of Operations & Business Development @C-Bond Systems, Inc
Tampa, FL, US
Successfully reviewed and re-established manufacturing and vendor procurement procedures for a unique, patented glass strengthening technology in addition to taking over responsibilities for architectural and automotive sales channels following the unexpected departure of prior Operations & Sales Executive- Oversee operations, manufacturing and key account sales of a patented glass-strengthening technology and window film mounting solution for Patriot Glass Solutions Division. When used in combination with the appropriate film and type of glass this technology can be used to improve glass\' resistance to weather and forced-entry in addition to creating a cost-effective ballistic-resistant system that meets NIJ Levels IIA, II and and up to UL Level 8. The same technology can be applied without film as a multi-purpose Windshield Glass Strengthener and has been shown to reduce repair and replacement costs due to impact with stones and other road debris up to 83%. This nanotechnology has been gaining growing acceptance within the aftermarket warranty segment of the automotive industry as it has had a positive impact on warranty reserves by reducing their payout of 40%- 83%- Oversee operations, manufacturing and key account sales, organizing and attending professional trade shows while providing online and onsite training for dealers and distributors. Organized and performed a number of product demonstrations, including successful \"live fire\" demonstrations of ballistic resistant products per industry-accepted standards.
EDUCATION
Stevens Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Materials
ABOUT HOWARD PINOOS
Over forty years of manufacturing, brand development, sales, engineering and global sourcing experience. • Successful management of global sourcing including the matching and facilitating of transactions between International Buyers and Sellers. • Successfully launched and managed Private Label Programs for more than 1,500 products in automotive, consumer electronics and home products including Amazon.com, Keystone Automotive, Midas Corporation and Circuit City Stores, increasing profitability from 2 to 10% within program and reducing landed costs from 10% to 60% versus branded products. • Arrange custom financing and logistics for unique requirements. • Extensive knowledge of a diversified range of industries including domestic and international manufacturing, consumer goods, automotive, electronics, chemicals, medical devices, packaging, service facilities and mining. • Skills in and 6 Sigma, including Lean Manufacturing & TQM principles. • P&L responsibility, global office management and oversight of 140 associates in North and South America, East Asia and Europe. • Managed relationships, complex contract negotiations & performance, logistics and supply chain for >300 factories in 14 countries. Specialties- Executive management of sales, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain for global companies- Implementation of private label and sourcing programs for all commercial requirements- Extensive executive management experience within North & South America, Asia and Europe assisting Fortune companies with private label, brand management, contract manufacturing, supply-chain logistics, product & package design and process engineering needs- Global commodities sourcing and trading.
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