MICHAEL S.

WHATLEY
281-220-9406
406 Dockside Terrace Ln.
Katy, TX 77494
mw53c16a@westpost.net
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dynamic, resourceful senior level professional with a broad range of experience
in fast-paced business and military environments. Highly skilled in operations
and sales management, logistics and planning, and resource optimization. Strong
leader and motivator who excels in teaching, training and empowering employees.
Established strengths in P & L management, efficiency improvement and profit
optimization. Proven track record of success in creative and effective managemen
t
of diverse personnel levels in multiple locations, both domestic and foreign.
Adaptable, results driven and committed to quality process and product.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Strategic and Operations Planning, Operational Cost Analysis, Implementation
Management, Sales and Project Management, Operations Management, Logistics and
Warehousing, Policies & Procedures Development, Material Management, Facilities
Development, Distribution Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Personnel
Management

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Managed union plant and directed the construction of an additional manufacturing
facility, which produced pressure piping and components for the energy sector.
Selected equipment and plant layout and renovation of existing facility. Grew
net profits from 4% to 14.9%.
Managed construction and start up of a $52 million plant that manufactured deep
water and sub-surface oil and gas equipment. Directed 190 staff members, includi
ng
management, in all phases of construction of facility and established operations
,
sales and administrative units.
Managed operations with P & L responsibility for a specialty fabrication and
machining company. Managed 322 staff members in both administration and producti
on.
Doubled sales due to innovative strategies implemented for the production line.
Responsible for 415 employees in valve manufacturing operations for a major
Canadian mining and manufacturing corporation. Led the team in acquisition of a
$45 million Latin American oil and gas valve and supply company with 3 locations
.
Responsible for domestic and international sales and operations for a valve,
wellhead, electronic and related products manufacturing corporation. Managed a
joint venture of over 250 employees with a South American oil and gas service
company producing annual sales of over $42 million.

Managed start-up operations of 3 major profit centers, including instrumentation

,
integrated technology and service center. Directed staff in implementing profit
and loss controls at 3 service centers. Negotiated license agreements on a contr
act
value of more than $46 million with a major oil and gas corporation to provide
specialized equipment.

Directed 170 employees in plant operations manufacturing of valves and wellheads

.
Reorganized manufacturing processes and quality assurance functions by implement
ing
cellular manufacturing techniques which resulted in doubling of production.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PASADENA PIPING PRODUCTS, Pasadena, TX
1999-2005
Vice President, Manufacturing
Grew net profits from 4% to 14.9% by implementing changes in manufacturing
processes and procedures.

BALMORAL GROUP INTERNATIONAL, BALMORAL MARINE, Houston, TX

1997-1998
Vice President, Operations
Developed a manufacturing system that was ultimately adopted by the parent compa
ny
in UK for implementation in other manufacturing facilities due to increased
efficiencies.
HAHN AND CLAY, Houston, TX
1993-1997
Vice President, Operations
Doubled sales due to innovative marketing strategies implemented for the product
line. Enhanced accountability of cost centers through implementation of new
procedures to increase through-put and decreased rework.
JORDEX RESOURCES, LTD, Houston, TX
1991-1993
Vice President, General Manager, Valve Division
Analyzed and coordinated staff of over 400 in implementing improved production
and purchasing controls. Reduced inventory of raw materials by $800,000.
BARTON INDUSTRIES, Houston, Texas
1985-1991
Vice President, General Manager, International Operations
Increased annual sales by $4.4 million through refocusing sales and marketing
staff and strengthening customer relations. Reduced manufacturing costs by 15%.
Incorporated processes to diversify into military contracting.