HARRY S.

THOMSON III
619 East Drive * Paramus, NJ 07652 * 201-261-7028
ht5b0cfe@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Seasoned and creative business leader with comprehensive communication and manag
ement experience in manufacturing. Proven track record of running a company in e
xtremely difficult economic times by emphasizing effective communication and eff
icient processes. Broad skill set includes communication, interpersonal, team le
adership, office management, quality control, and problem solving.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Communications Plant Management Human Resources
Marketing Process Improvement Finances
Public Relations Quality Control Cost Control
Reporting Operations Inventory
Team Building Supply Chain Purchasing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Will Way Inc., North Arlington, NJ
1979 - 2009
Non-profit corporation hiring disabled people for electronic assembly.
President
* Promoted to President, and provided long term and day-to-day leadership to thi
s unique company which employed disabled people for assembly of electronic produ
cts and components. Seventy-five percent of staff was disabled.
* Generated and oversaw all corporate communications, including annual reports t
o the Board of Directors, marketing and promotional materials, public relations,
internal policy and procedure communiques, and official correspondence.
* Continued plant management duties, along with executive oversight of financial
control, logistics, operations, staff management, human resources, strategic pl
anning, legal affairs, sales, and marketing.
* Led company to two prestigious awards: "Small Business Supplier of the Year" f
or Curtiss-Wright, and "Employer of the Year" for the Fair Lawn Deaf Program.
* Directed all Human Resources initiatives to maintain company's position of lea
dership in providing employment opportunities for disabled workers.
* Supervised all aspects - logistics, legal, human resources, and financial - of
closing the company and sale of the building in an orderly way.
Plant Manager
* Improved effectiveness of corporate communications function by automating and
upgrading entire business. Introduced new computer system and telecommunications
. Worked with web designer to create Will Way's first web page.
* Initiated company's toll-free lines for nationwide customer access.
* Directed all sourcing and purchasing, maintaining excellent relations with 20-
25 vendors.
* Purchased all parts and followed them through supply chain for customers' "jus
t in time" inventory.
* Served as Human Resources Director, including hiring of entire workforce and o
verseeing benefits package for proper compliance.
* Supervised preparation of all accounting operations monthly for C.P.A.
* Maintained quality control. Inspected all printed circuit boards Will Way ship
ped. Maintained direct contact with lead foreman to ensure proper quality was ma
intained on all other product shipped per customers' requirements.
* Saved thousands of dollars annually by reducing truck fleet costs as customer
shipping needs changed. Sold off two old, inefficient vehicles purchase new, eff
icient vehicle, resulting in savings in insurance, maintenance, and fuel.
HARRY S. THOMSON III
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

Will Way Inc. (continued)
Account Executive
* Promoted to Account Executive and continued working in assembly.
* Undertook sales function, and immediately increased sales from existing custom
ers by touring their factories and pointing out to buyers the jobs we could hand
le.
* Maintained excellent ongoing relationships with base of 25 regular customers.
* Laid the groundwork for intensified sales effort which increased sales by over
200%.
* Maintained steady sales increases yearly.
Assembler
* Began work in electronic assembly and automatic wire cutting and stripping.
* Made electric wire harnesses to customers specifications.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with a minor in Marketing 19
85
Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ
Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Political Science
1979
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Associate of Arts Degree 1976
Edward Williams College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack, NJ

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Boy Scouts of America: Northern NJ Council, Oakland NJ
Den Leader, Pack Chairman, Asst. Scout Master, Unit Commissioner.
Trustee, Paramus Borough Basketball Association: Paramus, NJ
Trustee, Paramus Jr. Spartans Lacrosse Association: Paramus, NJ
Assistant Coach - Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse - Paramus Recreation: Paramus, NJ
Assistant Coach - In-Town and Travel Baseball - Paramus Junior Baseball League:
Paramus, NJ
Member of the University of Florida Alumni Association