Steve Williamson, MAT, CPIM
P.O. Box
4413, Boulder, CO 80306 1-866-ASK-MCTS
Profile: ERP-MRPII Implementation Consultant able to quickly identify/implement
strategic solutions to complex problems with a hands-on, lead-by-example,
management style, which fosters a culture of teamwork, shared mission, and
a dedication to excellence and continual improvement. Recognized for exceptional
talents in revising operations and reinvigorating under performing, cross-functional
teams to drive strong/sustainable productivity gains, cost reductions; quality
improvements; results-driven; able to train diverse populations in a multitude
of philosophies that produce gains that are easy to measure.
Client Services: As consultant/trainer/coach/manager, have assisted
hundreds of diverse international & domestic companies with implementation,
application and understanding of ERP-MRPII Systems including J.D. Edwards,
Computer Associates AS/400, as well as several PC-based manufacturing software
systems; including Continual Improvement JIT Strategies, Team Building/Leadership
Strategies, Performance Measure Design, Implementation & Training in Engineer-to-Order,
Configure-to-Order, Process Manufacturing, Discrete Manufacturing, and Distribution
environments implementing the following methods/philosophies:
Enterprise Resource Planning |
Key Areas of
Expertise |
Profit-Ability
Management Principles Process Redesign & Reengineering Performance/Productivity Improvement Employee Self-Management Strategies ISO-Compliant Documentation Continual Improvement |
Performance: Consistently received “Distinguished” rating on merit and annual performance reviews while in corporate employment. Excerpts from most recent management evaluations provided below:
“...Steve consistently exceeds expectations...assumes active leadership and is generally `one step ahead’...(he) has taken the initiative to integrate new systems into the department and helped to make it a great success...consistently meets performance goals and solves problems under pressure...exceptional ability to express ideas...dynamic, forceful, and comprehensive...an outstanding personality for this job....” Richard Hardcastle, Computer Associates, Inc.
Improvements: Extensive experience in organizational development, strategic planning, design & development of continuous improvement systems, implementation and training procedures for manufacturing and all related functions, customer service systems, tech support, and data-collection systems, development of personnel policies & procedures, user training formats and classes, product evaluations, software design & development; produced detailed design specifications for programming staffs; good rapport with engineering teams and R&D projects.
“Steve has developed several innovative programs to help motivate users and build the momentum required for effective MRPII implementation...(he) has helped to improve many aspects of our educational and hot-line support services and continues to do and outstanding job...” Richard Hardcastle, Computer Associates, Inc.
Innovation: Voted “most innovative trainer” by 30 member credential training group; have conducted workshops at several national conferences for manufacturing professionals; · Served on the Board of Directors for Redwood Empire Chapter of APICS as Chapter President, Executive VP, and Director of Certification, introducing innovative changes now SOP. · Completed several project management assignments, utilized for numerous start-up projects; accountability systems, large & small. · Developed several grant proposals for employment & psychological counseling programs, including a Self-Management Skills Development Program for Vietnam Veterans. This program was used as a prototype for veteran’s outreach centers funded & developed at a national level by the Veteran’s Administration. For this work, picture appeared in NEWSWEEK.
“ ...I have suggested that several individuals and agencies interested in helping the Vietnam Veteran contact you about your proposed treatment program. It is excellent...” Charles R. Figley Ph.D., Purdue University
MANAGEMENT: As a director of psychological services, in addition to counseling duties, responsibilities included developing and formalizing: intake evaluation procedures; crisis intervention protocol; internship program; a regional education program for mental health professionals.
“. . .The counseling component under Steve’s supervision has maintained the highest standards and has been used as a model by numerous other veteran’s organizations. . .” James C. Daniels, Executive Director, Flower of the Dragon, Inc.
FOUR GRANT PROPOSALS: developed for employment & psychological counseling programs, including “Pain/Stress Reduction Program” for Vietnam Veterans. This program was used as a prototype for veteran’s outreach centers funded & developed at a national level by the Veteran’s Administration. For this work, picture appeared in NEWSWEEK.
“ . . .I have suggested that several individuals and agencies interested in helping the Vietnam Veteran contact you about your proposed treatment program. It is excellent . . .” Charles R. Figley Ph.D., Purdue University
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Extensive community education via workshops, fundraising and bulk mailing campaigns, radio and TV presentations, video productions, and in-service trainings for Psychologists, other Human Service Professionals & Agencies across 5 counties of Northern California; contributed at 3 national conferences.
“Yours was the most worthwhile workshop I’ve attended in ages...You were the highlight of the conference...” Participants
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING: Career planning, job-seeking skills, interview techniques, using transferable skills, stress reduction for job search & job keeping; 1½ years experience as vocational counselor & employment program supervisor.
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING: Over 4,000 hours of documented psychological counseling & related experience: crisis intervention (278 hours), group (380 hours), individual (701 hours), and couple (145 hours) counseling provided.
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE TEACHING: Have taught a variety of courses over the past 20 yrs in many subject areas. Credentialed Subject Areas: Physics; Math; Astronomy; Psychology; Guidance Counseling; Business & Industrial Management; Manufacturing; Marketing & Distribution.
EDUCATION
M.A.T. PHYSICS, University of California, Los Angeles, 1975.
Focus: Teaching Community College Courses in Physics for both science
and non-science majors.
C.P.I.M. EXAM-BASED PROFESSIONAL MFG. CERTIFICATION, APICS
Focus: Production and Inventory Management expertise, Re: standards, theory,
and practice (in lieu of academic degree program).
M.A. PSYCHOLOGY,
California State University, Sonoma, 1977
Focus: Clinical Methods, specialization in Depth Psychology and Imagination
Processes.
-- References Available Upon Request --
website: www.mcts.com / e-mail: steve@mcts.com