Frank R. Sentore

A member of the distinctive professional management consulting society.

frank@frsconsultants.net

Office 210.337.8745 6830 Model San Antonio,  
Fax 210.337.8511 Texas 78223-3719

OBJECTIVE

Challenging position as a consultant and owner of a business and management consulting company. To work with business clients in managing their companies to become more profitable, customer focused and productivity and quality oriented.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER PROFILE

Operations Troubleshooter. Productivity, Quality and Continuous Improvement Expert. Change Management facilitator.

Experience with successfully managing all aspects of a small management consulting firm from web- design, marketing, financial and organizational operations. Experience in managing a medium-size manufacturing center including implementing automated production systems; selecting, managing and training staff; developing and managing the departmental budget; establishing and monitoring productivity goals; and leading cross-functional teams on key projects. Designed the plant layout, organization, processes, and procedures for a manufacturing facility. Proven leadership skills gained from managing both a small management consulting firm and medium-size manufacturing center.

Experienced manager with skills in leading direct reports as well as cross-functional teams, managing a product line from development to production, justifying new product development investments, determining and documenting new product requirements, developing sales forecasts and product pricing, and launching new products to the marketplace. Proven ability to manage key account relationships and large-scale projects. Experienced leader skills to manage an organization’s operations, financial functions and ongoing business strategy.

Strengths include:

• Startup, Development, Launch and Production
• Project Management Team Building & Leadership
• Strong organizational development and business operation skills.
• Staffing & Budgeting Planning & Scheduling
• Resource Planning & Allocation Multi-Project Administration
• Process Improvement
• Change Management, JIT, Six Sigma, Lean
   Manufacturing, Training, Facilitation
• Cost Reduction and Continuous Improvement
• Excellent verbal communication skills, both written and oral
• Detail oriented, strong analytical skills
• Accurate, efficient and result oriented
• Proven history of solving complex operational problems.
• Excellent client service skills
• Proven ability to attain goals within timelines and budgets
• Proven commitment to success
• Strong sense of ethics

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A results-oriented Consultant, an expert at streamlining business and manufacturing operations, increasing efficiency, improving overall product quality and creating a business solution that maximizes the return-on-investment (ROI) – in capital investment, employees, technology, and time.

AWARDS

• Awarded Third Place in the Manufacturing Division of the Quality Circles in America contest
• Awarded Division Quality Champion for Eaton Controls Division

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS (partial list)

• Achieved $1.15 Million in cost savings based on implementing recommendations while on consulting project assignments. 1996-2001
• Implemented a new attendance program for a business client that cut absenteeism by 3%.
• Achieved cost reductions of $560k with Lean Manufacturing implementation.1996
• Achieved cost reductions of $450k plus with Kanban implementation.1996
• Vital to QS 9000 and ISO 9000 implementations/certifications (2000, 1997 & 1995).
• Evaluated, justified, and implemented a CNC Machining Center to increase profit margin by 22%.
• Designed & developed an assembly fixture that eliminated customer returns and improved productivity and decreased product cost. Patent Pending
• Increased productivity by 25% for a TRS assembly (Chrysler)
• Packaging Engineer for automotive concepts, designs and Implementation for Chrysler 1994-1995
• Designed ergonomic workstations to improve efficiencies and standardization.
• Authored seminar presentations at various National Society Conferences on Employee Team Development Programs, Cellular Manufacturing, and Measuring Performance For Strategic Improvements in Various Businesses.1990-2000.

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY
CLINTON, IOWA
Bachelor's degree in Business Management & Administration.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Little Rock Arkansas
Completed three years of biology and chemistry coursework

Chicago Junior College
Chicago, Illinois
Associate of the Arts Degree Completed