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Edward Shelton, a seasoned executive with a rich background in manufacturing, procurement, and quality management, has spent over three decades honing his skills in various industries. As a Master Scheduler, Director of Materials Management, and Materials Manager, he has successfully implemented process improvements, optimized inventory management, and ensured maximum production efficiency. With a strong foundation in mathematics and electronics, Edward has worked in high-stress environments, including airport loading equipment and military electronics. His expertise in contract negotiation, purchasing, and supply chain management has earned him a reputation as a results-driven professional.

Experience

    • Owner Contractor/Sales Representative
    • Owner Contractor/Sales Representative
      • Dec 1988 - Present

      Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Analyze planning requirements and initiate appropriate action to support instrument demand, spares demand, and independent demand for multiple product platforms. Activities include creating and managing work ord...

    • North Beach Blinds
      • Dec 1988 - Aug 2008

      Fabrication of Shutters, Wood Blinds, Verticals, Solar Shades and Draperies. Retail, Wholesale and Commercial. Shuttered due to Great Recession of 2008. Now a distributor of Shutters from World markets.

    • Contractor/Owner Interior Designer
      • Dec 1988 - Jan 2008

      Fabricate, distribute and develop window treatments and home improvements.Achieved Professional Senior Level with established expertise in areas of finance, operations and staff management within the commercial, residential, retail and industrial land development and construction sectors.P&L ManagementLand ProcurementState and Local Policy/ComplianceContract NegotiationFinance Planning/StrategyVendor Sourcing/Negotiation

    • Sales and Installations
      • Jul 2007 - 2008

      Shutter sales and training. A buying group for small specialists. We train how to measure and install shutters and put people into our buying group of shutter companies. We support with marketing and new innovations.

  • Shades II/CHF Industries
    • Garden Grove, CA and Gastonia, NC
    • Director of Materials Management
      • Jan 1983 - Dec 1988
      • Garden Grove, CA and Gastonia, NC

      Master Scheduler of Textiles, production and new programs. Purchasing and Director of Materials.Strategic PlanningRetail DistributionP&L ManagementBudget PlanningMerchandise DisplaysSales and MarketingInventory ControlProcurementWarehousingSystems ManagementIncentive StructuresPerformance St...

    • Materials Manager Shades II
      • Jan 1983 - Dec 1988

      Obtaining orders of sales from the sales departments and receiving consents for productionFor every order compute the needed quantity of the raw-material and procedure as per the specificationsPreparing the request for raw material from associates and warehouse for every orderRevising entire data...

  • Military Electronics
    • Garden Grove, CA
    • Material Control Manager Genisco Technology
      • Jan 1981 - Jan 1984
      • Garden Grove, CA

      Recording device for military usage. Developed an MRP II data base with accurate costs, lead times and SAP, ERP and Gantt charting.

    • Special Skills and Work Experiences
      • Sep 1973 - Aug 1978

      Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Analyze planning requirements and initiate appropriate action to support instrument demand, spares demand, and independent demand for multiple product platforms. Activities include creating and managing work ord...

  • Royal Marine, Inc
    • Paramount, CA
    • Maintenance Mechanic
      • Jan 1973 - Jan 1976
      • Paramount, CA

      Maintenance Mechanic A ... repair punch presses, cranes, buildings, compressors, fork lifts, and some welding.

Education

  • 1973 - 1976
    Long Beach City College
  • 1976 - 1978
    California State University-Long Beach
  • 1973 - 1975
    Long Beach City College
  • 1969 - 1973
    United States Navy
  • 1969 - 1973
    United States Navy
  • Long Beach City College
  • 1976 - 1978
    California State University, Long Beach

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