Mike Towers
Executive Vice President at GSM Industrial- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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GSM Industrial
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Vice President
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May 2022 - Present
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VP, Finance and Admin
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2022
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Manager of Systems and Admin
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Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
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Manufacturing Project Manager
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Manage all facets of repeat manufacturing projects including:EstimatingCustomer relationsSystems & processesLEAN practicesValue EngineeringQuality AssuranceProject managementSchedulingInvoicing
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Machine Dept Manager
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May 2015 - Jan 2017
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Process Engineer
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May 2015 - Nov 2016
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Scheduler
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May 2015 - Dec 2015
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DesignPoint
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Application Engineer
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Feb 2013 - Jul 2014
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Application Engineer
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Dec 2010 - Jul 2014
Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE)Certified SolidWorks InstructorCertified SolidWorks Composer ProfessionalCertified Enterprise PDM Support TechnicianEnterprise PDM Implementation SpecialistSolidWorks Demo SpecialistAdvanced Surfacing SpecialistAdvanced Sheet Metal SpecialistAdvanced Weldments Specialist
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GSM Industrial
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Systems Manager
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2007 - 2010
Business System Implementation: Assessed and implemented procedures, tools and software for more accurate and efficient estimating, job costing, scheduling, record keeping and quality control. Included implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Sage Timberline.Process and Procedure Implementation: Analyzed existing practices for how information was documented, formatted, used, filed and accessed. Determined what information was important and whether it was being collected consistently. Implemented new documentation and procedures to reduce redundancy and create clear flow of necessary data between departments.Quality Control: Implemented a quality control program including compiling QA manuals and procedures.IT Management: Hired and oversaw an IT person tasked with hardware and networking. Worked closely with an in-house programmer for customization of EPR software and reporting, and to develop a custom excel based scheduling tool.
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Business Generalist
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2005 - 2007
Field Operations Management: Co-managed field installation team consisting of Account Reps, Designers, Project Managers, Foremen and Field crews. Implemented AutoCAD Inventor (3D CAD) into Design Team.Project Management: Handled the details of metal fabrication and installation jobs, including customer communication, field crew instruction and management of time and budget. Created project planning charts with time and budget constraints and milestones.Estimating: Performed material take-offs, created bills of materials, assigned estimated design, fabrication and installation hours, and presented formal proposals.Design: Addressed customer's mechanical problems with practical solutions that could be implemented with structural steel, plate and sheet metal. Designed office space for new location of GSM.Special Projects: Managed business specific projects such as the planning and execution of the move from one office and shop building to another in order to accommodate growth. Oversaw marketing initiatives including the development of a new brand including logo and website.
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GSM Industrial
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Installation Mechanic
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2004 - 2004
Gained hands on experience in installation practices including modification and erection of building steel, equipment support steel, duct work, baghouse equipment, etc. Gained hands on experience in installation practices including modification and erection of building steel, equipment support steel, duct work, baghouse equipment, etc.
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Freelance Designer
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2003 - 2003
Created displays and exhibits for local customers of Emjay Display. Created displays and exhibits for local customers of Emjay Display.
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Education
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Philadelphia University
BS, Industrial Design -
Warwick High School