William Panton

Experience

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  Synergetics - A Worldwide Resource For Business Problem Solving

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2003

  Project Manager | Consultant
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  LeCroy

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Area Vice President of Sales – Asia Pacific

  Held full oversight of P&L and global sales, marketing, operations, and HR functions. Led team of 50 salespeople and 20 distributors in 10 countries. Developed short and long-term strategic plans.• Achieved $44M in global sales and set sales record in China• Increased APAC region revenue by 93% in 3 years• Drove 4x increase in sales in India via enhanced distribution channels• Secured $2M annual contract with largest Chinese telecom company

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  Broadtree International Consulting

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Managing Director

  Founded practice and implemented management operating system for milking machine manufacturer, optimized sales, provided training, and engaged in relationship building that triggered achievement of $170M in revenues. Provided consulting on sourcing for RTA Office Furniture in China for company based in Pennsylvania.

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  Renoir Consulting

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2016

  Project Manager
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  Synergetics - A Worldwide Resource For Business Problem Solving

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Senior Project Manager

  Managed global engagements with major companies in electrical, computing, IT managed services, logistics, food and beverage, and substation maintenance sectors. Led project teams in development and delivery of management operating systems (MOS) and transformation projects to improve processes, revenues, and ROA.• Achieved $6M in savings for global oscilloscope manufacturer via MOS implementation• Delivered $600K in savings and 25% productivity improvement for computer manufacturer• Secured repeat client business that generated millions in savings across 3 locations• Saved $10M+ for medical device manufacturer Show less

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  Columbia University

  Jan 2016 - now

  Teaching Assistant - Executive Seminar 3

  Apply extensive consulting and business experience to teach graduate students concepts related to Management Operating Systems, KPI development, and business analytics.

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  Renoir Consulting

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Senior Project Manager
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  FTE Performance Consulting, Inc.

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Case Manager

  Led client engagements, focusing on process improvement strategies to drive efficiency and productivity.• Delivered Lean workshops for major space and launch aerospace company that enabled $17M+ in cost savings via strategic process improvements (saved 8,000 labor hours)• Supported major truck manufacturer on green field operation for startup of new construction plant

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  Cogent Analytics

  May 2021 - Oct 2021

  Project Director
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  Proudfoot

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

  Engagement Manager

  Managed complex engagement, leading consulting team to identify 760+ strategic opportunities for regional bank. Streamlined processes across multiple business units and developed management operating system.• Managed strategy and planning for bank’s organizational restructuring initiative• Developed change management roadmap and mapped process flows to resolve operational issues• Established companywide Service Execution Model

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  Renoir Consulting

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

  Senior Project Manager

  Spearheaded process improvements, change/transformation strategies, and implementations. Led people-focused global initiatives that enabled senior leaders to achieve business transformation via capability development and improved organizational effectiveness. Oversaw change management, opportunities diagnosis, employee engagements, and strategy and planning.• Delivered inventory accuracy improvements for key US oil and gas client• Realized 40-60% productivity improvements for commercial construction client in Saudi Arabia Show less

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  Cogent Analytics

  Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

  Project Director

  Deliver business solutions and provide support to owners of small to medium-sized businesses on profit engineering, sales strategy, operational efficiencies, and organizational restructures with significant focus on understanding P & L statements, cash management, labor burden, overhead absorption, and pricing models.• Completed engagement for Cleveland-based company that identified $477K in opportunities (4.7x expected ROI) via lost time reductions, inventory management, and improved productivity• Eliminated 100% of backlog in 8 weeks for Indianapolis company via schedule optimization and process improvement initiatives Show less

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  X/Celerant Consulting

  Jan 2024 - now

  Project Manager