As we observed in 2008 and early 2009, the likely outcome of
such credit strains is a flight - to -
safety toward default - free Treasury securities (a flight that tends to outweigh supply
concerns over the near term), and a tendency toward dollar strength and commodity weakness.
The UK's Air Navigation Order restricts the flight of drones
over and near airports as well as areas
such as Hyde Park in London due to
concerns over the impact on wildlife and public
safety.
Midwest Steel Blanking (Lombard, IL) 07/2004 — 08/2008 Director of Operations • Oversaw daily operations and management of 40 employees including 2 project managers • Served as an advisor to the President on all critical and strategic issues • Led presentations to banks, governmental agencies, potential investors, and large volume customers • Oversaw production, maintenance, quality control, and all other dealings with all outside vendors • Negotiated all insurance policies and contracts
concerning account receivables and insurance related claims • Developed the ISO 9000 quality manual and OSHA
safety awareness programs, training, and documentation • Trained future managers of the company in professional skills, managerial decision making, and business communications • Designed and implemented a new inventory control systems for managing raw - material and finished - goods • Ensured cost control limiting the direct expenses incurred and indirect impacts
such as inefficiencies, downtime, and waste •
Over a 3 year period, reduced the account receivables insurance premium from $ 55K to $ 13K / year • Renegotiated all other insurance contracts for better coverage and reduced premiums by 20 % • Reduced «outside parts manufacturing» cost by 50 % • Maintained the cost of all supplies at the 2004 levels • Instituted production reporting and operational data analyses for decision making • Reduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced
safety procedures and training programs