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Kevin Williams

@kevinwilliams1

Operations leader improving workflows, reducing costs, strengthening quality, leading teams, and solving business challenges. Remote-ready.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead operations, production, and procurement to cut costs, improve workflows, and deliver customer-facing programs with strong vendor partnerships, budget control, and reliable execution from planning through delivery.

I’m an operations, production, and procurement leader with 25+ years of experience managing teams, budgets, vendor relationships, production schedules, and technical/event operations. I’m known for strengthening operational control while improving service quality and profitability.

Across automotive, manufacturing, creative production, and event environments, I’ve reduced annual materials and labor costs by approximately $750K through purchasing analysis, vendor negotiation, cost controls, and process improvements. I’ve also turned a budget-negative department into a self-sufficient and profitable business unit within one year.

From planning through delivery, I lead cross-functional teams to execute complex projects—managing logistics, inventory control, quality, and client programs for 100+ employees. I bring hands-on technical operations experience, including live audio/video setup and troubleshooting, while recruiting, training, and supervising teams to deliver flawless on-site execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Creative Marketing Manager

Current

AES Marketing Group

Jun 2016 - Present (10 years 2 months)

Lead operational coordination for automotive trade shows, ride-and-drive experiences, client activations, staffing logistics, technical setup, and field execution for corporate automotive programs. Recruit, train, guide, and supervise teams, customer experience, equipment logistics, scheduling, clients, and field teams to move programs from planning through execution.

Event Operations Production Scheduling Vendor Management Logistics Coordination Staffing Client Program Management Client Relations Proposal Development

Notary Public / Creative Director

Flip Creative Consulting

Sep 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 3 months)

Provided mobile and in-office notary services requiring identity verification, legal document accuracy, compliance with California requirements, and meticulous attention to detail.
Improved office workflow through document digitization, organized record keeping, appointment scheduling, client communication, and weekly planning support.

Notary Services Client Scheduling Record keeping Weekly Planning Support Appointment Scheduling Digital Marketing Social Media Content Client Communication

Director of Purchasing/ Production

Avid Ink (Advanced Visual Image Design)

Jun 2012 - Sep 2015 (3 years 3 months)

Directed purchasing, production scheduling, vendor management, cost control, materials planning, and cross-departmental operations for a 100+ employee production organization. Reduced annual material and labor costs by approximately $750K by sourcing alternate vendors, negotiating pricing, and switching suppliers where quality and savings improved.

Vendor Management Production Scheduling Cost Control Inventory Control Shipping and Receiving Expediting Budget Oversight P&L Analysis

High Performance Driving Instructor

Freelance Contract Work

Dec 2000 - Sep 2015 (14 years 9 months)

Delivered one-on-one high-performance driving instruction, coaching clients from beginner levels through advanced track-ready execution. Improved measurable driver confidence and skill progression using lead/follow instruction, in-car coaching, video review, and post-session feedback focused on vehicle dynamics, tuning, and safety.

Vehicle Dynamics Vehicle Setup And Tuning In Car Coaching Review

Department Manager

Troy Lee Designs

Nov 2001 - Jun 2012 (10 years 7 months)

Managed department operations, staffing, budgeting, sales coordination, purchasing practices, creative production teams, and racing-related operational support for a high-profile motorsports brand. Transformed a budget-negative department into a self-sufficient and profitable operation within one year through process, labor, purchasing, and sponsor-program improvements.

Operations Operations Purchasing Materials Utilization Athlete Relations Motorsports Event Support