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Kevin Williams

@kevinwilliams1

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Operations, production, and procurement leader driving cost reduction and event execution.

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

Jul 2016 - Present (9 years 11 months)

Led operational coordination for automotive trade shows and ride-and-drive programs, managing staffing, travel, equipment logistics, scheduling, and on-site execution for client-facing events. Recruited, trained, and supervised teams while serving as liaison between clients, vendors, and field staff to move projects from concept through deployment and troubleshoot live audio/video and demonstratio

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

Notary Public / Creative Director

Flip Creative Consulting

Oct 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 3 months)

Provided mobile and in-office notary services while improving client communication, scheduling, staff coordination, and office workflow. Supported business development and managed digital presence across major platforms, improving operational efficiency through document digitization and online appointment scheduling.

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

Director of Purchasing and Production

Avid Ink (Advanced Visual Image Design)

Jul 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years 3 months)

Directed purchasing, production scheduling, vendor management, and cost control for a 100+ employee production organization. Reduced annual materials and labor costs by approximately $750K in the first year and strengthened financial and operational controls through workflow improvements across shipping/receiving, inventory management, and order expediting.

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

High Performance Driving Instructor

Freelance Contract Work

Jan 2001 - Oct 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

Dec 2001 - Jul 2012 (10 years 7 months)

Managed department operations including staffing, budgeting, purchasing practices, and creative production teams supporting motorsports operations. Turned a budget-negative department into a self-sufficient, profitable unit within one year by restructuring workflows and labor/material utilization, while negotiating pricing and supporting athlete relations, racing events, and contract-related activ

Operations Operations Purchasing Materials Utilization Athlete Relations Motorsports Event Support