VINCENT TANG

San Jose, CA.

408-315-5754
vt548424@westpost.net

OPERATIONS BUSINESS DIRECTOR

Increase Productivity / Efficiency * Cost Reduction Solutions * Business Develop
ment Strategist
* Dynamic, self directed, results driven operations strategist with record of si
gnificantly improving organizational performance for sites including manufacturi
ng plants, office environments, and high tech production.
* Proactive change agent with proven ability to effectively lead dramatic turnar
ound and re-structuring efforts.
* Skilled communicator with extensive technical acumen; proficient at liaising a
cross all lines of business to ensure optimized product quality and production.
* Keen analyst with unique talent for determining manufacturability of new produ
cts.
* Motivational manager who fosters employee empowerment to achieve exceptionally
high staff satisfaction and productivity.
* FDA and GMP regulations plus ISO methodologies experience.
* Demonstrated capability for managing multi-million dollar budgets with full P&
L authority.
* Dedicated to contributing to both short- and long-term organizational goals.
Achievements
* Spearheaded full organizational turnaround; led a marginal Company to profitab
ility within one year via new corporate policies, re-staffing, re-establishment
of client base, and initiatives to secure new clients.
* Utilized cost analysis to reduce material cost variance 70% within one year by
instilling job tracking into the manufacturing process.
* Eliminated material shortages and increased production by 250%: from 20 / mont
h to 50 / month within one year by forging and maintaining optimal vendor relati
onships.
* Added new optical sensor product onto production line while managing labor and
material resources with R&D, maintaining 100% product quality and meeting month
ly production goals.
* Provided manufacturing support by researching, testing, and defining a new las
er particle filter that increased laser output performance by 10% and reduced se
rvice maintenance by 75%.
* Achieved 100% product manufacturability by implementing specifications and qua
lifying suppliers.
Areas of Specialization
* Process Re-Engineering * Communications / Liaising * Supply Chain Management
* Quality Assurance / Quality Control * Turnaround / Change Leadership * Employe
e Development
* Product Research & Development * Financial Management / P&L * Vendor Relations
* New Product Mfg. / Production / Launch * Project Management * Regulatory Compl
iance
* Policies and Procedures Development * Multi-Facility Oversight * Strategic Pla
nning
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
CONSULTANT 2007 to Present
Business Development, Operations, Sales & Marketing
* Going Evergreen, Executive Director - A founding member chairing the first pro
ject on leveraging community purchases for PV Solar installations, educating ove
r 100,000 residents on how to qualify a solar installer.
- Collaborating and providing educational materials to East Side School District
and Community Colleges for green and alternative energy programs.
- Developing programs that promote businesses and community adoption to conserva
tion and other renewable forms of energy.
- Creating the infrastructure to bolster the internal growth of Going Evergreen
and franchising in other cities and communities.
* Sunny Hill Energy, Co-founder & VP of Operations
- Startup providing solar finance and business IT support to solar installers, o
ffering a zero-down lease option for homeowners, flexible PPA for commercials, g
overnment and non-profits
- Established operations and taking less than 2 months to qualified 16 solar ins
tallers in Arizona, California and Texas to participate in our leasing program.
- Fully operational computer network and CRM system to record customer data with
in 1 month.
- Investors withdrew funding resulting in closing of operations.
* Geodac, Operation Director
- Startup providing 3D data imaging Geographical Information System (GIS) softwa
re for utilities and government organizations.
- Strategized with founder on software development, presented business plans to
investors, and demonstrated GIS software to clients.
CONTRACT SERVICES COMPANY Santa Clara, CA
Staffing agency with office locations in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and San Ramon
General Manager 2005 to 2007
* Privately held company, reporting directly to owner, directing and overseeing
all Company operations with full P&L authority.
* Resolved the dissolution of business by developing strategy with corporate law
yers that achieved successful closure of litigation by ex-managing partners.
* Developed and implemented strategic plans in accounting, staffing and infrastr
ucture that resulted in increased morale, 100% accuracy in accounting and repeat
satisfied clients.
* Managed day to day operations related to corporate State and Federal taxes, em
ployment law, medical health plan, workers' compensation, business insurance, em
ployee handbook, operating software, and company website.
* Led efforts to secure new clients and increase organizational profitability by
training staff on increased efficiency, client service, and employment law rega
rding overtime pay.
PHOTON DYNAMICS, INC. San Jose, CA
Manufacturer of yield management equipment for flat panel industry, acquired by
Orbotech
Operations Manager 2002 to 2004
* Managed all aspects of two-shift manufacturing operation with a staff of 28.
* Implemented processes that eliminated material shortages and increased product
ion by 250%:
* Forging and maintaining optimal vendor relationships increased production from
less than 20 per month to 50 per month within a year.
* Coordinated multiple Departments, from R&D to Purchasing & Materials, to launc
h new optical sensor product while maintaining 100% quality and quantity of stan
dard production.
* Led initiatives to ensure timely fulfillment of non-standard internal and exte
rnal requests.
* Informed CEO / senior staff about Operations performance, objectives, and beta
progress with monthly presentations and updates.
* Managed a $2M budget for staff, equipment, and Department operations.
VISX, INC. Santa Clara, CA
Manufacturer of laser vision correction systems; acquired by Advanced Medical Op
tics
Product Support Engineer / Research Associate 1997 to 2002
* Played a key role in the development of laser vision correction (LVC) products
.
* Consistently met manufacturing schedule by coordinating contractors, purchasin
g, product development, and supplier resources.
* Researched, tested, and defined a new laser particle filter that increased las
er output performance by 10% and reduced service maintenance by 75%.
* Managed small-scale projects while ensuring compliance to FDA and GMP regulati
ons
* Authored, implemented, and enforced policies for handling blood-borne pathogen
s to avoid accidents and ensure safety.
* Resolved Departmental and system problems including incorrect specifications,
non-documented procedures, and inaccurate documentation.
* Developed a more durable and easier-to-assemble test laser scanning module.
TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS COMPANY Sunnyvale, CA
Manufacturer of scanning confocal microscope for semiconductor and biomedical; a
cquired by Zygo
QA / Production Manager 1993 to 1997
* Directed daily operations of a $10M manufacturing facility.
* Achieved 100% manufacturability by implementing optical specifications, and su
pplier qualifications.
* Attained 100% on-time shipments by implementing processes across departments.
* Structured flow diagrams, reduced labor hours, assured 100% inventory resultin
g in no down-time.
* Planned and scheduled cross-department resources, and provided specifications
and reports to ensure confocal system met quality criteria.
* Improved production levels, quality of product, and employee satisfaction by f
ostering culture of staff empowerment, which created pride of ownership and work
manship.
(Prior to 1993: served as a Research Associate for STI Optronics Inc., a subsidi
ary of Spectra Physics)

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MBA, Technology Management * University of Phoenix
BS, Business Management * University of Phoenix
AS, Laser Technology * San Jose City College