Rick Dawson

Biography

Bal Seal Engineering Company President / CEO Company NameBal Seal Engineering Company Dates EmployedAug 2011 – Present Employment Duration6 yrs 2 mos LocationCalifornia, Colorado, Netherlands, Hong Kong President / CEO of this Manufacturer and Global Distributor of engineered Sealing and Electrical Connection solutions. Responsible for strategic and operational planning and implementation for growth of the industry leading engineered solutions provider with facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Alloy Die Casting Company President Company NameAlloy Die Casting Company Dates EmployedAug 2006 – Aug 2011 Employment Duration5 yrs 1 mo Manufacturing facility of precision machined aluminum die cast products focused upon high tech industries including Aerospace, Semicon and Medical. I have implemented a market positioning strategy that grew the business, exceeded profit plan and managed the successfull integration of two new acquisitions in 3 years. Robert Manufacturing Company President Company NameRobert Manufacturing Company Dates Employed2004 – 2006 Employment Duration2 yrs President - Robert Manufacturing Company produces a line of plumbing products including stops, float valves and stainless steel gas connectors. Multiple manufacturing facilities in Southern California and Mexico Radiant Technology Corporation President Company NameRadiant Technology Corporation Dates Employed2003 – 2003 Employment Durationless than a year President - Reorganized and restructured this manufacturer of precision conveyor ovens for the semiconductor and photocell markets. Reorganized for positive cash flow with increased sales and profitability. BalSeal Engineering Company President Company NameBalSeal Engineering Company Dates Employed2002 – 2003 Employment Duration1 yr LocationOrange County, California Area During a 1 year period, I improved Ebitda by 7 percentage points and built cash reserves to stabilize the company. I implemented organizational changes and operational processes to improve operating efficiencies and position the company for further growth. See more positions Education Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management Degree Name MBA Field Of Study Masters Business Administration Dates attended or expected graduation 1995 – 1997 California State University-Long Beach California State University-Long Beach Degree Name BSME Field Of Study Mechanical Engineering Dates attended or expected graduation 1983 – 1986

Research Interest

 Fluid Engineering