LEE B.

EVANS
Greater Atlanta Area 678.794.0081 lbevans28@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/leebevans
ACCOUNT / PROGRAM / OPERATIONS MANAGER
Highly accomplished, performance driven business professional possessing a broad skillset, diverse business
background, and experience in the automotive and aviation industries.
Known for being a motivated, self-starter taking challenges seriously and working diligently and efficiently to provide
superb results and solutions. Customer focused with a track record as a strong relationship builder, building trust, and
providing exceptional partnership and account management that retains accounts year over year. Highly effective and
productive working within matrix organizations and teams.
Areas of Expertise:
Program Management Leadership Problem Solving Complex Negotiations Strategic Sales
Relationship Building Financial Accountability Inventory Management Sales Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MEGGITT, INC., Rockmart, GA

2010 2/2015

Global engineering group specializing in environments and sub-systems for aerospace, defense, and energy markets.

Program Manager
Managed cross-functional teams consisting of design engineers, mechanical engineers, trade compliance, contracts,
production, and quality members focusing on program execution for on-time delivery and quality of product. Provided
cost estimate analysis, budget management, domestic and international program reviews, and program master schedule
adherence; resolved contract issues, assisted in commercial and government compliant proposals, identified program
problems and created solutions.

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Held the lead role in managing a multi-million dollar, multi-national program for the design and production of cabin
mounted auxiliary fuel systems for the AgustaWestland AW-159 Helicopter. This important strategic project will
serve as a key segue into a broader auxiliary fuel system marketplace worth over $100M.
Successfully conducted the AgustaWestland Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews along with the Quarterly
Program Management Reviews with our engineering team in Yeovil, England (July & September 2014)
Member of the Site Leadership Council to assist in launching the Meggitt Production system and utilizing Daily
Layered Accountability (DLA) meetings reviewing safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity concerns and
corrective actions.
Managed $26.2 million Robertson Fuel Systems aviation program from contract to completion. Provided crossfunctional team leadership to ensure quality product delivered on schedule (2010 2015).
Managed a Robertson Fuel Systems Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) ground vehicle fuel cell program with a scope
of 4129 production units valued at over $59.8 million (2010 2013).
Managed the team that achieved Robertson Fuel Systems 100% on time delivery for the last fourteen months
through January 2015 and 100% Quality Performance for the last seven out of twelve months in 2014.
Achieved record monthly order for over $4 Million Robertson aviation fuel cells in May 2011.
Led a joint effort involving engineering teams from Meggitt and Airbus Helicopter for the development of fuel cells for
the EC-145. Project involved multiple trips to Germany for program reviews and First Article Inspection checks.
Managed Northrop Grummans F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet fuel cell program from production starts to delivery from
April 2011 December 2012.
WADE FORD, INC., Smyrna, GA
1990 - 2009
Operations Manager
Managed a $10 million new car and truck inventory, developing and managing dealerships overall marketing and
advertising strategies, including all Internet based activities, direct mail campaigns, and lead generation programs.
Managed and coordinated the dealerships monthly advertising plans and budget with agency team.

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WADE FORD, INC - Continued

SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Improved dealership monthly Internet sales by 40% through developing and expanding web sites.
Expanded Business-to-Business marketing by personally selling 200 mustangs to The Coca-Cola Company for a
national sweepstakes contest.
Reduced operating expenses by $10,000 per month through identifying and eliminating inefficient programs (2009).
Contributing member of the team that won the Ford Motor Company Presidents Award for customer satisfaction.
Generated $25,000 in incentive payments to the dealership by resolving accounting issues.
General Sales Manager
Led dealership sales activities, supervised sales managers and administrative staff in new / used vehicle departments.

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Provided leadership, training, and motivation that assisted sales staff in consistently meeting sales goals.
Dealership consistently ranked one of the top five out of 20 in retail sales in the Atlanta metro market.
Awarded Atlanta Region Distinguished Achievement Award that recognized progressive management, sound
merchandising practices, and high quality standards of service.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, FORD DIVISION, Detroit, MI & Atlanta, GA

1982 - 1990
Advertising Specialist
Developed and implemented innovative national and local advertising programs and support materials for Ford Division
Dealers and Ford Dealer Associations. Managed $28M budget and assisted in creative reviews, research, production
and media planning.
SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Developed, budgeted, produced and distributed Ford Dealer Advertising planner, Ford Division light truck product
catalogs, dealer ad kit supplements, film footage, billboards, dealer association newsletter and commercial reel.
Redesigned Ford Divisions New Dealer / New Facility advertising assistance program.
Coordinated vehicle procurement and budget for all truck and motor sports TV and print advertising.
Sales Training Specialist, Merchandising Department
Executed divisional marketing programs for dealers and Ford Division personnel and developed market specific
promotions and major market traffic building programs to achieve vehicle sales objectives.
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Coordinated a highly successful Ford Probe national launch that toured 35 major cities in the US.
Received special recognition for successful training of new and innovative product ordering process.
Market Manager
Managed franchised new dealer appointments within Atlanta District to expand retail outlet capacity and to improve
market share performance.
Car Merchandising Manager
Executed marketing programs for dealers and developed market specific promotions and major traffic building programs.
Field Sales Manager
Managed B2B sales to Ford/Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. Consulted with dealers to
ensure sales and profit goals by implementing sales training, inventory management, and financial statement analysis.
Awarded Field Sales Manager of the year and a five-time winner of Field Sales Manager of the Quarter for
excellence in accomplishing B2B sales and penetration objectives.

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration with Honor, Michigan State University