M AT T H E W A L S TO N
mattalston08@gmail.com
Organizational Transformation, Business Process Re-Engineering Consultant
PROSPECTIVE
Organizational & Technological Transformation has been the central theme of my entire career. I
became a successful Change manager, while holding executive positions in 6 different US corporations,
when acquisitions required integrating those business units. Concurrently I provided implementation of
new technology solutions and company-wide businesses process improvement. I transform operating
units using a business model I call the community Enterprise.
My project management experience in; IT systems, expertise in strategic relations, enhanced by my
engineering degree; ability to present to all levels including c-level; and 40 years experience in
organizational transformation; deploying new technological processes are the unique capabilities I bring
to your team.
My Portfolio: http://dif.powerfulwalk.com/Actions.htm
EXPERTISE
Organizational Integration and Change management
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M&A -Transitioned 6 US corporate business units after acquisition while in P&L executive roles
M&A - Acquired and restructured Shepherd Systems for a Board in Singapore
M&A - Integrated a Cannery for a General Mills subsidiary after their acquisition
Divested 3 Medical companies for a Client as owners exit scenario
Business Process Development
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Restructured the global operations of a UK Manufacturer to reduce overlap & improve efficiency
Championed and completed business process reengineering projects in 6 US corporations
Generated strategic plans to launch new business units for 5 clients in various industries
Generated Numerical Business plans with an Exec Summary to pursue funding for 4 clients
Performed root cause analysis of a $1.5M inventory loss, identified cause, deployed solution
International Business Development
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10 years experience growing business across 36 countries that focus on trading
Issued and received “Letters of Credit” for Import-export of electronic equipment
International distribution in Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand
Functional restructuring of IT, Finance, Marketing
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Designed and deployed IT systems to Automate business functions for 7 client companies
Designed, Installed 100baseT Ethernet over tcp/ip networks for 4 clients as a consultant
Upgraded network and finance applications of PeopleSoft, Kronos, and Inventory system
Coded daily dashboard over oracle database in PeopleSoft, Kronos, Inventory for visibility
Deployed Digital Marketing using tcp/ip, Ethernet, and Adobe Creative Suite at Scantronic Inc.
Reengineered Product development and trade show strategies creating 80% increase in leads
Project/Program Management
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Led product development and launched 4 generations of software and electronic hardware
Designed and deployed new web based marketing properties and campaigns for 20+ clients
Installed and deployed new Ethernet over TCP/IP network infrastructure into 7 client sites
Upgraded Applications and performed ETL database conversions for 8 projects
Upgraded 3 systems and coded a daily reporting system for a Fortune 500 company
Marketing and Sales
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Negotiated and Managed 36 strategic partner relationships worldwide for 8 years
Built a distribution network into 36 countries generating over $50M in revenue
Sold and provided 13 month Business Process Consulting to fortune 500 company, RHI
For 12 years I provided Business process and change management consulting as MSN Group
SUCCESSES
 As a P&L responsible executive working through six M&A initiated business process and
organizational change management cycles and proved that the right management process could
change the measureable results by as much as 100%, doubling productivity.
 As an M&A turnaround consultant I led the M&A team, performed the due-diligence, negotiated the
acquisition and successfully closed escrow on a technology company for the new Board of Directors,
then reorganized it resolving the negative cash flow.
 As a Business Process re-engineering consultant identified a cost control problem in a major US
Manufacturer that had created a $1.5M inventory loss in 4 months after the Acquisition. Proposed
then led the business process reengineering Change management project to deploy the solution
which entailed upgrading 4 major systems including Kronos Time Keeping, People Soft HR
management, a proprietary Inventory system and a unified reporting system written in crystal reports.
This project grew by add on sales from 90 days to 13 months and resolved the inventory problem
completely.
 While Director of OEM Marketing for a UK manufacturer proposed to the Chairman we restructured
International Marketing out of the USA and UK factories to eliminate internal competition and costs.
A new worldwide business unit was created that became responsible for all marketing worldwide and
generated 27% growth in international business the first year.
 As an IT and Business Process Management consultant I designed and deployed automation solutions
for product development, finance and marketing. Led the migration to the CLOUD with a complete
business process reengineering in an SaaS CRM solution using Salesforce to automate business
processes, track all activity, integrate the business process across all functions, and empower the
management of remote teams of employees in sales, operations, customer service, and finance.
 As an inspirational leader and effective team builder I used DISC technology to match people and
assignments to build highly effective teams and allow the power of synergy to come forth creating an
organization that is more than the sum of its parts.
 While V.P. of Marketing and Sales for 8 years in an International manufacturer I built a successful
International distribution network into 36 countries and generated over $50M in revenue, and had to
operate an entire team in production across multiple time zones.
 I managed time-critical product projects in an electronic equipment manufacturing environment to
successfully launch four generations of the product family.
 As a Project Engineer I led and completed Time Critical projects by delivering Rocket engines on time
for launch to NASA; critical power generation equipment through a narrow ice-free window to Alaska;
critical equipment to the construction sites in an oil and gas production facility in Saudi Arabia.
 As a fighter Naval Aviator pilot I was assigned as a Naval Aviator of the US Navy for 2 years,
completing 1.7 years of service in a time of war, as a Vietnam Veteran.
EXPERIENCE
Designs in Focus LLC: Business Director at present working with a Creative Director on Business
Development and promotional materials for community as a consultant creating projects for the business
market nationwide.
President/Senior Consultant - MSN Group, Inc: Change management and strategic Business
Development consulting practice specializing in organizational development, business process
reengineering, change management, project management, IT infrastructure solutions, and automating
business processes.
Senior Consultant/Robert Half International: Business analyst and project manager. Performed root
cause analysis of a system problem resulting in a $1.5M inventory loss, isolated the problem, proposed the
solution and led the team to upgrade the 4 systems involved resolving the problem by integrating the
cannery site with the home office systems correctly. Sold 3 adds ons to the original project.
CEO/President- Shepherd Systems Inc: Acquisition and reorganization of a technology business on
behave of new owners. Hands on management of operations as CEO for the turnaround phase.
Negotiated purchase, performed due diligence and acquired the company then relocated it to another
state. Completed development of a video recording and transmission system to provide security of ATMS
for banks then launched the product.
VP Marketing- Scantronic Ltd: Vice President of Marketing and Sales World Wide for an International
Manufacturer based at their California operation. Selected the relationships and companies to represent
their products around the world and established, then managed, a stable distribution network for 8 years
that grew into 34 countries. This generated consistent growth of over 26% per year and revenue in excess
of $50M.
Quality Control/Automation Business Manager Radionics: While working for an electronic equipment
manufacturer led and managed a major change management cycle when the company was acquired by a
UK company. Completed software development of a real time signal handling package, managed the Beta
test site and launched the product.
Operations Manager Honeywell: As operations manager led and completed a successful change
management transition of the operating services company into the Honeywell business style and their by
the Numbers management process. Trained and mentored the team in the transition while increasing
revenue and retaining 98.7 % of existing accounts.
Test Engineer Aerojet: As test engineer I managed the Altitude Test facility. Planned and executed live
rocket engine tests for NASA and the Air Force. Completed the qualification testing of the OMS engine
system for the Space shuttle and delivered engine 103 and 104 for the space shuttle Challenger.
Project Engineer: As the project engineer of the heavy lift group we went aboard ocean going vessels
and received then transported prefabricated components of the refinery weighing from 50 to 800 tons.
Project Engineer: As the project engineer on 2 phases of the Power generating station that was to power
the head end pumping facility at Prudhoe Bay for the Alaska Pipeline we built the power stations in
modules, Loaded them on barges and took them to Prudhoe Bay where they were assembled and
commissioned into service.
HISTORY
Business Director
President/ Consultant
Sr. Consultant
CEO/President
V.P. Marketing and Sales
Business unit manager
Operations Manager
Test Engineer
Project Engineer
Project Engineer
Officer US Navy
Designs in Focus LLC - Organizational Change
MSN Group - Organizational Transformation
Robert Half - Business Change consulting
Shepherd Inc - Video surveillance equipment
Scantronic - Equipment Manufacturer
Radionics - Equipment and software
Honeywell Protection services
Aerojet Liquid Rocket Company
Refinery construction, Saudi Arabia
Alaska Pipeline, North Slope Project
Naval Aviator
Internet marketing training
Multiple Programs
EDUCATION
SaaS Salesforce Training
San Francisco, CA
TQM, Continuous Improve.
Radionics Corporate
JIT Manufacturing
Radionics Corporate
Business Mgmt Training
Honeywell Corporate
Grad school
University of North West Florida
B.S.M.E
University of California – Davis
2008 – present
2002 – 2008
2001 – 2002
1997 – 2001
1990 – 1997
1986 – 1990
1981 – 1986
1977 – 1981
1976 – 1977
1974 – 1976
1972 – 1974