Hi. . . My name is Ken Bustin
and I'm looking for work.

Here are a few of the things I can do. . .

What to expect. . .

A self-starter. Work well with a minimum of supervision or direction. Have the ability to orient myself to a variety of conditions and work environments and work through unfamiliar situations to a logical conclusion. Excellent communication skills. A good leader, capable of earning and receiving the respect, support and cooperation of teammates. A perfectionist, not afraid to give it a lot of extra effort when necessary to achieve results that are extraordinary instead of just passable. Excel in situations which require critical thinking and a high level of personal responsibility. Work well under pressure of deadlines. Have the ability to formulate schedules and adhere to them. Willing to work long or unusual hours when necessary to complete tasks. Zero rate of absenteeism. Absolutely loyal, a "company man" of the old school.

 

A few of the things that I've done. . .

1975-1976
RCM Transportation Company
Detroit, Michigan
General Manager
Managed the transition and growth of this charter bus company and its line-haul and school contracting subsidiary from a small family-owned company into a significant regional carrier (later sold to one of the major national carriers). Oversaw design and construction of new major maintenance facilities; developed and implemented standard fleet specifications and equipment purchasing procedures; initiated and marketed successful new routes without subsidy; implemented innovative route structure changes for school contract clients which resulted in major savings; developed and initiated new intensive employee training programs.

 

1977
Progress Newspapers
Perris, California
General Manager/Managing Editor
Accepted position to direct this company's expansion into commercial web printing through subsidiary Pinicate Printing Company. Oversaw design and construction of new plant facility; developed equipment specifications and directed equipment acquisition and installation. Put plant on-line in record time, and managed all sales, marketing and manufacturing efforts for it thereafter. Also directed operation of company's chain of weekly newspapers, improving advertising revenue by 35% and overall circulation by 10% during tenure.

 

1978-1979
Motorail Division, Motor Research Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
Division General Manager
Full administrative responsibility for entire division, reporting directly to parent corporation officers. Directed the design and development of company's Modular Light Rail Car. Contributed original ideas for innovative propulsion and control system designs. Directed the development of designs and tooling for manufacturing process, and oversaw prototyping and testing phases. Designed all sales literature and advertising for the MLRC and managed company's marketing efforts.

 

1979-1986
Publication Printing Corporation
Biddeford, Maine
General Manager
Overall management responsibility for entire company, including, marketing, manufacturing and distribution operations in both sheetfed and web offset publication, book and commerical printing and bindery in three plants. Took company from start-up to annual sales of $4 million in seven years, making it one of state's top ten commercial printing companies. Designed and implemented production systems and procedures which allowed company to be at the forefront of low-cost short-run publication production in Northeast region. Negotiated sale of accounts to larger regional producer and supervised transition and integration of customer base.

 

1987-1990
First Service Corporation
Kennebunk, Maine
General Manager
Directed company's overall efforts in a variety of Legal Management Services, including private process service, document preparation and management, legal research and investigation, courier and delivery services, and supplemental secretarial services for both law firms, corporate clients and individual pro-se litigants. Assisted clients in research and preparation of diverse legal actions which included: restraint of free trade involving aerospace manufacturers, patent infringement involving weaving techniques and processes, several actions against banks, real estate disputes, leasing disputes, contract disputes involving publications, and labor relations.

 

1990-2006
Great Northern Printing Company
Wilton, Maine
General Manager
Overall administrative responsibility for this commercial and publication printing company, including full profit and loss responsibility. Directed company from start-up to date, including acquisition of CGC Printing, a facility specializing in high-quality color printing located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and eventual integration of its capabilities and client base into parent operation in 1992. Oversaw company's entry into digital and on-demand printing fields, beginning in 1995. Directed the company's relocation to new facilities beginning in 2001. Oversaw the acquisition and integration of the folding box and packaging manufacturing and printing operations of Diamond Brands in 2003.

 

My consulting clients have included. . .

West End Corporation; Red Diamond Diesel; Numeralogic Corporation; Toteleco Corporation; Motor Research Corporation; Business Digest International; Audiology Corporation; Atlantic Sun Group, Inc.; McLeasing Corporation; and Citadel Corporation.

 

Tell me what I can do for you. . .

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