Kevin Elliott Eldredge

4349 Santa Fe Rd. #2
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-1669  ext 210
cell 805-801-9183 (best number)
fax 805-980-4051 
e-mail: kevin@sloair.com

 
 

2005-Present SLO Air Inc. 

We have concluded our manufacturing of the NXT kit aircraft after kit 10 and will close down our Composite operations once the final quick build parts are delivered to our customers. While I plan on supporting my customers while they complete thier NXT's I will shift my focus on sales of aerobatic aircraft and my new community web site idea. 

I plan on selling the Relentless AIr Racing Team after this seasons contest at Reno and build a new NXT racer ini time for the 2009 contest! Stay tuned!

www.sloair.com          www.relentlessairracing.com      New Aerobatic aircraft: www.xtremeair.de

1998- Present, Principle, KEE Ventures, LLC   http://www.keeventures.com/

KEE Ventures invests in entrepreneurial business concepts and real-estate development ventures. Best described as a "Transition Manager" my passion is sales and operational management through tremendous change. 

2000- 2005                   

Airtime Aviation was an incubator for aviation related businesses opportunities. Sold/Closed April 2006

2001- 2003  Aviation Consultants Inc.            www.acijet.net

In 2001 I purchased controlling interest in this small 135-charter operation at the San Luis Obispo that was operating one Piper Seneca aircraft. By the end of 2006 ACI will do over 20 million in revenue and will have under its management 8 brand new Cessna jets worth over 60 million dollars. My assistance both financially and as a mentor to the very talented William Borgsmiller were key to the development of business. This input I must admit  where only second to hard work and enthusiasm by William. ACI has a bright future and I feel privileged to remain on it's Board of Directors and have impact on this truly world class company.  

Patroline Aviation 2000-2002                    

I purchased this 58-year-old company that had recently lost its owner to and accident and was in very poor condition both operationally and financially. Patroline Aviation inspected right-o-ways with small aircraft for most of its life.  After much work I sold Patroline in less than 3 years totally reorganized and very profitable. With the experience of its new owner and foundation of operation I believe this business should continue to be a great company well into the future.

1997-1998 Vice President of Regional Solutions, Radiant Systems, Inc.

Managed company transition after sale of RapidFire to Radiant Systems in October, 1997. Assisted in the implementation of our direct sales & marketing model and remote field service approach for other divisions of Radiant Systems.

1993 – 1997 President, Equilease Financial Services

I started Equilease to fill an opportunity I saw for leasing equipment to my customers. This company grew rapidly by utilizing new technology tools I developed to increase profitability and decrease losses usually associated with equipment leasing. I sold this company successfully with over a million dollar portfolio and a great reputation for customer service.

1991 – 1997 President, RapidFire Solutions, Inc.

RapidFire Software, Inc. was an innovative company providing technology solutions to restaurants. Recognized for excellence in customer service, sales & marketing, and human resources policies while maintaining rapid growth.  I purchased RapidFire in 1991 with revenues around 400k and sold it in 1997 with revenues close to ten million and 100 employees. This experience has been key to my education in building profitable businesses with very tight budgets and explosive growth efforts. Key to my success both building this company where great people I was able to attract and my own skills in sales, marketing and customer service.  

1989 – 1991 National Sales Representative, China Lake Systems, Inc.

Acted as national sales representative selling the RapidFire POS solutions to restaurants throughout the US. Extensive travel, direct contact and marketing development were primary duties.

1984 – 1988 Served in the United States Air Force

One of the last enlisted flying crew chiefs in the Air Force. Primary responsibilities were maintenance and flight crew duties at Edwards AFB in a "H" model Huey.

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 Professional  Philosophy:

Strategic Management

Every organization needs leadership able to consider input from many sources but ultimately make decisions and see through to implementation. Leaders must be able to change direction when warranted, and inspire others to see the benefits of this change. As a leader, I am not afraid to take action or of making mistakes. I am able to take calculated risks and invest in growth and long-term structure in an organization.

Human Resources

Nothing is accomplished without people driving your success. I consider my greatest accomplishments as a leader to be in developing a great management team that could outshine my capabilities in most areas. I strive to create a culture of enthusiastic achievers driven by a team orientation and an unfailing focus on the customer. My style of management is to allow lots of room for decision-making but demand customer needs and company performance objectives are met. While not everyone likes this style, I believe it fosters leaders over the long haul that can and willing to make decisions.

Sales

Selling is the heart of who I am. I love the challenge of sales management in an organization. There is nothing that brings you closer to the needs of the market and to the reality of the customer than selling.

Marketing

Unlike many sales professionals, I understand the inherent difference between sales, with its short-term focus, and marketing, with its longer-term focus and strategic role. I strive to maintain a successful balance between sales and marketing. I believe that marketing exists to set company direction, investigate new opportunities, look toward future products, and to support the sales staff today with product knowledge, marketing tools, and lead generation. I believe in marketing that is results-oriented, measurable, and targeted to an extreme.

Customer Service

Great customer service is an easy proposition to me. This requires two things: First, you must properly set customer expectations early in the customer relationship. This requires careful training and follow-through across the organization. Second, you must execute above those expectations. This requires persistent attention to processes and people. I strive for a culture where everyone cares deeply about the customer. The mission is to help customers succeed – which helps us define our goals more broadly than just providing a product. Exceeding the customers’ expectation on a consistent basis assures the organization will have all that is needed to be successful.

 Many references available upon request!