
Manager of Administration at Advanced Adhesive Systems, Inc.
Hartford, Connecticut Area

Manager of Administration at Advanced Adhesive Systems, Inc.
Hartford, Connecticut Area
An outgoing and savvy Harvard MBA, William A.G. Mackey has the drive and confidence to achieve rapid positive results. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master's degree in Production Technology from Imperial College London.
He leads with energy, flair and enthusiasm. Hallmarks of his style and approach are:
● Persistence in getting the job done;
● Attention to detail by focusing fully on each task at hand;
● Efficiency by means of effective organization and resource utilization;
● Analytical skills coupled with creative approaches to problem solving;
● Setting high standards through excellence of deliverables.
With substantial experience in a broad range of companies from Fortune 500 to technology start-ups, he has demonstrated bottom-line accomplishments in general management, marketing, business development, business planning and analysis, and information technology. His professional know-how encompasses specialty chemicals, analytical testing services, aerospace and defense, information technology, financial services, and Big 4 management consulting.
Prior to joining Advanced Adhesive Systems, Inc. as Manager of Administration, he founded Axiom Laboratories, an analytical testing laboratory focused on materials testing services for aerospace manufacturing companies. Before that venture, he was a co-founder of Signum Microsystems, a software development company specializing in full-text search and retrieval and client-server database applications. He has also worked in a variety of management and individual contributor positions at companies including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Otis Elevator, Loctite Corporation, Textron, and Rolls-Royce.
Among his primary interests is the evolving impact of Web 2.0 that is changing the ways in which software developers and end-users use the web as a platform. More specifically, he is seeking ways to exploit such trends in developing new business opportunities on a global basis.
General Management, Marketing, Business Development, Customer Service, Business Planning and Analysis, Acquisitions, New Ventures, Startups, Operations, Kaizen, Lean Operations, Computers, Software, Internet, Web 2.0, Engineering, Science, Technology.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Chemicals industry)
July 2004 — Present (4 years 4 months)
AAS is a leading manufacturer of 1:1 meter-mix Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives for industrial end-users. The company also custom formulates Anaerobics, UV Curing Adhesives, Cyanoacrylates, and Epoxies. Primary sales channel is through industrial distributors, with select sales made directly to OEMs. My primary responsibilities cover the complete end-to-end spectrum of functions relating to customer service and satisfaction within the structured discipline of an ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System.
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Financial Services industry)
January 2002 — June 2004 (2 years 6 months)
As an independent agent, consulted and advised business and individual clients on financial services relating to estate planning, buy-sell agreements, group benefits, annuities, and investments. Financial institutions represented included MassMutual, Guardian Life, and Bankers Life and Casualty Company.
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Education Management industry)
September 2001 — June 2002 (10 months)
Taught undergraduate/post-graduate course entitled Production Planning, which is focused on Operations Technology and impact of the Internet on E-Commerce, E-Procurement, Supply-Chain Management, and Enterprise Resource Planning.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Environmental Services industry)
January 1998 — August 2000 (2 years 8 months)
Incorporated in January 1998 to purchase assets of Henry Souther Laboratories, Inc., a materials and environmental analytical testing firm. Divested Environmental Laboratory to focus on materials testing services for aerospace and manufacturing industries.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
October 1991 — December 1997 (6 years 3 months)
Co-founder of software firm, which developed and published “shrink-wrapped” PC utilities for full-text search and retrieval, text manipulation, and data compression/decompression applications and custom-programmed, large-scale networked, 3-tier, object oriented, client/server database management systems.
(Partnership; 10,001 or more employees; Management Consulting industry)
June 1988 — September 1991 (3 years 4 months)
Engagements were focused on Activity Based Costing, Lean Production, and Quality Management Systems for manufacturing and other business clients. Additionally, I was specially appointed to serve as Chief of Staff of "The City of New Haven Blue Ribbon Commission" during 1989-90.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Management Consulting industry)
January 1988 — June 1988 (6 months)
Designed first PC-based instructional demonstration for Otis Elevator’s use at tradeshows. Developed conceptual design for document-oriented DBMS for Loctite Corporation.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; UTC; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
January 1985 — December 1987 (3 years)
Directed marketing strategy for global launch of Remote Elevator Monitoring service. REM utilizes microprocessor, telecomm, and RDBMS technologies to gather and transmit elevator performance data to OtisLine National Call Center for real-time tracking of actual and impending field service problems.
MBA, Finance, 1970 — 1972
Marketing Intern with Coca-Cola Foods Division, Houston, Texas during summer 1971. My international marketing project [Project I-MARK] was focused on assessing opportunities for sales of division's products in Europe and Japan.
Rolls-Royce Post-Graduate Scholarship.
M.Sc., D.I.C., Production Technology, 1968 — 1969
Dissertation on Numerical Control Languages for Adaptive Control of Machine Tools.
Captain of City & Guilds College Motor Club 1968-69.
City & Guilds College Union General Award 1969.
Rolls-Royce Post-Graduate Scholarship.
B.Sc. (Eng.), A.C.G.I., Mechanical Engineering, 1965 — 1968
Designed, built, and test-fired a 1,000 lb. thrust liquid-fueled rocket motor.
Captain of City & Guilds College Motor Club 1967-68.
Rolls-Royce Engineering Scholarship.
Outside of my business career, I enjoy a widely varied assortment of pursuits and activities. I serve as a volunteer producer and announcer in the Classical Music Department at WWUH Radio 91.3 FM, a public alternative radio station operated by the University of Hartford. I'm also active in a number of civic organizations, including the World Affairs Council, Harvard Club of Northern Connecticut, and MIT Enterprise Forum. My outdoor activities include canoeing, cycling, fly-fishing, golf, horseback riding, sailing, skiing, swimming, hiking, and walking.
Current and Former Affiliations: Chairman, Association Promoting Education & Conservation in Amazonia, Inc., Chairman, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Hartford Chapter No. 7, Vice Chairman, Connecticut Committee, The Newcomen Society of the United States, Vice Local Secretary, Connecticut & Western Massachusetts Chapter of Mensa, Board of Directors, Harvard Business School Club of Northern Connecticut, Member, Harvard Club of Northern Connecticut, Board of Directors, World Affairs Council of Hartford, Fellow, President’s College, University of Hartford, Member, 5th District Business Opportunity Advisory Council (Connecticut Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin B. Sullivan – 5th District), Member, Connecticut Business & Industry Association, Member, Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce, Member, MIT Enterprise Forum of Connecticut, Member, Connecticut Venture Group.
Marquis "Who's Who in America," 62nd Edition, 2008.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers, President's Award, 1992.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Connecticut Day Award, 1998.
City of New Haven Blue Ribbon Commission, Chief of Staff, 1990.
Rolls-Royce Engineering Scholar.