John C. Hale is a highly accomplished executive with over 17 years of international experience in operations management, strategic planning, research and development, and organizational leadership. He has held senior roles with Aristocrat Technologies and the United States Air Force, managing multi-million dollar budgets and teams of over 100 employees. His expertise includes aeronautical engineering, product development, global market expansion, and organizational change management.
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Highly qualified and accomplished Executive with international and domestic experience in operations,
Profit and Loss Management, multi-channel product positioning, strategic positioning, technology
development, Aeronautics Engineering, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic planning of both startup and
growth organizations. Results-oriented professional leader with proven successes in research and
development, market identification, business administration, information technology, electronic technology,
organizational development, strategic thinking, and problem solving. Proven track record of increasing sales,
global market shares, and profitability. Tendency to thrive in dynamic and fluid environments around the
world while remaining pragmatic and focused. A global team player capable of leading individuals from
multi-cultural backgrounds.
CORE COMPETENCIES
♦ International Leadership
Abilities
♦ P&L Management
♦ Operations Management
♦ Change Management
♦ Trustworthy
♦ Research & Development
♦ Excellent Analytical Skills
♦ Strategic Business Planning
♦ Global Market Identification
♦ Aeronautics
♦ Problem Solving
♦ Global Product Management
♦ Global Strategic Alliances
♦ Design & Development
♦ Global Studies Professor &
Lecturer
♦ Solutions Driven
♦ Project Management
♦ Decision-Making
♦ Drafting
♦ Human Resource Development
♦ Mentoring & Coaching
♦ Accomplished Spokesperson
♦ Innovation
Career Highlights
Appointed by CEO of Aristocrat to be on Extended Leadership Team XLT.(Only offered to top 2% percent
of 2200 employees)
Implemented a process for delivery that increased time to market by 10% and delivery of product on
time by 25% for Aristocrat Technologies.
Catalyst in running India Outsourcing for Game development.
Received the Civilian of the Quarter Award in 2001 (US Department of Defense).
Managed Edwards Air Force Base Test Team flight schedules while staying within budget constraints.
Managed budget of approximately $ 50.5 Mill (US).
Facilitated a two week course at Oxford University (Exeter, College) 2006 while creating constructs for
dissertation concepts.
Promoted 3 times in 4 years by Aristocrat Technologies.
Former Member of the United States Air Force’s Research & Development Team (1991-97)
Managed staff of 140 globally (US & Australia)
17 years of Executive Management experience.
Over 1000 hours of military flight experience on C-17, C-130, KC 135, and C141 model aircrafts for the
United States Department of Defense.
Certifications
2010 "Breakthrough Ideas & Great New Products" Innovation Prodex Master Class Certification
India Cultural Change Program Certification
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Professional Experience
ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES 2005-Present
GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GAMES Sydney, Australia
Aristocrat is premium supplier of ground breaking technologies and services to the international gaming
community. The company employs 2000 staff members globally enjoys a reputation for outstanding
performance and strong brand equity in more than 200 jurisdictions around the country.
Summary of Major Tasks & Responsibilities:
Managing a budget of $50.5 million dollars.
Currently responsible for 140 staff globally with a diverse skills and proficiencies to include: Software
Engineering & Testing Animations, Illustrations, Graphic Design, and Mathematics.
Develop implementation plans that include analyses such as cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI).
Establish strategic target markets and directed marketing programs.
Integrate logistics with business systems and processes, such as customer sales, order management,
accounting, and shipping. Establish and execute a project communication plan.
Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety
performance, and logistics quality management.
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS MANAGER 2007-2008
Summary Major of Tasks & Responsibilities:
Managed a staff of 22 employees and 2 managers over Australia
Responsible for delivering 50% of the Systems revenue for Aristocrat AUS.
Managed a departmental budget of 14.5 million dollars.
Directly influenced major customers through creating next generation technology awareness.
Wrote cases for product development, resource allocation and infrastructure enhancements.
Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff and facilitated staffing decisions.
Used knowledge of business and management principles involved for strategic planning, resource
allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and the coordination
of people and resources.
Utilized knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, and the
analysis and reporting of financial data.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 2005-2007
Summary of Major Tasks & Responsibilities:
Created and executed project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and
requirements.
Ensured project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Determined appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors
receivables for project.
Reviewed deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
Effectively conveyed company message in both written and verbal business development discussions.
Analyzed project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.
Challenged others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
Raised capital to fund initial growth; researched and actively sought venture capital funding.
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 2002-2005
AREONAUTICAL ENGINEER
The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight, and win wars in air, space, and cyberspace. This is
completed by air, land, sea, and space.
Summary of Major Tasks & Responsibilities:
Conducted basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft
design and manufacture.
Directed and coordinated activities with other engineering or technical personnel designing, fabricating,
modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
Performed a variety of engineering work in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and
spacecraft.
Developed design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods,
production costs, quality standards, and completion dates.
Wrote technical reports and other documentation such as handbooks and bulletins, for use by
engineering staff, management, and customers.
Provided status reports on project implementation and completion, developed electrical and mechanical
design drawings to drafters for fabrication, installation and utilization of aircraft instrumentation and
data collection systems.
Planned and conducted experimental, environmental, operational and stress tests on models and
prototypes of aircraft and aerospace systems and equipment.
Resolved issues that arise during the design, development and testing processes.
Maintained scheduling for US Air Force’s C-17 testing while maintaining budget.
Collated information, interpreting data and publishing the results of specific projects in technical report
form.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (GS-11 Civil Service) 1997-2002
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is the U.S. federal department charged with coordinating
and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the
United States armed forces.
Summary of Major Skills & Responsibilities:
♦ Managed project valued at over $2 million dollars
♦ Received Civilian of the Quarter Award in 2001 for Main Landing Gear Unlatched Modification.
♦ Assisted in extensive coordination with various government organizations and contractors.
♦ Over 1000 hours of military flight experience on C-17, C-130, KC 135, C-141 model aircrafts.
♦ Administered System Development Life Cycle to create troubleshooting equipment procedures for
technicians.
♦ Created flowcharts of anomaly resolution.
♦ Developed new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration.
♦ Specialized in areas such as structural design, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and
communication, and production methods.
♦ Applied scientific and technological principles to research, design, maintain, test and develop the
performance of civil and military aircraft, missiles, weapons systems, and satellites.
♦ Investigated the use of new materials, improving existing materials used.
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1991-1997
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight, and win wars in air, space, and cyberspace. This is
completed by air, land, sea, and space.
Summary of Major Skills & Responsibilities:
♦ Performed all instrumentation tasks of the test aircraft environment.
♦ Managed team of three subordinates.
♦ Responsible for instrumentation flight support approval for all C-130, F-16, and KC-135 aircraft within
the division.
♦ Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements.
♦ Applied principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
♦ Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network
distribution software for military, communications, and aerospace applications.
♦ Used computers extensively to produce and analyze designs.
♦ Simulated and tested how a machine, structure, or systems operated.
♦ Generated specifications for parts.
♦ Monitored the quality of products; and to control the efficiency of processes.
♦ Communicated technical and regulatory advice to clients, teams, suppliers and other professionals
within the aerospace industry and presenting data to groups and individuals.
♦ Project managing, including scheduling resources and staff and managing budgets.
Educational & Certifications
PH.D- Organizational Leadership, Minor-Human Resource Development- Regent University, Virginia, 2010
M.B.A.- Business Administration-Webster University, Missouri, 2004
B.S.- Information Technology-University of Phoenix, 2002
A.S.- Electronic Technology-Community College of the Air Force, 1997
Teaching Experience
University of Phoenix
Instructor/Lecturer – “Global value Chain Management” 2010
Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all
grades.
Instructor/Lecturer – “Global Investments” 2010
Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all
grades.
Oxford University
Instructor/Lecturer 2006
Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.
References Available Upon Request