Kenneth Adams

Oregon Custom Inc | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Leadership Coach

Medford-Grants Pass Area

About

My approach isn't about fancy theories. It's a practical, human-centric framework for transforming your culture, streamlining your processes, and scaling your business with confidence—by first unlocking the leadership potential you already have on your team.

Experience

  • Founder at Adams Consulting LLC
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Guide organizations to develop and maintain a company vision and mission statement. • Built strong relationships with customers by providing exceptional service throughout the entire customer journey. • Assessed current processes within organizations to identify gaps or opportunities for improvement. • Coached senior executives on how to motivate employees by leveraging their strengths and inspiring them towards a common goal. • Advised clients on how best to leverage AI technology in order maximize value delivered. • Designed innovative solutions for operational efficiency focused on future growth.

  • President at Oregon Custom Inc
    Apr 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 4 mos

    • Created vision and strategic priorities which aligned with goals and visions of organization. • Created budgets and financial plans to support the organization's long-term goals. • Established key performance indicators to ensure objectives were met on time and within budget. • Developed and implemented strategies to increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness. • Cultivated relationships with customers, vendors, suppliers, government officials, and other stakeholders. • Collaborated with board members to achieve organizational goals and objectives. • Leveraged technology expertise to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies. • Provided mentorship opportunities for employees at all levels of the organization. • Presided over organizational expansion into new markets. • Directed, planned, or implemented policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses for continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.

  • Project Manager at Engage Electric
    Aug 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Successfully managed projects with tight deadlines and limited resources • Collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals • Documented project requirements, processes, and procedures • Identified potential risks and developed strategies for mitigating them • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations throughout the life cycle of each project • Evaluated data and conducted ROI analyses to measure success of projects and programs • Communicated effectively with all levels of stakeholders including executives

  • Constuction Engineering Manager at Purelight Power
    May 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Managed a team of engineers to develop and deliver complex engineering projects on time and within budget • Developed processes for monitoring and evaluating performance metrics related to engineering projects • Performed root cause analysis when problems occurred during process development stages in order to determine corrective measures needed • Led regular meetings with engineering team to discuss project progress, identify issues, and develop solutions • Utilized strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization • Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to team members, promoting professional development and growth

  • Operations Project Manager at JT Electric
    Feb 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Oversee the organization's production of goods and services • Review and/or create drawings, specifications and scope of projects to establish accurate estimates for budgets and establishing construction schedules • Documented OSHA training for employee compliance, performed facilities safety reviews • Traveled to customer sites to keep projects on schedule while maintaining high quality • Established strong relationships with vendors and negotiated favorable contracts • Implemented change management initiatives that increased productivity levels • Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives