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Director of Operations – Sierra Wireless M2M Group 2007-2010Tasked with integration of products, processes and operations staff into the Sierra organization. Managed all M2M Group Operations functions: Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management, Vendor Selection and Management, Manufacturing, Physical Distribution.• Reduced inventory by 28% through focused planning, vendor lead time reduction, and disposition of slow moving and excess components• Improved inventory accuracy to 99.8% through improved processes and employee training• Achieved 13% reduction in cost of goods through focused negotiations with suppliers• Maintained greater than 98% on time shipment metric• Through process improvements within final assembly and test functions, achieved near 100% final QA inspection rate • Architected and oversaw company relocation to new, greatly expanded facilityVice President of Operations – AirLink Communications 2006-2007Chartered with turn-around of manufacturing/operations functions. Focus on refinement/establishment of process and procedures, team building and development, preparation for potential acquisition. Managed all Operations functions as well as Technical Support, IT and Facilities. • Completely revamped Operations infrastructure, processes and procedures, preparing the company for acquisition by Sierra Wireless (SWIR).• Triaged, reorganized, developed and mentored previously dysfunctional staff, transforming Operations Department into a respected fully function team.

Engaged by a well known VC firm to assist in the turnaround and relocation of this Israeli based high tech startup. Chartered with relocating all operations and administrative functions from Israel to the SF Bay Area, as well as recruiting and establishing a US based operations team.

Recruited to develop and implement offshore manufacturing and domestic distribution strategies. Managed Production Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Physical Distribution and IT. • During the Asian SARS scare, quickly developed an alternative manufacturing strategy. Asian based suppliers were augmented by suppliers in Mexico.• Sourced, engaged and integrated thrid party physical distribution vendor.

VC backed developer and marketer of saliva-based blood alcohol level testing product for retail tradeHired to develop the operations infrastructure for this startup company. Managed all operations functions in addition to customer service, cost accounting, IT, facilities and HR.

Chartered with turn around of the Operations functions in preparation for company’s successful IPO. Managed: Distribution, Purchasing, Planning, IT, Human Resources, Facilities, and Consumer Service.• Totally revamped company’s physical distribution system, including the selection of, and transition to, new third party logistics providers. Integrated in-house ERP with vendors systems.• Oversaw selection of, and conversion to, new company wide ERP system• Architected and oversaw company relocation to new facilities

Recruited to assist in turn around and preparation for potential acquisition. Responsible for: Purchasing, Production Planning, Physical Distribution, IT, HR, Facilities, and Consumer Service. • Totally revamped the Operations infrastructure, preparing the company for it’s acquisition by Hasbro (HAS).• Triaged, reorganized and augmented previously lackluster staff, transforming Operations into a function attractive to potential acquisition suitors.• Oversaw selection of, and conversion to, new company wide ERP system• Implemented new bi-coastal manufacturing and distribution arrangements, resulting in dramatic reduction of COGs

Selected as initial member of SONY PlayStation Sr. Management team. Co-authored business plan. Responsible for establishing and managing all operational aspects the initial product launch. Responsible for: Purchasing, Production Planning, Manufacturing and Repair, Facilities, HR, IT, Distribution, Consumer Service.• Developed operations infrastructure from scratch to support North American launch of PlayStation video game platform. First four months of shipping exceeded 800 thousand game consoles, 1.2 million peripheral products and 2.3 million first party software titles.• Recruited all Operations, HR and IT staff to facilitate product launch• Coordinated initial E-3 tradeshow presence, including staff of over 100.

Bsc, Business Administration

Aa, Liberal Arts

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