As an influential and strategic operations executive, I utilize my experience developing operational infrastructures, driving continuous improvements, and designing scalable processes to launch and grow industry-leading organizations in the food and beverage sector. Leveraging my expertise across logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, financial management, and vendor relationships, I streamline workflows and cut costs while maximizing production capabilities. I design and deploy marketing and branding strategies to expand brand market reach. Below is a selection of the top accomplishments from my career:➤ Sourcing a blow-mold machine to drive $2M in cost savings and free up warehouse space by producing Avasara’s beverage bottles in-house from sheet plastic, eliminating the need for bulky plastic bottle storage.➤ Driving product development, material sourcing, and the manufacturing process for Phil Mickelson’s new “Super Food Energy Bite” two-bite snack bar. Incorporating anti-inflammatory properties, caffeine for performance, and high nutritional value while maintaining an outstanding product taste and small size convenient for consumers on the golf course.➤ Designing a full-scale, complex food safety audit program at Halfpops Inc. in an internal process that took several months. Utilizing talent management skills to facilitate employee training for over 300 staff members, and helping the company receive the first 100 (AA) audit grade given to any facility by the Food Safety Net Services Certification and Audit. I am excited to expand my professional network and see what the future may hold. If you would like to connect, please contact me at qlinger12@gmail.com.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:Demand, Production, & Inventory Planning Manufacturing & Supply Chain Logistics Warehousing & Inventory ManagementConsumer Packaged Goods (CPG)Food & Beverage FDA ComplianceClient Relationships & RetentionEarly Stage / Startup EnterpriseSales & Marketing StrategiesBusiness Operations3PL Management