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New York, Ny, Us

Provide operational leadership for the manufacture and sales of retail and commercial bags and films for the multi-facility business, including production, quality assurance, purchasing, distribution, engineering, planning, customer service and support for retail and commercial sales. Supervise and direct 400+ staff of this >$100 million business, recognized as a Top 60 North American plastics film and sheet processors.

Created and grew company that provided comprehensive packaging solutions to clients within range of industries from closely-held companies to Fortune 100 corporations. Sourced polymer resins, packaging materials, and capital equipment through development of both global and domestic partnerships. Introduced clients to business opportunities within new markets, consistent with their growth objectives.

Charged with directing all aspects of corporate marketing and product development of this multi-facility packaging material corporation, as well as serving as general manager of blown film extrusion division. Cultivated global partnerships to expand production capabilities, reduce costs, and strengthen product offerings. Collaborated with sales team to produce new business opportunities by identifying solutions to clients’ packaging needs and challenges.

Created and grew blown polyethylene film extrusion company to 24 hours / 7 days per week operation. Directed all business processes, including manufacturing, engineering, finance, purchasing, HR, sales / marketing, and R&D. Developed market analysis and business plan to capitalize on niche market needs. • Raised essential start-up operating capital by building relationships with private investors, asset financing entities, and government incentive grants.• More than doubled annual sales for 6 consecutive years, while maintaining 18+% annual sales increases for remaining years, except for start-up year.• Purchased and grew a printing and converting business known as Pinehurst Flexpac which complemented product offerings of Polythin Films Inc. Later merged operations of two entities to create a vertically integrated packaging company that effectively reduced overhead and increased shareholder value through coordinated strategies and combined business synergies.• Generated return of 1,900+% for shareholders through negotiation of integrated company’s sale.

A plastic bag converter specializing in the production of ultra light gauge bags. Reorganized the business infrastructure and implemented an information technology system to streamline business administration and enhance customer service. Expanded the production capabilities of the company through engineering enhancements to production machinery. Improved operational efficiency with the implementation of a production and quality incentive program. Led the company into new markets by identifying sales opportunities where production capabilities could be adapted to address the new market demands.

Ms, Chemistry

Bs, Chemical Engineering