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Anaheim, Ca, Us

Wholesaler of industrial printers enabling companies in all industry segments to print signage and labeling to satisfy their health and safety, regulatory and operational needs.

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A global shipping and logistics solutions provider for manufacturers of cars, trucks, heavy equipment and specialized cargo.Operations ManagerLeading the ongoing improvements team to successfully increase vehicle throughput, reduce defects per unit and meet tighter time per activity goals.

An expert creator of laminated substrates providing perfect fit solutions to world class manufacturing.Assistant General Manager / Plant Manager – Operations & Sales Created and orchestrated ongoing improvement programs to develop Arvinyl staff and its culture into a world class manufacturer and supplier of laminated products. • Created added value offers to the top 5 accounts increasing GP margin to 45%.• Generated a15% throughput increase in three principal work areas. • Researched and managed the company’s largest capital expenditure project. • Nurtured, developed and delegated a company wide culture of ongoing improvement.• Introduced lean and six sigma concepts to production operations.• Managed the first training program for all staff, resulting in a fully cross trained operational work force.• Reduced operational direct expenses year on year by 1%.

Created and successfully implemented a process of ongoing improvement; driving up throughput and reportable numbers, while decreasing defects and downtime. • Senior manager directly responsible for 50% of total revenues• Increased throughput by 33%• Decreased defect rate from 3% to 1%• Enhanced and improved existing lean manufacturing methods.

Gained results for early growth ventures and implemented a depression recovery action plan for mid sized building materials company.President• Created growth and cash flow strategies to achieve organic revenue and market expansion. • Advised business owners in creation of business plan, including long-term sales and marketing plan.• Assisted in determining primary market focus to maximize high profit potential. • Introduced lean concepts and waste reduction tactics for a mid sized building materials group.

Norco, California, Us

A $20M leader in architectural concrete products, with a strong regional portfolio and specialty national projects.Spearheaded the strategic plan and policies to lead the management team to higher performance levels and alignment with corporate goals. Directed overall operations with a staff of 150.• Reduced primary raw material costs by 40% • Introduced lean manufacturing practices increasing productivity up to 50%.• Reduced overtime to 1% across all departments.• Successfully re-engineered and formalized working practices, increasing productivity.

A $6M building products manufacturer with retail and property development operations.Executed P&L for corporate turnaround, improving profits, directing business development, marketing activities, product and service innovation, policies and procedures. Trained and developed team of 45. Expanded market presence regionally, nationally and into Europe.• Generated new revenues of $1.3M, creating new concrete division, capturing 45% of market share. • Launched new product rollout adding $400K in revenues 1st year. • Secured $500K contract, largest in company’s history, increasing factory output capacity 50%. • Increased gross profit by 20%, executing new policies, eliminating overtime and introducing shift work. • Grew total revenues 95% over ten years, executing new strategic plan and positioning. • Developed new market for products, increasing revenues 40% in that segment.• Created, maintained, monitored KPI’s to align daily actions with the strategic plan. • Completed M&A due diligence to sell company to Aggregate Industries. Created successful exit strategy for shareholders.

Created strategic plan to steer direction of company and investments for future growth and security; generated marketing plan for each individual development project.• Increased net profit to 12.5%, eliminating construction delays due to monitoring construction process and procurement decisions according to strategic plan.• Researched, negotiated and acquired land for development. Ordered searches and surveys for prospective purchases, and analyzed data to determine feasibility.• Organized demolition, clearance and infrastructure development prior to construction.• Negotiated and secured sources of financing for land purchases, and managed financing packages to optimize cash flow and minimize debt expenditure.

$500K agricultural retail company. Bought as a business investment with intent to increase margins and sell.Acquired agricultural retail company, and grew sales 50% in two years. Instituted formal brand management strategy. Implemented policies and procedures, improving customer service and staff efficiencies. Evaluated and introduced new information technologies, enhancing performance and improving customer service. Consolidated stock lines, eliminating low margin products. Negotiated sale of company at 170% profit.

Msc Sports Directorship

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Ba (Honors), Construction Management And Technology

Business Management

Certificate - Resource Management / Zero Waste Professional

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