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Apex, Nc, Us

Apex, North Carolina, United States

Telecom industry leader for fiber distribution and optical devices, overseeing a $100M P&L. Developed product families within a solutions-based portfolio that align with distinct value propositions. Crafted product roadmaps to support business strategies and initiated NPI as well as cost reduction projects to further enhance product line while optimizing margins. Led pricing strategy, competitive analysis, and regulated channel FG inventory through POP versus POS analysis. Orchestrated cross-functional decision-making and led component S&OP purchases against plant capacities to define an actionable revenue forecast to realize EBITDA goals.

Covington, Ga, United States

Led 60-person team for inbound and outbound warehouse operations across 2 distribution centers with 250+ trailer fleet, 70+ shipping lanes, totaling 1.4M sq. ft. Provided vision and structure for 6 direct reports to achieve average inventory turnover of 11M cubic ft. per month. Coordinated with supply planning, manufacturing, and customer service teams to optimize lead times. Directed full lifecycle supply operations for operational excellence, shift productivity, quality, and cost controls to safely achieve EOY service goals.

Fort Bliss, Texas

Led 260-person decentralized team in Kuwait and Syria, largest formation in 4,000-person Brigade Combat Team, executing combat force protection in support of joint and multinational operations. Planned and resourced missions. Maintained and employed $150M of equipment, largest property account out of 38 companies. Upon exiting Company Command, led 102-person team of transitioning personnel.

Fort Bliss, Texas

Battalion Personnel Officer for a 650 Soldier unit deployed to Kuwait and Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Spartan Shield 17-18. Responsible for strength accounting, maintenance of personnel records, personnel requisitioning, reassignments, finance, promotions, casualty reporting, and awards and decorations.

Fort Bliss, Texas

Fire Control and Plans Officer for a 2,000 Soldier Division Artillery unit; responsible for executing planned tactical and technical fire direction within the element to decide where and how the unit will fire.

Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Executive Officer for a Basic Training Company, responsible for logistic operations. Responsible for the allocation and distribution of food, fuel, and ammunition for the Company. Directly responsible for the combat readiness, training, health and welfare of over 1,200 Soldiers and their families. Managed Company weapons and equipment valued in excess of $1M with no loss.

Fort Knox, Kentucky

Reconnaissance Fire Support Officer at Fort Knox and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 13-14; directly responsible for the combat readiness, use and distribution of indirect and aviation fires throughout combat operations, and supervision of 14 Soldiers. Managed Platoon weapons and equipment valued in excess of $6M while deployed and $3M while in garrison with no loss.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs

Master Of Business Administration - Mba