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Tampa, Florida, United States

Strategic Ops Partners is a flat organization comprised of former private equity executives, consultants, and operators who recognize the importance of delivering results quickly through pragmatic planning and execution. With over 50 years of experience running and consulting private equity-backed middle market portfolio companies, we have developed a differentiated business model designed to create significant value at unprecedented speed.

New York, New York, United States

REFASHIOND Ventures is an Early-Stage Supply Chain Technology (#SupplyChainTech) fund, sourcing deals from The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation’s global membership, and the general partners' wide network of professional relationships in technology, supply chain, operations, venture capital, media, and financial services while leveraging their operating experience, and strong connections with corporations around the world as both potential investors and market-validating customers for… Show more REFASHIOND Ventures is an Early-Stage Supply Chain Technology (#SupplyChainTech) fund, sourcing deals from The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation’s global membership, and the general partners' wide network of professional relationships in technology, supply chain, operations, venture capital, media, and financial services while leveraging their operating experience, and strong connections with corporations around the world as both potential investors and market-validating customers for REFASHIOND Ventures' portfolio companies. As a venture partner I assist the fund source and assess supply chain technology startups in which it should invest. Show less

New York, New York, United States

Co-founder of The New York Supply Chain Meetup (#TNYSCM), a professional group that has grown to 3,000 members and is expanding globally through The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation.

Chief Transformation Officer at Channel Control Merchants, a KKR Portfolio Company. Head of corporate strategy, technology, analytics, and capital planning reporting directly to the CEO.Summary accomplishments include:Established improved integrated corporate partnerships resulting in 10-15% higher gross marginOverhauled processing operations resulting in 40% labor productivity and improved stock-abilityAutomated analytics creating an immediate shift in the decision-making… Show more Chief Transformation Officer at Channel Control Merchants, a KKR Portfolio Company. Head of corporate strategy, technology, analytics, and capital planning reporting directly to the CEO.Summary accomplishments include:Established improved integrated corporate partnerships resulting in 10-15% higher gross marginOverhauled processing operations resulting in 40% labor productivity and improved stock-abilityAutomated analytics creating an immediate shift in the decision-making cultureImplemented serialized ‘smart labels’ through API integration to improve recovery (reduce shrink)Established an S&OP process to bring tighter control across the value-chainDeveloped a multi-year Transformation Strategy (exiting Turnaround Phase) Show less

Developed a Data Analytics Strategy to advance Blackstone's analytics capabilities. Built out a dedicated organization with advanced capability per the defined strategy. Established a technical partnership framework for Blackstone to more expediently and successfully contract / outsource technology projects that necessitated development above internal capacity.Conducted due-dilligence on various security awareness technology applications.

Union, New Jersey, United States

Partnered directly with COO and SVP of Supply Chain to identify improvement opportunities across the supply chain including a network optimization plan for the existing cross-dock network, a business case for adding regional DCs, and a reverse logistics strategy for customer returns including a customer return policy re-write.

New York, New York

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New York, New York

Inducted into Karney's Fast-Track Program in 2015 (Ranked Top 100 of more than 3,000 consultant globally).For a F100 multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company, led a program to govern and accelerate the client’s global supply chain restructuring agenda. Traveled internationally to conduct deep-dives with project teams and facilitated weekly calls with the EVP of Supply Chain to prioritize initiatives and augment resourcing to drive over $500M in supply chain restructuring… Show more Inducted into Karney's Fast-Track Program in 2015 (Ranked Top 100 of more than 3,000 consultant globally).For a F100 multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company, led a program to govern and accelerate the client’s global supply chain restructuring agenda. Traveled internationally to conduct deep-dives with project teams and facilitated weekly calls with the EVP of Supply Chain to prioritize initiatives and augment resourcing to drive over $500M in supply chain restructuring savings for 2017.For a premium skincare company, led a multi-phased engagement to develop a five-year supply chain strategy and implement various improvement initiatives across contract manufacturing and US fulfillment network. Through strategic sourcing, network consolidation, and operating model redesign, we helped our client cut direct spend by 30+%, reduced lead-times by 50%, and enabled the business to support its rapid top-line growth. For a PE-owned F1000 food company, redesigned and implemented a distribution network estimated to return $47M in annualized savings through DC consolidation and transportation sourcing. Co-led a large project management office of cross-functional client specialists to implement the plan. For a PE-owned food company, performed operations due diligence to help client analyze the business case for acquiring a $190M business. Through cost modeling, gross profit margin was estimated by applying expected synergy realization from the acquisition. Additionally, a manufacturing transition plan was provided to optimize total return on invested capital. Ultimately the client acquired the business and had a successful exit years later.For a PE-owned frozen fruit company, developed a supply chain network strategy to support the client's mission of becoming the low-cost provider of frozen fruit to big-box retailers. Through analyzing sourcing, footprint, and logistics, recommendations were made to optimize the network by minimizing total landed cost. Show less

Nashua, Nh

Value Stream Leader across two factories with tactical responsibility for meeting cost, quality and delivery objectives with strategic responsibility for piloting change management practices to cultivate a culture of empowerment (self-directed work-teams).Operations Program Manager responsible for $16 MM in budget and leading 30+ specialists to deliver high-tech products and services. During my tenure, I achieved the lowest conversion cost per unit in program history while also reducing… Show more Value Stream Leader across two factories with tactical responsibility for meeting cost, quality and delivery objectives with strategic responsibility for piloting change management practices to cultivate a culture of empowerment (self-directed work-teams).Operations Program Manager responsible for $16 MM in budget and leading 30+ specialists to deliver high-tech products and services. During my tenure, I achieved the lowest conversion cost per unit in program history while also reducing turn-around-time for failed assets by 19% (26 to 21 days). Show less

Rochester, New York Area

Operations consultant and Installation manager for the global expansion of PrInternet, A franchising model that licenses the “one-off” printing and manufacturing software and workflow of ColorCentric Corporation.Managed multidisciplinary teams of operations, engineering and information technology personnel to successfully install manufacturing capability to partner sites in Calgary, Canada; Wellington, New Zealand; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Portland, Oregon USA.Developed… Show more Operations consultant and Installation manager for the global expansion of PrInternet, A franchising model that licenses the “one-off” printing and manufacturing software and workflow of ColorCentric Corporation.Managed multidisciplinary teams of operations, engineering and information technology personnel to successfully install manufacturing capability to partner sites in Calgary, Canada; Wellington, New Zealand; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Portland, Oregon USA.Developed tailored strategies for each partnership by scaling our solution to meet the needs of our client. Each solution aimed to leverage existing business architecture and accommodate any regional based constraints.Supported client negotiations with equipment and material manufacturers to ensure competitive pricing and service agreements. Show less

Rochester, New York Area

Led cost reduction projects from 2008-2010 estimated to save the company 5% on total cost of goods sold each year.Invented a prepress batching software solution that optimized the production grouping and sequencing of similar products.Designed process development algorithms for ColorCentric’s proprietary management software to generate product specifications and process documentation dynamically at point-of-sale.Designed the Portland, OR plant from the ground up and… Show more Led cost reduction projects from 2008-2010 estimated to save the company 5% on total cost of goods sold each year.Invented a prepress batching software solution that optimized the production grouping and sequencing of similar products.Designed process development algorithms for ColorCentric’s proprietary management software to generate product specifications and process documentation dynamically at point-of-sale.Designed the Portland, OR plant from the ground up and redesigned the Rochester, NY plant to optimize the layout of 12 production lines across 150K square feet of space. Show less

Erlanger, Ky

Project Management Intern responsible for tracking and reporting the cost planning performance for the 2008 Corolla/Matrix/Vibe product line. Attended weekly internal training on Toyota’s best practices to develop my skills and knowledge in the Toyota Production System, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Development, and A3 problem solving techniques.

Elmira, New York Area

Designed over 50 engineering drawings in support of automating a stamping machine that would enable the company to produce filter materials in-house versus subcontracting.

Bachelor'S, Industrial And Systems Engineering, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: College Activities Board Director (2008) College Activities Board Coordinator of Events (2007) Phi Kappa Psi.

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