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Custom printed gifts for pet lovers. 500K+ customers in the EU and UK markets.Launched new store in the US market (2023).

San Francisco, California, US

Sourcing & Procurement, RFI/RFP/RFQ, Supplier & Customer Outreach, Business Development, Competitive Research, Analysis, Pitch Deck & Business Plan Review, Product & User Experience, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Order Fulfillment, Amazon FBA and Seller Central, eCommerce, MarketplacesSourcing of Print on Demand Suppliers in the United States and.

Atlanta, GA, US

Acquired by Zenfolio

Redwood City, California, US

Supplier Research, Business Development, Data Analysis, RFQ for Custom Industrial Products and Contract Manufacturing Services

San Francisco, California, US

Supplier Research & Outreach for RFx Procurement of Products & Services

Leander, Texas, US

Community SaaS platform where retailers and brands can sell collaboratively

Atlanta, GA, US

Foreground was created in March 2021 to serve the needs of consumers (photo printing and gifting) and pro photographers (SaaS and physical products). Its brands included Collage.com, Shootproof, Táve, Design Aglow, and Cole's Classroom.

• Direct to Consumer (DTC) Custom Photo/Print Product eCommerce Retail StartupAcquired by PSG Equity (March 2021)Our top products included wall art, photo blankets, canvas, pillows, and puzzles!
• Owned partner operations and supply chain network of 15+ print fulfillment partners (contract vendors) and shipping carriers; scaled the fulfillment network to support revenue growth of 4x in 2 years
• Drove production quality, supply chain efficiency, and vendor accountability
• Published monthly vendor scorecards that summarized customer feedback, key drivers for corrective action, and KPIs/metrics for fulfillment and quality
• Led print product/vendor integrations and launch delivery; Utilized JIRA and Asana
• Managed planning, execution, and implementation of cross-functional integrations for new products, print partners, and carriers

Seattle, WA, US

• Inbound, Sortation, Routing, Outbound at DMI3 Amazon Delivery Station
• Led inbound, sortation, routing, and outbound operations for packages to be delivered via contract carriers and Flex drivers
• Managed 5 shift managers, 12 front-line hourly supervisors, and head count of 120+ hourly associates in 117K sq ft facility
• Drove strategic/financial P&L planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance metrics (safety, quality, productivity, cost)
• Oversaw staffing training processes; Engaged stakeholders to ensure safety, HR/staffing, and production compliance

Seattle, WA, US

• Inbound, Inventory, Quality, Produce at MIA6 Amazon Fresh Fulfillment
• Certified Food Safety Manager, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP)
• Launched Miami Fresh grocery fulfillment center (120K sq ft; ambient, chilled, and frozen temperature zones)
• Managed startup team of 5 direct reports (Inbound, ICQA, and Sr. Food Lead Assistant Managers) and 40 hourly associates
• Executed strategic/financial P&L planning and analysis; Drove production and safety standards compliance across 2 shifts
• Benchmarked and analyzed inbound receive dock, stow putaway, and quality processes vs. other sites; created standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on project study, implemented best practices to achieve.

Jersey City, New Jersey, US

• Inventory Planning, In-Stock, Logistics, Supplier Management for Diapers.com, Soap.com, and VineMarket.com
• Owner of Consumables Categories: household, personal care, beauty, health & wellness, grocery, baby
• Led inventory strategic planning/forecasting/reporting, replenishment, open-to-buy budget, and in-stock management for 600 vendors, 30K SKUs, and $20M inventory
• Optimized inventory by FC for Diapers.com, Soap.com, & Quidsi Retail 3P on Amazon Marketplace
• Spearheaded inventory health study for reduction in unproductive units through partnership with buying/merchandising
• Managed inbound logistics/transportation and receive processes; Drove fill rate, lead time, and issue resolution KPI metrics

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

• Strategy, Procurement, Business Development, Operations
• Responsible for the Sourcing and Procurement of all eCommerce packaging in the Walmart.com Fulfillment Network (Walmart FCs, Ship from Store, and 3PL locations)
• Owned $9M+ in annual supply spend, RFP/RFQ processes, contracts, and vendor relationships with manufacturers and distributors of packaging material and supplies
• Led initiatives for packaging/printing/labeling standardization, improvement, and $1M+ in annual cost savings across all locations
• Investigated, analyzed, and implemented projects for packaging materials, technology, and Lean order fulfillment processes
• Created eCommerce packaging strategy; Owned packaging and labeling requirements for merchandise suppliers and vendors

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

• Based out of Grocery Distribution Center (880K sq ft, dry and perishable grocery inventory)
• Supported planning for Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Pilot Project Program
• Developed solutions for auto-deployment logic, equipment operation, and system management of technology
• Created process maps and use cases for implementation in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Studied and trained in Distribution Center operations and auditing of engineered standards

• Client: Dry goods importer and distributor in Jamaica
• Optimized pricing of products to increase revenue
• Analyzed supply chain and wholesale contracts

Bronx, New York, US

• Client: Online grocer that serves residents and businesses in the New York City metropolitan area
• Evaluated delivery truck parking, loading, and dispatch process cycle
• Identified areas for improvement and recommended changes to increase efficiency

• Client: Electric vehicle-to-grid startup company
• Created model of standard driving patterns and electrical grid usage

Schenectady, NY, US

• Owner of thermal analysis for nozzles for E and F Class Heavy Duty Gas Turbines
• Performed comparative model analysis, validated with customer field unit experience, and presented for technical reviews
• Employed ANSYS, Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic macros (VBA), and GE proprietary analysis and database tools

Coral Gables, FL, US

• Provided hardware and software related assistance to users
• Certificate of Merit for outstanding customer service and proficiency in information technology

Coral Gables, FL, US

• Researched and presented studies of student government structure, fraternity/sorority recruitment, and academic grading at peer universities

Schenectady, NY, US

• Conducted thermal analysis of stage 3 nozzle of 6B gas turbine

Schenectady, NY, US

• Created reference documents for the combustion system and hot gas path of E Class Gas Turbines
• Researched gas turbine configurations and created cold ambient temperature customer package
• Supported cost reduction, process improvement, Six Sigma quality, and Root Cause Analysis projects

Schenectady, NY, US

• Executed inventory that netted $200K+ in surplus items and measured $250K+ in shortage items
• Managed 3 hourly employees during warehouse reorganization that streamlined part inventory
• Researched and worked to remove over 40 pieces of scrap equipment

Miami, FL, US

• Created and implemented patient and employee satisfaction surveys in English and Spanish
• Presented survey report to administrators and union employees describing ways to improve patient care, staff morale, and department effectiveness

Master Of Science, Management Science & Engineering

Master Of Science, Management Science & Engineering

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma