Charles Brunson Email & Phone Number

Deerfield Beach, Florida

A HVAC start-up established in 2015; reporting to the CEO, responsible developing the corporate vision and roadmap for Procurement, Sourcing, and Supply Chain Operations to support direct andindirect spend for a start of production scheduled for in 2017. 1) Developed strategic plan to evaluate Procurement alternatives for transitioning from QuickBooks to MRP & P2P/ERP2) Developed a Corporate Procurement and Sourcing Policy Manual3) Led supplier selections and negotiated agreements achieving discounts ranging from 45% to 82%(Start-up Company - Position eliminated due to lack of investor funding and delayed SOP until 2018-19)

Glen Mills, Pa

A strategic sourcing and program management company. Utilized professional tools (PM tracking,Seven Step Sourcing Process; Financial analysis/pivot tables; category charters, milestones, gateway documents, quad reports; qualify, and implement cost saving opportunities. Also provided global sourcing leadership for indirect programs, including: P-Card,Travel/Hotel, Professional Services, IT Mobile-Wireless, MRO (PPE, Electrical, GIS, PTB, Lab Supplies), and Global Engineering EPCM.

Morrisville, Nc

Evatran Group, Inc. Raleigh, NC: A start-up automotive supplier developing the world’s first wireless charger for electric cars (Volt, Leaf, FIAT). Hired as the Director of Manufacturing and Sourcing, but also assumed multiple other roles as needed, including EVP of Operations and OEM Project Manager (Ford, Chrysler). Reference Letter Excerpt “.....Charlie fulfilled a number of key positions for the Company from Sourcing to Customer Management. He was a leading team member in setting up our Supply Chain from scratch, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and fostering external relationships including with our vendors, customers, and investors.…..Charlie went over and beyond to make opportunities for our small start-up.” Rebecca Hough, CEO & CO-Founder (reference letter available)

Sumter, Sc

Thompson Industrial Services, LLC: A privately help industrial cleaning company providing 10K, 20K, & 40K Hydro blasting and Pneumatic & Hydro-Vacuum Excavation; A newly created position reporting to the President with responsibility for defining and implementing purchasing operations and reducing material costs.  Reference Letter Excerpt - “As a self- directed leader with the ability to effectively mentor and influence those outside his line of authority, Charlie was a trusted member of our management team. He was a confident and decisive professional who always conducted himself with integrity.” – Christopher Niebuhr, President/COO (reference letter available)

Lexington, Sc

Infinity Business Group, Lexington, SC: A privately held company providing financial recovery services for retail and commercial industries. Responsibilities included establishing a sales team and marketing strategy to grow the new banking division. A temporary career change to assist in caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s. Reason for leaving: To return to career in operations and supply chain management.

Camden, Sc

Howden Buffalo, Inc. (Currently Howden North America Inc.): A world supplier of fans, rotary heat exchangers, compressors and gas handling equipment for the biomass, cement, HVAC, iron & steel, mining, navy & maritime, nuclear, petrochemical, power, transportation and tunnel ventilation industries. This was a newly created position reporting to the President, responsible for defining and leading all purchasing and supply chain operations to ensure key performance measures were achieved across multiple divisions and 11 locations in North and South America.   Reference Letter Excerpt "I have observed both personal and business related qualities including technical knowledge of procurement, leadership skills, character, integrity, concern and respect for others, ability to communicate, and overall business understanding...I am pleased to recommend Charles for employment." – Bob Cleland, CEO, (reference letter available) Reason for Leaving: Position eliminated following multiple plant closures post 9/11 terrorist attacks

Westminster, Sc

Dunlop Slazenger Group: Dunlop, Slazenger, and MaxFli are the most successful sports brands of the 20th century. Responsible for all sourcing, procurement, materials management and production scheduling for MaxFli, Slazenger, and Dunlop golf balls. As the Golf Club Business Unit Manager led operations and managed manufacturing of the “Revolution” brand golf club, working in collaboration with sales, engineering, marketing and finance. Reason for leaving: Accepted the promotional opportunity with Howden Buffalo

Gordonsville, Tn

A Tier I Automotive supplier to FORD, GM, Chrysler, and Honda. Responsibilities: Ledglobal sourcing, procurement, materials, supplier quality assurance, and logistics for two manufacturing locations. Highlights: Reason for leaving: Accepted the promotional opportunity with Dunlop Slazenger Group.