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Nampa, Idaho, Us

P&L responsibilities for a $40M service truck upfitting and manufacturing business. Overseeing Operations, Manufacturing, IT, Human Resources, Engineering and Supply Chain.

Assisting companies with building a strong foundational structure based on a proven management operating system using the four Cs: Commitment, Communication, Cooperation and Control. Provides coaching in the development of solutions and strategies to complex problems which improve the financial and operational health of their organizations.

Sacramento, California, Us

A firm of trusted advisors – helping companies perpetuate their business throughout periods of growth and transition.

P&L responsibility for the Aftermarket departments (Parts & Service) and support functions (IT, EHS and Technical Support) of a $100 million, nine location, 165 employee, agriculture equipment sales, retail and service business, which includes setting long & short term strategies, establishing key performance measurements and constructing an operational structure which defines inter & intra departmental processes and policies to ensure customer satisfaction and meet stockholder targets.Contribution Snapshot:1. Capture lead for two of the largest sales deals in company history, totaling over $8.5 million.2. Designed and implemented a budget tool and associated processes which spotlighted expenses and led to a 20% reduction in cost.3. Crafted and implemented a management operating system which included new KPIs, structured processes and procedures, risk management, and continuous improvement program.4. As the acquisition project lead, assisted the President with facilitating the transfer of the business to new ownership and company shut down activities.

San Diego, California, Us

Reporting to the Senior Vice President/General Manager, hired as the Vice President of Quality to lead the transition from AS9100 Certification Revision B to Revision C and facilitate integration into the new parent corporation. Later promoted and given assignment to provide strategic and hands on tactical, daily leadership for all activities relating to Business Systems Compliance, Operational Excellence, Quality and Mission Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Trade Compliance, Contract Management, Aftermarket Support and Strategic Projects. Leads the collaboration, cooperation, and communication of the organization to achieve annual business plan objectives, identify and mitigate risks, while maintaining alignment to the company's vision, mission, and core values.

Hunt Valley, Md, Us

Reporting to the Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain, hired to establish an Integrated Supply Chain organization in two geographically separated manufacturing facilities, with over 100 employees, to build automated test equipment, aerospace training devices and unmanned aerial systems. Led all aspects of the operation, including manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, assembly, fabrication, production planning and scheduling, procurement, inventory control and shipping/receiving. Collaborated with senior leadership and program executives to implement a highly effective Quality Management System, to drive high standards in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Hand selected, by the Vice President of Aerospace Avionics and Electrics Division, to lead the transition of a $15 million revenue generating defense avionics and electronics repair and overhaul operation to the Honeywell Operating System (HOS) and the newly created enterprise SAP solution. Responsible for all aspects of the operation, of 65 employees, to include facilitating integration of matrixed support teams in sales, materials management, sourcing, procurement, subcontracting, quality, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and customer support. Applied a hands-on and employee engaged approach to implementing key Kaizen events, using Lean/Six Sigma principles.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Hired to turnaround a failing project 18 months behind schedule. Led a team of up to 35. Successfully resolved problem areas, developed a delivery schedule, trained and deployed an end-to-end solution, within seven months, to over 600 users at five Avionics and Electronic Repair & Overhaul sites, saving the program from burning an additional $1 million per month in schedule slippage. Interfaced daily with Vice Presidents and Directors of the business and ERP program dealing tactfully, professionally and confidently to manage scope and issues.

Dublin 2, Ie

Led teams on multiple project based engagements to facilitate all aspects of implementing information technology solutions including concept, planning, development, testing and deployment. Prepared project plans, schedules, set priorities, and allocated resources to project tasks. Built and executed testing plans, identified and facilitated resolution of software defects and led customer User Acceptance Tests.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

During eight years of active duty service and four years in the reserves, achieved rank of Major and served as an AH-1 Cobra Platoon Leader, Squadron Logistics and Material Management Officer, Battalion HR Officer, AH-64 Apache Company Commander and Brigade Strategic Planning Officer.