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Muncie, In, Us

Embarking on this venture with a resolute entrepreneurial spirit and a keen operational mindset, I've steered the company to establish a formidable National and Local presence in the residential construction industry, particularly within the Interior Design sector. As CEO, my strategic guidance spans across all facets of the business, encompassing marketing, finance, operations, planning, and beyond. This approach has propelled the small firm to operate with the sophistication of a multimillion-dollar organization, laying the groundwork for significant future accomplishments.Key Contributions:• Strategic Business Leadership: Developed comprehensive business objectives and goals, ensuring seamless alignment of day-to-day operations with overarching vision and mission.• Organic Strategic Growth: Pioneered organic growth by providing annual and multiyear operational plans, strategically positioning the organization for sustainable success.• Remarkable Revenue Increase: Achieved a remarkable 600% increase in Net Revenue during the second year, a testament to the effectiveness of our strategic initiatives and operational excellence.• Network Development: Recognizing the importance of networking, I've actively identified and cultivated strong relationships, building a robust network that propels the business forward. This network serves as a valuable asset in achieving our mission to become a cornerstone in the community.In my role as CEO, I've not only elevated the operational efficiency of the organization but also instilled a vision that resonates with the values of a multimillion-dollar enterprise. This transformative leadership approach has positioned the business for continued growth, reinforcing its commitment to excellence and community impact.

With over 20 years of diverse experience in the Military and Business sectors, encompassing roles in the U.S. Air Force, Hewlett Packard Inc., TC Energy, Cornerstone Building Brands, and as an owner-operator of multiple small businesses, I've redirected my focus toward supporting fellow small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.My career journey has equipped me with valuable insights into overcoming challenges in ownership, sales generation, marketing, and various operational aspects. Drawing on this wealth of experience, my passion lies in witnessing and facilitating the success of other business owners within an environment that often presents formidable obstacles.I understand the intricacies of navigating through the barriers that small business owners encounter on a daily basis. If you find yourself grappling with the challenges of day-to-day operations, I am here to provide assistance. Let me help you devise a strategic plan that not only propels you forward but also alleviates the burdens of your daily struggles.

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Winchester, Indiana, Us

As the President & CEO of Randolph County United, I lead strategic initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and community development in Randolph County. With a focus on fostering long-term prosperity, I collaborate closely with the Board of Directors, stakeholders, and local organizations to achieve ambitious goals that benefit businesses, residents, and the overall community.Key Achievements:• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic guidance to the Board, aligning organizational goals with community needs and driving financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.• Economic Development: Led projects totaling $1.2 billion, contributing to significant economic growth. Secured a $5 million state-funded grant for a new trail system, improving local infrastructure and quality of life.• Financial Management: Streamlined accounting systems with QuickBooks Online and an electronic approval process, enhancing financial controls and compliance with modern accounting standards.• Community Development: Spearheaded "Cultivating Community" efforts across Housing, Workforce Development, Business Retention, and more, in partnership with the local Community Foundation.• Business Assistance: Provided support to local businesses, maintaining relationships with State and Federal agencies to ensure alignment and success of key projects.Leadership and Operational Impact:• Managed and mentored the VP of Community Development, VP of Marketing, and Director of Tourism, driving departmental success and alignment with RCU’s mission.• Collaborated with CPAs and stakeholders to revamp outdated accounting policies, ensuring tighter controls and alignment with modern standards.• Built strong relationships with public and private sectors, enhancing community and economic initiatives that align with the county's long-term development.

Winchester, Indiana, Us

I spearheaded the development and execution of strategic plans, steering the organization away from an impending shutdown. Collaborating with Board Members, Executive Team, Community Stakeholders, and key personnel, I showcased leadership in Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Negotiation Skills. Within just a month of executing the new strategy, we extended cashflow from 2-4 weeks to an impressive 6 months.Key Achievements:• Stabilized Cashflow: Collaborated closely with the Board, Executive Team, staff, and other stakeholders to implement measures that stabilized cash flow, ensuring the organization’s financial security. Developed comprehensive financial reports to meticulously monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditures, ensuring alignment with fiscal integrity and operational requirements.• Strategic Planning: Formulated a comprehensive strategic plan, emphasizing Finance, Revenue/Fundraising, Board Development, and Outreach Awareness. This plan served as a roadmap for the organization's success.• Revamped Marketing Efforts: Successfully overhauled marketing strategies, resulting in a remarkable 125% increase in overall revenue/fundraising. • Cultural Paradigm Shift: Introduced and implemented a new culture paradigm, fostering positive changes among key stakeholders and staff. Strengthened organizational culture and cohesion.• Technology and Infrastructure Enhancements: Identified and implemented key software and IT infrastructure improvements, leading to annual cost savings exceeding $100k. Embraced innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.• Accounting System Upgrade: Implemented new accounting procedures and led a key accounting system upgrade, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance in financial operations.• Negotiation Success: Negotiated a new Veteran Affairs contract, elevating the expected total revenue from $2.5M to $3.4M.

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Operates and performs maintenance on tools, test equipment, auxiliary equipment, and vehicles such as backhoes, trenchers, cable trailers, cable reel trucks, MHE (forklifts) and antenna construction vehiclesInstalls and maintains dedicated local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) media distribution systems, including distribution system interior wiringTerminates copper core and fiber optic cables on main distribution frames and interface equipmentInstalls, maintains, reconstitutes, removes, and modifies copper core, coaxial, waveguide, and fiber optic cable and antenna systemsTerminates copper core and fiber optic cables on main distribution frames and interface equipment

Cary, North Carolina, Us

In this executive role, I demonstrated strategic leadership and effective resource management by implementing best practices to streamline open work order reports. I collaborated with plant managers to optimize On Time In Full (OTIF), ensuring operational efficiency.As a liaison between key stakeholders and technical professionals, I translated business requirements into system and process designs. Additionally, I identified gaps in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in close collaboration with Supply Chain and Operations Executives, showcasing a proactive approach to performance improvement.Key Executive Contributions:• Documented and executed strategies to enhance Accounts Payable (AP) KPIs for CBB, significantly improving supplier terms and securing more favorable credit terms for a spend exceeding $1 billion within six months.• Provided executive leadership by establishing AP reports, consolidating data from 10+ ERP systems into a single view, offering a streamlined perspective into supplier data.• Assisted the Working Capital Steering Committee in shifting a spend exceeding $1 billion to net 60-day terms within three months. Executed robust procurement processes aligned with supplier contracts of a recently merged company.• Maximized On Time In Full numbers to an impressive 98% by implementing a consolidated dataset from 4+ ERP systems, collaborating closely with business stakeholders.• Demonstrated a robust leadership presence by guiding the team in developing a comprehensive live accounts payable report. This initiative significantly increased productivity levels, with data sourced from six separate ERP systems.In summary, my executive leadership in optimizing operational processes, strategic decision-making in procurement, and effective data consolidation underscored my commitment to achieving and surpassing key performance indicators.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

I showcased leadership through strategic initiatives and expertise in process optimization. During my tenure, I engineered plans to expedite manual entries into Project Lifecycle tracking tools by establishing electronic forms in SharePoint (SP). Simultaneously, I provided subject matter expertise in eCommerce, Contract Management System, and SAP, contributing to comprehensive supply chain enhancements.Key Leadership Contributions:• Enhanced KPI Reporting: Improved KPI reporting capabilities for leadership by enhancing the skill sets of analysts in utilizing PowerBI reports and Reports Central. This initiative provided a more insightful and data-driven perspective for decision-makers.• Efficiency Maximization: Maximized operational efficiency by developing new SharePoint improvements, resulting in substantial annual savings of $500k in employee time. This showcased a proactive approach to leveraging technology for improved productivity.• Quality Tracking Optimization: Applied best practices by optimizing quality tracking tools to identify errors in manually entered data. This proactive measure ensured data accuracy and reliability in supply chain processes.• Data Efficiency Project Leadership: Led the Data Efficiency Project Team using a collaborative approach to collect and normalize data. This initiative aimed to ensure operational effectiveness in end-to-end ERP processes, highlighting leadership in driving comprehensive improvements.• Talent Development and Onboarding: Demonstrated leadership in talent development by reviewing and interviewing new hires. Additionally, I played a key role in developing an onboarding program for the Supply Chain Projects Department, emphasizing a commitment to fostering a skilled and cohesive team.In summary, my leadership in process optimization, data-driven decision-making, and talent development significantly contributed to the success and efficiency of the Supply Chain Projects Department.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

Strategic Sourcing Collaboration:• Collaborated in creating sourcing opportunities for SC Contract Analyst and Sourcing Specialist, contributing to enhanced procurement strategies.Spend Data Tracking Leadership:• Led efforts to track accurate spend data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights for identifying future opportunities and optimizing procurement processes.Streamlined KPI Reporting:• Spearheaded initiatives to improve the report process, resulting in the streamlined measurement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) post a recent company merger. This enhancement facilitated more efficient monitoring and assessment of key metrics, contributing to data-driven decision-making in the supply chain.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

In this role, I was responsible for integrating outside departments for resolving customer / organizational issues. I provided Senior Training / Admin expertise in SAGE 100 and HP proprietary invoice t, Logistics racking software. Also, I designed invoice tracking tool for top line management to track internal metrics of each team member. Major Achievements: • Served as Senior Analyst for highly critical Multi-Million Dollar account, comprising 35% of departmental revenue. • Successfully minimized training costs by 50%, and increased process adherence to business objectives. • Interviewed and evaluated performance of new account managers to identify skills gaps; provided training remotely and locally to transition team to new location. • Assisted Finance representative with developing and updating Resource Planning System from a recently acquired company to facilitate seamless integration into Hewlett Packard's Systems.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Invoice Management Excellence:• Analyzed and prepared customer invoices ranging from $600k to $1 million on a monthly basis, showcasing precision in financial transaction management.Enhanced Financial Reporting System:• Pioneered the establishment of a new tracking and management reporting system, significantly improving the availability and accuracy of financial data. This initiative ensured a more robust foundation for informed decision-making.Collaborative AP Optimization:• Collaborated effectively with Accounts Payable (AP) to input vendor invoices for payment, fostering streamlined financial processes and ensuring timely and accurate vendor transactions.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Oversaw training progress of 12 course syllabi’s for Formal Training Unit students.Managed MS Access database monitoring the progress of more than 50 students on a weekly basis.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Lead planner coordinating logistic requirements for multiple squadrons operating in & around Hickam AFBKey member coordinating the logistics requirements for multiple foreign and national dignitaries.Led Projects ranging from 1 Squadron to 30 Squadrons mobilizing into the base for exercise operationsManager of 2 direct employees and over 15 -20 indirect employees used for distinct functions supporting base operationsAccountable for the use/repair of up to 105 Automatic Data Processing Equipment

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Supervisor of employees and an instructor to over 15 - 25 new AirmanOrganized 292 missions such as Aeromedical Evacuation’s/Combat Support/Humanitarian Aid to location around the globe.Assistant Lead Scheduler / Planner of over 40 team members for strategic logistical operationsManaged Travel expense criteria for each mission to ensure team members did not exceed budgeted expenses

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Coordinated the logistics of Cargo and Personal to multiple national and international locations.Directed ground crews in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargoEnsured on time delivery of cargo to customers on the ground in multiple combat/support environments

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operations Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Associate'S Degree, Instructor Of Technology And Military Science

Associate'S Degree, Aviation Operations