I never thought work could be this much fun! Having a chance to get in on the ground floor of a startup business has been great. I have:-developed a business plan-finalized product packaging-purchased material from Asian manufactures-managed logistics and inventory at multiple sites, -designed two websites-implemented plans for B2B sales-designed internet marketing-hired and implemented national PR for a unique product

Held full P&L responsibility for $30 million business and direct administration of four roll service sites. Supervised management team of nine direct reports and 125 employees. Charged with coordination and development of North American operational quality initiative for nine total locations providing roll service, spare parts, field service or combination of these.● Directed all aspects of operation including quality, manufacturing, personnel and financial management.● Increased profitability by 50% within 3 years through introduction of lean manufacturing principles.● Solidified relationship with key supplier and maintained multi-million dollar revenue stream.● Integrated new manufacturing technologies which resulted in improved product quality and reduction in customer complaints.● Reduced injuries by 50%, significantly improved plant overall safety records.● Successfully negotiated two separate labor contracts with the IAM and PACE employee unions.● Coordinated production needs of five Metso Paper Service Centers.● Completed $2.5 million capital project under budget.

Managed P&L for $50 million business. Provided supervision of seven direct management reports and 150 employees. Managed US spare parts distribution center and held responsibility for spare parts, field service and rebuilds of former Beloit Corporation equipment.● Key member of Beloit acquisition due diligence team; managed transfer and security of spare parts, technology and intellectual property.● Directed service center start- up, ranked by Corporate Management as best in Metso Paper history.● Led business to profitability during first year of operation.● Created $50 million after-market spare parts business.● Managed construction of new $7.5 million facility which was completed early and under budget. Negotiated and secured permits, concessions, loans and grants from city and state agencies.● Successfully prevented bid to unionize workforce through development of a team environment.

Promoted to positions of progressive, concurrent leadership during time period. Managed profit centers for field service and spare parts functions in four locations with sales volumes of up to $42 million with supervision of four direct reports and up to 150 employees.● Increased division sales by 400% adding $2 million to bottom line.● Achieved 90% customer satisfaction rating by implementing improved service initiatives.● Improved on-time delivery from 50% to 80% by streamlining logistics.● Established company’s first nationwide emergency service which provided superior customer response and linked technical resources from all locations.