 Developed and sustainability expanded the supply chain and distribution network, growing the teamfrom 0 to 6+ direct reports. Oversee operations at three manufacturing locations (1x in-house, 2x comans); drove selection,vetting and negotiation processes for comanufacturing partners. Direct company-wide initiatives to achieve organic and non-GMO certification, as well as SQFcertification, through the strategic implementation of traceability systems and SOPs. Established and manage key partnerships with national distributors (KeHE and UNFI) and majorretailers (including Whole Foods, Walmart, Erewhon, and Ralph's), negotiating contracts andfostering long-term relationships to drive product availability and visibility across multiple markets. Collaborate closely with the sales team to align supply chain operations with sales strategies,ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory turnover, and supporting revenue growthinitiatives across key retail channels. Manage supply and demand for over 20 product lines, optimizing inventory levels and streamliningofferings while maintaining strong 3PL partnerships and contract negotiations. Responsible for 3PL network and fulfillment for both B2B and B2C distribution; identified 3PLpartners and oversaw warehouse move to improve overall customer experience and consistency. Achieved a 15% reduction in department operational costs in current year on year, by optimizingsupplier contracts, renegotiating 3PL agreements, and implementing more efficient inventorymanagement practices, directly contributing to the company’s bottom line. Led the integration of NetSuite ERP, replacing the legacy Excel-based system and facilitating cross-functional team collaboration for a smooth transition.

Provided project management expertise to international organizations on behalf of Avery Global. Engaged in a full time capacity from April 2015 through January 2020 leading supply chain projects for FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) in Los Angeles, CA.• Designed and implemented an Agile team and framework for an international client• Identified and implemented new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) resulting in an entirely new framework under which client now operates• Increased monthly online sales for client by 125% by creating new processes to drive profitability• Added $367,989 in annual supplier rebate collections to income for client over 2019 by analyzing current contracting protocols objectively, and providing unique and varied perspectives to existing procedures• Led a team of six in designing and implementing a new central repository and contract management system for NASDAQ company• Raised additional $435,451 in supplier sponsorship for a national franchisee conference by reimagining what opportunities could be presented to sponsors at zero cost to the client.

Led the technology research program which included the SALT project, a flagship international multi-million dollar research project funded by the UK government to transfer knowledge and research from leading UK Universities into global sustainable and scalable business models within a range of UK start-ups in the assisted living technology space.• Completed over $5m of projects within budget and on schedule to the satisfaction of all key stakeholders by effectively using agile methodologies within an agile project management framework.• Successfully led the commercialization of several innovative products and services within the initial project timeframe by effectively managing seven academic research teams in cross-collaboration with ten commercial industry partners and coordinating efficient knowledge transfer.• Facilitated effective partnership between academic and business partners by being able to communicate analyzed data and research output to business partners and clients, and communicating key financial and marketing detail to academics.• Advanced the career development of my team by managing in an approachable fashion and promoting a creative, co-operative and energetic environment that encouraged personal success through teamwork ultimately resulting in permanent positions within the organization for several team members following project completion.• Presented projects confidently to conference audiences and assuredly fielded Q&A sessions with industry experts at global conferences, which I was able to do assertively having worked closely with our UX/UI researchers and designers to understand the reasoning behind the smallest details and all associated impact.• Accommodated additional project scope value without additional funding or resources by improving and scaling existing organizational practices, systems and tools within the project.• Influenced key stakeholder buy-in and support by closely communicating vision, strategy and priorities

Joined Gentoo Group as a Development Assistant before being promoted to Associate Project Manager within 12 months and then becoming Project Manager, in which capacity I managed all aspects of projects and was lead contact to the client throughout conceptual design, design development, construction and sign-off.• Delivered diverse and complex projects from inception to completion on time and on budget• Briefed, commissioned and managed consultants across multiple projects• Liaised with internal and external stakeholders and initiated negotiations where appropriate• Produced financial appraisals and managed budgets• Prepared financial bids for tender• Prepared and effectively presented reports to the executive team, boards and committees • Contributed to sales & marketing growth plans

Graduate Management Trainee position with Enterprise in which I progressed to Branch Manager within a year. In late 2005 I left Enterprise to take up the position of Development Assistant (becoming Project Manager) at Gentoo Group. At my time of leaving Enterprise I was managing a team of six staff.