Darren A. Email & Phone Number

United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

Ofreciendo liderazgo ejecutivo, consultoría y entrenamiento a empresas en transición. Lideró con éxito múltiples esfuerzos de recuperación, incluidos compromisos interinos de ejecutivos de alto nivel y funciones de asesoría estratégica, mejorando la eficiencia operativa y guiando a las empresas a través de transacciones de fusiones y adquisiciones.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Stepped into an interim role to redesign the supply chain and improve manufacturing operations. Key accomplishments include a one-time $1MM cash improvement by reducing inventory, a 5% increase in plant efficiency, and a reduction in credit line utilization.

Austin, Texas, United States

Recruited by the board to assess the company’s viability and execute a strategic exit for investors. Maintained financial stability amidst industry-wide revenue challenges, reduced fixed costs by 10%, and enhanced service levels

Dallas, Texas, United States

Led restructuring efforts, stabilizing operations and guiding the recapitalization process. Repositioned the brand to achieve a 20% increase in sales.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Turned around a $100M company through cultural and operational changes, achieving a 21% increase in efficiency and 15% YOY growth in domestic revenue. Led the sale of the company’s assets to multiple strategic buyers

Dallas, Texas, United States

Led strategic initiatives overseeing Purchasing, Printing, Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Logistics for a $156 million annual revenue company. Delivered significant operational improvements by optimizing processes and renegotiating key supplier contracts.- Achieved a 20% reduction in manufacturing labor costs through targeted process reorganization.- Negotiated freight contracts, delivering $1 million in savings over 18 months, enhancing cost-efficiency across the supply chain.

Mexico City, Mexico

Oversaw Purchasing, Warehousing, Logistics, MIS, Credit, and Collections for a $200 million division, with a focus on improving financial performance and operational efficiency.- Reduced Daily Sales Outstanding (DSO) from 50 to 45 days, yielding a one-time $250K cash benefit.- Increased overall operational efficiency by 5%, streamlining processes and improving cross-functional alignment.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Directed Purchasing, Warehousing, Logistics, and MIS for a $240 million corporate division. Spearheaded inventory and logistics optimization efforts to improve working capital and operational capacity.- Freed $5 million in working capital by enhancing inventory turns while maintaining a 95% order fill rate.- Provided strategic logistics design support for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, demonstrating leadership in high-stakes, global event coordination.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Led operations due diligence for integrating seven companies into one unified entity, consolidating domestic operations for a combined $600 million in annual sales revenue.- Implemented an inventory planning system that reduced redundant inventories by 25%, enhancing resource efficiency.- Redefined the supply chain to accommodate a rolling acquisitions strategy, supporting the company’s growth and expansion goals.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Managed daily audits, purchasing, inventory control, and billing operations for a $100 million division, delivering significant cost reductions through process improvements.- Centralized national supplies inventory, reducing total inventory by 25% and improving operational oversight.- Enhanced inventory control processes, reducing hardware inventory by approximately 7%, ensuring better asset management.

Executive Scholarship Program, Business Administration And Management, General

Human Developmental Psychology

Continuing Education Credits, Accounting And Business/Management

Pre-Law Studies