Resourceful and client-centric executive who understands both the financial and operational drivers of a business. My passion is teaming with cross-functional / cross-geography teams, enabling key leaders to better manage performance in terms of COST, EFFICIENCY and REVENUE, as well as driving continuous improvement efforts to achieve PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENTS. Particular finesse in Talent Acquisition / Management and Executive Development, including Recruitment, Onboarding, Performance, Mentoring and Succession Planning to boost bench strength. With deep-rooted strategic and tactical experience in Furniture & Bedding, I understand the key challenges in the industry – whether it’s rising labor costs, new distribution channels, slower-than-expected economic recovery, or shifting consumer buying patterns – and what it takes to achieve competitive advantage. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated consistent success in:✔ Driving sustainable growth through operational excellence✔ Reducing costs, conserving cash and maintaining margins in a highly challenging economic landscape✔ Enhancing communication and collaboration between all organizational functions✔ Developing more effective strategies for building business value and managing operational risk✔ Strengthening competitive advantage through innovation and unwavering focus on customer satisfaction✔ Leading, developing and retaining top-caliber talent; mentoring them to new performance levels Pivotal Skills:P&L Performance ▬ Capital / Operating Budgets ▬ Organizational Development ▬ Strategic Planning Logistics / Transportation ▬ Distribution Operations ▬ Supply Chain Management ▬ Call Center OperationsBusiness Transformation ▬ Change Management ▬ Negotiation / Influencing ▬ Customer OrientationStakeholder Relationships ▬ Talent Acquisition / Management ▬ Executive Development