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Macon, Georgia Area

Directed Inventory, Quality, and Process Improvements for DC’s operations; led day-to-day operations and management for Inventory, Quality, Process Improvement and the creation of Operational Reporting.

Martianburg, Wv And Portland, Tn

Directed Inventory, Quality, and Process Improvements for all 5 D2C operations; led day-to-day operations and management for Inventory, Quality, Process Improvement and Associate Engagement activities for Macy’s largest D2C (2.7 MM sq. /ft.) along with simultaneous responsibility for the Advance Receiving Office, Customer Service, Safety and Employee Volunteer programs.

A privately owned high-tech circuit manufacturer with approximately 90% of its business relating to military and avionics Led day-to-day operations management with simultaneous responsibility for purchasing, IT and systems improvement, including AS-9100 certification and managing the rebuilding of the plant after a devastating fire.Selected AchievementsSuccessfully created and managed a cost reduction program, reducing purchased material costs by as much as 18% in six months.Worked with core customers to create and meet customer priorities, retaining 100% of core client base after losing 85% of production facility in a fire.Restored profitability by working with Process Engineering to make small day-to-day changes in order to turn around an unacceptable 20% scrap rate.

DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS AND IT A distributor and manufacturer of wall décor to big box and small retailers, including Wal-Mart, Michael's and Target.Created, directed and managed the vision of the logistical, distribution, vendor compliance, systems and maintenance functions of the company. Selected AchievementsGenerated $1.1 million in annual revenue by persuading ownership to add a new distribution location on the west cost to take advantage of changing business requirements.Developed and installed a flexible and cost effective RFID System to meet the conflicting requirements of all major customers, accounting for approximately 75% of business.Stabilized the company's ERP System and Distribution Interface by creating standard operating processes for IT, eliminating daily crashes that were previously routine.

Venator is a large retailer include many outlets, with the best-known retail outlets being Champs and Footlocker. Responsible for all facilities, including maintenance, IT, future system needs, all technical services for the company and a member of the Corporate Consolidation TeamSelected Achievements$1.4 million saved by leveraging knowledge of conveyor hardware and software to upgrade only controller software, rather than replacing the sorter as a whole.Secured $400,000 tax refund and annual tax credit of nearly $120,000 by working with senior leadership, tax attorneys and an audit group to determine the validity of a certain claim.Installed multiple WMS systems, labor reporting systems, and human resources tracking systemsUtilized deep understanding of IT, maintenance and basic accounting to take on three positions simultaneously, thereby creating the new position known as Technical Service Manager.

A manufacturer and distributor of safety equipment for the Canadian market, providing sales and engineering services for the Fall Protection markets.Designed and created fall protection equipment while providing leadership for 2 Engineers and 35 production personnel, en route to driving a $6 million annual sales increase.Selected AchievementsPlayed an integral role in driving a massive increase in company sales by designing and implementing fall protection equipment into production.Created an exclusive North American distribution agreement with a German Fall Protection Manufacturer, enabling the company to expand its current sewing operations.Successfully increased the company's sewing operations productivity by more than 65%.

Provided general management, quality and productivity advice to small businesses on a consultant basis.As owner and consultant, took the lead on all projects while simultaneously managing the majority of business development activities.Selected AchievementsAccurately analyzed the company for future growth and potential business, ultimately closing the company to avoid substantial future investment.Successfully created a company that provided a variety of consulting services to small businesses.Selected Achievements Prior to 1990Successfully improved operational efficiency by more than 10% within one year while managing resources of approximately 75 hourly and 10 salaried personnel.96% decrease in rejects achieved by identifying material issues and creating an actual build construction of al major products.Reduced damage 96% by reviewing processes and completing a whole redesign of the bumper ASM area.

Aasie, Industrial Engineering

Bsba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations