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Phoenix, Arizona Area

A Management Consulting Firm providing in-depth analysis highlighting the company’s operational inefficiencies and developing those strategic plans to reduce costs and increase profits. Introducing LEAN programs throughout the organizations, resulting in reducing takt time, providing customers added value, reducing costs, and solving problemsWork with manufacturing principals in the pursuit of operational excellence. Experience in improving the bottom line by aligning operations with sales objectives through rigorous process improvement and sustainment.

Pacoima, Ca

With a hands-on approach, directed and managed a diverse and multi-cultural manufacturing and product development organization for this mid-sized organization. Oversaw 11 direct reports with overall responsibility for 120 non-union employees. Responsible for P&L and all operations.Delivered 155% increases in revenues with 532% improvement in net margins. Reduced operational costs thru relocating equipment, changing personnel, defining operations, and providing high quality products to the global markets.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Directed and managed all manufacturing operations, securing long-term contracts, (between 13 months to 2 years per organization), with mid-sized corporations within the Western United States. Oversaw 13 direct reports with overall responsibility of 320 employees. Reported to President and CEO of each organization.Grew the organizations with revenue increases in excess of 400% and improved profitability thru vendor negotiations, equipment relocations, developing employees, product changes, and cost reductions, while insuring improved quality throughout each organization.Companies: Williams Furnace Company, American Best, LLC., Team Consulting.

Phoenix, Az

A mid-sized, U.S.subsidiary of Castle & Cooke ( a $2.2 Billion Corporation) providing high-efficiency residential and commercial heating and cooling comfort products to the global markets. High volume producer with first-to-market strategies and world-class manufacturing reputation.Initiating and directing enhancement programs such as: continuous improvement,, cost reduction, project management and organization management . Accountable for P&L results for all manufacturing operations – including managing large operating budgets – and direct 130+ union employees. Managed yield improvements; negotiated 6- and 7- figure deals, and oversee capital projects valued up to $6.5 million. Reported to President/CEO.

Colton, California

A mid-sized subsidiary of Continental Materials Corporation,(Chicago based) high volume manufacturer of home comfort products, for the national markets, producing in excess of 125,000 units, for residential and commercial applications, annually, while attaining a 73% market share.Served as Director of Manufacturing for this mid-sized consumer products manufacturer managing an employee base in excess of 300 union members and operating budgets of $19.5 million. Directed and led all manufacturing organizations including procurement, engineering/quality, production, tool and die, maintenance, material control, industrial / manufacturing engineering, security, and distribution departments. Managed P&L operations, production management, staffing, strategic directives, product acquisitions, process improvements, employee development. Reported to CEO.Manged and directed 13 direct reports.

Executive Mba, Emba-Executive Mba

Activities and Societies: Executive Management, MBA program. Executive MBA

Certification, Excellence In Leadership

Certification, Financial Management

Masters Architecture, Coursework In Architectural Studies

Involved in the development of the Rio Solado Project.

Bachelors, Industrial Management (Business & Mechanical Engineering)

Activities and Societies: Baseball Team, Dean's List College baseball team member