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Consultant specializing in enhancing global operations for Boards, Directors, CEOs, and companies. Expertise includes manufacturing, distribution, logistics, Lean & Six Sigma, customer service, sales and marketing, HR, engineering, procurement, production, information systems, facility development, strategy, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

$1.5B valued key global player (Nasdaq VIVO) in the diagnostics and life science market, specializing in the development of innovative molecular and immunoassay products, while navigating competitive pressures and evolving healthcare demands.Led comprehensive global diagnostics operations encompassing manufacturing and warehousing across 7 buildings, distribution and 3PLs, logistics, procurement, planning, process engineering, facilities, maintenance, laboratories, services, equipment and process validations, investigations, continuous improvement, equipment repair and manufacturing, and controls and systems.• Played a pivotal role in the due diligence and successful exit and sale of the company.• Spearheaded the re-establishment of LeadCare manufacturing, successfully stabilized and reversed performance challenges at a key foreign manufacturing site and oversaw the opening of a new Molecular facility.• Conducted a thorough supply chain analysis, implementing de-risking actions to stabilize the vendor base.• Maintained PPV under 3% on an annualized basis during periods of high inflation. Achieved a 35% improvement in raw material compliance, 29% in finished goods compliance, and an 81% reduction in backorders.

West Chester, Ohio, Us

Innovative startup company in partnership with Innventure (Nasdaq INV) and Procter & Gamble (Dow Jones PG) that specializes in flexible, environmentally friendly, customizable packaging solutions designed to enhance product protection and sustainability.Full-time assignment leading the organization in the design, construction, and opening of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility during Covid. Responsibilities; facility design and construction, contractor selection, layouts, electrical, HVAC, air compressors, racking, equipment, furniture, technology, network design and configuration, cameras and security, organization training and staffing. Responsible for securing vendors to provide materials and negotiating all raw material contracts.• The facility build was conducted in the midst of Covid-19 lockdowns. The build completed ahead of schedule, under budget, and under designated cash flow targets. Achieved BRC Certification for Food Packaging, AA Grade.

Nashville, Tn, Us

Titled full-time commuting assignment requiring weekly travel to Nashville. Primarily tasked with turning around performance in the primary 1100 person manufacturing facility for Smile Direct Club and Access Dental Labs while also designing and opening a new state of the art facility. • Successfully turned around performance in the key manufacturing site, achieving a 2x an increase in production in 5 months.• Deployed real-time performance systems while incorporating lean methodologies.• Reduced turnover by 50%+ in 60 days by implementing team structures and management initiatives, reduced safety incidents by 75% in 90 days, and secured ISO 13485 certification (Medical Device – MDSAP).• Oversaw the opening of a state-of-the-art dental manufacturing facility, including record ramp up performance. The facility included one of the most advanced 3D printing operations for dental products.$3.2B startup and market-disrupting provider of clear dental aligners eliminating the need for traditional braces with 200+ retail locations and multiple facilities.

Santa Ana, California, Us

Titled full-time commuting assignment requiring travel to California to support the dual family-owned company CEO. Focused on optimizing a West Coast facility and opening a new East Coast facility for The Dream Junction. Additionally focused on launching the Ovaljet platform and business for 240 Tech. Responsibilities include sales and marketing, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, HR, R&D, engineering, IT, customer service, health and safety, environmental management, sourcing, and procurement.• Opened a new East Coast facility - site selection, lease negotiations, government incentive negotiations, designed layouts and hired staff. Deployed ADP as the new HR & Payroll system. Designed compensation and benefits offerings.• Completely redesigned the West Coast operations using the new Ovaljet platform, including real-time results systems.• Successfully brought the new Ovaljet platform to market.Family-owned wholesale digital apparel producer servicing e-commerce companies looking to outsource the manufacturing and fulfillment of quick-turn custom products. 240 Tech is the manufacturer of Ovaljet digital high-speed closed-loop printing system.

Santa Ana, California, Us

Titled full-time commuting assignment requiring travel to California to support the dual family-owned company CEO. Focused on optimizing a West Coast facility and opening a new East Coast facility for The Dream Junction. Additionally focused on launching the Ovaljet platform and business for 240 Tech. Responsibilities include sales and marketing, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, HR, R&D, engineering, IT, customer service, health and safety, environmental management, sourcing, and procurement.

San Franciso, Ca, Us

$250MM market-disrupting e-commerce provider of customized apparel, homeware, and art products using a crowdfunding methodology. Ranked as #21 out of 50 in the 2016 CNBC Disrupters.Led worldwide operations with direct accountability for; manufacturing, distribution, logistics, engineering, maintenance, product, systems, health, safety, environmental, quality, lean & six sigma, training, planning, 3PL, procurement & sourcing, customer service, artwork, and R&D.• Improved gross margin 15% in 12 months. Turned around operations in 90 days, achieving $26.7MM in savings.• Created a market-disrupting athletic apparel line and shipped from Central America direct to the consumer.• Designed and procured 30 new products. Ramped from 0 to 2 million products on Amazon. Streamlined and standardized systems and 3rd party interactions, APIs, platforms, and aligned talent. Transformed production turnaround from 5 days to 2 hours while adding 7 days to the holiday sales window. Increased capacity 400% and throughput 1100%. Reduced the following; defects 65%, customer contacts 63%, customer response times 50%, customer concessions 47%, customer service spend 36%. Increased efficiencies 52%.

San Franciso, Ca, Us

San Franciso, Ca, Us

Milan, Italy, It

$10.5B market leader (Euronext Paris EL) in the design, manufacture, and distribution of eyewear. Brands include: Ray-Ban, Oakley as well as many prestigious licenses sold in 150+ countries through 9,000 stores: LensCrafters, Target Optical, Sears Optical, Pearle Vision, and Sunglass Hut.Direct P&L accountability for 6 global optical manufacturing locations supplying the multi-billion global prescription eyewear business. Supported supplier relationships, performance of 3PLs and Glasses.com. Lead continuous improvement and health and safety organizations supporting Global Rx Operations, NA Logistics & Distribution, and Retail Optical of Americas – LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical, Ilori, Optical Shops of Aspen, and Sunglass Hut (~4500 locations).• Increased capacity in 3 North American facilities by 30% with minimal capital. Rationalized and absorbed 2 facilities.• Turned around an optical manufacturing facility while implementing SAP.• Led a new business venture touching 20,000 stores.• Deployed Lean & Six Sigma throughout North American - delivering 500+ white belts, 400+ yellow belts, and 50+ green belts.• Improved quality 22% YOY, manufacturing velocity 57%, and associate retention 15%. Decreased cost 7.5%. Reduced 100+ safety incidents.

Milan, Italy, It

Chicago, Il, Us

Designed and deployed SAP within the North American Supply Chain and transitioned leadership of the New Orleans facility while maintaining performance.

Chicago, Il, Us

Turned around and saved a Roast & Ground Coffee Facility after Hurricane Katrina while helping team members transition from onsite FEMA trailers to permanent housing. Re-gained lost volume and facilitated the divestiture of DSD coffee business, including coordinated network rationalization. Named Plant of the Year 2 times, and Plant of the Year Runner up 1 time.

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Turned around unprofitable operations in one of the company’s largest operations (800-person facility responsible for 180MM product pounds) while deploying a formal Lean and Six Sigma program with the assistance of McKinsey & Company.

Chicago, Il, Us

Mba, General Management, International

Bs, Agribusiness