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Hartford, Connecticut Area

Sole proprietorship focused on operational and supply chain improvement initiatives. • Advisor and operating member of large aerospace client operations & supply chain integration team and commodity councils driving $250M enterprise synergy savings on $20B spend.• Coordinated implementation of digital tools with analytics and contracting services to illuminate supply chain on $6B spend, enabling effective enterprise sourcing and raw material leverage for cost and risk… Show more Sole proprietorship focused on operational and supply chain improvement initiatives. • Advisor and operating member of large aerospace client operations & supply chain integration team and commodity councils driving $250M enterprise synergy savings on $20B spend.• Coordinated implementation of digital tools with analytics and contracting services to illuminate supply chain on $6B spend, enabling effective enterprise sourcing and raw material leverage for cost and risk mitigation.• Led operations transformation for large aerospace client to create a value stream organization from central support functions and systemically align 30,000 SKU’s.• Conducted procurement, distribution and logistics assessments and selected project execution for industrial and consumer goods PE clients Show less

Priarie Village, Kansas

Leading global provider of steel and synthetic rope, electromechanical cable, and specialty wire. Products found in oil & gas, maritime, industrial, crane and mining applications around the world. • Managed Europe, US and Mexico operations inclusive of global procurement, safety, quality and technical support functions.• Drove capacity and commodity management programs to enable value growth • Launched rationalization initiatives to standardize product base and enable lean… Show more Leading global provider of steel and synthetic rope, electromechanical cable, and specialty wire. Products found in oil & gas, maritime, industrial, crane and mining applications around the world. • Managed Europe, US and Mexico operations inclusive of global procurement, safety, quality and technical support functions.• Drove capacity and commodity management programs to enable value growth • Launched rationalization initiatives to standardize product base and enable lean flow• Launched manufacturing technology programs to enable plant productivity gains Show less

Phoenix Arizona

Leading provider of slewing drive solutions to renewable and industrial customers globally• Led transformation of China factory with automation, layout, logistic, quality system, and in-sourcing initiatives resulting in 22% productivity, 25% inventory turnover and 10% cost reduction improvements.

East Hartford, Ct

Division of United Technologies Corporation and global leader in aerospace engine products and services. • Coordinated strategies and contracting for $5B spend across multiple commodities for a new product launch. • Provided leadership to increase annual global low cost region spend from $300M to $800M • Managed global staff and support functions with oversight of $70M expense and $300M planned capital projects implemented at (16) sources in China, Turkey, Poland, India and… Show more Division of United Technologies Corporation and global leader in aerospace engine products and services. • Coordinated strategies and contracting for $5B spend across multiple commodities for a new product launch. • Provided leadership to increase annual global low cost region spend from $300M to $800M • Managed global staff and support functions with oversight of $70M expense and $300M planned capital projects implemented at (16) sources in China, Turkey, Poland, India and Taiwan. Sources consisted of wholly owned factories, new suppliers and joint ventures including development of Greenfield sites and multiple new high technology production lines.• Directly responsible for China factory transition from a work stoppage to Greenfield site complete with SAP implementation, 250 machine moves, 20 special process re-certifications, 500 part manufacturing approvals, and compliant safety systems. Achieved 30% employee satisfaction improvement and 4x volume growth.• Directly responsible for planning and executing 150 sq ft Greenfield Joint Venture start-up in Turkey producing commercial and military complex machined parts and fabrications. Show less

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Division of United Technologies Corporation and global leader in elevator and escalator products and services. • Responsible for supply chain management and logistics services at (2) plants and (5) distribution centers in support of annual volume of 8000 elevator systems with annual purchasing spend of $300M and $45M logistics budget.• Major contributor on the division’s senior management team that achieved significant improvement in Key Results Areas: Quality (40%), delivery (25%)… Show more Division of United Technologies Corporation and global leader in elevator and escalator products and services. • Responsible for supply chain management and logistics services at (2) plants and (5) distribution centers in support of annual volume of 8000 elevator systems with annual purchasing spend of $300M and $45M logistics budget.• Major contributor on the division’s senior management team that achieved significant improvement in Key Results Areas: Quality (40%), delivery (25%) and contribution margin (100%).• Led integrated initiative to deliver $30M savings from purchasing, logistics and engineering projects• Implemented lean flow concepts resulting in 20%+ inventory turn improvement.• Optimized logistics and distribution network to provide 15% + savings through warehouse and transportation efficiency gains and cross-dock/transportation management system implementation.• Implemented commodity risk management for integration into customer pricing process to protect margins. Show less

Farmington Ct

• Established commodity based global strategic sourcing organization/process and coordinated supply base transformation resulting in $180M savings and 50% supplier reduction over (3) years.• Directly negotiated development, service, and production contracts with over (70) global suppliers on a wide range of elevator and escalator commodities.• Led global supply base development for new technology elevator and escalator components. • Member of the corporate parent Supply Management… Show more • Established commodity based global strategic sourcing organization/process and coordinated supply base transformation resulting in $180M savings and 50% supplier reduction over (3) years.• Directly negotiated development, service, and production contracts with over (70) global suppliers on a wide range of elevator and escalator commodities.• Led global supply base development for new technology elevator and escalator components. • Member of the corporate parent Supply Management Council overseeing $16B annual spend.• Executive sponsor for UTC corporate office equipment and supplies team responsible for achieving $25M savings on $88M annual spend. Show less

Windsor Locks, Ct

Division of United Technologies Corporation and global leader in aerospace system/component products and services. • Responsible for the management of Engine Control System customer and execution of 3x growth plan with new product investments and revenue sharing strategies.

Windsor Locks, Ct

• Led material service teams for complex mechanical components and implemented changes to de-centralize, outsource and implement lean flow processes.

Windsor Locks, Ct

• Established business processes for financial/schedule performance control of $150M budget and 1900 engineers.

Windsor Locks, Ct

• Responsible for the development of engine control systems and components for regional helicopter, business jet, and large commercial aircraft engine applications. Managed all project activity thru certification, production start-up and field introduction.

Certificate, Emerging Leaders Program

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance And Economics

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering