Develop, execute and monitor operational processes and procedures for multiple departments including Diagnostics Manufacturing, Materials and Purchasing, Quality Control, Shipping and Receiving to maintain high productivity. Coordinate internal resources to meet customer demand, adhere to quality standards and increase profit margins. Manage direct reports by effectively prioritizing work efforts and providing clear feedback. Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements and initiating corrective actions and cost reduction strategies. Oversee material requirements planning (MRP) for newborn screening and commercial products. Select Contributions: Doubled production capacity for microplate manufacturing by redesigning workflow processesImproved operational efficiency and fulfillment speed in the purchasing department by developing a new purchase request system that enables continuous and transparent workflowSupported business development objectives and strategies as a key contributor on the executive leadership team

Collaborated with R&D, Engineering and Product Management to ensure accuracy of Manufacturing Bills-of-Materials (BOMS), procedures and work orders on new and established products. Inspected incoming chemical components and created guidelines for documentation, storage and acceptance procedures. Led cross-functional teams to achieve special projects. Maintained professional, technical and regulatory knowledge.Select Contributions: Generated a 67% decrease in labor costs and achieved major product quality improvements by troubleshooting scientific manufacturing equipment and driving the automation and validation of a microplate processing conveyor systemSpearheaded the development of a real-time reporting system that enabled upstream sales order visibility, allowing the company to identify stockouts and adjust manufacturing schedules to minimize backorders and increase on-time deliveryReduced primary vendor costs by 42% for raw materials and 36% for freight by identifying an opportunity to increase purchasing power through an industry consortium

• Performed all business development, sales, marketing, customer service, training, and accounting for a private music academy providing individually tailored lessons in the home• Built client base from zero to over 100 students per month

Performed analysis and treatment of non-hazardous wastewater and bulk recycling of used oils according to the EPA’s Centralized Waste Treatment Standards

Implemented a corporate help desk solution to serve 12 laboratories nationwide and established the technical infrastructure and information systems needed to support business growth

Executed beta testing and implementation of an Inorganic Chemistry data reporting system

Supervised and provided technical expertise to laboratory instrument operators, subsequently earning recognition for excellence in data quality