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Landover, Maryland, United States

Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States

During a major merger, I spearheaded operational integration efforts, achieving cost savings of millions of dollars by streamlining organizational structures. Through consistent leadership, meticulous data analysis, and effective operational management, I maintained stability during a period of organizational change. By seamlessly managing transitions in leadership and staff positions, I preserved stakeholder confidence and ensured compliance with regulatory obligations. • Led the seamless transition of significant internal manufacturing capacity to external suppliers, driving substantial cost reductions, operational synergies, and efficiency gains through cross-functional collaboration, while maintaining stringent quality standards and realizing savings from surplus production asset liquidation. • Appointed as interim VP of Compliance post-merger, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory policies and protocols, and facilitating smooth leadership transition. • Partnered with the CTO to co-lead a cross-functional team to select and deploy a new Warehouse Management System, optimizing distribution processes and unifying platforms. • Spearheaded the enterprise-wide implementation of an integrated shipping solution by closely collaborating with IT teams to seamlessly interconnect the ERP system and freight carrier shipment APIs, resulting in enhanced order processing efficiency and logistics through unified platforms. • Reduced distribution center footprint by consolidating from multiple locations to a few centralized hubs, resulting in a significant optimization of real estate utilization and generating millions of dollars in annual cost savings. • Provided cross-functional data analytics to Sourcing, Client Services, Distribution, Finance, Inventory Control, Sales, and Project Management departments to enable data-driven decision making across critical initiatives.

Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States

I provided operational leadership for a B2B e-commerce marketing resource management platform, leading an overhaul of organizational structure and teams. This initiative expanded capacity by 250% and reduced deployment time by 50%. By implementing strategic initiatives, I achieved a 66.67% increase in price modeling, facilitating optimized delivery of tailored solutions to customers. These efforts significantly enhanced profitability and market competitiveness. • Optimized digital platforms, expanded web-based product and service offerings, and improved overall online customer experience, helping drive e-commerce sales to nearly $80M annually. Connected e-commerce systems to automated manufacturing integrations, increasing lean processes, data integrity, and streamlining order-to-cash workflow with digital invoicing integration. • Spearheaded the onboarding process for a $3 million healthcare RFP, automating processes and establishing redundancy through supplier integrations, streamlining specifications, pricing, order intake, manufacturing, and shipping. • Led the operational integration of a large-scale business unit amid the merger of two sizable organizations, building cohesion through consolidated systems, optimized workflows, implementing streamlined processes and driving greater efficiencies across the expanded entity.

Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States

I spearheaded integration initiatives that successfully merged three companies into a new in-plant manufacturing operation, streamlining operations, equipment, and workforces. As a result of these efforts, I was promoted to VP of Operations, where I achieved triple-digit revenue gains and quadrupled the EBITA margin to 16.2%. This leadership led the company through a period of explosive growth. • Directed full end-to-end operations of a high-volume print manufacturing plant encompassing multiple offset and digital presses, extensive variable data printing, in-house pre-press and mail processing services, bindery, kitting, and order fulfillment to deliver high-quality printed products and direct mail for a large client base. Delivering thousands of print orders daily/weekly while ensuring quick turnaround and same-day service level agreements. • Led the onboarding initiatives for Quadient Inspire CCM platform and assembled a specialized Healthcare Solutions team. Empowered utilization across intricate omnichannel communications, data-enriched personalization and robust metadata reporting, playing a key role in cultivating a rapidly expanding, multi-million dollar healthcare vertical. • Implemented data quality services including cleansing, retention policies, de-duplication, and reporting to ensure data accuracy and compliance; oversaw in-house USPS direct mail barcode match processing and compliance reporting on millions of domestic and international mail pieces, facilitating data-driven business analytics and decision-making. • Spearheaded the closure and transition of a 40-year-old manufacturing plant, securing a $10 million RFP and achieving a seamless transfer of operations, along with a 20% cost reduction and 10% increase in production capacity. • Developed and implemented digital variable data driven integration for Apple Retail Stores, streamlining operations and delivering next-day products.

Columbia, Maryland, United States

I managed a team of 55 individuals, overseeing the timely and budget-conscious delivery of thousands of omnichannel marketing campaigns each month. This encompassed projects across print, digital, data, and mail channels. Additionally, I spearheaded the implementation of a digital workflow solution, effectively addressing critical challenges and optimizing operational efficiency across multiple facilities. • Drove a 60% increase in productivity and a 35% reduction in costs through strategic multi-site manufacturing consolidation, optimizing production processes for enhanced throughput and operational efficiency. • Effectively orchestrated the seamless relocation of all operations and manufacturing to a new site, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing client project deliveries through meticulous planning and execution. • Directed full operations of high-volume print production plant including multiple offset presses, a direct digital print workflow, in-house pre-press, finishing services, and order fulfillment to rapidly deliver premium printed products for a substantial client base. • Led the design and implementation of a customized MIS, tailored to client needs, internal capacity, and technological infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

North Bethesda, Maryland, United States

I strategized and executed the transition to a comprehensive digital workflow, replacing costly single-user systems with a scalable multi-desktop solution. This initiative drove a remarkable 200% increase in revenue for a prestigious clientele, which included renowned Fortune 500 media brands such as The Discovery Channel Networks, Time Life, and National Geographic. • Built and led an on-site production services team at Discovery Channel, spearheading the development of streamlined workflows and standardized operating procedures to address rising demand and foster company growth. • Spearheaded the design and implementation of digital production processes and SOPs, training and managing staff to support successful multi-site manufacturing expansion. • Managed high-end prepress services team producing campaigns for a global client base, specializing in photo retouch, compositing, color correction and ad layout specifications across print platforms including publications, outdoor media, signage, displays and vehicle graphics. Owned delivery of agency creative vision within shifting directives, tight deadlines and budget guardrails, rapidly translating art direction into finished layouts through hands-on leadership of a skilled, flexible team.