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Boston, MA, US

Maine Pointe is an operations management and implementation firm with offices in Boston, Mass. (USA), Canada, Europe and Asia. We are rapidly becoming a leader in sustainable global supply chain transformation.Maine Pointe helps clients maximize profits, improve cash flow, and free up working capital while developing a sustainable approach to business.

Boston, MA, US

I am responsible for attracting and delivering excellence within our Consumer-Packaged Goods practice. Serving Executives within these sub segments:Retail, Consumer Goods, Packaging, Manufacturing, Distribution, Crop Nutrients & Ingredients, Food & Beverage Distributors, Wholesalers, Quick service and casual dining restaurants, Grocery, C-Stores, Warehouse.

Boston, MA, US

As CCO, I was responsible for the firm’s three practice areas – Operations Excellence, Strategic Procurement and Logistics – developing, promoting, and executing a differentiated client services delivery strategy. I also oversee innovation initiatives around client tools, the data acquisition function, knowledge management in the field, and consulting team.

Archbold, OH, US

Led the HR unit for this worldwide leader in the manufacturing of urethane millwork and PVC trim. Products are designed to assist consumers, builders, remodelers and architects in adding style and elegance to their residential and commercial projects.Made significant contributions to their turnaround initiative by increasing EBITDA some 260% in the first.

Served as chief executive for this national implementation firm that provided clients with repeatable sales process, operations improvement and transformation services, planning and due diligence capabilities. Key responsibilities included formulating the corporate vision, building out of the national leadership team, revenue generation, and.

Served in a key leadership role for an international implementation firm engaged in helping clients improve their efficiency, productivity, and profitability through reductions in operating costs and incremental margin enhancement. Firm achieved annual consulting revenues in excess of $100 million from a base of clients ranging between $40 million and $15.

Capitalized and developed the business with a strategy focused on creating a new niche category of fine wines from South Africa. Firm grew into an international operation with wholesalers in over 30 countries and more than 40 U.S. states.Certified more than 35 South African vintners while securing long-term agreements.Expanded to 3,800 employees with.

Led the global sales operation, including the recruitment and management of sales personnel, for a $150 million management consulting firm that provided reengineering and change management services for clients in the manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail industries.Growth strategy included a business concentration in Southern Africa.

Chief executive for a $600 million holding company with over forty sub-business units across a range of industries that included broadcasting (a midmarket CBS-TV and radio affiliate), printing, publishing, manufacturing, public relations, graphic arts, telecommunications investments, franchising, and real estate operations.Key responsibilities included.

Arlington, Virginia, US

US Air Force - converting all records from paper to microfiche late 70's.Proudly served our country in the U.S. Army and Air Force as well as the U.S. Air Force Active Reserves

Atlanta, GA, US