I directly manage operations to advise and guide executive managers and business owners of small and Fortune-rated companies regarding growth and change management, performance improvement initiatives, project management, and new business ventures. I also lead project consultants and staff specialists of manufacturing, service, and high technology companies to address strategic and tactical planning, operations, information technology, international business, quality management, sourcing and logistics, marketing, financial administration, and external and regulatory affairs. I cultivate and maintain strong and productive client relationships, as well as develop new areas of business venture. Some of my key accomplishments include: successfully minimizing overall production costs by 52% for a South American manufacturer by improving strategic and operational planning, sourcing and change management; increased profits 30% for an international vehicle and industrial parts manufacturer in less than one year by implementing improved business development, operational planning and performance indicator measures; enabling a client to retain its vital customer base by implementing its first quality assurance/ISO program; maximizing marketing service for a start-up company 25% ahead of schedule by initiating the use of innovative sales, business development and channel management operations; and generating over $20 million in annual revenue by locating and signing a national retailer in West Alabama

Directed corporate-wide projects in this information technology and engineering services company of Middle South Utilities to address strategic and operational planning, application development, performance improvement, facilities construction, regulatory affairs and financial administration.Some of my accomplishments included: developing a strategic plan that improved service delivery and saved $3.3 million annually; standardizing computer application development activities to increase productivity by 20%; developing an $11 million documentation repository to satisfy federal energy regulatory requirements; and administering budgets to produce less than 5% variances in a multi-state operating environment.

Directed planning, operations, pricing and operating funds of the U.S. Gulf, European and Mediterranean trades for this multi-modal transportation company.Some of my accomplishments included: implementing the first strategic plan for European/Mediterranean trades to increase revenues 32%; increasing operating profits $2.7 million annually by restructuring overland transportation services; introducing direct costing policies to improve operations management and increase profits by $2.3 million; and obtaining the reinterpretation of federal regulations for repair activities to save $750,000 annually.