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Austin, Tx

Oversee the management and implementation of numerous supply chain projects and activities; transfer of products to lower cost manufacturing locations, inventory write-off, network planning, master scheduling. Oversee the sourcing and planning for purchased finished goods for the ENT product line.

Oversee and manage the integration of the ENTrigue product line into the ArthroCare business model. Align the supply chain planning process for all outsourced ENT products to the business stratigies of the company.

Developed and implemented processes to manage flow of products from development through distribution. Responsible for all operational activities involving product development, validation, outsourcing, supply chain and order fulfillment. Developed options and recommendations for the evolution of the operations infrastructure to support growth in line with product commercialization.

Early stage life science company spun-out from Texas A&M Health Science Center/Scott and White Healthcare. Company is developing and commercializing an in-vitro diagnostic test to stratify essential hypertension. As President & CEO, I lead all company start–up and business development activities.• Conduct research & data analysis, market validation, business plan, fund raising, joint ventures and strategic alliances.• Deliver numerous business presentations at… Show more Early stage life science company spun-out from Texas A&M Health Science Center/Scott and White Healthcare. Company is developing and commercializing an in-vitro diagnostic test to stratify essential hypertension. As President & CEO, I lead all company start–up and business development activities.• Conduct research & data analysis, market validation, business plan, fund raising, joint ventures and strategic alliances.• Deliver numerous business presentations at symposiums and investment groups.• Company was named one of the "Most Promising Life Science Companies" at the 8th Annual Rice Alliance for Technology & Entrepreneurship Life Science Venture Forum in Houston. Show less

As President & CEO, I provided operations consulting expertise. I led strategic planning initiatives and implemented Lean, Six-sigma, and Kaizen strategies. Responsible for demand flow and facility layout.

Foundation Surgery Affiliates, Oklahoma City, OK, Healthcare Management OrganizationAs CEO, I developed financial and strategic growth plans. Recruited and hired physicians and medical staff. • Directed sales effort for patient recruitment. Implemented a process driven operational environment. • Implemented six-sigma events, reduced customer complaints in clinic by 35%.• Led cross-functional project team on hospital opening and start up of surgical program.

Forest Health Services, LLC., Ypsilanti, MI, Provider of specialty healthcare programsAs President of Operations Management, I led cross-functional project team on the business development and start-up of specialty hospital and multi-site physician clinics. Recruited physicians & surgeons; negotiated contracts and managed all relations.• Implemented a manufacturing flow operations infrastructure. • Directed all departments consistently meeting corporate goal of +/-5% of… Show more Forest Health Services, LLC., Ypsilanti, MI, Provider of specialty healthcare programsAs President of Operations Management, I led cross-functional project team on the business development and start-up of specialty hospital and multi-site physician clinics. Recruited physicians & surgeons; negotiated contracts and managed all relations.• Implemented a manufacturing flow operations infrastructure. • Directed all departments consistently meeting corporate goal of +/-5% of controllable expenses.• Marketed and Branded Company through numerous venues. Grew sales from ground floor to $35M. Show less

OEM manufacturer of surgical cutting instruments used in orthopedic and neurosurgery.As General Manager of Business Turnaround, I delivered organizational change to focus on customer service; continuous improvement; individual and team accountability. Developed metrics, monitored and posted results.• Implemented lean, 5s, kaizen and six-sigma events, resulted in: increased ROI from 2% to 20%; improved pretax profit from $139,000 to $989,000 in two years; increased on time… Show more OEM manufacturer of surgical cutting instruments used in orthopedic and neurosurgery.As General Manager of Business Turnaround, I delivered organizational change to focus on customer service; continuous improvement; individual and team accountability. Developed metrics, monitored and posted results.• Implemented lean, 5s, kaizen and six-sigma events, resulted in: increased ROI from 2% to 20%; improved pretax profit from $139,000 to $989,000 in two years; increased on time deliveries from 70% to 90%; reduced lead times by 33%.• Increased sales from $1M to $6M through new product launches and formation of key customer partnerships.• Implemented activity based costing-used data to drive operational improvements. Show less

Becton Dickinson and Co., Franklin Lakes, NJ, medical technology company, manufacture and sales of medical devices, instruments and reagents worldwide.As Plant Manager, I directed the total operations of a $30M medical device manufacturing plant. • Full operational P&L. • Aligned manufacturing process into a focused factory (plant within a plant) to drive operational efficiencies.• Implemented lean, six-sigma events resulting in: improved gross profit from 35% to… Show more Becton Dickinson and Co., Franklin Lakes, NJ, medical technology company, manufacture and sales of medical devices, instruments and reagents worldwide.As Plant Manager, I directed the total operations of a $30M medical device manufacturing plant. • Full operational P&L. • Aligned manufacturing process into a focused factory (plant within a plant) to drive operational efficiencies.• Implemented lean, six-sigma events resulting in: improved gross profit from 35% to 39%; reduced direct labor by 20%; increased packaging output by 7% and, plastic injection brush molding by 5%; reduced customer complaints by 14%. • Implemented strategic supply chain initiatives resulting in inventory reduction of 27% ($800,000).• Achieved ISO 9000 certification and CE mark. Maintained FDA and cGMP compliance.• Performed due diligence and successfully integrated two acquisitions. Show less

As Manager of Research & Development, I led R&D team in development and commercialization of surgical scrub brush products. • Interfaced with marketing, sales, physicians and nurses to identify customer needs and product benefits.• Introduced new anti-microbial scrub brush products.• Managed product development through the 510k/NDA/ANDA channels.• Evaluated areas of future clinical development, in-licensing opportunities, and potential collaboration partners and… Show more As Manager of Research & Development, I led R&D team in development and commercialization of surgical scrub brush products. • Interfaced with marketing, sales, physicians and nurses to identify customer needs and product benefits.• Introduced new anti-microbial scrub brush products.• Managed product development through the 510k/NDA/ANDA channels.• Evaluated areas of future clinical development, in-licensing opportunities, and potential collaboration partners and strategic deals.• Wrote technical white papers to support product claims and participated in focus groups and nurses panel. Show less

Mba

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering