Brian Hershman Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Gastonia, Nc, Us

• Grew business organically from $2.3 million to $6 million over 5 years• Successfully turned company around to have positive EBITDA and net income• Added core competencies which resulted in 40% of new growth• Emphasize building systems that measure current state, empower employees to succeed, providecritical feedback, and reward winning results• Implemented critical culture components such as core values, incentive systems, communicationlines, employee feedback, & leadership training• Maintained full staff & 100% capacity throughout COVID• Lead team of 60 phenomenal individuals that are dedicated to improving personally and professionally every year

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Gastonia, Nc, Us

• Responsible for quality, project management, and operations of over 200 injection molded products • Cross functional role with responsibilities including new business, cost estimation, production control, quality planning, personnel, lean manufacturing implementation, production line design, Kaizen and safety• Assist customers with new product development process from concept through production launch including part design for manufacturability, polymer selection, tooling, cost estimation, quality plans, validation, assembly and final inspection• Lead for quality functions including corrective action, preventative action, quality plans and PPAP process• Lead Six Sigma and DMAIC methodology company-wide• Management Representative for ISO 9001:2008 Quality System including lead auditor• Expanded capabilities by finding and developing tooling partners in China • Helped grow business revenue 50% in 1 year and increased by 10 new customers

Gastonia, Nc, Us

Successfully implemented ISO 9001:2008

• Created marketing and sales plan for ultrasonic skincare device• Conducted focus group test on 20 patients• Assisted in product design including critical-to-quality points, optimal design for manufacturability, packaging, regulatory requirements, and customer-driven features to create a quality product and excellent user experience• Designed and implemented lean assembly line• Complete cost analysis of manufacturing and pricing strategy• Lead team to design, build, and launch storefront in SouthPark Mall• Member of safety and performance testing team involved in human patient trials• Member of cross-functional team that discusses marketing, licensing, and distribution strategies of ultrasonic devices for cosmetic and medical purposesContracted through Gentry Plastics, Inc.

At the age of 19, I started Beats Entertainment Group as a solo DJ. I performed at weddings, clubs, corporate parties, birthday parties, and any event that needed music and a voice with some initiative.I grew the DJ'ing portion of the business and managed up to three DJ's at a time. I then started a promotional side of the business where I booked music artists to play concerts on my college campus, including some artists signed by major record labels. I learned about listening to the voice of the customer, project management, sales, marketing, managing budgets, working with others, working under pressure (most brides only get one big day), and the value of building strong relationships. Ultimately I sold this business to pursue a career in operations.

Beavercreek Ohio - Injection Molding and Extrusion of Trim Parts for Tier 1 Automotive•Lean manufacturing implementation•Assisted with TS16949 Quality System for Continuous Improvement•Work Cell Design•Created matrix that cut changeover time in half on six injection molders•Involved in engineering orders•Scrap tracking and elimination-Helped cut down scrap on main production line from 4% to1.5%•Quick changeover improvements•Plant layouts•Improvements on balancing cycle times and improved throughput•Direct contact to reclaim and recycling company•Union environment

Bachelors Of Science, Industrial Engineering Technology

Education record