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GM | Extensive Global Experience | Operations Management | Manufacturing | Distribution iralefkowitz@gmail.comAs a senior executive, I have assembled an outstanding track record of building and rebooting companies from the ground up into highly successful, highly profitable, customer-driven businesses. In start-up, established and turnaround environments, I combine my deep and diverse business expertise that encompasses operations, finance, manufacturing, and distribution to drive maximum ROI, market competitiveness and operational excellence. A powerful and insightful strategist, I quickly assess and exploit a company’s core strengths in balance with market needs to grow a company organically and through acquisition. Passionate about building work environments of empowerment and ownership is underscored by my firm belief that a company is only as good as its people. Noted for…BUSINESS GROWTH→ Grew revenues from $135M to $450M over a nine-year period, transforming company into the largest and #1 flooring distributor in the US (for three consecutive years).ACQUISITIONS/TURNAROUNDS→ Spearheaded numerous acquisitions, including Laufen Ceramic Distribution Centers, Superior Distributors and Rubin Brothers Distribution (acquired and facilitated comprehensive turnaround of the bankrupt Rubin Brothers).CUSTOMER ACQUISITION/RETENTION→ Negotiated sustainable contracts with name-brand companies, including Home Depot, Lowes and Home Expo.SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS→ Negotiated with Asian manufacturers to develop a private label product line.Competencies that Create ResultsStrategic Vision| Planning | Implementation − Revenue Generation | Profit Optimization − Product Merchandising | Product Management − General Management − Business Turnarounds | Brand Transformations − Customer | Competitor Research | Market Analysis − Customer Acquisition | Retention − Business Development | Marketing | Sales − Acquisitions | Integrations − P&L Management | Financial Management

Listed skills include New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Negotiation, and 46 others.