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Austin, Texas, Us

▪ Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive supply chain and operational strategies for medium to large businesses, driving improvements in supply chain efficiency, and cost reduction, identifying opportunities for process optimization and innovation, and service level enhancements for clients across various industries.▪ Develop and manage high-impact projects, from conception through execution, ensuring alignment with clients' strategic objectives and delivering measurable business outcomes. Work closely with executive leadership and key internal and external stakeholders.▪ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, and IT, to ensure a cohesive approach to meeting the holistic needs of the client.▪ Serve as a subject matter expert in operations management, providing insights and recommendations on best practices in inventory management, procurement, logistics, and supply chain analytics.

Redmond, Wa, Us

▪ Directed the comprehensive supply chain operations for a VC-funded satellite antenna tech company, encompassing Planning, Procurement, Sourcing, Inventory Management, and Logistics. Oversaw a team of 40, including three directors, a principal planner, and external executive contractors, and led organizational design, development, and growth planning for the function.▪ Sourced, hired, trained, and coached diverse talent across all Supply Chain functions. Spearheaded growth from four to 40 employees. Focused on empowering leaders, facilitating individual growth and development, and creating a team culture that attracts talent from other organizations in the company.▪ Liaison between key stakeholders, including all direct and indirect reporting lines and additionally sales, marketing, product, and financial departments in order to generate reports and provide updates on KPI progress and forecasts.▪ Ideated and established innovative process design and continuous improvement projects to enhance supply chain efficiencies and cost-effectiveness. Such as integrating ERP, demand planning, refining processes, supplier negotiations, and managing financial plans.▪ Executive Leader for Manufacturing defined strategy and vision with ELT, Manufacturing Ops and Engineering. Led the insourcing of manufacturing to de-risk delivery while implementing a longer-term scale manufacturing path with contract manufacturers.▪ Applied cutting-edge technology and systems for enhanced supply chain efficiency, integrating ERP, demand planning, and logistics software to refine processes and support informed decision-making.▪ Advised as an industry subject matter expert and conducted regular thorough market analysis to stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies that may impact the organizations' supply chain and operational efficiencies.

Seattle, Wa, Us

▪ Established and oversaw the end-to-end Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics operations at Glowforge, a venture capital-backed startup known for its cutting-edge 3-D laser printers. ▪ Led a team of 30 employees, including nine direct reports; Director of Supply Chain, Planner, Logistics, and Manufacturing Engineering.▪ Built the Supply Chain functions from the ground up, including all people, process, and technology capabilities within the functions of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Materials Management, Operational Forecasting, Production Planning, Fulfillment, and Returns.▪ Established, maintained, and oversaw supplier relationships, managing sourcing, procurement, and logistics effectively. Point of contact for critical suppliers, ensuring positive strategic relationships.▪ Led operational process enhancements and coordinated best practices implementation, augmenting supply chain operations, and curtailing lead times.▪ Monitored supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics KPIs, formulating corrective strategies to address performance deficits, and communicating to executive leadership about status and action plans.▪ Key accomplishments:- Expanded NetSuite ERP internal capability with Inventory Management implementation enabling inventory management of $2M+ in consigned, capital assets, and direct inventory.- Accelerated supplier qualification and delivery, and manufacturing production to ensure timely fulfillment of $30M+ in pre-order campaign backlog units, enabling real-time order and channel fulfillment.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Redmond, Wa, Us

▪ Lead Supply Chain function for broadband satellite antenna technology startup, including Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Planning, Materials, and Inventory Control functions.▪ Managed a team of 12 employees, providing visionary leadership, performance management, and strategic direction. Fostered a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

▪ Led Materials Management and Production Control functions for Isilon. Managed supply chain and build planning and execution across multiple partner contract manufacturing sites globally. Collaborated closely with Product Management, Engineering, Finance, and Operations for all aspects of 3 new product launches. ▪ Transferred and consolidated Materials and Supply operations from four to two global manufacturing sites while maintaining customer fulfillment service levels.

Redmond, Washington, Us

▪ Led the Operations Support function for the Strategic Sourcing, Planning, and Packaging organizations within Microsoft Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Program lead cost management, continuity of supply, product and supplier compliance, systems and process improvement, and training and learning delivery. ▪ Managed product and component cost optimization support for organizational $7+ Billion annual procurement budget, with accelerated scaling year over year.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

▪ Led Global team of Project & Program Sr. Consultants, Consultants, Business Intelligence Analysts, Finance Analysts, Communications, and Learning Managers in support of 500+ Technical Account Managers in 27 countries with 30 different languages. Team provides Strategy and Operations support to the Global Technical Account Management business.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Round Rock, Texas, Us

▪ 2005-2006: Americas Distribution Program ManagerExecutive Assistant to the VP of Dell's World-class North America Manufacturing Operations, and Dell Black Belt leader for distribution operations. Leading cost, efficiency, quality initiatives across all outbound distribution operations and functions for the organization.▪ 2004-2005: Distribution EngineerDistribution Engineer within Dell's best-in-class high-volume desktop production facility, leading and managing projects enabling efficiency, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.▪ 2003-2004: Warranty Parts SBD/NBD Fulfillment ManagerLed 2nd shift high-volume distribution operation capable of 20K orders/day, managing 4 supervisors across warehousing, pick and pack, and shipping operations for same and next business day operations. Priority focus on critical customer support in a high quality, efficient, on time delivery culture.▪ 2001-2003: Americas Inventory Control Program ManagerInventory Control Program Manager focused on materials movement process consistency and optimization projects for Dell's world class supply chain operations in North America. As the Area Six Sigma Champion, performed mentoring, coaching, and instructing on Business Process Improvements through DMAICR methodology. ▪ 2000-2001: Server and Storage Manufacturing Operations ManagerLed shift operations of 40-50 manufacturing associates managing kitting and initial sub-assembly operations in Dell's Enterprise production operations. Supporting Server, Storage device, Rack production operations.

▪ The society endeavors to serve the Central Texas community, the nation, and the graduates of the United States Military Academy. The primary means of service include local historical landmarks beautification projects, financial and volunteer support of historical research in furtherance of positive leadership values, and support of local emerging young leaders through scholarship support.▪ Vice President of the Board 2007 to 2011▪ Board Member at Large 2004 to 2007

Arlington, Virginia, Us

▪ Field Artillery officer leading operations, intelligence, and logistics operations globally in austere and dynamic environments.