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Greenville, SC, US

United States

• Market Entry & Growth Strategy: Developed and executed market entry strategies for billion-dollar businesses in the electrical and cell battery sectors, driving profitable growth and market penetration
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Conducted comprehensive assessments of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and market opportunities to inform strategic decision-making
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Led cross-functional teams to align business objectives and ensure the successful execution of strategic and operational initiatives
• Commercial & Technical Due Diligence: Led due diligence processes for M&A activities, evaluating market potential, technology infrastructure, and operational capabilities to support investment decisions
• Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement: Identified and implemented process optimizations, including value chain analysis and industrialization strategies, to enhance efficiency, quality and reduce costs
• Client Engagement & Executive Reporting: Worked closely with directors & C-suite executives, providing strategic insights, risk assessments, and performance reports to support decision-making and business transformations

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

• Manage and develop all aspects of the supply chain including sourcing, procurement ops, demand planning, materials/inventory management, and logistics
• Led cross functional departments like Engineering, Quality, & Manufacturing in project management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement projects to ensure strategic objectives are successful
• Key contributor in the S&OP process pertaining to supply chain sourcing, contracting, and clear to build status for multi-layered BOMs in manufacturing and prototype engineering projects
• Manage and track international suppliers’ performance which includes quality, on time delivery, portal/ASN usage, cost down initiatives, and transition into long-term agreements
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineers on design improvements, lean activities, and quality assessments
• Work closely with procurement and sourcing team to implement ERP automated system processes, create exception reporting, and examine other opportunities for accuracy and lean techniques

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

• The primary supply chain interface for all new customer introductions by providing value added support to the supply chain, quality, customer success, and engineering teams
• Drive early supplier involvement through the development phases, qualifications, and production integration
• Negotiate commercial terms and quote suppliers as required
• Procure prototyping and pre-production builds parts/systems
• Clear and frequent internal/external communication ensuring project milestone reviews, status updates, gaps to performance requirements, and action plans to achieve project timing and constraints
• Coordinate a smooth transition hand-off to the commodity managers and supplier quality for production

Greater Seattle Area

• Managed suppliers' performance and procurement of multimillion dollar “major structure” parts like aileron, spoilers, vertical fin, and rudder for 737, 787, & 747
• Responsible for all operational activities: Boeing demand or engineering changes, supplier production status, quality testing, sub-tier component manufacturing, inventory management, and international logistics
• Led cross functional teams through various projects, recoveries, process improvements, and quality compliance
• Implemented strategic supplier initiatives to create productivity and cost reduction synergies
• Evaluate, develop, and implement risk mitigation and other complex problem solving
• Prioritize factories’ & customers’ needs, on-time delivery, and implement efficiency improvements

Modesto, California Area

• Brands: Noble Outfitters, First Tactical, & Sherpa Adventure Gear
• Responsible for supply chain operations, sourcing, negotiations, planning, purchasing, supplier and inventory management
• Enhanced synergies through developing teams, systems, and the supply chain to maximize efficiency
• High level of collaboration and support to ensure success for each member on my team and the company
• Manage S&OP plans through the entire supply chain from development through final customer shipment
• Responsible for managing over 20 international suppliers operations, negotiations, quality, and logistics

Hawaiian Islands

• Program Manager of multi-staged LNG projects for significant statewide savings
• Forecast statewide demand cost saving reports by sector from commodity pricing
• Procured global supply options and negotiated future product volume and pricing
• Modeled various supply chain logistic and cost analysis options from modular to large scale deliveries
• Collaborated in creating RFI/RFQs, PUC filings, FERC and other regulatory documents
• Supported development of the LNG Program’s financial analysis and business case documents

Hawaiian Islands

• Developed opportunities to establish the company’s solar market share in the Pacific Basin
• Project manager for solar roof construction projects in development, engineering, and financing
• Conducted National and Hawaiian solar demographic studies to improve sales and marketing focus
• Re-designed and implemented the nationwide Solar Plus program and processes
• Created custom cost benefit reports using project costs, tax incentives, depreciation, and energy savings
• Estimated project financing options using loan amortization calculations that illustrated ROI results

Modesto, California Area

• Examined business processes and initiated synergies for optimal work flow solutions
• Analyzed industry trends and consumer demographics to make recommendations to the Vice President
• Researched and evaluated current competitive products, pricing, and economic conditions
• Generated various company wide automated reports to track sales, marketing, and supply chain efficiencies
• Created dealer dashboard to review sales statistics, promotion results, and met contractual obligations
• Created quality AD-HOC reports to enhance existing commerce and new opportunities

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Assisted with client services, prepare financial plans and proposals at Financial Advisor direction
• Prepared financial insurance and investment marketing material and annual review information
• Completion of insurance and investment applications, arranged medical, paramedical and any exams necessary for insurance underwriting
• Monitored daily status reports; expedited any underwriting requirements and investment rollovers
• Organized, scheduled, and coordinated meetings, presentations, follow-ups, & other needed tasks
• Systematized filing system and referenced materials as well maintained insurance and investment documents in coordination with the Compliance Department

Modesto, California Area

• Project Manager / Estimator
• Quantitative bid analysis for one of the largest commercial specialty contractors in the country
• Procurement of materials, equipment, and source new vendors
• Followed up with contractors soliciting and negotiating contracts
• Developed in-house computer program to estimate bid proposals
• Instructed field foreman as to scope of work and oversaw projects for which I had responsibility

Modesto, California Area

• Field Finisher on large commercial construction projects Summers of 2001 – 2003
• Preparation of substrates
• Application of textile and various thin film finishes
• Worked as part of a team to finish large projects with strict deadlines

Master Of Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, A

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Administration And Management, General

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