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Co-founded and managed thriving lumber business, carving out unique market niche. Hired and led team of 12, and controlled $800K inventory. Developed business strategy, managed P&L and budgets, instituted all policies and led sales, marketing and operations functions. Worked closely with business owners based in Portland.Impact: Built the company from the ground up to revenues of over $8 million. Established reputation for unparalleled quality and customer service.

Recruited to improve market penetration in the Pacific Northwest. Accountable for selling to wholesale distributors, representing the company nationwide, and penetrating tough “hard sell” accounts. Also charged with diversifying product mix, a move that was critical to the company’s business strategy.Impact: Promoted to supervise 13 states as a result of success with first 3, and increased sales at least 160%.

Hired to improve sales of struggling product line for Tacoma division. Accountable for procurement, supplier relationships, sales and margin goals, and increasing market share. Impact: Immediately rebuilt troubled relationship with critical vendor, earning kudos and thanks from the CEO, and retaining business worth approximately $10.4 million.

Doubled the sales of specialty products in just one year while delivering a strong gross margin.

As Sales Manager: Led team of 7 with a customer base of 400+. Personally delivered one third of the company's 1994 sales.As Operations Manager: Redesigned production activities and inventory control procedures, resulting in improved production and reduced costs.