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Frederick, Md, Us

Frederick, Md, Us

Frederick, Maryland, Us

Established a scalable business operating system for a startup organization developing/marketing Electric Vehicle Charging Station and support services which grew to $10M+ annual operating revenue. Developed sales and production forecasts. Directed a 15 person operations group that included production planning, production, production engineering, quality, purchasing, logistics and customer service. Oversaw staffing, facilities and customer/vendor contract review/execution. Hired private attorneys to provide guidance on commercial contract reviews, patent submissions/renewals and international trade issues. Maintained a dotted-line responsibility for manufacturing activities performed from the India offices. Key Achievements:• Implemented cloud-based MRP system to improve budget management and streamline Customer order fulfillment processes.• Created Customer Support team and processes that supported 20,000+ Customers and 7,000 deployed EV Charging Stations.• Built information management systems for senior management, Engineering and Customer Service.• Initiated policies and procedures to guide business activities; reduced operating costs 10%; increased operating productivity 30%.

Managed the marketing activities of the electrical circuit-protection product line during the corporate office relocation to Fountain Inn, SC. Projected annual sales, forecasted monthly shipments, prepared advertising materials and analyzed market information to identify trends and future product requirements. Coordinated contract pricing for major Customer and Distributor contracts to achieve ASP and gross margin goals.Key Achievements: • Designed and implemented the FY2011 $50M sales plan for the Circuit Protection business. • Managed global release of five (5) new products.• Coordinated Sales, Customer Service and Production activities to achieve 95% On-Time-Delivery performance.

Upgraded the operating processes and supporting documentation of a contract electronics manufacturer producing PC boards and box-build assemblies. Directed a 30 person multi-shift operation.Key Achievements:• Installed a Quality System that resulted in the retention of the company’s primary Customer.• Installed process controls and handling techniques; delivered 20% process yield improvement. • Negotiated distributor stocking agreement; realized a 30% reduction in active inventory.

Provided operational leadership at a $40+M industrial metal plating and surface finishing servicer operating on a 3-shift schedule. Managed 5 direct reports; 200 person operations team.Key Achievements:• Redeployed staff to retain talent and improve resource utilization; improved productivity 15%.• Restructured process flows; increased revenue 7.3%, reduced labor input 5%.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bs, Engineering