Responsible for developing and driving strategic initiatives for large corporations. Specialized in Operations Strategy, Supply Chain Strategy, Network Optimization Modelling. Manage large scale data analytics, manufacturing, global sourcing and supply chain merchandise strategy, omni-channel and experience marketing, development and execution.

Senior Merchandise Manager for a $500M multichannel business. Responsible for developing and driving strategic plans for profitable results and execution of specialty fitness concept stores. Managed business category included large scale data analytics, store selections, assortment selections, product development, budget and forecasting, vendor relationships, visual store layout, merchandise design, omni-channel and experience marketing, lead coaching and training, development and execution. • Developed the retail strategy and execution for 69 specialty fitness stores. Managed 69 specialty fitness store conversions. This has resulted 18 % compounded annual growth rate over 6 years and 800bps increase in sales.

Responsible for larger scale analytics, designing/redefining business concepts, facility design, process design, training, documentation, managing WMS, and LMS implementations, for a $1B Global IT services company.Key Accomplishments• Chrysler – Performed large-scale analytics, tactics and strategy for Chryslers MOPAR automotive parts division. Successfully completed Phase 1 & 2 NAFTA Network Optimization Project, redefining the overall supply chain strategy for Chrysler’s MOPAR automotive parts division. Managed initial research, customer communication, network and modal analysis, optimization analysis, functionality review, documentation, and large scale data sourcing and mining. These changes resulted over $2B in savings, an estimated 25% reduction in supply chain costs. • Kendall Jackson - Successfully completed design and layout for the winery’s new 600,000 sq. ft. Master Distribution Center. Performed detailed analytics of product movement, sales and order history. Developed and executed strategy and process for all inbound and outbound functions. Awarded recognition for outstanding accomplishments for Kendall Jackson.• Cummins Filtration, Central European Distribution Center - Project Manager working with the Cummins WMS Team at the Rumst, Belgium facility. Project responsibilities included project management of the WMS implementation, process design, work instructions, end-user training, and go-live support for the entire Central European Distribution Center.

Sustainable yarn forward active apparel company. Developed new yarns and fabrics utilizing organic materials from bamboo, soy, coconut garments for the fitness apparel market. Completely sustainable, better wicking, naturally anti-bacterial, ultra comfortable compared to traditional garments and synthetic, technical fabrics.

Senior Manager for a $4M Merchandising, advertising specialty, multichannel business with a staff of 35. Provided operational leadership for all of CRM, design, merchandising, & manufacturing. Key Accomplishments• Applied lean manufacturing techniques, improving production throughput by 365% • Improved on time delivery by 32% from 75% to greater than 99% • Instituted 6 sigma decreasing defect rates by 2800% from an 2.8% to 0.1% . • Redefined company merchandising strategy, dramatically improved customer sell through of products. • Oversaw creative design, merchandise and marketing programs for customers resulting in 78% increase in sales for our 
clients. • Brand manager for Patagonia, Planet Blue Grass, & New Belgium Brewing. Increased total business sales 37%.• Controlled all operational buying and forecasting.• Worked closely with Director of Sales to establish pricing strategy and growth strategy for the company.

Responsible for vision, strategy, sourcing and P&L for operations and supply chain of a $80M yarn-forward, vertical apparel manufacturer, consisting of Romanian and Hungarian facilities with 14 director level direct reports and a staff of over 3,000 employees. Manufactured premium knit apparel for some the world’s foremost brands; i.e. Nike, Gap, Levis, Old Navy, Benetton, Tommy Hilfiger, Puma, The North Face, Russell and Oakley for the European Union. Controlled a $38M budget. Direct customer interface providing manufacturing perspectives and guidance.Key Accomplishments• Lead Brand Relationship manager, worked very closely with Nike and Gap helping to define strategy, direction and execution.• Directed all operational buying and forecasting to optimize efficiency while minimizing inventory levels.• Applied lean manufacturing techniques, 5S and trimmed manufacturing costs by $4M by reducing excess overhead, redesigning workflows, and eliminating manufacturing variances. • Increased production output over 600% while maintaining divisional costing. Improved profitability by 620%. • Implemented vendor certification and raw material compliance testing to ensure consistency and quality for all raw 
materials reducing incoming defects saving over $600,000/year. • Employed statistical process control to effectively reduce average defect rate by 7000% to under 0.5%. • Increased employee retention rate by 500% from 16% to 3% by focusing on training, team building and 
recognition programs.

Operations Director for the Americas largest music/entertainment merchandiser producing embellished textiles for the music and fashion industry comprising some of the finest artists and brands in the world (including: U2, Madonna, Eric Clapton, George Michael, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, DKNY, & Hard Rock Café). Managed 7 managerial and supervisory direct reports with a staff of 400. Key Accomplishments• Established SPC and 6 sigma practices within manufacturing decreasing defect rates more than 600% from 37% to 
0.6% • Managed Chapter 11 process with customers and vendors as well as helping develop the business 
plan to recapitalize the company to reduce interest expenses by over $3 million annually. • Developed activity based costing system within manufacturing improving management accountability of processes. • Changed operational strategy and management structure from functional to cross-departmental product lines 
utilizing multi- disciplinary teams. 
Product Engineering Manager/Merchandising 1993-1996Product Engineering Manager/Merchandising Brand Manager for Ralph Lauren, Levi Strauss, Gap, Calvin Klein, Donna Karen, & Hard Rock Café. Responsible for a staff of 30 developing merchandise strategies, product design, engineering standards, manufacturability and departmental P&L.Key Accomplishments• Worked closely with brands to help create product and merchandising strategy.• Re-engineered developmental process, instituting cross-functional team concepts, reducing development time by 500% from 3 weeks to under 3 days. • Re-designed the workflow of product development yielding a 50% reduction of workforce while increasing output by 30%. • Reduced incoming raw material variance by 35% by implementing vendor certification & verification.

Chemical Formulation of PVC compunds, Quality Standards, Manufacturing Scale up