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Folsom, CA, US

Kalamazoo, MI, US

• Lead high-visibility global initiatives transforming key operational processes to align with corporate growth strategies.
• Spearheaded a division-wide transition from hosted PLM software to a cloud-based solution, enhancing scalability and ensuring cross-departmental alignment on shared goals.

Kalamazoo, MI, US

• Directed a global trade lane harmonization project impacting 230+ stakeholders, resulting in $7M+ cost savings and improved market responsiveness.
• Championed a lean initiative achieving a $2.8M inventory reduction, enhancing supply chain agility and meeting critical division objectives.
• Mentored and coached project leads in Lean Six Sigma and Business Process Improvements, fostering team growth and building future leaders, which directly contributed to $500K in cost avoidance.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to implement a demonstration product recycling process, realizing $150K in one-time savings and $75K annually.

Kalamazoo, MI, US

• Managed critical work packages during a $1B ERP transition (Oracle to SAP), improving efficiency in intercompany order management and GxP-compliant procedures.
• Delivered $2.5M in savings by resolving operational inefficiencies, including testing, user acceptance, and credit holds.
• Established a PMO SharePoint for transparent project tracking, enhancing visibility and confidentiality.

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

• Oversaw the production of luxury wine brands, achieving operational excellence and exceeding financial targets with a $5M budget.
• Represented winemaking on a Product Strategy team, proposing initiatives that increased gross profit by $10M.
• Introduced streamlined ordering processes across multiple sites, saving $80K.

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

• Unified CI projects with leadership goals, reducing safety incidents by 5%, downtime by 13%, and costs by 10%.
• Enhanced profitability across wine brands by 7% over three years, fostering a culture of productivity and quality.
• Designed and implemented site-wide programs saving $340K annually.

• Directed operations at a 2K-ton facility, reducing downtime by 5% and improving inventory efficiency within six months.
• Built cohesive quality control and cellar programs, enhancing operational consistency.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Certificate, Winemaking

Masters Of Science, Biology With Emphasis In Biochemistry

Bachelors Of Science, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology