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Savannah, Tn, Us

Adamsville, Tennessee, United States

• Led and supervised a 180 member workforce in the growth of this foodservice equipment manufacturer and fabricator, growing revenue by 70% in the first year and 35% in the second year resulting in $25 million in annual sales.• Managed and improved all daily operational efforts, restructuring the company’s production workflow and organizational chart, resulting in a more efficient process and achieving 100% on-time product ship dates.• Implemented and executed strategic sales plans, strengthening relationships with existing clients and independent representative companies, as well as attracting new business.• Reduced duplication of efforts by 50% by introducing and implementing quality standards and process improvements, including the elimination of $275,000 in overhead expenses within the first two weeks of assuming the operational leadership role.• Attracted and retained core talent in order to generate hundreds of thousands in cost savings, improve top and bottom line profitability, and consistently exceed financial performance objectives.• Worked closely with major foodservice customers including Krispy Kreme, Popeye’s, and Moe’s Southwest Grill in the design, layout, and sales of equipment

Savannah, Tn 38372

• Established this multi-million dollar foodservice equipment fabricator spanning 40 states; managed the oversight of the core business strategy, sales and marketing initiatives, client relations, and business development.• Offered unique, custom solutions to clients, skyrocketing revenue from zero to $7 million, allowing the company to position itself ahead of the competition and generate repeat business.• Hired and supervised a seven member leadership and administration team, ensuring the company’s mission and goals were properly executed.• Cultivated and maintained key relationships with major healthcare systems, government agencies such as the United States military and Veteran’s Association, and private industry clients including Kroger, BMW, and various national universities, negotiating large multi-year contracts.• Provided risk management strategies, as well as cost effective workflow solutions, allowing for the creation of best practices adopted by the company

Savannah, Tn.

• Built this custom foodservice equipment fabrication company from scratch, hired core talent, implemented quality controls, sales strategies, and streamlined production in order to ensure the highest quality products and facilitate on-time delivery.• Oversaw the process of building custom millwork, stone, metal, and refrigerators of all sizes, working with customers on specifications and installation.• Managed a staff of 90, negotiated contracts with large customers in the healthcare, education, United States military, and restaurant industries, including Dunkin’ Donuts.• Sourced and fostered key customer relationships, applying effective sales strategies and training a top-performing sales staff, driving revenues from zero to $9 million within the first two years of operation.• Oversaw all daily operations, new business development initiatives, and P&L management.• Negotiated the company’s acquisition by the Eagle Group, staying on as General Manager during the transition.

Savannah, Tennessee, United States

• Founded this international foodservice fabricator serving the restaurant, healthcare, education, and military industries, establishing a culture of workforce safety by initiating safety programs including OSHA 30 training for employees.• Hired a core senior leadership team and expanded the workforce to a total of 250 employees, ensuring the company’s mission and goals were clearly communicated, and eventually executing the successful acquisition of the company by Standex International Corporation a publicly traded company.• Forged partnerships with key customers including McDonald’s, Dunkin, HCA Healthcare, BMW, Kia, and various international military bases, driving revenue from zero to $25 million.• Oversaw the building of custom millwork, stainless steel, wood, and solid surface stonework products of all sizes based on customer specifications.• Achieved a goal of becoming the number one supplier to Golden Corral within the first year of operation, and successfully executed contracts with four of KFC’s largest national franchisees.• Initiated multi-million dollar capital investments in order to expand production capabilities, strengthen value propositions with market-differentiating offerings, and fuel local workforce development

Savannah, Tn.

Custom Foodservice Fabricator. Hired to oversee operations for $30M custom foodservice fabricator. Led team of 10 managers and 220 total staff across production, inventory control, purchasing, technical sales, bidding, and logistics. • Directed vendor negotiations and introduced new suppliers to reduce material and fleet expenses. • Slashed labor costs across 4 departments without sacrificing production capacity. • Aided sales team in closing deals through technical subject matter expertise and client relations. • Revamped inventory control system and accelerated turnover frequency to drop shrinkage from and save costs.

Coast Of Louisana And Texas

Managed entire operation of the oil platform. Organized the different contractors, employees, and the schedule of the 12 hour shift. Team included Petroleum Engineers, Specialty Tool Companies, Chemical Engineers, and employees of AWI, Inc. Strengthened company by managing schedules that increased performance and safety. While managing the Oil Platform Rig # 7 it became the safest and most profitable one in the company. Motivation was the key factor to this success bercause of hiring quality employees. Developed many new methods of cost cutting and safety.Worked for major oil companies such as BP, Texaco, Shell, and Chevron to name a few.Worked with and managed subcontractors such as Halliburton, Schlumberger, and Baker Hughes to name a few. AWI's concentration was in the Gulf of Mexico.