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Chicago, Illinois

Empowering Business Success Through Customized Coaching Solutions. I provide personalized business coaching services that empower entrepreneurs and business owners to achieve success, optimize operations, and experience personal freedom. Leveraging a diverse and extensive background in senior operations management, process optimization, supply chain strategy, and continuous improvement, I implement a unique and powerful coaching methodology tailored to the specific needs of each client.My coaching practice employs 21 Silver Bullets, which are specialized processes and actions designed to guide businesses through the Five Steps to Freedom. These steps represent the evolution of a business, from inception to sustainable growth, while ensuring the owner's vision and values are upheld.The 21 Silver Bullets are organized into three core categories: Time, Team, and Money. Each category focuses on addressing specific challenges and opportunities within a business, ensuring comprehensive support and guidance throughout the entire journey.By working with Inspira Consultancy, clients benefit from:1. Customized coaching solutions that address their unique business needs and goals.2. Access to a wealth of experience and knowledge in operations management, process optimization, and strategic planning.3. A structured and proven methodology that delivers measurable results and drives sustainable business growth.4. Enhanced clarity, productivity, and profitability within their businesses.5. The freedom and flexibility to focus on what matters most, both personally and professionally.

Plainfield, Illinois, United States

A single source supplier for system design and process equipment integration, focused on delivering highly efficient process systems. Specializing in systems from raw materials through packaging for food & beverage, bakery & confections, pet food, specialty chemical, plastics, minerals & concrete, nutraceuticals/nutritionals, coatings, and metal powders. 40 years of expertise in storing, feeding, conveying, mixing, blending, batching, controls, and automation.

Hodgkins, Il

Food contract manufacturing company with $100+mm of revenue and 500+ employees. Multi-site operation encompassing 750,000 square feet of production and distribution facilities specializing in bake mixes, beverages, cereals, and nuts. FDA and SQF certified for food safety with work centers specializing in gluten free, organic and nut allergens.• Managed operations across three production facilities generating millions of dollars in revenue, directing 500+ seasonal and full-time personnel to boost production and distribution while enhancing facility efficacy and productivity. ~ Managed direct reports including Director of Manufacturing, Director of Quality, Director of Commercialization, Director of Customer Experience and Brand Management, and Engineering Manager.• Spearheaded strategies to increase production output and devised cost savings initiatives, augmenting yearly production output by 18% while cutting labor costs by 20% per pound. • Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement (CI), coordinating cross-functionally with supervisors to select, mentor, and develop a CI manager; oversaw and supported the implementation of key process improvements across 20 individual work centers and three facilities to bolster efficiency and output.• Leveraged hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) expertise to oversee food safety risk management, regulatory compliance, product and process control, and proper personnel training.

Hodgkins, Il

• Directed all facets of Ingredients Division operations, overseeing production, workflow, compliance, and handling across 225K square feet of processing and warehousing space.• Launched data tracking system to measure production metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities for process improvements and reconfiguring division layout and workflows to enhance efficiency and production output.• Successfully led facility through the first BRC Food Safety Audit, achieving an exceptional audit score.

Chicago, Il

Manufacturer of specialized hand tools with revenue of $20+mm and 100 employees. Global supply chain of parts and components with final manufacturing in the United States. • Spearheaded revitalization of multigenerational family business, leveraging turnaround strategy expertise to reinvigorate branding, safeguard supply chain, secure stakeholder buy-in, and bolster revenue generation. ~ Trained, developed, and managed team of six direct reports.• Utilized acumen in global supply chain strategy to diversify Asian supplier base, penetrating untapped Chinese market to augment international sales, stratify distribution channels, and mitigate risk.• Executed inventive marketing initiatives, establishing and implementing key corporate rebranding plan to augment brand identity and recognition, propel sales revenue, and enhance product experience. ~ Developed advertising campaigns and collaborated with celebrity home improvement television show to bolster brand awareness and consumer engagement.• Instituted new channels for business development while fostering a culture of communication; implemented innovative operating procedures and best practices to automate and modernize operations.

Chicago, Illinois

Contracted to conceive and deliver management solutions to a $40mm manufacturing firm with 150 employees. Coached and mentored senior and middle management.• Rapidly established a complete organizational plan that fully defined roles and responsibilities with collateral processes and product innovation.

Franklin Park, Il

Single-source provider of new and like new packaging and processing machinery with revenue of $20+mm and 100+ employees. B2B services with engineering, field service, integration, and equipment rentals. Multi-site enterprise with 1 million square feet servicing multiple industries.• Oversaw all aspects of company operations, managing a multimillion-dollar budget and implementing sales, financial reporting, operating systems, and accounting process improvements to champion 27% revenue growth in 12 months, double EBIT, and drive a $1M+ increase in EBITDA.• Collaborated cross-functionally with Senior Executive team to develop and execute annual business plan, augmenting efficiency and enhancing revenue growth.• Cultivated Senior Management Team to serve as executive liaisons and in-house troubleshooters. • Leveraged employee development expertise to implement team bonus initiative and “fast track” program, bolstering workplace productivity and enhancing team growth.