• Managed a book of business while cultivating new business opportunities through a series of cold calling and outreach initiatives for potential clients in need of tailored packaging solutions.• Communicated with accounts dealing with high-volume production, presenting advantages and effectively explaining cost-saving benefits of a just-in-time (JIT) inventory management program.• Drafted and distributed an operational handbook for a high-volume inventory program, collaborating with key client stakeholders to review organizational processes to create a balance of inventory across all aspects of supply chain from production to consumption.• Developed and implemented custom packaging solutions for a variety of accounts and lines of business including national accounts, multi-location businesses, e-commerce, and automation processes.• Utilized LEAN inventory management strategies and insights to bring innovative solutions to life for clients, balancing an understanding of business needs with company offerings to create a complete package.• Independently negotiated and closed a facility supply contract and partnership with a major credit card organization to deliver a variety of technology advances.• Worked closely with key clients to design e-commerce fulfillment plans using a LEAN approach to running and operating the consumable inventory levels for large warehouses.

• Oversaw a team of warehouse and sales personnel while maintaining independent responsibility for business functions such as order entry, procurement, billing and accounting, and inventory management.• Managed profit and loss (P&L) while consistently driving organizational improvement initiatives that developed sales and operational efficiencies.• Reduced on-site inventory through various workflow optimization changes and newly established partnerships that supported the movement of inventory as needed.• Worked closely with vendors to negotiate contracts, manage purchase orders, and determine price points based upon various specifications and order requirements.• Leveraged trend identification and analysis within the industry to inform purchasing and inventory decisions, maximizing profitability and efficiency.

• Collaborated with ownership to develop and manage the overall business operation, determining an organizational vision for continuous improvement across production efficiency and profitability.• Established relationships with community partners that resulted in a significant increase in contract printing, growing that additional revenue stream by offering optimal turnaround times for projects.• Led a production staff in managing projects from inception through to completion, including communicating with clients to determine specifications and resolve issues prior to delivery. • Developed and presented cost analysis for each project, negotiating with vendors to secure cost-effective contracts and effectively allocating sales commission among team members accordingly.• Reviewed and improved operating procedures by identifying and eliminating excessive costs and redundant processes, resulting in a streamlined operation.

• Communicated with clients to translate graphic designs to marketing collateral and additional products for use in trade shows and other events, working with team members to produce a high volume of materials.• Evaluated and revised operations for production, including conducting a comprehensive quality control process designed to identify errors and resolve product issues as needed prior to shipment.• Supported the interviewing, hiring, and training of new production artists as needed, effectively communicating organizational best practices for production efficiency and quality.