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United States

Whitehall, Michigan, United States

Responsible for day-to-day operations, including sales and delivery.• Establishing efficient processes and procedures to improve daily operations, customer delivery requirements, past year receivables and to promote customer service.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

Directed day-to-day operations, including product production, maintenance, and shipping. Hired and supervised staff of 20. Motivated team members to perform at highest levels. • Oversaw multiple departments that manufactured foam products and successfully established efficient process to deliver products to customers within defined timeframes.• Ensured product quality through control measures and effective processes, resulting in exceptionally high customer satisfaction.

Corona, Ca

Served as salesperson and solicited new customers to pitch high-end products for lower prices.• Researched prospects and used creativity to uncover leads.

Reno, Nevada Area

Established and co-led brand new distribution center and successfully coordinated logistics, shipping and receiving, transportation scheduling, pickups and correspondence.• Achieved profitability within first months of operation due to outstanding customer service and same-day distribution.

Reno, Nevada Area

Directed a brand new 120,000 square foot facility and supervised 80 personnel. Oversaw daily operations, including transportation, shipping, architects (CAD), production, quality and maintenance. • Achieved stellar reputation and attained new customers from competitors due to product quality and excellent customer service.• Reduced headcount due to economic hardships and established effective processes with lean crew.

Chatsworth, Ca

Responsible for $12M facility and directed operations and sales while supervising personnel. • Launched new product and successfully turned an unprofitable facility into a profitable one within a year.• Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service and regularly won customers from competition.

Greater Denver Area

Immediately promoted to Plant Manager due to organizational and people management skills. Directed facility and revamped entire operation, hiring and training new staff. • Garnered profit of $1M within first year of taking control after successfully turning around facility operations and training and motivating new staff.

Supply Administration

Sergeant (E5) - Honorable Discharge Awards: • Navy Achievement Medal • Two Meritorious Mast Awards • Unit Commendation Award • Two Good.

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