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Shelburne, Vt, Us

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Us

Managing Packaging transition across North America from PS to RPET/PET

Satellite Beach, Florida, Us

Burlington, Massachusetts, Us

Managed development for Keurig accessories & Appliances. Responsible for full life cycle, concept to on-time launch (20+ products) utilizing Stage-Gate process and consistently delivered under budget. Led Appliance sustainability team, introduced Post Consumer Resin (PCR) into 5 Keurig® Brewers reduced brewer CO2 footprint. Managed global project teams comprised of co-workers and suppliers through new product development, adhered to budgets and schedules.• Worked with Enterprise Risk Management & Safety Team to address flammability issue with a resin supplier. Collaborated with resin supplier to reformulate resin to meet UL-94 flammability requirements for enclosures.o Implemented PCR in 5 Keurig Brewers, increased content 0% to maximum of 50% • Re-engineered Brewer Care Kit, increased consumer value by 11% & increased gross profit by 10%. • On-boarded new molding supplier in Malaysia. Reviewed and analyzed data to ensure product requirements were achieved. Achieved aggressive timeline, first ship in 90 days • Led team tasked with reinventing the Commercial Customer K-Cup® Pod Storage solutions, turning product line from a loss leader to 50% gross profit.• Managed development of two new brewers for Global Emerging Markets.

Waterbury, Vermont, Us

• Implemented revised packaging, eliminated excess space by 33%.• Managed cross-functional team in support of new product development from R&D through transition into Production of Specialty Beverages (non-coffee); Presented monthly to Senior Leadership.• Managed new product development projects from concept to launch (+40), involved plant trials and qualifications.• Reduced retail package by 33% - $8M Productivity savings, implemented new carton, required equipment modifications. • Increased truckload volume by 144,000 K-Cups• Doubled carton production output per sheet• Orchestrated project, eliminated extensive downtime for product with producibility issues through reformulation of ingredients, resulted in increased production capacity of 2.5M K-Cups per year.• Spearheaded initiative to transition all powder ingredients to Kosher, eliminating non-kosher products.• Evaluated all ingredients & flavors in K-Cups to determine which formulas contained GMO’s. (Genetically Modified Organisms) and would require labeling once federally legislated. • Managed global project teams

Southfield, Mi, Us

• Managed implementation of Enterprise Web-based work place management systems including Real Estate, Space, Facilities Management and Projects. • Managed 3-4 projects concurrently, each project valued at over $2M. Managed global project teams and implemented either TRIRIGA, Archibus, or Maximo enterprise workplace management systems.• Led global multi-disciplinary teams remotely over 6 years to implement enterprise software solutions• Established project schedule, project budget, and assembled project teams. • Led business process exploration including, design, build, test, and deployment. • Created client specific training to ensure successful deployment to the Global organization.• Minimized client long term maintenance cost, by applying client requirements and leveraging existing product attributes not being used by the client.• Created Requirements Specification for onsite parking garage, leveraging client’s current space management application to generate increased revenue and safety (similar to Airlines overbooking seats).• Secured follow on engagements as result of outstanding client relationships utilizing clear and consistent communication. Clients included: General Electric, Northrop-Grumman, World Bank, Columbia University, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Commerce Bank, and GlaxoSmithKline.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Senior Project Manager working in Professional Services, over 20 years experience in delivering software implementation, networking services and information technology projects. Strengths include building team members with diverse skills into an effective project team. Understand the importance of instilling a culture that believes in excellence and achieving client satisfaction. Arrive at creative solutions in a fast paced, competitive, business environment while meeting and exceeding project goals. Highly effective in building strong relationships with clients.• Developed outstanding client relationships with clear and consistent communication.

• Implemented transition of a 75-year-old family owned business, utilized Marketing, Business Development and use of Internet to drive annual sales from $1.5M to $4.5M.• Created marketing materials, no Marketing materials existed.• Implemented an electronic scheduling system and replaced 3 ring binder eliminated scheduling gaps.• Identified & Secured domain, created website and email address for the company.• Developed & implemented post-move follow up (retrospective) • Developed electronic/web-based customer references, resulted in $1M in Internet bookings in 1 calendar year. • Leveraged Woman Owned Business classification to secure Homeland Security & State of Vermont Office relocation contracts.

• Developed and implemented business strategies for Leading Telecon Provider, increased sales from $340k to $26.4M.• Designed and implemented video teleconferencing system for a Fortune 10 company exceeding a $50k profit target and achieved $1.5M bottom line impact.• Developed strategic OEM relationship with Agilent Technology, negotiated 20% higher discounts resulting in increased profits.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Responsible for product development from Design, Development, Test and Deployment in Aerospace applications• Improved profitability via:• Re-organized Product Development to improve team efficiency and eliminated manufacturing inefficiency, decreased unnecessary labor, reduced re-work and scrap• Initiated and led investigation into field defect on F-16 Drop Tank• Negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts with Fortune 100 companies – Boeing, Rockwell, and Lockheed.• Led proposal efforts on Lockheed C-130 resulting in 3 new system awards outside core business exceeding $100M potential