Synaptent is a $9 million food supplement manufacturing company with 30 employees, with global supply chain operations.Responsible for manufacturing processes, employee retention, line automation development and efficiencies, Ecommerce strategies, and full P&L responsibilities.•Transformed the company into positive cash flow in the first year, through a new strategic and financial planning process and team goals. •Led our management team in creating a streamlined supply chain and demand optimization planning tools, reducing out-of-stock orders from 69% to 20% in the first year.•Developed and implemented enhanced human resources and hiring practices, lowering employee turnover from 39% to 13%. •Restructured QA roles, responsibilities, and reporting processes, realizing 100% FDA, cGMP, and HACCP compliance.

A start-up supplement company providing collagen supplements; consisted of 5 employees and one co-manufacturer.Responsible for creating all aspects of a production company including, Supply chain, co-manufacturing, Ecommerce, and marketing strategies.•Developed and brought to market from concept 2 products in 6 months including all aspects of operations. •Initiated supply chain relationships from packaging to product to manufacturing.•Established turn-key process for products to lower raw inventory and finished goods warehouse costs.•Directed marketing in the creation of Ecommerce website using Shopify and Amazon presence.•Developed proforma and P&L management sales strategies.

Great Lakes Gelatin is a $27 million company with 30 employees that manufactures food ingredients and supplements, partnering with 5 co-packers internationally.Responsible for manufacturing operations, supply chain management, site leadership, Contract manufacturing, regulatory compliance, warehousing strategic and financial planning.•Utilizing my entrepreneurial skills, led a cross-functional transformation resulting in growing the company from a $2M to a $24M company over a 4-year period.•Maintained over 40% EBITA to gross sales margin year over year.•Built a new strategic plan with clear employee and team goals and responsibilities.•Achieved and maintained SQF regulatory certification with a near 100% score 2 years in a row.•Designed and facilitated the full development of a new product supply chain process from procurement to demand planning strategies.•Balanced manufacturing and contract manufacturer relationships and processes to achieve strategic growth goals.•Used project management skills to evaluate, manage, and implement ERP and MRP systems throughout the entire company.