In short:Today, I use my expertise to help companies large and small to transform in ways they never thought possible. Many times you can't see the opportunities as your too close but they are there waiting to be unlocked.The details:An accomplished operations executive with proven ability to drive profitability in the chocolate/confectionery industry with extensive experience in research and development, confectionery ingredients, supply chain leadership, compliance, staff training/mentoring, process improvement, Commodity Cost Optimization, road-mapping, project management, and stakeholder relations. Driven by core values of integrity, work ethic, dependability, common sense and loyalty, Pride in being an expert builder of new opportunities, efficient plans and high-performing teams. Goal-oriented problem-solver with an exceptional record of simplifying processes, visualizing solutions and developing strategies that drive change and deliver profitable business results. A leader who believes in the power of strong relationships, both personal and professional, and encourages and appreciates excellence in his staff.An exceptional innovator with results orientation, Received 16 Executive Awards of Excellence for continuous improvement and innovation projects from 2004-2016, including the CEO Award in 2005. In 2016, received the Fearless Inventiveness Award for thinking big and nurturing an environment for creative thinking to delivering game changing results.
Listed skills include Confectionery, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Ingredients, and 28 others.