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Thomaston, Connecticut, Us

Southington, Ct, Us

Southington, Ct, Us

Manage the lengthy dissolution process of the business. A complicated process involving negotiations with the DEEP, investor base, customers, asset sales, collection of receivables, cash management to support all of the activities, and identifying the ultimate disposal of the properties. Working with state and local officials to repurpose 42 acres of land on the Naugatuck River.

Managed all company operations and sales activity. Managed multiple facilities, negotiated labor agreements, process improvement, root cause analysis, and oversaw ISO 9001-2008 and AS 9100 quality systems. Worked with both CT US senators to preserve US Navy business and strengthen Buy America and Fair Trade acts. Member of both the Submarine Industrial Base Council and the Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition working to strengthen the prime contractors of the US Navy’s business with the US defense industrial base. Gained valuable experience in working with private equity groups. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro’s guest at the 2015 State of the Union Address to lobby against the Fast Track Authority for the Trans Pacific Partnership that could potentially harm US small businesses. 12 years of experience in delivering value, cost driven results through the alignment of operations and sales objectives.

Managed $60-70MM in sales and marketing for all company products and industry sectors. Produced annual sales budget/forecast, defined monthly sales goals, contract negotiations with customers ranging from small business to US Navy prime contractors, regularly lobbied on Capital Hill and the Pentagon, general business development and product analysis. Negotiated a five year $50MM contract with Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Member of the senior management team overseeing the direction of the entire business entity.

Managed $15MM in sales, the production operation with full P&L oversight, and all mill-related operations of Tube Mill to insure that sales and production met or exceeded goals, schedules, quality levels, customer service, and delivery in a timely and cost effective manner. Managed eight direct reports and fifty unionized mill associates that comprised the business unit. Managed metal hedging, negotiated creative deals with metal recyclers to improve profitability by eliminating commodity risks. Successfully negotiated a 5-year contract with the UAW. Implemented a new product line for military projectiles that increased both revenue and profitability by 8% and 14% respectively. Introduced Lean Manufacturing and 5S concepts to the manufacturing floor. Member of the Copper Development Association's Operating Committee.

Managed tubular product sales of $12MM primarily to the defense market. Market analysis, set pricing, managed customer relationships, charted course for increased topline growth that increased revenue by 40% and increased profitability by 25%. Managed two inside sales people.

Bachelor Of Arts, History

Hs Diploma