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Pine Mountain, GA, US

Hired to expand capabilities to include fine art printing (paper, canvas, metal, and acrylic) and fulfillment; to assist in diversification and to drive profitable revenue. Operations set up in Atlanta, Toronto, Netherlands, and Australia.Generated $4M of additional revenue growth through the implementation of Global Fine Art Services (GFAS)Reorganized.

Recruited by Thomas Kinkade personally to collaborate on strategic direction in turning around the company as independent specialty retail channel was emerging from a tumultuous period with a mandate to stabilize legacy distribution channels, while also identifying opportunities for growth. Provided expanded leadership upon death of the artist in 2012..

Recruited based on prior success in leading state of the art reproduction technologies at Hallmark to ramp up and reengineer production to support significant increase in demand, while reducing cost and enabling expanded distribution as company was transitioning from direct mail to mass retail. Also charged with directing company’s overall growth strategy..

Appointed to turn around this recent acquisition, while identifying and leveraging synergies with Hallmark across all business activities. Led team of 185 associates. Provided vision and strategy for growing revenue, while reducing costs and gaining market share. Improved financial performance through cost reduction and sales improvement initiatives.

Promoted to oversee all aspects of operations division, including five manufacturing plants across four countries with 400 employees. Managed global procurement, research and development, and employee relations. Implemented re-engineering operations to improve quality, scheduling and control systems, and new product development processes.Delivered 6%.

Led day-to-day operations for shipping $400M in wholesale products to Hallmark customers. Prior Roles of Increasing Responsibility in Graphic Arts, Operations, Production and Scheduling Operations.