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Texas, United States

Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, Us

Operations Lead for 33 international locations, 11,000 people and $1.2 billion USD P&L supporting manufacturing and reverse logistics services to consumer electronics, medical device, industrial, and computer, enterprise, and cloud markets. • Provided post-manufacturing value added services to include product configuration, customization, and fulfillment as well as circular economy services supporting product returns, repair, refurbish, and recycling, effectively helping customers create wholly carbon neutral product lifecycle • Restructured global operations in first 12 months to stabilize underperforming locations in Mexico, establish medical device kitting and repair services, and execute BU automation strategy by first driving process and system standardization • Implemented footprint rationalization initiative in Europe to consolidate sites in Poland, move operations in Turkey to Hungary, expand operations in Italy and The Netherlands, and establish new footprints in India and Malaysia. Drove 5% improvement in EBITDA and increased customer satisfaction scores from average of seven to nine-plus.

Millsap, Tx, Us

Provided executive leadership over the entire supply chain and manufacturing management teams (400 personnel in 14 locations). A global technology and manufacturing leader in perforating, downhole completion, intervention, and wireline conveyed solutions.• Acted as key stakeholder in end-to-end supply chain, including sourcing, procuring, planning, manufacturing, and distributing products and services.• Led transition from private owner / private equity to public company, implementing standardized processes in all manufacturing and distribution locations, leading implementation of new Oracle-based ERP system, and executing expansion of new state-of-the-art explosives manufacturing and test facility.• Completed staff reorganization and restructuring in line with industry best practices, resulting in reduced indirect labor costs and SG&A costs. Drove more Agile company, able to react quickly to energy sector dips and spikes by quickly and efficiently adjusting costs in line with sales demonstrated by delivering continued double-digit operating profit during 2022 downturn.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

R.R. Donnelley (2001 to 2019)Senior Vice President Global Operations and Supply Chain (2006-2019) – Responsible for developing and executing operations and supply chain strategies of valued-added solutions in the technology, medical device, pharmaceutical, and telecom sectors. • Promoted sales growth of $224 million (66%) in 10 years and improved gross margins by 6%. • Managed $200 million operational budget and 25 direct and 5,000 indirect reports across 15 operating plants (seven in U.S., two in Mexico, four in Central Europe, and two in Asia), with complete P&L accountability for operations, supply chain, and materials purchasing functions. • Transformed operations footprint from Western Europe to Eastern Europe and added operations in China, Mexico, and USA. Director Global Accounts, Medical Products (2003-2006) – Implemented a growth strategy to add the medical device and pharmaceutical capabilities resulting in over $100MM in new sales in the first three years. These two lines of business now account for more than 40% of the company’s Sales Revenue. General Manager, Fort Worth Operations (2001-2003) – Hired to turn around a struggling operating unit. Transformed the business in less than 6 months through focused efforts to improve operational efficiencies, shutdown satellite operations, and pruned under-performing accounts turning a site that was loss making in 2001 to an operation that made $52MM Sales and 12% in Contribution by the end of 2002.

Solon, Ohio, Us

Managed 250 associates in two plants with P&L accountability for $45 Million in annual valve and fitting sales. Processes included CNC machining on lathes and mills, abrasive flow machining, electro-polishing, and assembly including management of a class 10,000 clean room. Swagelok is a private manufacturer and distributor of high precision valves and pipe fittings used semiconductor, food and dairy, and pharmaceutical process applications.

Managed 550 employees in two plants located in Los Angeles, CA, (Union) and Mexico with a $7.5 Million annual operating budget supporting $20 million in annual sales in the manufacturing, assembly, and distributions of commercial and residential doorknobs and locksets. Processes included CNC machining, stamping, die-casting, plastic injection molding, and various electroplating finishing processes.

Manufacturing Manager – Amerock Corp., Rockford, Managed 215 employees across 3 shifts with a $6.5 Million annual operating budget. Processes managed included the zinc die-casting, mechanical polishing, and electro-plating of cabinet, door, and window hardware. Distribution Manager - Amerock Corporation, Rockford, IL April 1994 – November 1995Managed 54 employees across 3 shifts with a $4 Million dollar operations and transportation budget Million for material handling, warehousing, order fulfillment, and transportation.

Washington, Dc, Us

After graduating from the Naval Academy, Supply Corps Officer Training School, and Submarine Officer Basic School, I served in various sea and shore assignments supporting submarine operations. I am a veteran of both the Cold War and the 1991 Persian Gulf War have made several special operations and missions of strategic national importance to the Barents Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Arctic Ocean.U.S. NAVY, Charleston, South Carolina, Lieutenant Commander Supply Corps, 1987-2001. Acted as a veteran of the Cold War and Persian Gulf War, serving in various sea and shore assignments supporting submarine operations and achieving rank of Lieutenant Commander. • Received Atlantic Fleet Submarine Supply Officer of Year Honors in recognition of multiple supply chain management and food service management new technology initiatives identified as “best practice,” leading to fleet-wide implementations while driving savings of several million dollars in defense spending on an annual basis. Qualified as submarine warfare officer, surface warfare officer, and government contracting officer. Naval Reserve Defense Contracting Command, Executive Officer USS Frank Cable (AS 40), Division Officer• Provided leadership and management to ship’s automated data processing and submarine satisfaction divisions.Navy Supply Corps, School Instructor• Operated as qualified instructor for basic qualification course training newly commissioned officers in supply chain management.• Coordinated foreign officer’s military sales course, providing instruction on processes and procedures for acquisition of repair parts and supplies from the U.S. Department of Defense.USS Pargo (SSN 650), Department Head• Provided leadership and management to ship’s supply management and food service divisions.• Made several missions of strategic national importance to Panama, Barents Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Arctic Ocean.

Bachelor'S Degree

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business