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Desoto Kansas

Independence, Missouri, United States

• Successfully opened a new region for National Construction Rental in Independence, MO. by identifying office space and recruiting staff ahead of schedule and below budget.
• Managed multiple yard sites across a four-state region, exceeding performance targets.
• Oversaw installations at large events – 2023 NFL Draft, Format Festival, KU NCAA parade and two KC Chiefs Super Bowl parades.

North Kansas City Missouri

• Led a team of 30-50 in the production of medical convenience packs, maintaining FDA specifications.
• Managed clean room production and sterilization processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Controlled inventory of incoming materials and supervised warehouse staff.
• Established a cost-effective shipping process that saved the company 25%.

Lenexa Kansas

• Directed a team of 15, scaling up to 85 during peak periods, in all operations of the lettershop facility.
• Managed critical jobs to meet accelerated production needs while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives resulting in a 30% reduction in production costs for a major client.
• Spearheaded expansion efforts for a new location, including infrastructure design, workflow establishment, and equipment procurement by negotiating vendor contracts that resulted in significant savings.