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Ooltewah, Tn, Us

Working with private equity firms and portfolio companies on deal evaluations, due diligence, supply chain optimization, and strategy development.Specialties: Strategic Planning | Global Business Development | Brand Building | Digital Transformation | Technology | Innovation | Product Development | Product Portfolio Management | Acquisitions & Integration | Synergies | Talent Acquisition & Retention | Sale Management | Customer Engagement | Lean Six Sigma | Global Supply Chain Optimization | Restructuring & Turnarounds | Change Management | Industries: Luxury Furniture | Consumer Durables | Retail | Packaging | B2B | B2C

St Augustine, Florida, Us

The Outdoor Living Group was comprised of two of the industry’s most Iconic outdoor luxury furniture brands. Employing 1030 teammates, the group oversaw two divisions, operated three factories, managed an extensive global supply chain, and operated four boutique retail stores and three design showrooms. Transformed two independently operated divisions, with vastly different cultures and processes, into one high-performance and cohesive integrated operating group producing a 3-year EBITDA CAGAR of 22%. Led seven direct reports responsible for all aspects of the business. Fully accountable for the group’s financial performance. Key contributor to a highly successful Private Equity transaction. Markets Served: Hospitality | Resorts | Casinos | Clubs | Cruise Lines | Multifamily REITs | Specialty Retail | Interior Designers | Direct to Consumer

St Augustine, Florida, Us

Led companywide operational improvement initiatives, drove cross division best practices adoption, and led acquisition integration. Led a truly transformational Lean Six Sigma implementation at the company’s flagship division. Reversing years of deteriorating quality, customer service, and financial performance. Turning operations from a major weakness into a key customer selling point. Drove the seamless integration of the Tropitone acquisition and formulated the strategy for the creation of the Outdoor Living Group, which I was promoted to lead.

Varennes, Quebec, Ca

Led a leading international marketer and manufacturer of flexible industrial packaging products. The business unit employed 745 teammates with operations in the US, Mexico, and Brazil.Promoted to lead a strategic restructuring and turnaround of a struggling business unit that had been slow to respond to major structural changes in its core markets. Led the development and execution of a comprehensive business growth strategy; establishing a customer centric value proposition and building out a tailored value chain designed to efficiently delight the customer, igniting growth in both sales and profits. Oversaw a team of 5 directors responsible for all aspects of the business including sales, marketing, product development, engineering, manufacturing, IT, accounting, treasury and human resources. Over two years, increased sales 23%, EBITDA 135% and free cashflow 270%.Markets Served: Agriculture | Chemical | Food & Additives | Pharmaceutical | Infrastructure

Varennes, Quebec, Ca

Reported to the CEO, responsible for global strategic planning, marketing, and business development. Supported four BU presidents in formulating comprehensive data driven business strategies and tactical execution plans. Provided leadership for the development of companywide brand and product positioning strategies and oversaw the creation and execution of supporting marketing initiatives. Planned and oversaw strategic market research initiatives for the US, Europe, Brazil, and India. Led the company’s Infrastructure business unit’s Latin American expansion initiative, driving 58% sales growth.

Varennes, Quebec, Ca

Oversaw the global accounting and administration organization. Led and managed a team of five directors responsible for accounting, financial reporting, taxation, legal, IT and HR functions across six countries. Provided exceptional decision support to C-level leadership and global BU presidents.

Canton, Massachusetts, Us

Reported to the CFO. Responsible for domestic and international accounting and financial reporting. Led the preparation of internal financial statements, management reports, operational dashboards, board presentations and bank reporting packages. Oversaw production of annual budgets and quarterly forecast. Supported business teams through preparation of customer pricing models, new product cost modeling, and financial evaluation of advertising and customer incentive programs. Led M&A due diligence and integration function.Key contributor in two successful private equity transactions.

Canton, Massachusetts, Us

Reporting directly to the CEO, charged with leading an emergency turnaround of the company’s failing Mexico division. The parent company was preparing to enter into a private equity auction process when fraud was uncovered at the Mexico division by the new corporate controller—Me. Immediately launched a complete data validation process, oversaw the overhaul of a poor ERP install, and led a Lean transformation. Recruited, hired, and trained new division leadership. Notable results achieved in just eight short months included…  - Increased factory throughput and sales through the elimination of bottlenecks,- Increased labor productivity 20%,- increased TTM EBITDA from a $500k loss to a $2.1 million profit.

Canton, Massachusetts, Us

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Mba, Accounting

Bs, Finance