Serve clients through skills attained over the last 20+ years in Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Contracts. Create content, marketing and social media strategies. Provide project management to develop and track key performance indicators. Focusing on Small Business Optimization.

Experienced major integrator performing as a cross-functional resource whose primary focus is to identify, evaluate and exploit opportunities throughout the supply chain to optimize schedule and cost. Aggressive sourcing to establish Engineering Integration supply chain for Boeing and Airbus aircraft modifications.Catalyst for change by identifying process gaps within the current organization and paving the way for inclusion of the PMA Engineering and Integration Engineering teams. Created, lead and secured Sr. Management sponsorship of cross-functional teams to execute key strategies.

Serve clients through skills attained over the last 20+ years in Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Contracts. Create content, marketing and social media strategies. Provide project management to develop and track key performance indicators. Focusing on Small Business Optimization.

Reviewed contract compliance in collaboration with Project Managers, Senior Managers, and Attorneys in order to ensure contracts meet all legal and regulatory guidelines. Reviewed commercial, government and RFP solicitations; prepared responses for proposals, bids, and modifications for range of contracts including Purchase Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements; drafted final contract documents. Advised teams on negotiation strategies to win favorable terms.

Coordinated project phases for NQA-1 (nuclear) custom metal fabrication to meet requirements for U.S. Government, DOE, NRC, Prime Contractor, and customer contracting goals. Established priorities, identified requirements, determined timelines, and organized logistics to ensure timely project and concept delivery while meeting all quality control metrics. Employed team-building skills to lead staff to control cost and optimize resources while solving issues and problems

Direct all processes related to the sourcing and external procurement of raw materials, parts, supplies and services required at minimum cost, consistent with delivery requirements and quality specifications for a leading provider of interior products and solutions for the commercial, business jet, and military aircraft markets. Continually assess market conditions which may affect procurements. Supervise negotiation of blanket orders and long-term purchase agreements covering procurement of major commodities.

Planned, developed, and implemented activities associated with Lower Lobe Attendant Rests (LLAR), Overhead Attendant Rests (OHAR) and Overhead Flight Crew Rests (OFCR) for Continental, British Airways and other top-tier airlines. Reviewed proposals / plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures, and allotment of available resources. Recommended and ensured business / operational goals. Translated program objectives into reality. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to plug information gaps that created numerous parts shortages. As Manufacturing Manager, led sections of factory, consistently developing standardization on factory floor.

Oversaw supply chain system and operations including sourcing, cost, quality, delivery, negotiations, and material flow for China Southern Passenger to Freighter Conversion, Sukhoi Superjet Interiors, and Structures programs. Devised team measurement metrics and process improvements for supply chain implementation. Utilized information as basis for reports to senior management, corporate headquarters, and customer. Trained, delegated, and monitored staff to make sure both team and company goals were met / exceeded. Examined forecast and determined materials impact. Supported prototype, mock-up, test aircraft, and first production. Resolved issues related to accounts payable, delivery, and non-conforming material with supply chain and internal customers.

Oversaw supply chain system and operations, including sourcing, cost, quality, delivery, negotiations, and material flow for a global electronics manufacturer. Devised team measurement metrics and process improvements for supply chain implementation. Trained, delegated, and monitored staff to make sure both team and company goals were met / exceeded. Examined forecast and determined materials impact. Communicated with customer on demand management and excess inventory metrics. Gathered and interpreted demand management financial impacts; prepared for use at site and global corporate levels. Negotiated purchase and delivery of “A” parts. Discussed and resolved issues related to accounts payable, delivery, and non-conforming material with supply chain and internal customers.

Managed manufacturing production processes to ensure availability of resources for a designer and manufacturer of operator interfaces for aerospace, defense, and other industries. Performed within company’s cost, quantity, and quality constraints to plan flow of supplies. Worked closely with Purchasing Department to procure materials and with Manufacturing to maintain production schedule. Served as liaison between company and clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.