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Barre, VT, US

Barre, VT

• Assists in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives.
• Develop manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Achieve optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.
• Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
• Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Acts as liaison between department management/subordinate levels.
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consult with.

Barre, Vermont

• Support marketing with product line positioning and messaging.
• Recommend nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product line ideas and/or product changes.
• Quote pricing, delivery, and terms to existing and prospective customers.
• Assist existing and prospective customers with manufacturability of their design within the scope of Rock of Ages manufacturing equipment and capability.
• Investigate and resolve any customer issues relative to quality, delivery, price and/or specifications.
• Responsible for reproducing and properly documenting customer’s drawings and ordering of all components.

Barre, Vermont

• Responsible for the planning and direction of quarry development activities to maximize production yields while minimizing operational costs.
• Prepared annual budgets and monthly forecasting requirements to insure product availability and that specific production scheduling needs were met.
• Worked with quarry supervisor(s) to identify and resolve issues related to production, equipment maintenance, safety, and personnel.
• Oversaw both State and Federal compliance initiatives related to the Spill Prevention Containment and Control (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) regulations for Vermont, New Hampshire and.
• Served on three person executive team responsible for negotiating labor contracts for unionized workforce in 2011 and 2013.

Barre, Vermont

• Responsible for developing updated web presence and social media campaign focused on retail sales growth throughout New England market.
• Developed production scheduling system utilizing regression analysis to forecast ongoing inventory requirements.
• Worked with Efficiency Vermont to establish process-air recycling system which yielded a net-contribution of over 5M BTU annually.
• Served on three person executive team responsible for negotiating two separate labor contracts for unionized workforce in April of 2011.

Barre, Vermont

• Responsible for leading and establishing strategic direction for multi-site company operations to include: Inventory, Purchasing, Risk Management, Training/Safety, Human Resources and Accounting/Finance.
• Developed and oversaw the implementation of corporate restructuring initiative introduced in January of 2009. Initiative focused on operating efficiency and a focused sales/marketing strategy. Company recognized sales.
• Developed company wide cost reduction initiative which yielded savings in excess of 10% within 6-months of implementation.
• Developed and implemented company wide 360º review process that has provided both constructive and meaningful feedback utilized in ongoing staff development.

Barre, Vermont

• Led strategic counter seasonal initiative to diversify product portfolio resulting in a 100% increase in cash flow between the months of December and March.
• Recognized as the top Eastern North American distributor for the Quad-Lock line of Insulating Concrete Forms annually since 2005.
• Established strategic partnership with multi-site insurance provider to become exclusive source of safety training for their client base.

Barre, Vermont

• Established formal business practices and standardized sales and operations processes across all locations to support continued growth and expansion.
• Responsible for the sales and technical support of automated stone production systems. Skill set includes familiarity with diagnosing and correcting electrical and mechanical issues in a high production environment.
• Developed custom installation solutions for customers focusing on overall manufacturing capabilities.

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Bs, Computer Information System

Activities and Societies: Sophomore, Junior and Corps Honor Committee; Junior Ring Committee; Rugby 1-4

Bs, Business Management Administration

Activities and Societies: Sophomore, Junior and Corps Honor Committee; Junior Ring Committee; Rugby 1-4