• Overcome complex business challenges and make critical decisions using experienced-backed judgment, strong work ethic, and irreproachable integrity.• Strategically planned all aspects of the company from site and equipment selection to personnel hiring, training, and development.• Initiated and processed GSA documents to support government contracts.• Support Sales Team efforts through open communication with customers as well as making personal visits to customer locations. Also established arrangement for Acuity PLS to be home of the Spearhead Innovation Center https://lnkd.in/dXMqbtk• Establish, streamline and maintain systems, technologies, and processes to maximize efficiency & productivity.• Supervise, control and enforce manufacturing capacity as well as labor and capital expenditures.• Review and approve supplier agreements and equipment contracts.• Oversee all finance, business development, marketing, production, human resources and administration affairs

• Accountable for the formulation of operational goals, objectives, tactics, and policies that align with and integrate into overall company goals and strategies.• Launched ERP system that identified gross profit components and empowered management with data to improve profit by 11%.• Forecast market trends, negotiate with suppliers and implemented cost containment strategies.• Spearheaded effort for ISO 9000 certification.• Experienced Project Manager with responsibilities for calculating costs and efficiencies to determine profitability for each project.• Set up Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing and distribution systems to increase margins and customer satisfaction.• Lead lean manufacturing operations including the development, planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new or existing products. Met or exceeded all customer timelines for product launches. An integral part of packaging redesigns which recognized and ranked customer for sustainability packaging in Fortune 500 and Newsweek.• Instituted “best practices” reducing inventory by 40% while increasing sales.

• Oversee implementation of 50K square foot warehouse which included installation of 5 major equipment production and manufacturing lines, hiring and training a workforce, establish IT support, negotiate supplier contracts and document M&Ps while supporting volatile customer sale demands and the transition of their business model. • Perform regular analysis on the effectiveness of plant operations and procedures at multiple locations, in an effort to streamline, standardize, and enhance the effectiveness of plans to meet budgetary goals. Maintained an average of over 20% EBITDA year over year.• P&L responsibility; success attributed to daily monitoring of business issues and their impacts to bottom line.• Manage 100+ employees to maximize performance and achieve personal and professional goals. Best in class safety record, Excellence in Quality with annual .01% DPPM.• Implemented and ensured that all operations were certified to ISO 9000 standards.• Organized move and installation of 6 major production lines and office build out into 70K square foot warehouse 1 ½ years after initial facility opened. Maintained expected customer service levels of zero gaps fulfilling customer demands. • Maintain aggressive profit margin of existing accounts through supply chain management practices while the business was aggressively pursued by formidable industry competition.

• Bottom line accountability for product line mix, pricing, direct expenses, and asset utilization.• Initiated and managed the accessory direct ship program which evolved into the inclusion of handsets; resulted in a $15M savings. • Executed Telesales and Care/Solutions commission program which assisted in achieving 2005 financial goals.• Established an accessory marketing program to include accessories in every FSI, Grand Opening, Bill Insert and ROP. Featured product increased sales by over 100%.• Developed strategy supporting fashion designer brand, Dooney & Bourke. Negotiated exclusive agreement to enhance customer’s personalization options.• Successfully implemented Handset Repair program to reduce handset returns; resulted in a $28M savings while improving the customer experience for the wireless base.• Increased margin $29M; 31% from FY’03 to FY’05.• Lead quarterly business reviews and ensure Supply Chain metrics were met.• Directed collaborative initiatives with Retail Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Logistics.• Manage 250 active SKU’s that generate $90M of margin annually.• Consistently exceed financial goals.Increased revenue 95% for FY’s 2000 - 2002, exceeded the financial goal by 29% during FY’02.Increased revenue by 19% from FY’ 02 to FY’ 03.Negotiated 29% reduction in COGS resulting in a savings of $8M for FY’s 2000 - 2002.• Key player in developing and managing departmental P&L.• Initiated initial excess inventory reduction of 25% during FY02, and developed strategy of continually managing inventory requirements.

• Initiated processes and procedures of inventory management and allocation for VAIO personal computer parts for three refurbish facilities. Primary global personal computer parts and logistic contact. • Maintained a 99% service level by ensuring customer support organizations operated optimally.• Managed the Accessory department procurement program leading to an increased fill rate by 12% within 6 months.• Developed sales program and tracked ROI.

Operating Room Buyer;• Managed inventory for seven operating rooms, Anesthesiology, Recovery Room, Same Day Surgery, Perfusion, and Interim Stay.• Executed cost reduction tactics resulting in $250K savings during FY1995.

• Supervised all facets of successful business with 15 employees, including Cash flow, Accounting, and bookkeeping, Computer technology, Multi-Media advertising, and Personnel management.• Automated inventory, Account receivables/payables, procurement, and payroll systems.

• Managed inventory, advertising and sales operations for eight department stores.• Received “Buyer of the Year” performance award.