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New Britain, Connecticut

- Leading an enhanced distributor channel partner program- Developing both global product portfolio and revenue generation continuous improvements programs- Working with senior leadership to explore possible collaborative partnerships- Helping to create new strategic "Best in Class" programs and Continuous Improvement culture - M&A

Worcester, PA

• Managed 10 product team members and 70 distribution center associates across 2 locations
• Developed extensive relationships with key suppliers’ most senior leaders
• Created effective strategic plans to increase sales revenue and support new market segments
• Led product management and supplier integration activities for $90m in sales and $60m in COGS
• Expanded product and supplier portfolio via supplier agreements to increase revenue, earnings and compliance
• Negotiated a more comprehensive and dynamic transportation network for parcels and LTL shipments

Worcester, Pennsylvania

- Developed product portfolio programs to stimulate sales through leading brands and filling product gaps- Created "Best in Class" processes for supplier and distributor clients- Initiated private label branding projects- Worked with clients to improve their sales channel and partnership programs- Wrote new policy protocols for manufacturing clients.

Poway, CA

• Full P&L responsibility for a $7m revenue business
• Revitalized company strategies with a business plan focusing on new meaningful value proposition to our customers
• Instituted new customer service practices, value proposition and standards
• Repaired severely impacted supplier relationships to a credible business partnership
• Negotiated new terms, pricing and metrics with all suppliers which delivered a 22.4% increase in margin improvement
• Initiated best practices in the distribution within velocity picking, batching and extended pick-ups to enhance the customer experience

Worcester, PA

• Led supply chain management and product procurement to support an $85m business
• Developed a full test instrumentation category of major brands to provide credibility and over $15m in revenue
• Oversaw a business continuity team with quarterly reviews to update Best Practices
• Responsible for all major insurance claims for business interruption resulting in over $1m in recouped losses
• Introduced a creative financial payment vehicle that delivered over a million dollars of profits that also helped fund a new company-wide employee recognition program
• Developed ongoing telecommunication strategies and logistics to enhance the customer experience

Plymouth Meeting, PA

• Led 108 associates in various contact centers and DC operations for over 20 years
• Created Supplier of the Month campaigns with top partners to increase revenue in addition to company and customer awareness
• Implemented a comprehensive telecommunications strategy to support multi-location customer call routing, reporting and analytics and company mobile strategy; employed call monitoring and taping to enhance customer.
• Developed and managed lean warehousing practices for more effective and accurate inbound and outbound order processing
• Set industry standard with same day shipping up to 5:00 PM EST
• Responsible for government contracts and administration

Blue Bell, PA

• Facilitated the purchase of an office supply and furniture design business serving small to medium sized companies
• Developed and implemented the business plan, organization and strategy
• Re-energized the organization by utilizing telesales and outside sales to increase revenue and profit

Business Administration And Management, Operations And Marketing

Activities and Societies: Pursued an MBA

Public Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Varsity Tennis Team - Captain, Varsity Golf Team, Business Strategies Club, Math Club, DJ at Radio.