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Providing overall operational direction for multiple manufacturing facilities with full P&L responsibility while simultaneously managing OEM oversight of multiple operations in China. Ensure compliance with government and company policies on import/export, tax, health and safety regulations Review and approve contracts, projects and capital expenditures. Established and maintaining MRP systems to set fixed asset management and standard cost accounting policies within the China operations. Serving as Operations Manager of three factories simultaneously:Southern China: US-Sino joint venture company manufacturing musical instruments.Central China: Two wholly-owned companies manufacturing musical instruments.

Qingdao, Shandong, China

Based full-time in China and responsible for four China manufacturing facilities.

Provide overall direction of three manufacturing facilities with full P&L responsibility while simultaneously managing OEM oversight of multiple operations in Asia.

Responsible for brand building and startup import OEM operations for acoustic product.

Provided overall direction for Shadow Electronics’ China manufacturing facility with operational oversight and P&L responsibility. Streamlined and diversified product lines. Successful financial controls implemented to manage cash flow, decrease inventory and increase turns. Ensured compliance with government and company policies on import/export, tax, health and safety regulations as well as providing HR administration of workforce. Updated and expanded MRP systems to set fixed asset management and standard cost accounting policies within the China operation. Served as consultant on expanding production facilities and increasing market share within the China market.

Provided overall direction for three manufacturing facilities with full P&L responsibility while simultaneously managing OEM oversight of multiple operations in Asia. Ensured compliance with government and company policies on import/export, tax, health and safety regulations as well as providing HR administration of the 2,000 plus workforce. Reviewed and approved contracts, projects and capital expenditures. Established and maintained MRP systems to set fixed asset management and standard cost accounting policies within the China operations. Served as General Manager of four factories simultaneously:Southern China: General Manager for a US-Sino joint venture manufacturing operation. Directed the integration between the state-owned enterprises and the company. Modernized the operations and brought it into compliance with labor, environmental, health and safety regulations.Central China: General Manager for two wholly-owned manufacturing operations and led effort to reflow production lines while maintaining production resulting in significant growth in efficiency by reducing cycle times. Modernized the operations and brought it into compliance with labor, environmental, health and safety regulations.Northern China: General Manager for a US-Sino joint venture manufacturing operation. Directed the integration between the state-owned enterprises and the company. Consolidated operations and restructured management to be inline with corporate policies and procedures. Expanded manufacturing capabilities to allow for a more diverse product offering expanding the customer base. Modernized the operations and brought it into compliance with labor, environmental, health and safety regulations.

Managed the startup import operations for acoustic pianos. Developed product line-up and established a reliable supply chain utilizing a multiple OEM supplier strategy to ensure consistent product availability. Developed and implemented Proforma budgets and marketing plans. Responsible for providing in-depth and focused analysis on global markets. Contributed directly to company's bottom line as a start up operation and remaining a profitable division in both 2003 and 2004.

Responsible for product design and brand building for the Baldwin line of acoustic pianos. Coordinated marketing team's efforts in integrating Baldwin Piano into the Gibson family of brands.Manager, Design & Production

Served in multiple management positions in the musical instrument manufacturing division encompassing product design, marketing, manufacturing, information technology, and dealer relations. Manager, Design/Automated Data Processing

Managed the design and editorial departments for a Defense lobbyist group ins support of Government proposals and military contracts.Illustrator

Served as Technical Illustrator for the Office of the Provost Marshal, 7th Army. Provided technical illustration support to US Army Europe Staff, Chief of Staff, German Army (HTSC) and Host Law Enforcement organizations.

Served 5 years on active duty in the US and Europe. Recipient of multiple medals, commendations and awards for superior performance. Honorable discharge upon the end of enlistment.