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Detroit, MI, US

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Ann Arbor, MI

• Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, we play… with LEGO® Bricks. Programs are built around our proprietary model plans, designed by engineers and architects..
• Focused on budges and strategic initiatives and improved market competitiveness growing profit by 158% in 12 months Show less

Ann Arbor

Challenge Island is a whimsical, wildly popular enrichment program that promotes creative and critical thinking skills in children. Loosely based on a well-known reality TV show, Challenge Island has kids dividing into cooperative tribes and taking on a vast array of exciting challenges set on action-packed thematic “islands”. Our innovative programming.

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Enhanced operational performance in multiple departments for $2.5M manufacturer and marketer of physics/physical science education tools. Sourced raw materials to improve quality, consistency and price. Selected.
• Consolidated international imports and renegotiated shipping contracts delivering a 15% cost savings
• Implemented technology and converted the return… Show more Enhanced operational performance in multiple departments for $2.5M manufacturer and marketer of physics/physical science education tools. Sourced raw materials.
• Implemented technology and converted the return authorization process into an integrated ERP software module
• Led the project management team; Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop a database to create quality assurance standards for products, market research, cost benefit analysis and manage product lifecycle.

Lansing, Michigan Area

• A start-up company designed by myself and the principals to help struggling small business owners get back to profitability. Designed diagnostics and performance metrics for start-up consultancy, providing small.
• Restructured a 25-year-old company, improved technology and reporting reducing service expenses by 35% within first 30 days
• Reduced material costs by 20% through… Show more A start-up company designed by myself and the principals to help struggling small business owners get back to profitability. Designed diagnostics and performance metrics.
• Reduced material costs by 20% through comprehensive negotiation with key vendors Show less

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Directed teams in AP/AR, HR, purchasing and production for $2M radon mitigation service provider. Identified areas for cost savings and P+L reporting improvements. Setup new operational policies and procedures to.
• Improved productivity by analyzing and onboarding new computer software and scheduling system
• Restructured distribution channels delivering 35% in raw material savings
• Recovered $300K in outstanding accounts in 60 days by improving business… Show more Directed teams in AP/AR, HR, purchasing and production for $2M radon mitigation service provider. Identified areas for cost savings.
• Recovered $300K in outstanding accounts in 60 days by improving business processes Show less

Rifle, Colorado

• Promoted to lead the turnaround of a division for the construction industry; developed budgets while adhering to strict compliance with safety standards
• Streamlined procurement and warehouse management process, which improved cycle count accuracy by 12% in 60 days and increased vendor shipping accuracy to 99%
• Decreased errors by more than 90% through improving the order processing system, eliminating back charges from $2K/month to zero
• Reduced warranty claim resolution from 120… Show more Promoted to lead the turnaround of a division for the construction industry; developed budgets while adhering to strict compliance with safety standards
• Reduced warranty claim resolution from 120 to 10 days by designing a tracking and QC system
• Doubled sales to $800K in the first year, growing GPM to 39%, and securing a positive EBIT of 15% by analyzing labor contracts, restructuring supply chain and improving internal operations Show less

Greater Denver Area

• Provided a one-stop design and installation service to production builders. Setup client’s design centers, developed pricing structures and processes to improve profitability for the builder. Negotiated contracts with.
• Grew declining sales account from $100K to $1.2M in 18 months by process mapping the exchange of information between two… Show more Provided a one-stop design and installation service to production builders. Setup.
• Grew declining sales account from $100K to $1.2M in 18 months by process mapping the exchange of information between two business entities and identifying root cause of low net profit Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Speech Language Pathology And Audiology

Activities and Societies: VP of the ski club As a college student at Marquette University I studied speech pathology and audiology with an.

General

Studied a classic college preparatory curriculum and was active in gymnastics, softball and photography