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Renton, WA, US

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Advisor to the President and Chairman of this young Genomics Automation company. I advise on all aspects of daily operations as needed and on strategic direction of company including M&A opportunities, vetting of strategic planning and product development. More about Coastal:"The “Why” behind Coastal Genomics is that good science should not hinge on the.

Greater Seattle Area

I advise a high-wealth entrepreneur in a variety of investments and opportunities. These investments are in various industries including luxury retail, specialty chemicals, biotechnology and solar power infrastructure (Chile). I also vet new opportunities and provide advise on investment strategies.*Advisor to Rio Escondido/Copiapo Solaire.Rio Escondido.

Renton, WA And New Delhi, India

Responsible for development of business strategies and processes, and monetizing opportunities for this start-up nano-technology company. Pacific Nano Products' technology makes industrial micro- and nano-materials from CO2 emissions via a unique and technologically superior carbon capture through mineralization process.

Renton, WA

• Currently work as retained consultant, assisting companies in starting up new manufacturing operations, optimizing production, and building out successful supply chain management strategies and systems.Key projects &.
• Currently serving as Interim General Manager of CLEAN-SHOT ARCHERY a fast-growing archery equipment design/manufacturing firm serving a top list of retail customers including Walmart, Cabelas, and Bass Pro Shops..
• Currently serving as Interim General Manager of CLEAN-SHOT ARCHERY a fast-growing archery equipment design/manufacturing firm serving a top list of retail customers including Walmart, Cabelas, and Bass Pro Shops..

Oakland, NJ

• Promoted to progressive leadership positions at this publicly-traded [MSII.PK] global manufacturer of printer supplies and industrial ink products. Assignments included Interim CEO (2010-2011), VP of Operations, USA.
• Managed non-union manufacturing and logistics teams at two facilities, a 40,000 SF manufacturing plant and 20,000 SF office/engineering complex.
• Led implementation of Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and increased domestic… Show more Promoted to progressive leadership positions at this publicly-traded [MSII.PK] global manufacturer of printer supplies and industrial.
• Led implementation of Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and increased domestic manufacturing capacity by 33%, LOTC KPI by 37% and first pass yields by 27%.
• Oversaw two sophisticated logistics operations; a U.S. multi-tiered distribution model, as well as a European 3PL w/150+ distributor network.
• Launched a WFOE in Dongguan, China from initial factory build-out to full production readiness.

Greater Seattle Area

• Initially hired as Regulatory Manager for this Seattle-based computer hardware manufacturer, selling product through resellers and distributors in North America, Latin America, EMEA and APAC). Quickly promoted to the.
• Led team that drove across-the-board improvements to ODM partner capacity, FPY, and quality metrics—including driving TCO reductions of 15% through deployment of Lean/Six Sigma strategies.
• Achieved an industry-leading RMA level (<2%) through continuous improvement efforts.
• Managed a ~$20M budget for the Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering and RMA groups.
• Improved unit cost/quality via process audits at new manufacturing partner facilities.
• Developed multiple test and troubleshooting tools that dramatically increased first test yields, drove down individual component costs, and resulted in much-improved technical support capabilities.

• Led customer-facing programs and business development efforts for this manufacturer of printed circuit board assemblies/systems for customers in the IT, industrial, medical and communications industries.
• Played a significant role in the company’s dramatic annual revenue growth from $12M to $140M.
• Established profitable relationships with Medtronic, Physio-Control, Avocent, and other key accounts.
• Drove major improvements in manufacturing practices and implemented off-shore… Show more Led customer-facing programs and business development efforts for this manufacturer of printed circuit board assemblies/systems.
• Drove major improvements in manufacturing practices and implemented off-shore engagements and strategic supply chain initiatives that resulted in additional revenue increases (up to $140M). Show less

• Developed systems that would allow transformation of production model from high mix/low volume to low mix/high volume. Led a cross-functional team that won facility approval for the production of Nike boxes in Seattle.
• Increased production of this corrugated packaging manufacturer by 100%, leading a cross-functional team that successfully won a major contract with Nike involving the production of Nike boxes.
• Transformed the company's production model from high… Show more Developed systems that would allow transformation of production model from high mix/low volume to low mix/high volume. Led a cross-functional team that.
• Transformed the company's production model from high mix/low volume to low mix/high volume. Show less

• Coordinated all aspects of a two-year project from capital analysis and presentation for Weyco Board of Directors approvalthrough completion of plant modernization effort.
• Managed the coordination of a successful $12M facility modernization project to be on-time and under budget.

Ba, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management

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