Mark Noble Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Senior leader working with CFO to identify and implement ongoing improvements, cross-functional efficiencies and increased profitability across all areas of the business.● Employed data analysis and organizational insights to measure and understand key performance indicators and to improve operational and financial results throughout the organization. ● Slashed inventory levels 30% to achieve twice-yearly inventory turnover, reduced write downs and improved cash flow. ● Consolidated outside print vendors from 15 to 5. Negotiated lower costs of goods and annual vendor incentive agreements of 3.5% on manufacturing costs of $4M.● Optimized real estate assets including 24K sq. ft. office building (River North) and 180K sq. ft. distribution facility (West Garfield Park).● Captured $30K annual savings upon negotiating utility bills and terminating 10-year contract with reseller.

Created and maintained client relationships to evaluate sales and operational objectives, assess client strengths and needs, and develop and execute appropriate strategies to insure growth, profitability and client retention.● Managed 67% revenue growth over 3 years after company leadership transition and loss of top clients.● Increased revenues for client services by 45% by leveraging client performance metrics and evaluation tools to improve the utilization of services and strengthen client retention.● Optimized client communications by assisting in design of new client dashboard to include comprehensive reporting, digital asset management tools, and interactive menu of client services. ● Improved fill rates by 30% for 100K SKUs, developing supply chain management system to identify and communicate inventory requirements to client publishers.

Built and maintained company-wide systems and procedures that ensured efficiency, profitability, and compliance with company and industry operational and quality standards within owner-financed business model.● Managed 20% YOY growth with strong profit margins and zero debt during 20-year period despite an increasingly competitive business environment. ● Transformed operations and reduced workflow redundancies by mapping 600 business processes and creating employee training documents● Doubled number of SKUs under distribution and increased sales 30% in one year, spearheading acquisition and merger of complimentary international business unit.● Facilitated multiple IT initiatives including company-wide business process analysis, WMS and ERP software implementations, and development of fast-growing digital programs including short-run printing and digital conversion services.