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Support the company Chairman and senior management staff regarding all business initiatives including operations, marketing and sales. Spectrum is a manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and laboratory supplies, specializing in the sale of fine chemicals. Our major clients include Merck, Toyota, Smith Kline, and Pfizer.

• Spearheaded the operational, sales, and marketing initiatives as the company grew $9M in revenues from 2005 to 2009.• Steered the company through a seven month implementation of a new Oracle ERP system in 2006, creating a cohesive global computing system for company growth.• Added a 17,000 sq. ft. warehouse in California, and expanded the New Jersey facility by 25,000 sq. ft.• Maximized core business of delivering chemicals in custom packaging to client specifications; offered… Show more • Spearheaded the operational, sales, and marketing initiatives as the company grew $9M in revenues from 2005 to 2009.• Steered the company through a seven month implementation of a new Oracle ERP system in 2006, creating a cohesive global computing system for company growth.• Added a 17,000 sq. ft. warehouse in California, and expanded the New Jersey facility by 25,000 sq. ft.• Maximized core business of delivering chemicals in custom packaging to client specifications; offered chemical testing to customers as an additional revenue stream.• Orchestrated global expansion by opening offices, laboratories, distributors and warehouses in China, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Ireland; initiated critical relationships with distributors and customers worldwide.• Executed development and implementation of systems incorporating DEA standards company-wide to screen potential customers and ensure their legitimacy before selling controlled substances.• Pursued and forged relationships with key chemical manufacturers such as Fisher Scientific, VWR Scientific, and Sigma Aldrich, all of whom record revenues exceeding $1B.• Implemented ISO9000 certification, and reached out to clients and potential clients, inviting them to perform their own audits on site; addressed customer questions and feedback.• Increased production efficiencies by 20% through the six-month implementation of Lean Manufacturing; cut inventory levels by eliminating lead time and warehouse storage time.• Ensured adherence to the FDA Current Good Manufacturer Procedures (cGMP’s) to provide a quality product and minimize legal exposure.• Established a rotating chemist initiative between the company’s Chinese and USA laboratories to maintain high standards of testing quality throughout the organization. Show less

• Grew revenues by 20%• Opened office and laboratory in Shanghai to streamline product sourcing and quality standards as company began to import 20% of its inventory from China.• Established a third party Puerto Rico warehouse to expedite product sales and exportation to customers there.• Managed and resolved citations for various regulatory agencies including DEA, California DOJ, and the Department of Transportation.

• Orchestrated the overall operations of the company, increasing revenueby 28%.• Directed 100 employees in Quality Control, Technical and Operational departments.• Tested all incoming material, developed product packaging, and supervised all audits with the FDA, DEA, and DOJ. Ensured compliance with material safety data sheets, labeling, and quality regulations.• Provided chemical testing for outside companies as a revenue stream. • Opened and closed a Washington State facility.

• Directed expansion of New Jersey production facility from 25,000 sq.ft. to approximately 65,000 sq. ft.; negotiated and collaborated with city, county and state officials and contractors to build site.• Designed chemical storage areas for explosive containment according to State and Local regulations.

• Contributed to corporate growth of 75%• Directed a purchasing budget of $5M, shipping and receiving, and a production staff of 30.• Doubled size of New Jersey production facility to 25,000 sq.ft.• Oversaw FDA compliance with mandatory safety training, and internal audits.• Documented all procedures and processes to meet rigid criteria for ISO 9000 compliance.

• Managed $3M purchasing budget for chemicals, lab supplies, and packaging materials for two offices.• Supervised three purchasing agents to facilitate approximately $18M in business, with vendors including Univar, Brentag, Morton Salt, Tomiyama, Kodak, Heico, and Mallinckrodt.

Acted as an R&D Group Leader, Research Scientist II, Research Scientist I, Research Chemist, QC Chemist and Warehouse Associate for this company specializing in manufacturing prefabricated bags for intravenous solutions. Awarded the corporate “You Can Make it Happen” award for reformulating a product line.