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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Championed strategic multi-site projects and managed consulting teams accountable for facilities with up to ~1,500 employees, in quickly shifting business environments, working directly with executives, Boards of Directors, and Private Equity stakeholders. Average ROI of 7.3 to 1 with timelines ranging from 24-36 weeks.Empowered executives by leading data-driven studies to help target high EBITDA impact initiatives. Utilized analysis to outline multifunctional approaches to create project plans to deliver bottom-line results quickly. Utilizes Lean Principles, Pareto Principles, and Six Sigma tools to help drive a data-driven approach to realize rapid improvements.

Albany, New York, United States

Accountable for $110M revenue with full P&L responsibility. Achieved award-winning best-in-class facility performance and profitability by implementing new leadership training and expectations, establishing business and department KPIs, developing a flexible production system, achieving the highest employee engagement scores in the company, and improving top line revenue 14% by growing customer markets.Elevated productivity by 12% YoY and overall facility rankings to 1st from 12th place (out of 22 US facilities) by revitalizing lean rhythms and metrics to empower a continuous improvement culture.

Waycross, Georgia, United States

Led facility turnaround as project manager and focused key actions on improving efficiencies and operator simplicity. The project resulted in a productivity improvement of 31% and quality by 11% YTD. Additional cost savings improvement resulted in a YOY profitability of $1.2M after improving labor costs by 18% and increasing efficiencies.

Greater Atlanta Area

I get to wear many hats in my current position at J&J Poured Floors. Currently, I am focusing on a business expansion project and developing a business plan and go to market strategy for a patented product owned by the company.My primary role is as an Improvement Manager. I focus on streamlining business processes, warehousing procedures, equipment maintenance, staffing, and lean culture development. I concentrate heavily on growing our strong brand and ensuring the highest customer satisfaction. Our unique streamlined business model has led our company in becoming the premier poured floors contractor in the southeast region. On a daily basis, I closely collaborate with our owner, maintenance manager, office manager, drivers, and site superintendents to help create an efficient and smooth business environment.

Greater Atlanta Area

In the fall of 2016, our team launched a student-run dual strategy hedge fund focused on venture capital and Long/Short. I worked with our team to develop training materials and a curriculum for a seven-week mentorship. This mentorship provided an investment knowledge baseline for incoming analysts joining the committee and provided them the knowledge and skills to begin crafting trading strategies and ideas. I led our team to establish analysis and portfolio tools for analysts and fund managers. 2017 return: 32.65%Alpha Generated: 5.38%

Greater Atlanta Area

Consumer DiscretionaryWorking as an analyst for my team, I utilizing Bloomberg Terminals to conduct market research, company and competitor analysis, and due diligence. I pull relevant data to build financial models that assist in the due diligence process. I present my findings to our team and our sector head whom then debates and discusses the investment idea. After a thorough discussion, the team refines the stock presentation ensuring only necessary information is included for presentation to the committee.Analyst's attend and participate in the Georgia Tech Student Foundation Investments Committee Mentorship Program. The Mentorship Program consists of six weeks of instruction and practical application. Analyst's are selected from the pool of candidates based on their collective quiz scores, a group stock pitch, and their final exam score.

Greater Atlanta Area

Initially, I was hired as a Production Manager to oversee production operations, employees, and improve various processes. I was initially tasked with re-structuring and improving the plant foam grinding process.As Continuous Improvement Manager I was tasked with developing a strategy to address problematic process areas and other company wide process issues. Utilizing Pareto's 80/20 process and value stream mapping, our team developed a categorized list to improve processes targeting the highest ROI first.Restructured foam department and assisted in design, selection, and installation of new recycling equipment. This change increased productivity by 150% and reduced manpower by 40%.To move towards a Just-In-Time process, our team restructured and re-prioritized the primary production line to focus solely on items currently on order, shifting away from predictive stocking orders. This change reduced back-orders by over $200,000 within the first week of implementation and improved fill rate to 212%.

Cumming, Ga

Co-led a raw material & supplier risk analysis to identify and resolve any raw materials or suppliers that posed threats to our operational and growth success. Utilized project information to de-risk raw material portfolios by sourcing secondary and tertiary suppliers, negotiating for on-hand stocking parameters, and capturing critical part and tooling information for recordkeeping. The project was foundational to the expansion of the business through a rollup plan.Overhauled inventory management, parts receiving processes, and inventory processes by utilizing pareto principles. This led to a 70% reduction of man hours needed during quarterly inventory. This also led to quarterly inventory discrepancies of less than 0.5% (lowest in company history).Developed and administered a quality control process to ensure quality standards. Decreased Inspection failures by 33%.Identified and eliminated zero value-added activities by utilizing Lean tools to identify waste. Decreased inter-company inventory shipments and stocking processing times by 48% and 25% respectively. This process improvement saved over $185,000 annually following implementation.Created location-specific emergency action plans and procedures.Developed a company 5S and Kaizen Lean Training Program and led the Lean program and training for our location.Designed equipment layout and process flow of a new 65,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility by utilizing spaghetti diagrams to optimize production, process, and materials flow. Created an "express lane" for products that could bypass the traditional staining process to improve process flow and reduce queue times. Designed cell-specific workspaces for builders and finish assemblers.

Fairburn, Ga

Assisted in the design, equipment selection, and construction of a new pilot plant and processes.Devised plant preventative maintenance plan. This led to a lost time reduction of 89% saving the company almost $700,000 annually. Implemented and oversaw Six Sigma and 5S Lean Process Improvements which resulted in improved company yearly earnings of over $500,000. Instituted an employee production bonus cookout. Increased production outputs by 10% and improved product quality by 24%.Designed and Implemented Company Safety Training Plan and Procedures.

Camp Pendleton, Ca

Assisted in the training of non-infantry personnel at Marine Combat Training (MCT). Strategized various training scenarios for MCT marines.Facilitated and Supervised Battalion Working Parties. Oversaw Company Laundry Distribution & Collection Center and Personnel.

Eugene, Oregon Area

I worked in various production capacities across a 34 acre plant including but not limited to; forklift operator, layup assistant, Hot-Press operator, glue-line staff, dryer sorter, and quality control inspector. Emergency Response Crew-member. 40 hour industrial firefighter certification, CPR & First Aid Certified.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Candidate, Quantitative Finance

Activities and Societies: CFA Program Partner Scholarship - June 2016

Bachelor'S Of Science, Economics

Activities and Societies: Touch the Earth Volunteer, Trip Leader, and Leader Trainer Sigma Nu Fraternity Member.Projects concentrated.