Executed the opening of the 7th Parts Distribution Center in North America for Volkswagen Group of America serving 6 Western states for 95 Audi and Volkswagen dealerships. Operations Manager Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin June 2014 - September 2015Managed an operation that provides OEM parts for 145 Audi and Volkswagen dealerships in the Midwest region covering 12 states. Facilitates inbound and outbound assignments for manpower planning for 10,000+ lines per day.

Wisconsin Operations Manager Milwaukee, Wisconsin December 2013 – June 2014Directly responsible for the operational safety, quality and efficiencies of 10 buildings and 2 Road Crews for the Wisconsin region of Bentley World Packaging including P&L responsibilities.Plant Manager Milwaukee, Wisconsin October 2011 – November 2013Responsible for a 265,000 sq. ft. building including 3 separate business unitsPlanned and executed the movement of over 25,000 individual line items during a consolidation process from 5 buildings into the MPDC.

Directly responsible for second shift operations of a 750,000 square foot facility. Supervised Inbound and Outbound Departments, which were responsible for moving over 300 trucks weekly. Also responsible to oversee the Quality Department to ensure product exceeded customer satisfaction and Company standards.Led 190 employees, including a staff of 6 direct-report supervisors. Responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of all 2nd shift employees. Trained and developed employees and leaders to continuously raise standards and expectations of the 2nd shift team.

Managed outbound process including picking, sorting, packing, manifesting, and shipping of units. Directly responsible for leading, developing, and training up to 250 associates a shift. Led Kaizens and several other projects to help improve the safety, quality, and production of the facility.

Executive Officer Fort Hood, Texas/ FOB Normandy, Iraq June 2006 - June 2008 Primary advisor to the Commander for 146 men, responsible for over 70 million dollars of equipment. Managed all food, fuel, and ammunition supplies for a Forward Operating Base during Operation Iraqi Freedom for 1,100 personnel. Managed a Fuel Farm with a monthly output of over 100,000 gallons. Supply and Transportation Platoon Leader Fort Hood, Texas Sept. 2005 - June 2006 Responsible for training, maintenance, health, welfare, and discipline of 49 soldiers. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of 23 vehicles and associated equipment valued in excess of $9 million.Assistant Movement Control Officer Fort Hood, Texas Dec. 2004 – Sept. 2005Assistant transportation advisor to the Brigade Commanders, Brigade staff, and subordinate units. Worked with First Calvary Division, Brigades, and other Department of Defense agencies to establish precise movement timelines for redeployment from Iraq to Fort Hood, Texas.