THE FOAM SHOP - ChatsworthCustom Foam Packaging Manufacturing and DesignResponsible for overseeing Operations and Design to meet production requirements utilizing CNC, robotic and automated machines. Noted for innovative solutions for consumer, industrial and military projects. Continuous improvement programs from customer to in-house production teams.UNCLE MILTON INDUSTRIES, INC. — Westlake Village, CAVP of OperationsEstablished a formidable operational leadership career while working for a prominent developer and marketer of toys exhibiting exceptional play value and kid-appeal. Worked with design, sales and marketing to provide operational solutions from domestic mail-order programs to overseas factory production and import logistics.CSI DONNER (MOEN, INC.) — Sylmar, CAInternational Purchasing and Import ManagerLed supply chain operations for a leading manufacturer and distributor of bath furnishings products manufactured in the USA and Asia.STAEDTLER, INC., Chatsworth, CA Director of Operations & PurchasingDeveloped an efficient inventory management system for multiple warehouse wholesale office products companyORNAS INDUSTRIES, INC., Camarillo, CAGeneral Manager / Finance ManagerLed turn around strategy for financially distressed manufacturer of cosmetics for direct to consumer / wholesale company WILWOOD ENGINEERING, INC., Camarillo, CA General ManagerCreated and positioned manufacturing operations to adapt quickly to changing products and emerging markets while increasing margin and overall corporate profitability for high performance racing products companySpecialties: International Business PlanningWarehouse, Inventory Control and PlanningLean Manufacturing & Continuous ImprovementGlobal & Domestic Sourcing & ProcurementE-Commerce, Fulfillment & DistributionCost Reduction & AvoidanceConsumer Sales and Customer ServicePolicies, Procedures & RegulationsProcess Improvement & Re-engineeringPerformance Metrics & Best Practices