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Petoskey, Michigan, United States

West Arbor Solutions is a financial planning and investment firm. We work with clients to help them achieve their unique version of financial freedom. We take the time to LISTEN and truly understand what clients want and then clearly communicate what it takes to get there. We invest with a focus on the short-term as well as the long-term depending on client goals and objectives. We work to EDUCATE clients about finances, cash flow, money management, and their options. Together we define your goals and EMPOWER you to pursue them.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Levitate is a strategic communications agency that works with companies to understand business goals and create communication initiatives that support those goals. We develop a smart, strategic, engaged messaging and implementation approaches that drive awareness, educate, influence and motivate action to help companies think beyond and defy the status quo. Levitate provides communications consulting, strategic planning, content development, content marketing and public relations.

Petoskey, Mi

Executed strategic corporate plan by utilizing business analytics to exceed financial goals and objectives. Led a team of 8 with more than 400 associates across multiple geographic locations. Responsibilities included margin improvement, plant operations, manufacturing, recycling, quality, logistics, scheduling, engineering and maintenance.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Maximized corporate growth and profitability through the strategic and tactical control of all operations efforts within the company: manufacturing, quality, inventory control, logistics, receiving, distribution, facilities, customer service, and continuous improvement. Led and mentored 7 direct reports with 170 associates.

Dongguan, China

Directed comprehensive business operations and strategy development for Chinese office, promoting positive workforce environment aligned with unique corporate culture. Managed a team of 50 with responsibility for daily initiatives across logistics, finance, accounting, sourcing, quality control, product development, and HR functions to ensure execution of robust and optimal business practices across 52 internal resources.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Managed all operational activities, overseeing comprehensive sourcing, warehousing, and distribution functions. Responsibilities increased to ensure business functions across finance, marketing, sales, customer service, and operations achieved key corporate objectives.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

B.S., Systems Engineering