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Acquisition due diligence support for the OTC, Cosmetics, and Dietary Supplement industries - specifically focused on supply chain / operations.Engagements have included the following:* April 2019 to March 2023 - provided supply chain and project management support to PLx Pharma.* August 2022 to March 2023 - provided supply chain due diligence support to Avista Capital Partners as they evaluated two potential acquisitions.* 2016 to 2022 - provided operations/supply chain due diligence support to Juggernaut Capital Partners as they evaluated seven potential acquisitions.* February to June 2021 - supported Advantice Health Care in their acquisition of the Amlactin brand.* July 2020 to March 2021 - provided supply chain and project management support to a Belgian health care company (Oystershell) as they acquired a US brand, and subsequently launched three new SKU’s.* January 2018 to September 2019 - managed the tech transfer of 76 OTC, Cosmetics, and Home Care SKU's for J.R. Watkins Company.* August 2017 to January 2018 - acquisition due diligence project support for Swander Pace Capital.* January 2015 to December 2017 - provided strategic sourcing, project management of tech transfer initiatives and new product launches, acquisition due diligence, and supply chain management support to Foundation Consumer Healthcare.* July 2015 to October 2017 - provided tech transfer and new product launch project management support to Clarion Brands for multiple initiatives.* November 2016 to July 2017 - provided supplier evaluation and tech transfer project management support to Moberg Pharma.* September 2016 to April 2017 - provided supply chain process improvement support to Ricola NA. * July 2014 to June 2015 - provided strategic sourcing and project management support to Dannon Early Life Nutrition during the launch of a new division and line of products in the US.

Managed a team responsible for the planning, purchasing, distribution, and overall supply chain management of 140 OTC, Medical Device, and Dietary Supplement SKU’s produced at 40 CMO's. Key achievements included the following:• Reorganized the Supply Chain team, realigned responsibilities, and implemented performance objectives.• Implemented Supply Chain metrics and Insight's S&OP process.• Streamlined the forecasting / demand management workflow.• Initiated a project management process to facilitate the launch of all new products and the implementation of all product changes.• Managed a project (across 8 CMO’s) to transition 25 Monistat NDA SKU’s to a new API source, new cream tube laminate, and conversion to Insight graphics after the purchase of the Brand from J&J.• Led the Supply Chain analysis of five prospective brand acquisition opportunities.• Managed the Q1 2014 launch of a new Monistat SKU from a European CMO.• Managed the launch of three new private label SKU's for Walgreens and CVS.

Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Managed a group responsible for the project management of all Bayer CC new product launches, tech transfers, and changes to existing products for the US consumer market.

Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Managed a team responsible for all Bayer products manufactured by third party suppliers ($100MM+ annual spend). Scope included the project management of new product launches and changes to existing products, reviewing supply and quality agreements, package design, planning, purchasing, and inventory management. • Developed and implemented project management “best practices” across all supply chain teams.• Key new products launched included multiple One-A-Day solid dose and powder stick pack line extensions, gummy vitamin line extensions, Phillips’ Colon Health probiotics, Citracal line extensions, Bayer Aspirin Crystals, Alka-Seltzer Plus powder stick packs, and Alka-Seltzer Wake Up Call. These new products resulted in $46MM in 2009 sales and $36MM in 2010 sales. • Developed the internal processes and launched the first Bayer CC product to be sold via internet direct marketing – Arctic Wonder krill oil.• Managed the transfer of the One-A-Day solid dose vitamin business ($200MM+ in sales) from a contract manufacturer to Bayer’s Myerstown PA facility.• Led the supply chain/operations activities on two potential Rx to OTC switch initiatives and four potential acquisition due diligence initiatives (one of which (Citracal) came to fruition).

Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

2002-2005 Responsible for project management and all supply chain activities for all products manufactured in Bayer's Myerstown PA facility.2005 - 2006 Responsible for project management and all supply chain activities for all products manufactured for the US market in Bayer's Lerma Mexico and Bitterfeld Germany facilities.

Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Managed a team responsible for all packaging project management, package engineering, graphics, and change control.

Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Senior project management role leading new product launches.

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

M. Eng., Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering