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Bethesda, Maryland, US

Supporting client programs related to capital portfolio/project management, supply chain strategy, network/facility capacity optimization, and business process development within the Biotech industry. Client portfolio highlights including GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca and Alliance-Bio.* Execute feasibility studies for manufacturing facilities, including.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Ran end to end supply chain and operations for high growth direct-to-consumer e-commerce floral and gifting business. Over a 4 year period, scaled the business for 15X revenue growth, while driving margin increases by 300%. Oversaw key growth areas, such as:* SaaS product management for WMS, OMS and operational user and fulfillment tools* Facilities.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Analyzed clients’ reverse logistics positions, determine their true goals in order to cultivate new opportunities within their programs driving better recovery, visibility and accuracy of their returns and excess inventory. * Owned 5 key accounts, consistently exceeded reoccurring revenue and client approval goals* Converted several key industry pilot.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Developed and managed formalized transportation program for both inbound and outbound freight operations. Created new KPI program that enabled improved carrier management resulting in YoY improvements of on time deliveries by 33% and overall cost reductions of 15%.

Bellevue, WA, US

Developed a sales portfolio from scratch in an unstructured program, personally pushing clients from cold calls to contract close. Created, tested and adjusted prospecting systems and marketing strategies to penetrate new markets.

Greeneville, Tennessee, US

Managed operations for a key company account, producing over $24M in yearly revenue. Introduced several new system processes across Operations, Financial and IT departments; resulting in increased overall on time deliveries, invoicing accuracy and scalability of the program.

Greeneville, Tennessee, US

Motivated 16 west coast regional carriers under my management to meet and exceed overall KPI performance expectations by 10%. Working as a team, the efforts and service of my carriers’, combined with tactful client communication and customer care, the west coast region saw a 2.5x increase in YoY volume.

Chicago, IL, US

Planned, developed and implemented new inventory management processes across three warehouse facilities; increasing inventory controls, on-hand visibility, and reduced stock-outs.

Berlin, DE

Launched the foundation for a new social media platform, spreading the Meininger brand, while encouraging unique viewer media consumption. The base design and processes still exist, providing 100K+ engaged users with more than 3K unique user interactions a week.