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Providing operations and logistics consulting services for rapidly-growing niche market organizations that are working to get to the next level of operational performance. Accomplishments include:• Redesigned entire company product line, reducing SKUs by 40% with negligible sales impact• Negotiated a new carrier contract that reduced overall costs by nearly 15% and saved $600K• Streamlined several production processes to cut process times by over 30%

High Point, Nc, Us

Responsible for the manufacturing and service operations of a privately-held contract and online art and picture frame company. Led a management team responsible for serving both corporate clients and individual consumers. Lead a team of over 130 employees, flexing to 250 during peaks. Rejoined company in 2018 and resumed role of Executive Vice President of Operations.

Longmont, Co, Us

Led all operations efforts (supply-chain through customer service) for a rapidly growing e-commerce art company, focused on mass customization of customer-uploaded and stock image products through direct, flash, and third-party marketing channels. This includes facility expansion, developing new production systems, strategic sourcing programs, incorporating new technologies, and creative logistics strategies. Managed a team that peaked at over 250 employees and $60M in revenue.

Calabasas, Ca, Us

Directed all operations for an expanding e-commerce art company. Led efforts to grow revenue while cutting costs and lead-times, using lean manufacturing and vendor sourcing programs to reduce costs. Member of executive team who worked with several potential buyers (both strategic and financial), culminating in the purchase of the CafePress art division by Circle Graphics for $31M in 2015. Negotiated a separation/stay-on bonus for all exiting CafePress employees in Raleigh.

Led multi-functional manufacturing and service operations for a private e-commerce and catalog picture framing company. Directed management team responsible for day-to-day operations, serving third-party corporate clients to individual consumers.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Managed multi-shift operation of online art retailer, supporting revenue growth from $12M to $45M in four years. Led a management team and 120-250 employees responsible for all aspects of e-commerce order fulfillment (pick/pack and custom), logistics, manufacturing, strategic supply-chain sourcing, customer service, and facilities management. Helped raise over $30M in venture capital and subsequent acquisition by a primary competitor; coordinated successful shutdown and transition of operations to buyers’ out-of-state facility.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Coordinated all manufacturing engineering efforts for data storage and computer server systems. Direct reports included 6 engineering and facilities managers, with 45 indirect employees and budget of $15M for a 400,000 sq. ft. facility.

Las Rozas, Madrid, Es

Managed production operations, directing a three-shift organization of 160+ employees, including a direct staff of 7 production and engineering managers, in an environment of constant product change and fluctuating customer demand.Directed expansion of manufacturing capabilities to handle annual growth rate of over 100%, from $6M in 1993 to over $600M in 1999. Then coordinated multi-plant capabilities following acquisition of Data General by EMC in 1999, focusing on product line and facility consolidation, headcount balancing, and strategic outsourcing.

M.B.A., Business Administration, Management And Operations

B.S., Engineering Physics