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Greater Chicago Area, Il United States

As President of this multi-channel wine business, I currently lead the strategic oversight, day-to-day operations, and steer the company's future direction. My responsibilities include managing all functional teams and fostering strategic partnerships to drive business growth and profitability.• Took charge of an outmoded direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine fulfillment business, strategically transitioning it into a profitable omni-channel enterprise. Implemented streamlined operational processes and systems, resulting in the successful delivery of top-tier DTC wine fulfillment solutions to both internal DTC customers and external wine club partners and driving substantial revenue growth.• Crafted a comprehensive road-map and offered invaluable strategic direction to enhance financial operations, trim expenses, and harness the company's core strengths.• Established a robust management team and modernized an antiquated business model by eliminating redundant processes and functions that did not contribute value. This transformation shifted the organization from a transaction-centric operation to a highly responsive, customer-focused, and market-driven enterprise enabling annual growth of over 10%• Re-branded the business, added brick and mortar stores as a new channel and created e-marketing and social media programs to support business growth. Grew new channel from concept to 14 store and over $7millon in revenue.• Brought to market a new high margin brand/line of products resulting in a gross margin 42% higher than industry average.• Strategically identified and negotiated acquisitions that not only enhanced our current market presence but also expanded our fulfillment reach to consumers in additional states.• Navigated the intricacies of a challenging regulatory landscape, successfully establishing the necessary infrastructure and expanding our footprint to facilitate direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine fulfillment across 26 states and territories.

Theale, United Kingdom

In charge of spearheading the operational strategy for the international expansion of Direct Wines Ltd (the world's largest direct-to-consumer wine merchant) into Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Hong Kong, the USA, and Australia. Additionally, responsible for establishing the Global Operations and Services functions to bolster global processes in local markets.• Cultivated strategic vendor relationships, including establishing partnerships with 3PL direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment providers, to ensure seamless market entry and sustained success.• Formed and led a dedicated European operations team to drive marketing, wine planning, operations, and fulfillment functions in new markets.• Championed a cost-saving initiative for print production and data processing functions yielding cost reductions of 20% and 40% in these crucial areas.• Initiated direct vendor relationships with suppliers in China and Hong Kong, thereby ending the need for domestic agents and resulting in substantial cost savings and significantly expanded product selection for sales promotions.• Directed the operational requirements during the implementation of a new ERP system

Sydney, Australia

Managed all Operations, Supply Chain, and Fulfillment functions for IMP (global direct marketer of consumer products) in the Asia Pacific region with autonomous accountability for achieving significant cost improvements, enhancing quality, and eliminating non-value-added waste. Successfully identified and contracted with new vendors and fulfillment partners required to support our existing operations and drive expansion into Asian markets. Prepared forecasts and budgets for long-range planning and cost management.• Established 3rd party vendors (print, warehousing, product fulfillment, logistics and call center) in Japan to enable our market entry . Further negotiated last mile customer delivery costs resulting in $3 million in annual cost savings.• Consolidated and restructured Operations/Editorial dept by outsourcing certain core and non-core functions resulting in 40% staff reduction and improved quality and lead times.• Sourced print production and other manufacturing in China resulting in$2million of annual cost savings.• Guided Joint Venture partners in effectively establishing operational setups to successfully launch IMP's products in Singapore, Malaysia, and India.

Sydney, Australia

Held accountability for overseeing the production and fulfillment of products within my portfolio, while also managing strategic relationships with third-party vendors to accomplish organizational objectives.• Managed various outsourced print, logistics, fulfillment and delivery vendors.• Continually exceeded internal KPI’S and targets.• Participated in various cost and process improvement projects.

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Bachelor Of Business, Marketing

Diploma In Advertising