Throughout my 20+ year career as senior leader in the operations, logistics and customer experience space, I have cultivated a reputation as a highly effective people leader, big-picture thinker, and innovative problem solver who can have a transformational impact on business performance. I possess a unique blend of interpersonal awareness, analytical skills, and strategic planning ability, with a passion for implementing lean concepts to drive cost effectiveness and operational efficiency.As a people-focused leader, I have a passion for developing talent and fostering a culture in which all employees can thrive, focusing on transparency, collaborative teamwork, and a strong sense of shared mission. I find the process of designing new strategies and seeing the positive results to be an incredibly satisfying experience - as such, I bring unmatched energy and enthusiasm to my work.With equal focus on delivering value to customers, stakeholders, and employees, I can communicate with cross-functional teams and leadership peers to ensure that operations, logistics, and customer services strategies are continually aligned with high-level organizational objectives. As best practices in strategic planning and operational excellence are always evolving, I devote myself to continuous learning so I can stay ahead of emerging trends.During my career at Raymour & Flanigan, a high-end furniture retailer, I have been consistently recognized as a top performer and effective leader of multi-million-dollar territories. One of my proudest accomplishments to date is the impact I have on young professionals within my team. I patiently coached and mentored several emerging managers who went on to do great things within the organization. I also regularly exceeded expectations in my own role, most recently producing a 42% increase on delivered volume while cutting costs and driving strong customer satisfaction.Key Strengths: Executive Leadership | P&L Management | Organizational Transformation | Change Management | Business Transformation | Infrastructure Optimization | Process Improvement | Productivity | Efficiency | Performance Management | Data Analysis | Business Analysis | Reporting | Risk Management | KPIs | Vendor Management | Contract Negotiation | Strategic Planning | Road mapping | Coaching | Mentoring | Training | Project Management | Compliance | Agile | Scrum