Leading a world-class manufacturing team in the production launch of air & waterproofing products in Sparta Michigan. Producing the next generation of air & waterproofing products for today's energy-efficient buildings.

Developed the next generation of air & waterproofing products for the building industry, focused on energy-efficient solutions for a sustainable future.

Provided strategic business consulting services. Advised business owners on starting, operating, growing, transforming, and selling businesses. • Evaluated business and operational challenges utilizing business ownership experience and technical knowledge. Developed solutions and built strategic roadmaps to achieve business results. • Converted strategies into action, implemented solutions and led complex project execution, including technology innovation, product management, software development, operations management, and project management.• Developed strategic relationships and negotiated agreements with vendors and key partners to achieve the client’s business goals. Shared business vision and influenced outcomes using excellent communication skills.Selected Accomplishments:• Launched commercial HVAC product line for Fisen Corporation, developed industry-focused products for controlled environment agriculture, determined go-to-market strategy, and forged partnerships with established industry vendors for quick market entry.• Delivered management consulting for Amway Corporation, guided vendor partnership development, and leveraged project management skills to oversee global marketing project for Nutrilite’s 90th anniversary celebration.• Provided management guidance to Westrick & Co, a licensed novelty product distributor, identified and implemented a 50% license cost reduction strategy and improved business processes for efficient operation.

Started retail e-commerce book business, leveraged $50K investment and partnership with liquidation book supplier to grow sales over $10M. Provided business startup leadership, managed operations, and transformed the business into a technology-focused company with over 1 million retail SKUs and an extensive JIT supply and logistics network. Conceptualized organizational strategy and hired leadership. Provided financial oversight and ensured capital availability for new investments to drive business value. Navigated market and supplier challenges. Negotiated contracts and improved processes to control costs. Defined KPIs, forecasts, reporting, and strategies to monitor and generate sales growth, ensure operational stability, and increase efficiency. Led strategic and contingency planning processes to identify opportunities, areas of concern, risks, and sustainability improvements.● Hired and managed a team of 25 employees, including four supervisors and managers. Fostered a culture of success and empowerment by recruiting, hiring, and mentoring employees with a desire to learn and grow. ● Pursued growth opportunities by conceptualizing software solutions to access unlimited SKU and product category expansion through JIT supplier integration. Hired software development team, led agile software development projects, and utilized tech industry knowledge, product development insight, and project management skills for timely and cost-effective concept implementation.● Harnessed internally built software functionality to grow sales from $2M to over $10M.● Established relationships with key suppliers and logistics partners. Negotiated agreements to pursue strategic goals, including several multi-million dollar agreements.● Developed and implemented operations strategy to process over 4,000 orders per day.● Managed commercial real estate, facility maintenance team, and construction projects to reduce environmental impact, ensure production uptime and promote safety.

• Built nationwide money transfer network for Walmart, managed customer relationship, and developed industry-leading touch screen point of sale solution with implementation in over 2000 Walmart stores.• Led functional teams for desktop and server systems, supported over 3000 internal users in a distributed environment with multiple sites. Managed field operations to support external customers. Standardized IT processes, software, and hardware to lower energy consumption, support costs, and capital expenses.

• Developed manufacturing processes using small-scale production facilities to evaluate options for mass production.• Utilized biology and tech knowledge to deploy and optimize automated control systems critical for ensuring food safety and quality control. • Project-managed pilot plant construction and systems deployment in production facilities.