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San Diego, California, Us

Private Company Producing White Label Products.Brought in to improve operational performance and reduce/eliminate quality issues. The company had just over 60 employees producing over 100k units per day with 25% defect rate, very poor QC, low morale, high turnover, missed shipments, stockouts, and a disgruntled customer base.Determined the scope of operational improvement initiatives through consultation and evaluation.Developed and executed operational improvement strategies.Successfully increased sales and production by 400% while quality and on-time shipments soared to over 99%.Assessed and recommended cost-effective solutions to operational challenges.Developed and implemented visual work instructions, written SOPs, and layered QC systems.Oversee and redefined the implementation of operational improvement strategies.Performed cost calculations and coordinated budgets.Collaborated across departments to set realistic operational targets and timeframes.

Private Company Producing High-End Retail Products.Challenging role in a company struggling to create its niche in the CBD market. Excellent products with virtually $0 sales when I joined and leveraged heavily with investors.Successfully launched several new products and negotiated contracts with a national advertising firm to create brand awareness generating over 400 incremental purchases in the first month.Built a production facility and commissioned $500k softgel machine generating 120k softgels per day.Started a white label and private label operation utilizing existing formulations, equipment, and staff resulting in $100k per month of incremental sales.

Kevil, Kentucky, Us

Private Company Processing Hemp into Wholesale Products – Company SoldOversaw the overall operations activities including laboratory production, Lab testing, production, sanitation, inventory, human resources, finance, and fulfillment. Fostered Sop's, instructional pamphlets, HACCP plan, and disinfection practices to acquire cGMP certificate.Led significant workforce changes and interaction upgrades in a day in and day out creation climate to acknowledge 40% productivity increment in all cases.Procured a new structure and worked out 6 aeroponic development rooms total with temperature, lighting, mugginess, and wind current being controlled from a distance.

Ottawa, On, Ca

Publicly traded company with over 200+ employees; California Cannabis Industry – Company Sold for $500MTook over this position during a period when the company was acquiring multiple businesses. Led the integration starting with repurposing real estate, assets, and personnel. Directed the development of the Floracal indoor develops office from 100,000sf to 250,000sf with best in class temp/lighting/mugginess control by means of cell phones.Updated distribution center to add 8000sf of usable stockpiling. Added insulation, A/C, man traps, 20 ft high racking, and fire concealment to remain consistent and essentially increment limitRe-vamped Customer Service division to more readily line up with the deals association.Created deals and client assistance groups to upgrade the client experience and drive expanded income.Arranged Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters Union for driver/stockroom workforce.

Founded Company, Consulting Firm Specializing in Wine and Spirits Distribution IndustryStarted this company in response to industry needs. Produced over $1.5M in sales in the first 2 years. Led the integration of two large wine and spirits distributors with multiple facilities. Project included business process redesign, facilities consolidation, staff repurposing, and producing analytics for managementDrove the upgrade of ERP package for a large California beverage distributor. Revamped warehouse layout to optimize material flow for a $140M Beverage distribution company resulting in over 30% capacity improvementProject Manager of ERP and Sales Force Automation packages for several beverage distributors.

Private Company, 500+ employees; $200M+ Wine and Spirits DistributorAssumed a small team with very dated systems. Conducted ride-along with Sales and Delivery Drivers, worked in the warehouse, inside sales, and customer service to learn the business and develop a plan to ‘upgrade’ the Company.Implemented iPad-based sales order entry and sales force automation package resulting in the highest gross sales in 7 years, while reducing customer service headcount.Rolled out iPhones to Delivery Drivers providing them with Route optimization reducing fuel costs and over 100 hours per week in overtime. This included a tool preventing drivers from using their devices while the truck is moving, thus reducing our insurance rates in the processLed the acquisition of a new 170,000sf warehouse and installation of conveyor systems and Manhattan Associates WMS system.Configured a voice picking system for the bottle line for a 35% improvement in picking volume.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; EMR; $3.6B; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry.Developed an organization from the ground up into a highly functioning team of over 50 employees and contractors. Created strategy, secured funding, recruited internal, and external expertise, and marketed the vision to Senior Leadership.Created and clearly articulated a vision of business transformation that utilized the Global Oracle Implementation as a springboard that simplified processes and streamlined transactions.Instilled a Methodology for Document Management which developed a portal to house requirements, processes, Tutor, and UPK, all linked with a single ‘drill down’ capability.Led a $7.2M Global Design Project and delivered a complete solution that included Oracle ERP, Demantra, Hyperion, Vendavo, ASCP, APCC, and RP.Drove an Oracle Upgrade from 11i to R12 in India, Europe, and North America to create the foundation for the implementation of a Global Design in approximately 50 facilities.

New Albany, Ohio, Us

Publicly traded multi-national company manufactures/distributes interior systems for commercial vehicles including Class 8 trucks, construction, and agriculture. Employs 6,000+; $1B annual sales.Led all aspects of budgeting, planning, and project initiation, while directing all IT-related projects and staff in the US, China, Europe, and Australia. Daily activity included; developing and retaining key talent, project management, 6 ERP Systems, executive briefings, Chairing IT Steering Team, and fostering a productive culture.Oversaw New Building Construction of a state of the art headquarters and data center with video surveillance, physical security, voice/data infrastructure, and multi-media conference rooms.Drove Standardization of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP in Domestic and International plants resulting in the elimination of multiple ERP systems, processes, procedures, and databases.Managed $18M Capital Budget overseeing up to 22 projects and 3 acquisitions at one time and executing them on time and within budget on 4 continents.Developed Disaster Recovery Plan for 7 Global Data Centers and architected the DR / Business Continuity solution that includes hot sites and high availability equipment.Delivered a Technology Refresh including SharePoint 2010, Active Directory, and an MS Exchange consolidation from 12 Exchange servers to 4 and greatly reduced maintenance and support issues.

Co-Founded this national consulting firm specializing in business process optimization and ERP package implementations. Employed ~100 consultants nationwide. $11M in Annual Sales.Developed and implemented business plans to improve cost-efficiency.Oversaw the company's business operations, financial performance, investments, and ventures.

Company distributed and sold revolutionary golf teaching/training tools. Major retailers included Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golfsmith, Golf Galaxy, GolfTown (Canada), Special Tee, and ProGolf Discount.Developed and executed business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals.Maintained positive and trust-based relations with business partners, shareholders, and authorities.

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