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Adaptable, customer-driven general management and operations executive. Known for getting sales and operations to pull in the same direction. Proven ability to win market share, drive costs down, and manage change in turbulent times. Strong analytical skills. Able to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines. Bachelor’s degree in business administration and management. Core competencies include: » General management: Adept at translating the organization’s mission, vision, and values into a successful strategy. Managed a full P&L in three positions for a total of 14 years. As Regional Operations Manager at RMC Ewell, managed an $85M P&L. Grew market share from 29% to 45% in five years in the greater Tampa area. » Operations leadership: Able build strong teams with an entrepreneurial mindset that meets safety and compliance goals and achieve key operational metrics. As Divisional Operations Manager at CEMEX, led a team of 175 people. Reduced operating and delivery costs by 20%, or $1.3M. Achieved the best operating costs in the state of Florida (out of seven markets) and the second best in the U.S. » Project management: In the past 10 years, sponsored or managed five major projects that had budgets up $12M and timeframes up to eight months. Projects ranged from capital improvements, software implementations, safety and environmental initiatives, and logistics. In 2002, led a project that established a new department to coordinate $100M of in-bound raw material freight for 28 locations. Saved 7% or $375K annually, on freight costs. » Potential titles: director of field operations, director of logistics, director of operations, director of ready-mix production, general manager, logistics director, logistics manager, logistics operations manager, manager of operations, manager of logistics, operations manager, regional operations director, regional operations manager, VP of operations.

Listed skills include Operations Management, Management, Forecasting, Negotiation, and 46 others.

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  Mars Hill College

  Business Administration / Management