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Leadership Development Consultant with extensive record of experience and accomplishments in leading and directing complex organizations. As a determined, goal oriented performer, my objective is to utilize 25 + years in-depth supervisory, management and presentation skills, extensive experience in supply chain operations and experience in creating resources to cultivate and enhance the delivery of operational improvement towards advancement of a progressive performance culture.

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Coppell, Texas, Us

Provided strategic and tactical direction for driving process, equipment and facility optimization with an emphasis on ecommerce fulfillment. This included overseeing an omni-channel distribution network, engineering and distribution operations. ⁄ Overall responsibility for distribution center facilities which included physical inventories and fixed assets⁄ Set strategy and direction for omni-channel distribution operations with a strong emphasis on growth⁄ Led and mentored the Engineering and Distribution Operations teams providing operational knowledge and a thorough understanding of all company communication and vision⁄ Recommended and delivered solutions that produced double digit throughput improvements; removed barriers to stay ahead of aggressive volume growth⁄ Identified priorities that drove improved customer service, increased efficiency and cost reductions⁄ Developed change to: lead the execution of operational improvements and safety program to achieve performance, safety and accuracy goals⁄ Accountable for KPI results, expenses, capital expenditure and P&L for operations, including identifying gaps and resolution when goals were not achieved⁄ Led capital investment, return on investment analysis for distribution network⁄ Provided direction and feedback to external consultant team and regularly updated corporate leadership⁄ Designed and implemented center policies and training modules and standards, with corporate partners

Denton, Texas, Us

Responsible for all Operational and Financial aspects of the distribution center including budgeting and budget performance, work schedule planning, directing and coordinating the receipt, storage, sortation and distribution of beauty products, supplies, returns, transfers, special orders, show orders, deal breaks, and store fixtures. Ensures the accuracy, timeliness, cost effectiveness and DOT/FAA compliance of product movement for all customer and/or store orders.

Huntersville, Nc, Us

Regional Supply Chain DirectorResponsible for managing and integrating business process activities related to the warehousing, transportation, logistics, inventory of equipment, supplies and specialty items in eight distribution center warehouses. Collaborated with Vice President of Regional Supply Chain to ensure profitable and efficient operations. Accountable for coaching and managing Distribution Excellence Managers performance. Developed, executed and deployed supply chain initiatives driven by the Supply Chain Field Support Center to ensure continuous improvement and business growth. Managed product availability, warehouse operations and on-time delivery performance to deliver cost effective performance and high customer satisfaction. Collaborated with Supply Chain leadership in building a supply chain vision and strategy. Worked together with Sales and Category Management on new product launches, proactively identify inventory with potential to become Discontinued, Replaced, and Inactive (DR&I) inventory.

Plano, Texas, Us

Provided strategic leadership and day to day direction for the distribution center areas of asset protection, human resources, transportation, maintenance, health and safety , associate engagement and total facility operations.Lead and drove facility culture to ensure a positive, respectful environment with a focus on performance excellence while aligning with organizational needs. Analyzedreports to ensure maximum operational performance with high efficiency levels. Revised and implemented pay for performance standards and guidelines while maintaining high associate engagement.• Facility safety incident record was 24% better than plan resulting in $30K in savings.• Improved building productivity 5% over last year resulting in $300K in payroll savings against plan. • Improved building productivity resulted in $800K in payroll savings over last year with similar unit volume.• Cost Per Unit was 3.3% better than plan resulting in savings of $700K.• Led network initiative piloting first ever dynamic loading shipping concept to JCP stores.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

Vice President of DistributionI was assigned based on my success turning around other Kohl’s distribution centers to start up e-commerce operations overseeing a $100M launch including construction of a 1M SF distribution center, a multi-million-dollar budget, and the hiring of 50 managers and 2500 associates. I built the infrastructure supporting peak operational capacity of 100K units/day via third party shippers. Subsequently I was given additional responsibility to reverse negative operational trends in Edgewood, MD distribution center. I oversaw both locations, leading more than 120 managers and as many as 5000 associates in operations, maintenance, transportation, loss prevention, and HR in two 1M SF buildings. Impact highlights include…• Transformed workforce to performance culture and built sustainable operational excellence.• Completed building construction and operations on time and within code.• Exceeded all startup goals in DeSoto.• Reached peak capacity goals in both facilities.• Improved operational efficiency, replaced and upgraded leadership, and participated in successful union avoidance task force.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

I was promoted to strengthen operations of three underperforming buildings with 2M SF, more than 50M cartons shipped and an operating budget of $50M. Overseeing three Directors of Distribution plus 1100 associates, I hired and developed operations, supervisory and building leadership in IL and TX. I drove accountability and a focus on achievement, instilling a culture of performance and associate engagement, while implementing labor standards. Impact highlights included…• Improved associate engagement scores. • Increased NY units per hour (UPH). • Reduced worker compensation expense.• Develop and led network-wide leadership development program.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

Director of DistributionI was appointed to resolve operational challenges for a sophisticated 550K SF flow-through(cross dock) distribution center with an operation budget in the tens of millions of dollars. Withfull P&L for annual operating plans, I led 350 hourly and 22 exempt associates across all DC activities entailing 17,000+ annual outbound deliveries to 100+ regional stores. I also provided vision for 24/5 shipping and receiving of 150M+ units and 15M+ cartons annually. I monitored team and facility progress, developed leadership skills in direct reports, and coached and collaborated with direct reports on goal setting. I also implemented process improvements, cost controls and operational efficiencies, while building associate awareness, accountability, and a culture of recognition. Impact highlights included…• Turned around DC from loss to profitability and beat operating budget.• Took DC rating from eighth to first in productivity among nine DCs.• Boosted associate engagement and safety scores.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

Director of Distribution / Operations ManagerI was recruited as operations manager and was promoted in 2004 to Director of Distribution with additional responsibility for processing 50,000 units daily at the e-fulfillment satellite operation.I initiated an Executive Leadership Development program which transitioned the DC to a performance culture, and collaborated with leadership on goal setting.Impact highlights included…• Led the distribution network in quality and safety for two consecutive years.• Netted millions of dollars in savings, and led network-leading productivity improvements.• Led first-ever early retirement initiative in partnership with corporate HR.• Facilitated and implemented labor standards.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Senior Operations Manager / Group LeaderI directed a business center operations with a budget in the tens of millions of dollars, and managed 180+ employees, including seven exempt-level managers. Planned business center strategy, established goals and objectives, created productivity benchmarks and adjusted strategy as necessary.Impact highlights included…• Improved productivity, and achieved the highest inventory scores in the distribution network.

This was a political appointment with Governor of Kansas, where I was asked to develop and manage the unemployment insurance division of the state of Kansas. With an annual budget of $26M and annual benefits claims above $2.5M, I managed 300 associates statewide, and drove automation and cost-reduction initiatives. I assisted with the development of staff goals and objectives, and restructured the division’s budget.Impact highlights included…• Obtained grants from the DOL to create the first ever Kansas UI Call Center, which is still operating. • Saved more than $2M in the first year.• Was selected to represent state DOL on Total Quality Management Implementation Committee for Kansas government.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

In this role I managed the stocking process during the start-up operation of the $65M, 1.1M SF distribution facility that supplied over 90 Target Stores. Served on the center’s task force for facility policy writing and implementation.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Miami, Florida, Us

Akron, Oh, Us

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology

Master'S Degree