Facilities Management Services Company, providing commercial property maintenance and business operational services management. • Develop Vendor & Service Provider agreements, negotiate pricing & manage compliance• Establish Safety, Security and Disaster Recovery Procedures• Manage Sales, Customer Service personnel and operational systems• Manage Procurement, functionality and inventory of all supplies and equipment• Manage A/R and A/P accounting

Accountability included managing all corporate facilities functions, sourcing locations, managing the construction and furnishing of regional offices throughout the state.• Managed all aspects for the opening of regional offices.• Interviewed, selected and contracted Architects and Contractors to execute capital projects.• Identified standard architectural design for regional offices, sourced all materials and equipment. • Partnered with all departments to open new offices:… Show more Accountability included managing all corporate facilities functions, sourcing locations, managing the construction and furnishing of regional offices throughout the state.• Managed all aspects for the opening of regional offices.• Interviewed, selected and contracted Architects and Contractors to execute capital projects.• Identified standard architectural design for regional offices, sourced all materials and equipment. • Partnered with all departments to open new offices: Executive team, IT, Sales, Marketing, HR• Created and managed vendor compliance agreement.• Developed SOP manuals, including office management, procurement, safety, security & disaster recovery Show less

Contracted for 24 months (extended additional 24 months), to develop and implement improved processes in Customer Service, Merchandising, Purchasing, Inventory control, Logistics, Human Resources, and Facilities. For the department stores including groceries and cafe, 7 retail locations established in 1967. • Inventory Management—realigned inventory and allocation process with a 14% increase in sales• Established business plan to implement the addition of new departments on identified… Show more Contracted for 24 months (extended additional 24 months), to develop and implement improved processes in Customer Service, Merchandising, Purchasing, Inventory control, Logistics, Human Resources, and Facilities. For the department stores including groceries and cafe, 7 retail locations established in 1967. • Inventory Management—realigned inventory and allocation process with a 14% increase in sales• Established business plan to implement the addition of new departments on identified opportunities. • Purchasing—Developed implementation of procure-to-pay process, vendor matrix, and buy plan • Facilities Management—developed standards for operational service providers and implemented policies for waste management and conservation of utility consumption• Safety/Security/Maintenance—implemented a proactive process for safety & security procedures.• Compliance—developed checks & balances for human resources, accounting and perishable goods' managers to insure compliance with labor, tax & health regulations. • Human Resources—directed strategy to realign staffing in all locations. Initiated the process for hiring/terminating of staff where necessary. Directed training needs in departments needed, especially in purchasing and inventory management. Show less

Sunshine Horticulture, LLC Leading horticultural germination laboratory and greenhouse located in Quanzhou, Fujian China PRC. Sunshine Horticulture has received recognition for being the most advanced facility of its kind in Asia. • Developed and implemented forum for new product business plan, to determine buy plans, production levels and allocation• Developed policies and procedures for quality control, product liability and licensing/patent goods compliance • Accountable for… Show more Sunshine Horticulture, LLC Leading horticultural germination laboratory and greenhouse located in Quanzhou, Fujian China PRC. Sunshine Horticulture has received recognition for being the most advanced facility of its kind in Asia. • Developed and implemented forum for new product business plan, to determine buy plans, production levels and allocation• Developed policies and procedures for quality control, product liability and licensing/patent goods compliance • Accountable for sourcing domestic/international contract growers, including packaging materials & distribution• Sourced materials throughout Central / South America for the Japanese market, established freight and distribution logistics • Full P&L accountability, developed from $1M to $7M volume.Pacific Enterprises, LLCLeading manufacturer of giftware products with facilities in Quanzhou, Fujian China PRC; serving department stores, catalog merchants, home décor stores and the theme park industry. • Oversaw the complete operation domestically; direct reports including: Comptroller, Director of Marketing, Director of Product Development/Sourcing, National Sales Manager, IT Manager & Warehouse Manager• Developed the essence of four brands representing 4200+ skus in diverse segments of the marketplace• Established logistics to service customers with container load and less than container load orders. • Complete set up of US distribution center and inventory management.• Negotiated property lease contracts, managed facility improvements, purchased equipment and furnishings for administration, sales showrooms and distribution facilities, • Developed and managed the operating budget• Established 11 sales showrooms across the country with a sales force of 150 representatives• Managed the selection of IT systems for all departments, WMS, Inventory control, Accounting, R & D, etc.• Responsible for hiring/terminating of all direct reports.• Full P&L accountability, $30M in volune Show less

Importer/Distributor of fresh cut flowers from around the world. Servicing the supermarket, florist, hospitality, and event planning industries. Sourcing quality growers from around the word, coaching them on developing export standards for the global market. Career highlights include: Supplier to NFL Superbowl, Emmy Awards, Rose Bowl parade floats including multiple prize winning entries.