Robert Copeland, Bsme, Mba, Cspo Email & Phone Number

Franklin, Tn, Us

Franklin, Tn, Us

Business advisor to CEO and executive team.

Franklin, Tn, Us

Auction Edge, Inc.is dedicated to the development of a unified technology platform and national marketplace solely for the independent auto auction industry (wholesale). The company was formed in early 2012 through the acquisition of several companies. In a short amount of time, Auction Edge has integrated existing products and launched new initiatives that allow independent auctions to operate on a standardized platform and expand their reach to a larger market.Responsibilities include Finance / Accounting, Operations and HR departments, Administrative activities and being an active member of the leadership team.

Franklin, Tn, Us

Auction Edge, Inc.is dedicated to the development of a unified technology platform and national marketplace solely for the independent auto auction industry (wholesale). The company was formed in early 2012 through the acquisition of several companies. In a short amount of time, Auction Edge has integrated existing products and launched new initiatives that allow independent auctions to operate on a standardized platform and expand their reach to a larger market.

Park City, Ut, Us

Utah's most active Angel investment network and in the top 13 Angel groups in North America with over 200 investing members since its founding in 2007. Since 2008, Park City Angels' members have invested over $80 Million in 95+ different portfolio companies. See https://www.parkcityangels.com/ to learn about membership and a small sample of our investment case studies.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Rebuilt the financial forecasting model to improve the forecast accuracy and to streamline the updating process.

Auburn, Wa, Us

Skills Inc. is a $35 million a year organization with 500 employees in three facilities, providing manufactured products and services primarily within the aerospace sector. Skills Inc. is a social enterprise (a self-funding non-profit) that employs persons with disabilities. Responsible for the Finance / Accounting, IT, HR departments and Administrative activities, including leadership of 5 direct reports and 20 indirect reports.Accomplishments include:- Overhauled the accounting processes to be GAAP compliant.- Implemented a planning process and budget controls that provided "actual to forecast" visibility.- Developed customer margin analysis that identified improvement opportunities.- Negotiated a credit line and renegotiated existing debt.- Restructured the 401(k) plan that increased employee participation.- Prepared Board packets and presented financials on key initiatives.- Implemented a new timekeeping and payroll processing system (ADP).- Reduced aged AR by 20%.- Implemented inventory cycle counts and root cause / corrective action that minimized variances.- Designed and implemented a Consumer Directed Healthcare plan and wellness program that reduced healthcare costs.- Developed dashboards / metrics for all departments that provided visibility to current status / trends that led to multiple improvements.- Optimized recruiting and implemented a software tracking system that streamlined the process.- Sponsored lean / 5S training program that involved all departments.- Implemented a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system that streamlined planning, reduced manufacturing turn-times and improved on-time delivery.

Auburn, Wa, Us

Finance & Administration

Seattle, Wa, Us

Web Site Redesign – Lead project manager for redesigning and enhancing the functionality of the nutrition web pages. Managed the development of back-end database tools to receive nutrition data from manufacturers and streamlined the process in which nutrition data is posted on the Starbucks web site.Food Distribution Optimization - Analyzed the system and processes utilized to rollout new food products to over 6,000 stores. Documented current practices and developed recommendations to improve the operational efficiency and enhance the system effectiveness. Managed the implementation phase, which included system enhancements, training programs and process re-engineering.

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Managed multiple projects consisting of acquisition / divestiture analysis, contract reviews, collateral appraisals and business process improvements. Reported to the CFO.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Managed the national handset warranty exchange program that provided warranty service to over 3 million customers annually. Program included an $80 million budget, 13 vendors, reverse logistics, inventory management and procurement in addition to an order management system utilized by more than 13,000 Customer Service Representatives.

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Successfully managed a $635,000 supply chain budget with 20 employees supplying over $15 million of merchandise to three retail stores. Responsible for a 25,000 sq. ft. distribution center that received, processed and distributed product. Managed the delivery of merchandise to customers.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Successfully identified / directed cross-functional profit improvement projects to optimize business processes and improve profitability. Consulted with departments to solve complex operational issues. Developed financial models to quantify, analyze, and evaluate profit improvement initiatives that increased profits by $16.2 million.

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Over 15 years of broad business experience in, planning, finance, logistics, distribution, trading, analysis and engineering.- Operations / Logistics Associate II, Singapore (1992-1997) - Coordinated operations and logistics for $5.4 million of materials delivered daily to Mobil's largest plant in the Asia Pacific region. Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts to purchase and sell crude oil and refined products.- Product Trading & Supply Associate, New York, NY and Fairfax, VA (1990-1992) - Provided economic / sensitivity analysis and marketing support for products bought / sold in Middle East and Asia Pacific regions- Objectives Program Manager, Denver, CO (1989-1990) - Directed preparation of five-year, $1.4 billion capital program, incorporating the company's guidelines of strategic value, economics and risk assessment. - Economic Analysis Project Manager, Denver, CO (1987-1989) - Prepared valuations for property acquisitions and divestitures, which amounted to over $20 million of bid packages.- Reservoir Engineer, Denver, CO (1984-1987) - Managed a project team tasked with improving oil / gas field production with revenue in excess of $4.6 million annually. Team increased production 100% in 2 years.- Field Operations Engineer, Paso Robles, CA (1981-1984) - Analyzed performance of wells producing heavy and light oil. Prepared and implemented recommendations to increase production and reduce expenses.

Mba, Business

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering