As the Nursery Director at Driscoll's, the leading global berry company, I managed all aspects of contract nursery relationships, planning, analysis, order fulfillment and distribution within the Americas Business Unit. With over 19 years of experience in operations management, I led multi-site operations and third-party operator relationships and audits to achieve company growth objectives, including serving as the General Manager of a manufacturing operation based in Thailand.I developed and executed strategic initiatives with a focus on driving results, benchmarking progress, and adapting to change, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation and automation. I also drove efficiency and simplification opportunities to completion in the areas of cost reduction, operational excellence, quality improvement, forecasting, and inventory and supply chain management. I acquired, hired, and developed talented teams to execute against company strategies and growth plans by setting and supporting stretch goals that enabled staff to reach their potential and personal career objectives while driving value. I managed staff in the United States, Mexico, and Thailand. I am skilled and passionate about continuous improvement and customer relationship management, and I utilize best practices and creative thinking to deliver cost-effective and mission-focused results using a team-first approach.