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Atlanta

* Created consist gains in profitability and share gains for brands that include Pennington, Sevin, Amdro, Earth Juice, Ironite, Image, Corry's, Grants and Rackmaster.* Developed and delivered insourcing project on Amdro and Ironite brands, constructed chemical facility capturing significant EBIT improvement* Established Seed enhancement facilities which delivered record breaking results and afforded the ability to invest into our brands.

Atlanta

* Maintained oversight of the operations of five manufacturing facilities, consistently meeting and surpassing goals for the productivity and quality.* Credited with launching product lines that and taking share in the market place from key competitors.

* Business Manager on the SAP Project at Central Garden and Pet.* Supervised a team of 60 managers and SAP consultants leading transformational change over a five year period* Contributed to the design of a business model, used in conjunction with the SAP ERP system

Managed Distribution Centers around the country with responsibility for Sales, Finance, Warehousing and Shipping. Worked on projects with Transportation, business consolidations, facilities consolidation, process improvement, innovation, real estate negotiations and calling on National Accounts.

* Managed the South Carolina and Virginia operations* Significant improvements in safety and process improvements* Developed Standard Operating Procedures which improved overall efficiencies and profitability.

Patrol and Bloodhound Team member.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Education

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