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Sterling, Il

Supporting the integration of the Channing Bete product line into the operations of Halo Branded Solutions. Developing product sourcing, product personalization operations, and inventory management strategies. Managed the setup of a satellite office for marketing and sales staff remaining from Channing Bete.

Responsible for corporate fulfillment operations including customer services, call center, distribution, manufacturing, purchasing, and facilities management. Managed fulfillment of core publishing business and distribution business of training curricula and equipment. Developed and implemented strategic fulfillment plan for the termination of corporate operations following the non-renewal of a distribution contract, including management of operations profitably until closure. Provided due diligence support for the sale of major IP assets and inventory, and oversaw the transition of inventories, data, and operations to the buyers. Prepared facilities for sale.

South Deerfield, Ma

Responsible for production fulfillment including demand forecasting, publication printing and binding, direct mail processing, and distribution center. Introduce new product types and processes into operations. Integrate new business partnerships into core operations. Develop and execute tactical and strategic plans with an operating budget of $7 million and 75 employees. Responsibility for corporate facilities management added in 1997. Oversight responsibility for corporate food service added 2006.Responsibilities include:Operations Management• Through ongoing processes of continuous improvement, maintained cost levels of internally produced product even though volumes have decreased by half. Consistently increase service levels and productivity, improve quality, and reduce operating expenses. • Oversaw 50% increase in volume in 2006 for American Heart Association product line with minimal impact to service levels. This was a key contributing factor in increases in market share over other distributors. • Developed strategic supplier relationships, negotiating long term price and supply contracts, minimizing paper market fluctuations. • Led several organizational restructuring projects in response to varied business conditions. • Developed comprehensive ergonomics program, decreasing workplace injury rates significantly. Systems Development• Oversaw transition of legacy inventory, manufacturing, and purchasing ERP components to JD Edwards World enterprise software. Facilities Management• Designed and implemented new 35,000 square foot, 3000 SKU distribution center. • Oversaw the closure of a subsidiary in Seattle and return of assets to South Deerfield. Technology Development and Implementation• Implemented graphics arts technology including computer-to-film and computer-to-plate. • Installed automated case packing solution into integrated press and bindery line. • Oversaw facility-wide energy conservation improvements

• Co-managed construction of $5 million, 40,000-square-foot office building.• Responsible for contract negotiation, execution, and financial control.

Worcester, Ma

• Conducted study to identify market opportunities of company’s line of shoe components in Brazil. • Researched business opportunities and developed contacts within Brazil for future business development.

• Responsible for developing standard costs. • Developed energy management system and implemented energy saving measures.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing & Accounting, Gpa 3.5

Activities and Societies: Small Business Club

Ba, Economics, Psychology

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