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Operational Excellence criteria is unique to each company, but the goal is the same. I help companies achieve their business objectives and drive operational excellence by providing exemplary leadership, developing optimal solutions and high-performance teams.I'm a results oriented executive with extensive proven success leading global operations (sites, teams, departments, business units, projects, and product launches) within Fortune 500 MedTech companies. Experienced in leading sites, spearheading site integrations and closures, streamlining processes, product launches, reducing time to market, and large-scale ERP implementations. Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and deliver multi-million dollar cost savings. Adept at navigating regulated environments and ensuring compliance.Career Highlights include:•Directly contributed to a $23M revenue increase for a single product line over a 24 month period by optimizing customer service, order fulfillment, and sales support processes.•Led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 MedTech companies, improving supply chain performance, product planning, and operational efficiency.•Led a subdivision of a Disaster Relief Team on 9/11, ensuring delivery of 3,000 Trauma kits to the World Trade Center triage tent and surrounding hospitals, despite overwhelming logistical challenges.•Led a successful implementation and upgrades of enterprise-wide ERP system for key business modules across 7 sites and 4 countries•Led site transfers, integrations, and closures which achieved company savings target of $5.5M over 6 years.•Led launch of a trauma company's first Software as Medical Device (SaMD) product, collaborating with renowned surgeons for product development and training strategy.•Led launch of a spine company's first lumbar and cervical Total Disc Replacement systems.•Honored with 25-Year Distinguished Service and Outstanding Leadership awards, recognizing a career marked by consistent high performance and significant contribution to company goals.

Listed skills include Medical Devices, Process Improvement, Product Development, Cross Functional Team Leadership, and 9 others.