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► Accomplished executive with strong record of over 20-years’ delivering results within global purchasing organizations. Expertise in garment and textile manufacturing, factory evaluation techniques, and vendor compliance requirements. Familiar with import/export regulations, adroit at vendor negotiations, and skilled at “getting the right product at the right time”► Repeatedly recognized for building innovative strategic solutions that address complex business issues and accelerate growth. ► Expert in realigning teams and setting direction to elevate operational performance. Highly effective cross-cultural and cross-functional relationship and team builder. ► Fosters a collaborative culture that maximizes engagement and creates top-performing teams that quickly overcome obstacles and achieve goals. .CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: ■ Global sourcing, negotiation, and management consulting spans across 11-countries, including China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Rwanda, and Egypt ■ Boosted sales from $1.5M to $18M in 6-years through the development of strong Hong Kong business partnerships and innovative sourcing, marketing, and US market entry strategies for sporting goods outerwear and skiwear products ■ Reduced cost of goods by 4-6% and successfully secured and retained high-value importer accounts – built relationships with Kings Distributors and assembled substantial garment cost-reduction and product opportunity for Yum Brands and Subway ■ Invited to testify before the House Ways & Means Committee to justify renewal of China's Most Favored Nation Status in post Tiananmen Square scenario ■ Improved regulatory compliance from Fail to Pass for 20+ factories over 20-year career ■ Built, led, and managed high-performing teams of 6-500 employees and 15-50 vendors ■ Negotiates ~$20M contracts for production and manages $5M annual raw materials spendKEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES INCLUDE: ● Business Transformation● Change Management● Channel Management● Compliance & Contract Management● Inventory & Manufacturing Forecasting● Due Diligence● EDI System Management● International Business● JIT Production● Supply Chain Finance● Production Project Management● Quality Assurance/Control● Vendor Relations/Sourcing● Global Business Operations● Strategy Execution

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  University Of Oregon

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