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Vernon, California, Us

rPlanet Earth takes bales of recycled PET from the MRFs, creates clean flake and forms the highest quality preforms and sheet PET for thermoforming in the industry.

Consultant/entrepreneur for equipment and packaging development opportunities, including:• Lancer Corp - Consultant to define commercial equipment strategy for their beverage dispense platforms and GM Blendtec Commercial by Lancer, with full P&L responsibility for a $25mm business• apiqe, LLC - Interim CEO - Built the business strategy and led the development of a trademark quality soda appliance targeted for both office and home application• Yankee Candle Scent Systems - Led the development of a smart, commercial fragrance dispenser for retail and hospitality applications.

Lancaster, Pa, Us

Responsible for managing the Talon Joint Venture between Graham Packaging and David Melrose Design (DMD) of New Zealand. Core focus is advancing the state of the art in hotfill packaging technology

Lancaster, Pa, Us

Responsible for capital equipment engineering functions for a privately-held, multi-billion dollar rigid packaging manufacturer. Specific responsibilities include all mechanical, electrical and software development and support for 60+ global factories, $100mm+ in annual procurement and all new innovations. With a staff of 30+ engineers and technicians, accountable for high volume injection presses, PET blowmolding machines, rotary and shuttle HDPE extrusion, and all downstream equipment

Supporting an $80mm division of a $3b Dutch industrial equipment conglomerate, responsible for business strategy, equipment innovation, acquisition integration and key account management for the PepsiCo channel

Purchase, New York, Us

Senior director of equipment innovation for beverage capital, food capital and marketing equipment initiatives (fountain, vending and visicoolers), as well as all plant equipment (beverage filling and food processing equipment). Reporting to the VP capital procurement and the SVP of Corporate Research

Purchase, New York, Us

Director, Strategic Supply Management, Innovation, and Commercialization Lead global strategic sourcing for highly competitive, $2.5 billion Food Service business, as well as innovation, sustainability, and commercialization initiatives for all marketing equipment (fountain, vending and visicoolers). Guided ~50 global suppliers (providing more than $300 million/year in materials) to innovate and improve quality, service, and value. Directly managed 4 staff members and guided key cross-functional initiatives, driving savings of nearly $10MM/year. Simultaneously served on 12-person corporate-wide strategy team pursuing dramatic business growth in emerging markets.

Shelton, Ct, Us

Served on 8-person executive business leadership team. Successfully designed and implemented systems, processes, and tools to drive significant production, staff, and revenue growth, while containing costs. Managed continuous evolution of products and systems. Directed 30+ staff members handling manufacturing, distribution, mechanical and electrical engineering, software quality assurance, technical support, and field service. Drove operational capacity from <$100k/month to >$3MM/month while reducing COGS by 60% and service calls by 70%

Led large-scale product development and operations projects for clients in diverse industries (including computer, telecommunications, biotechnology, automotive, and aerospace). Spearheaded strategy and design initiatives, as well as detailed implementation. Managed core project teams with internal and client team members. Selected engagements included Quantum Tape, Martin Marietta, Ford and AT&T.

Mba, Operations Management And Entrepreneurship

Masters Of Engineering, Operations Research And Industrial Engineering

Bs, Mechanical Engineering