• Business development and strategic planning for future sales growth. • Advise existing businesses in identifying problematic processes through a hands-on approach.• Support operations management through leadership and team building.

• Equity partner.• Created and presented operation models to clients for improving cost benefits and improving just-in-time needs.• Developed a new customer base by working with clients to examine the possibility of divesting problematic operations. • Utilized cost analysis, value-added processes, and lean manufacturing procedures to maximize sales margins. • Spearheaded the start of a new outsourcing division, increasing total company revenues by 40%.

• Led the transformation of a consulting company into a specialized protective coatings company.• Organized and managed cross functional teams for production efficiency.• Oversaw obtaining needed application equipment and manufacturing facilities. • Started and managed the use of outside manufacturing representatives to expand sales.• Used hands-on management approach to lead day-to-day operations.• Helped establish procedures and efficiencies leading to a shortening of customers’ supply chains.