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Managing partner of a quick service Deli & Pizzeria.

Founder of a New American restaurant offering beautiful and delicious, locally sourced dining; fine wines, craft beers, artisan cocktails, soulful music, and Sunday brunch.

Hat City offers expertise in supply chain operations; logistics; customer service and operations. We assist clients in improving their service offerings to customers; optimizing the reliability of operations; and negotiating best in class rates.

 Identified and obtained over $200 million in cumulative logistics and procurement cost reduction throughout career. Implemented an innovative and highly responsive supply chain network to support exponential growth for the furniture industry's fastest growing omni-channel retailer.[Lovesac] Spearheaded RFP development and several multi-million dollar 3PL outsource projects for management of global freight and warehousing operations.[Lovesac, Ravago, Diageo, and… Show more  Identified and obtained over $200 million in cumulative logistics and procurement cost reduction throughout career. Implemented an innovative and highly responsive supply chain network to support exponential growth for the furniture industry's fastest growing omni-channel retailer.[Lovesac] Spearheaded RFP development and several multi-million dollar 3PL outsource projects for management of global freight and warehousing operations.[Lovesac, Ravago, Diageo, and Snapple] Facilitated 100% growth in export activity by upgrading export supply chain reliability and successfully procuring over 30,000 ocean containers annually despite the capacity constrained export market in 2007/2008.[Ravago] Designed and led the roll-out of a flexible yet highly reliable distribution network supporting the 25 million case launch of Smirnoff Ice - the most successful new product launch in beverage history.[Diageo] Implemented network optimization rationalizing a 100+ warehouse network to fewer than 35 facilities.[Ravago] Led a DC startup team through site selection, facility design, and launch of a 400,000 square foot distribution center which was ultimately awarded the 2003 Chicago Redevelopment Project of the Year Award.[Diageo]  Implemented innovative sourcing methodology and category management techniques while leading cross-functional procurement engagements for materials, ingredients, leases, and other professional services.[Siemens, Ravago, Diageo, and Snapple] Led the development of a stand-alone shared services team which provided procurement, logistics, and order management services to seven individual sales organizations.[Ravago] Launched a highly effective final mile home delivery solution providing nationwide in-home, white glove delivery. Grew this program to over 800 annual deliveries in less than a year.[Lovesac] Show less

Strategic procurement supporting all Philips Healthtech divisions leading the sourcing and market development strategies for North American warehousing and transportation.

Led global supply chain and logistics operations for America's fastest growing furniture company. Responsible for implementing policy and infrastructure to support 40% year-over-year growth in a chaotic start-up environment. Qualified, implemented, and managed suppliers and logistics partners. Establish global inventory levels while ensuring efficient retail replenishment and omni-channel fulfillment. Responsible for managing transportation; warehousing; inventory control; retail… Show more Led global supply chain and logistics operations for America's fastest growing furniture company. Responsible for implementing policy and infrastructure to support 40% year-over-year growth in a chaotic start-up environment. Qualified, implemented, and managed suppliers and logistics partners. Establish global inventory levels while ensuring efficient retail replenishment and omni-channel fulfillment. Responsible for managing transportation; warehousing; inventory control; retail replenishment; web order fulfillment; and final mile home delivery/installation. Show less

Led supply chain operations and a 18-person team managing inventory planning and raw material procurement for a medical device manufacturing operation. Owner of a $200+ million spend managing 600+ suppliers and procuring over 15,000 parts. Managed diverse and highly technical procurement activities across multiple commodities in a regulated FDA operation. Focused on supplier development, low cost country sourcing, and driving improved quality at a reduced cost.

Global operations executive for Ravago Americas (formerly Muehlstein), a $3+ billion organization and the primary resin distributor for Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, and several global plastic manufacturers. Led a 55-person logistics and supply/customer service team while reporting to the COO and managing a $150+ million budget. Recruited to re-engineer the operations team and lead the integration of five newly acquired business entities. Subsequent to Muehlstein's acquisition by Ravago in late… Show more Global operations executive for Ravago Americas (formerly Muehlstein), a $3+ billion organization and the primary resin distributor for Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, and several global plastic manufacturers. Led a 55-person logistics and supply/customer service team while reporting to the COO and managing a $150+ million budget. Recruited to re-engineer the operations team and lead the integration of five newly acquired business entities. Subsequent to Muehlstein's acquisition by Ravago in late 2006, led the development of a stand-alone shared services department which provided logistics and order management support to seven individual sales organizations. Show less

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with a collection of spirits, wine and beer brands including Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, Baileys, José Cuervo, Tanqueray, Guinness, and Crown Royal. Owned a $100+ million budget managing multi-modal transportation, warehousing, and international operations while leading eight direct reports and a 30-person team.

Held the senior logistics role in this $1 billion organization managing a 15-person team and a $50 million budget. Designed, implemented, and managed the logistics and supply chain strategy for Snapple Beverages. Upgraded the logistics infrastructure to support the Snapple brand resurgence and unprecedented brand turnaround resulting in the company’s purchase by Cadbury Schweppes

Managed the $17 million U.S. transportation and distribution network for Pepsi-Cola concentrate. P&L ownership for three dedicated regional distribution centers, domestic truckload freight, and ocean imports.

Regional manager accountable for providing $12 million of contract logistics services to 15 corporate customers. Mentored and professionally developed seven front-line managers and a team of 100+ drivers and warehousemen.

Supervised a fast-paced overnight delivery operation leading over 60 hourly employees in a strong union environment. Responsible for meeting critical time commitments and maintaining tight budgetary control.

Four years of progressive leadership and logistics experience coupled with ongoing management training. Promoted to second in command of a 400-soldier supply and service company tasked with providing key logistical support for several high visibility military missions, capability exercises, and relief operations.