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600 S. Perry Street, Lawrenceville, Ga 30046

Gainesville, Ga

Hire, train, and develop Packaging Team Members to operate multiple types of computerized packaging machinery.Conduct Safety Training and Employee Professional Development Programs.Create SOP's to handle finished materials to comply with HACCP and SQF standards. Manage production and shipping of finished goods. Assist with planning the production schedule to meet our customer's shipping requests. Integrate preventive maintenance program without… Show more Hire, train, and develop Packaging Team Members to operate multiple types of computerized packaging machinery.Conduct Safety Training and Employee Professional Development Programs.Create SOP's to handle finished materials to comply with HACCP and SQF standards. Manage production and shipping of finished goods. Assist with planning the production schedule to meet our customer's shipping requests. Integrate preventive maintenance program without interrupting product flow. Negotiate logistical pricing with small parcel and LTL. Increased Service Fill Rate by 22%, sustaining a 96% Service Fill Rate.Attained Facility SQF Level 2 and HACCP Certification. Show less

Gainesville, Ga

Assist executive management in developing the strategic direction of the organization.Establish and implement department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for continuous improvement in efficiency of the department and services performed. Develop staffing strategies. Develop the performance appraisal process, providing constructive guidance and advising executive management on issues of consistency and equity in the process and decision-making. Work with… Show more Assist executive management in developing the strategic direction of the organization.Establish and implement department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for continuous improvement in efficiency of the department and services performed. Develop staffing strategies. Develop the performance appraisal process, providing constructive guidance and advising executive management on issues of consistency and equity in the process and decision-making. Work with employees to develop career paths and career development opportunities. Provide coaching to employees at all levels.Identify training needs and develop, facilitate and/or provide training to the workforce, including management training.Develop and establish programs to enhance employee retention.Create equitable compensation strategies.Implement plans and procedures to remain current and in compliance DOL regulations.Investigate allegations of harassment, discrimination or illegal activity. Serve as liaison with outside counsel on employment-related matters.Maintain equality standards for employment decisions, including hiring, disciplinary, and termination decisions, to comply with federal and state laws and regulations. Show less

Gainesville, Ga

Summary:Overall responsibility for Production, Safety, and Sanitation within the manufacturing facility located in Gainesville Ga. Supervises the plant performance standards (KPI’s) to benchmark levels and leads continuous improvement initiatives ensuring customer, quality and safety compliance standards.Works with the VP of Operations to develop short and long-term budgets that reflect the best interest of the company.Directs all engineering activities requiring capital… Show more Summary:Overall responsibility for Production, Safety, and Sanitation within the manufacturing facility located in Gainesville Ga. Supervises the plant performance standards (KPI’s) to benchmark levels and leads continuous improvement initiatives ensuring customer, quality and safety compliance standards.Works with the VP of Operations to develop short and long-term budgets that reflect the best interest of the company.Directs all engineering activities requiring capital funding utilizing contractors and or internal resources.Manage Inventory for production and finished goods.Direct the processing, packaging, and shipping of premium dog treats to ensuring on-time delivery shipments.Negotiate freight tariffs with freight carriers to provide competitive pricing and best service.Conduct employee training, including safety, professional development, and performance improvement counseling.Reviews human resources, production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics during the DOM and modify / align departmental activities to achieve KPI’s and meet their goals and objectives.Manage Worker’s Compensation Claims to mitigate and or reduce exposure - including Limited Duty work restrictions.Develop process flow to streamline inventory, increase production yield-rates, and coordinate with our Leadership Team to achieve strategic objectives. Develop Big Creek Foods Safety Program to remain in compliance with OSHA regulations. This includes Confines Space Program, Fall Safety Program, and Forklift Program.Develop and maintain Job Safety Analysis.Research and Development - develop products for implementation, streamline processing to increase efficiency and control inventory. Determine profitable BOM's and yield rates. Show less

Suwanee,Ga

Conceptualize strategic goals into action plans.Decreased COG through strategic analysis of MRP, logistics footprint, pricing, inventory management, and mentoring the department on sales strategies to support sales and improve customer service throughout distribution territories without diminishing dealer expectations and ensuring profitable and efficient operations.Analyzed and overhauled the service department - staffing, service contracts, compensation packages, technical… Show more Conceptualize strategic goals into action plans.Decreased COG through strategic analysis of MRP, logistics footprint, pricing, inventory management, and mentoring the department on sales strategies to support sales and improve customer service throughout distribution territories without diminishing dealer expectations and ensuring profitable and efficient operations.Analyzed and overhauled the service department - staffing, service contracts, compensation packages, technical training, and capital expenses, including software implementation. Directed the day to day operations for distribution of high-end appliances.Determine recruiting, staffing, and training plans for multiple warehouses throughout the United States.Developed classes for employees on implementing WMS, new-hire orientation, forklift safety, first aid, ergonomic counseling and educating employees on proper lifting techniques to avoid injury. Coordinate capital leases for vehicles, equipment, and real estate.Project Manager for Showroom Remodel and Distribution Center Expansion and Relocation Projects. Simultaneously orchestrated a 65K sq ft warehouse expansion and 25K sq ft office expansion without any negative impact on daily operations.Organized multiple distribution center relocation projects without missing any shipments.Develop logistical plans to support distribution footprint.Ensure that we exceed our customers expectations. Loss Prevention Planning and Investigation.Distribution Centers located in:- Suwanee, GA- Plant City, Fl- Elgin, IL- Cherry Hill, NJ- Wallingford, CT- Dallas, TX Show less

United States

I started my Army career as an enlisted soldier and served as a crewmember on the M-1 Abrams tank. Throughout my enlisted period of service, I progressed from a driver up to tank commander. While earning my college degree, I attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and served as an Infantry Platoon Leader. During Desert Storm, I served as a General’s Aide. Upon completion of that assignment, I was selected to become a Helicopter Pilot. In 1995 -… Show more I started my Army career as an enlisted soldier and served as a crewmember on the M-1 Abrams tank. Throughout my enlisted period of service, I progressed from a driver up to tank commander. While earning my college degree, I attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and served as an Infantry Platoon Leader. During Desert Storm, I served as a General’s Aide. Upon completion of that assignment, I was selected to become a Helicopter Pilot. In 1995 - 1998, I served at the Pentagon as a Weapons Simulations Project Officer. I managed a $95M project throughout its lifecycle – from creating Request for Proposals (RFP), reviewing competitive bids, awarding contracts, and working with various organizations to develop the premier weapons training program. As the Subject Matter Expert for weapon simulations, I wrote the doctrine and training philosophy that was used throughout the Army (which later was adopted by the USMC and ARNG).In 2001, Operation Enduring Freedom, I returned to Active Duty and served as a Plans and Operations Officer for all US based forces (FORSCOM). I developed the Force Management System that assigned, deployed, tracked, and re-deployed hundreds of units assigned to support OEF and later OIF.In 2003, I served as the Operations Officer for 10th Mountain Military Police Battalion and Combined Joint Task Force 180 in Afghanistan. I was responsible for creating Tactical Operations Plans for 700+ soldiers, which were scattered throughout 6 Asian countries, synchronizing the logistical movement of units to join local and US forces in combat ops, as well as numerous other combat oriented requirements. Show less

Atlanta, Ga

Managed 11 locations within the Southeast United States (GA, AL, FL, & SC)Conducted Employee Training Classes - Safety, Professional Development, and New Employee Orientations. Directly responsible for increasing bottom-line margins by improving our workforce.Developed standard hiring practices and procedures.Decreased Employee Turnover Rate by 38%.Created a "Quality Service" incentive program, employee recruiting/retention program.Instituted a… Show more Managed 11 locations within the Southeast United States (GA, AL, FL, & SC)Conducted Employee Training Classes - Safety, Professional Development, and New Employee Orientations. Directly responsible for increasing bottom-line margins by improving our workforce.Developed standard hiring practices and procedures.Decreased Employee Turnover Rate by 38%.Created a "Quality Service" incentive program, employee recruiting/retention program.Instituted a strong safety program for OSHA compliance.Set up a company-wide, all inclusive Safety Incentive Program. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Managed 5 production facilities throughout the Metro-Atlanta area. Recruited and trained managers for multiple products and facilities.Developed a Professional Leadership Curriculum.Reduced inventory shrinkage by improving procedures, training and thorough investigations. I was directly responsible for several prosecutions.Consolidated accounts to leverage better pricing, developed tool and vehicle accountability procedures.

Arlington, Va

Managed a $95M computer based weapons training simulator project throughout its lifecycle – from creating Request for Proposals (RFP), reviewing competitive bids, awarding contracts, and working with various organizations to develop the premier weapons training program. Responsible for ensuring that US Military contracts were in compliance with Federal Regulations, negotiated contracts, and ensured that production and delivery schedules were met. Developed the fielding… Show more Managed a $95M computer based weapons training simulator project throughout its lifecycle – from creating Request for Proposals (RFP), reviewing competitive bids, awarding contracts, and working with various organizations to develop the premier weapons training program. Responsible for ensuring that US Military contracts were in compliance with Federal Regulations, negotiated contracts, and ensured that production and delivery schedules were met. Developed the fielding strategy for STRICOM as force structure and technology changed.Coordinated internally within NGB for device program funding.Primary liaison between manufacturer, NGB, STRICOM, and all states and territories.Identified and developed plans for system upgrades such as configuration, software, new weapon systems, etc. Created an "Integrating Simulations” strategy into individual and squad based training programs. This training philosophy became the foundation of the Simulation Training Doctrine that was used throughout the ARNG and later was adopted/modified by other services.Consulted with State Military Departments and presented design concepts to build state of the art simulation training facilities. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Phi (Vice Archon, Warden, and Alumni Advisor) NGC Women's Softball - Student Coach

Bachelor'S Degree