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I have dedicated my career to helping automotive industry powerhouses disrupt the industry by adopting a future-focused vision that embraces the rapidly changing technologies and partnerships within transportation and recycling industries. I help companies harmonize their processes, policies, and operations to deliver unprecedented revenue growth and tap into uncharted territory and partnerships with innovative strategies and ideas.I began my career in the automotive industry, taking on increasingly strategic leadership roles over my career. I have over 20 years of experience in Tier one OE engine re-manufacturing and have built high-ROI programs based on reconditioning collision repair parts – an industry first that has been adopted by our competitors industry-wide.I have a future-focused mindset and bold vision with regard to advancements in transportation – this is truly an exciting time in the industry. ➡️ Designed and implemented dismantling and harvesting process for off-lease vehicles to access EV batteries for recertification. ➡️ Secured $35M in seed money throughout tenure. ➡️ Launched several innovative programs and strategies to drive organic growth and bring new companies into company portfolio.➡️ Closed gaps within collision repair parts market by collaborating with insurance executives to create a collision repair program that used reconditioned recycled parts, eradicating a years-long challenge for insurance companies facing procurement problems. ➡️ Overhauled raw material purchasing programs for GM and Ford Motor Company; developed part harvesting and revenue sharing program for each company.➡️ 3X winner of GM’s ‘Supplier of the Year’ award. Nominated and selected among 30K+ vendor applicants based on history of solving challenges for GM.I'm always open to new connections, so if we haven't already connected, hit the connect button and let's chat!