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Advised on potential acquisitions and internal management improvements.The World’s Largest Manufacturing and Distributor of Ear Piercing Products with sales revenues well in excess of $100M, 35-40 Sales offices worldwide, numerous satellite manufacturing facilities 1000+ employees. • Advised on acquisition management and improving internal operations including Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing and Customer Service.

Responsible for full operations and P&L for a sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and sales organization.The World’s Most Technologically Advanced Ear Piercing Systems with 300 employees worldwide.• Responsible for all Operations of this International Company including Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing, National Training Network, Quality Systems, FDA Compliance and Total P&L Performance. • Increased sales year to year from $28M to $50M.• Moved manufacturing operations… Show more Responsible for full operations and P&L for a sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and sales organization.The World’s Most Technologically Advanced Ear Piercing Systems with 300 employees worldwide.• Responsible for all Operations of this International Company including Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing, National Training Network, Quality Systems, FDA Compliance and Total P&L Performance. • Increased sales year to year from $28M to $50M.• Moved manufacturing operations Off Shore and supervised the Start Up in The People’s Republic of China.• Successfully incorporated Affiliate Operations in Japan and Hong Kong.• Expanded and improved International network of Distributors and Agents.• Successfully transitioned the business from New Jersey to Massachusetts. Built a Shadow Operation and oversaw the gradual shut down of an existing operation resulting in a seamless transition; no orders missed or backlogged. Show less

International manufacturer of bulk chemical for use in antacids and antiperspirants. • Initiated, implemented and administered the entire Human Resource function for manufacturing facilities in New Jersey, Texas and Ireland. Sales offices in the USA, Canada and the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Netherlands.• Responsible for representing the Company during OSHA and FDA audits.• Successfully negotiated numerous Labor Agreements with no work stoppages. • Represented Management in… Show more International manufacturer of bulk chemical for use in antacids and antiperspirants. • Initiated, implemented and administered the entire Human Resource function for manufacturing facilities in New Jersey, Texas and Ireland. Sales offices in the USA, Canada and the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Netherlands.• Responsible for representing the Company during OSHA and FDA audits.• Successfully negotiated numerous Labor Agreements with no work stoppages. • Represented Management in the Management Buyout of the Company from Revlon, Inc.• Represented the Company in the sale of the business to General Chemical, a Venture Capital company. Show less