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Morrilton, Arkansas

Irving, Texas, Us

At PreMark, I lead the Finance, Purchasing, and Human Resources teams as well as the NetSuite implementation. Regular tasks are to manage & forecast cash; process payroll; oversee 401K; maintain bank relationships; create budgets, forecasts, and reporting; distribute information to board members monthly; oversee sales pricing; monitor operational efficiencies and recommend improvement ideas; consult with the executive team on strategy; work with outside accounting firm(s) to prepare taxes; work with insurance agents to maintain insurance policies; and handle compliance issues.

Morrilton, Arkansas, Us

In April 2015, I joined Sound-Craft Systems, www.sound-craft.com, and led its turnaround. Since 1947, Sound-Craft has been providing communication solutions worldwide. For over seventy-six years, they have been designing, handcrafting, and selling beautiful, high quality presentation furniture to customers such as the White House, Pentagon, Smithsonian, FBI, MIT, Penn, Vanderbilt, William & Mary, Texas A&M and more.Wrote business plan, secured funding, acquired assets, realigned headcount, transitioned accounting, divested real estate, redesigned products, streamlined supply chain, outsourced non-key tasks, created website, and established an online store to increase sales. Transformed company from near bankruptcy to a profitable company that is positioned to grow.

Mclean, Va, Us

At Capital One Auto Finance (COAF), I led an amazing team that funded indirect auto loans. COAF allowed me the opportunity to utilize my extensive knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean in the lending environment. We made great strides in lowering the cost and shortening the time it takes to fund a contract.Led 9 teams comprised of 250+ associates in funding, high risk funding, risk, quality, and vendor management operations to reduce costs, raise quality, increase speed and eliminate complaints.*Reduced cost to originate an account by 23%*Improved funding speed to an industry leading pace*Implemented a robust quality system that identified and eliminated root causes of failures

Dallas, Texas, Us

A Downstream Capital backed technology startup that created an app to automate fueling for commercial airlines.*Led global deployment and installation of product for Delta Airlines*Built supply chain, logistics, installation, customer support and quality assurance teams from scratchRecruited to Capital One

Carlsbad, Ca, Us

1.2 billion fitness business with over 450 health clubs globally, Forstmann, Little & Company's portfolioRecruited to lead East Coast expansion into New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Florida with a team of 20 direct reports and 500+ employees. Rebuilt human capital supply chain to recruit, select, hire, and train high performance teams to lead clubs in new markets without brand awareness. Partnered with Corporate and Division Finance to create, refine, and implement financial models. Re-engineered labor staffing models and implemented incentive-based compensation plans in New York and New Jersey. Drove results in operations, fitness and sales.*Set new club opening sales records in Annapolis and Dallas*Worked with Derek Jeter's investment team to co-brand Manhattan facilities with Derek and YankeesEarned Executive MBA while working between west and east coasts.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

A $450 million nationwide commercial landscape maintenance business owned by ServiceMaster, a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier, & RiceTurned around a team of 25 direct reports and over 1,000 employees to maintain more than $100 million in annual service contracts from 17 facilities in all major metropolitan areas in Texas and Oklahoma. Led budget creation and forecasting for division, two regions, and each branch. Led H2B human capital supply chain, created sub-contractor network, consolidated facilities and indirect staff, disposed of exhausted vehicles and equipment, divested and outsourced arbor service, implemented contract management system for customers and subs, standardized suppliers for vehicles, equipment and plants. Led operations, sales, HR, finance, and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)*Increased gross profit by 10% by selling larger contracts, geographically close, and in strong market segments*Reduced safety related expenses 90% by implementing key performance indicators, establishing weekly safety meetings, holding weekly accountability calls, installing DriveCam, and Smith Driving training system.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Improved a region from worst to second in two years. Won most improved region and most improved safety region award in 2004. Led team of 10 direct reports and over 500 employees to maintain more than $25 million in annual service contracts from eight facilities in North Texas and Oklahoma. Led operations, sales, HR and EHS.*Cut overhead by 50% by simplifying procedures, reorganizing /reducing staff and consolidating facilities*Increased annual new sales 63% by raising quality and focusing on customer

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Partnered with Pricewaterhouse Coopers in a ServiceMaster wide Six Sigma Deployment.Promoted to run a region and relocated to Texas.

A privately held audio/visual systems integration firmDesigned and installed systems for universities, performing arts centers, churches, and corporations*Grew annual revenue from $700,000 to $2.2 million in three years and turned around company.*Built best team in Mid-South to design, install, and program audio, video, and control systems.

Boston, Ma, Us

A $5 billion international appliance manufacturer, Division of General ElectricI credit GE for an incredible foundation in my career in leadership principles and Six Sigma.Recruited from UVA to GE's Edison Engineering Leadership Program-renamed Technical Leadership ProgramMaster Black Belt: Member of training team that led Black Belt training across all facilitiesBusiness Team Leader: Earned a reputation as a quick learner who could turn around operationsInternal Quality Leader: Led internal quality initiatives for $500 million refrigeration plantProcess Improvement Engineer: Designed and installed continuous improvement projects in final assemblyTechnical Leadership Program: Performed rotational assignments in R&D, finance, manufacturing, and engineering

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

A $25 billion global leader in paper and packaging products.Electrical Engineer led projects in wood yard, pulp mill, and bleach plant.

Be, Electrical Engineering

Mba, Finance, Strategy, & Marketing

Me, Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering