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Operations: 19 years in operations management, creating value for stakeholders through effective supply
chain management. Creating organizational capabilities by aligning people, process and technology to
deliver revenue growth and operational cost savings.


Finance: 15 years in finance and accounting, providing valuable insights through enhanced visibility and
timely reporting. Developing financial planning and reporting systems to improve C-suite decision-making
capabilities. Advanced ERP system experience.


Consumer Goods: 19 years in the Consumer Goods industry, with a focus on Sporting Goods and Apparel.
Extensive travel and knowledge of the North American, European, and Asian active lifestyle markets in both
wholesale and e-commerce channels.

Position Profile
•	Responsible for day to day management of distribution center team
•	Setup and manage global logistics
•	Develop industry leading customer service team and systems
•	Lead sales and operations planning cross functional team to achieve target inventory levels
•	Manage product price vs. cost balance to achieve target margins
•	Oversee sales team and develop seasonal go to market strategies
•	Advise product development team on best practices for SKU management and performance
•	Develop annual revenue and operating budget including seasonal updates
•	P&L management

Contributions
•	Restructured sales organization which lowered selling costs by 2% of sales and strengthened customer relationships, all while maintaining topline revenue growth of 10+% per year.
•	Appointed by CEO to develop a B2C e-commerce business via the company’s branded websites.  Built a $500K e-commerce business within 3 years, adding $325K in gross profit

VP Sales & Operations

Position Profile
•	In-source distribution operation from 3rd party warehouse
•	Develop operational processes, policies and procedures
•	Learn and leverage ERP & WMS system
•	Rebuild poor customer service reputation
Contributions
•	Built west coast distribution operation from scratch, on-time and under-budget.  Hired and trained 8 new warehouse and customer service employees in first 45 days, delivered $7MM in product allowing the company to hit both revenue and expense goals.


Operations Manager

Position Profile
•	Manage day to day operations of distribution center
•	Responsible for inventory management
•	Report financials to Swiss parent company in a timely and accurate manner
•	Manage $1.5 million expense budget to plan
•	Develop sales planning, strategy and go to market collateral
Contributions
•	Negotiated, planned and executed move to new facility, which cut overhead costs by 10% and improved operational efficiency.
•	Vital part of business development efforts winning distribution contracts from 2 international vendors, accounting for 50% revenue growth during tenure.


General Manager

Position Profile
•	Responsible for day to day management of distribution center team
•	Manage inventory levels through demand planning methodologies
•	Improve customer service by reducing stock outs and improving delivery accuracy
•	Support implementation of new ERP software
Contributions
•	Improved order fulfillment rates with development of planning methodology and factory communication helping to drive 250% revenue growth during 3-year tenure.
•	Managed and directed move and set-up of new warehouse facility, tripling square footage aiding to position the company for significant growth.


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