~ proven million-dollar business leader • expert in workflow prioritization • goal-driven team player ~

 

results-oriented leader eager to contribute extensive operations / supply chain management,

high-volume sales, account development, team building, and customer service expertise

toward increasing shareholder value by improving revenues, profitability, and cashflow.

 

profile

 

         drive operational success by providing proven leadership abilities, intelligent problem-solving techniques, solid communication proficiencies, and excellent interpersonal relationship-building skills.

         expert at multitasking within high-pressure, deadline-driven environments and strategically planning, prioritizing, and coordinating workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.

         able to build critical organizational relationships and secure professional networks.

         foster cooperative teamwork across a multitude of personnel levels while actively communicating a company s vision, value, and goals in order to profitably ensure optimal operational performance.

         recognized leader for attaining several high-level corporate acquisitions, including one for $2 billion in 1999.

         holds b.s. in accounting from athens college.

 

professional synopsis

 

 

key accomplishments

ø increased fixed cost productivity by 20%, as well as improve variable margin contributions by more than 33% through strategic pricing, supply contract negotiations, product simplification, and innovative transportation modes.

ø successfully secured multinational master distribution agreements with purchase minimums that resulted in market share growth of 100%.

 

         apply dynamic leadership talents toward directing a 50-member top-performing team of manufacturing, warehousing product support, and customer service associates to ensure continued marketplace dominance.

         demonstrate sharp negotiation and interpersonal relations techniques to facilitate agreements of various complex multimillion-dollar licensing contracts at below market rates instrumental in achieving cost-effective operations solutions.

         strategically steer business development efforts by creating a superior alliance agreement in coordination with major technology companies to produce several innovative corporate products.

         create and implement best practice methodologies and continuous improvement programs to attain strategic alignment with overall corporate objectives.

 

 

key accomplishments

ø created and implemented a $50-million off-balance sheet financing program that grew national sales in excess of $100 million.

 

         maximized productivity by proficiently managing a team of 12 highly skilled associates in the successful operations of a high-volume corporate business division.

         directed organizational investment efforts with end-users and maintained account responsibilities for body shop consortia, auto auctions, and major dealerships.

 

~ additional job history ~

 

team leader performance coatings unit                                                                                        1999 c 2000

national sales manager performance coatings unit (industrial finishes division)                          1995 c 1999

 

~ additional professional roles held prior to 1995 ~