Performance-oriented Executive offering exceptional record of achievement over 19 year career. Caring manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems and leading employees. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of International Sales
MacDonald & Owen Veneer & Lumber Co
07.2013 - Current
Developed relationships with clients to grow company sales from $15 M to $130 M
Acted as brand ambassador to hire many current employees. Focusing on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company.
Traveled to 20+ countries developing strategics market strategies
Collaborated with key leaders to make strategic decisions that benefit the entire company
Started Company's export sales - Set objectives and led sales team to achieve international sales of $24 in 2022
Analyzed, optimized and oversaw inventory procedures to improve supply chain operations and inventory turns. (6.5 with goal of 8)
Handled production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.
Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.
Oversaw demand planning, purchasing and logistics.
Started and lead sustainability company's initiatives including FSC certification and audit procedures
Operations Manager
MacDonald & Owen Veneer & Lumber Co
07.2011 - 07.2013
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Integrated acquired company fully into MacDonald & Owen's leadership by changing it's culture.
Helped lead many capital expenditure projects
Sales and Purchasing
MacDonald & Owen Veneer & Lumber Co
05.2004 - 06.2011
Started at entry level position
Negotiated with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
Grew personal sales from $0 to $2 M monthly.
Streamlined purchasing efforts
Education
Bachelor of Science - CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICS
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
05.2004
Skills
Team Recruiting and Onboarding
ROI Analysis
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Internal Sales Force Management
Sales Strategies
P&L Management
Lean Practitioner
Market Opportunities
Domestic, European, Asian Markets
Certification
Gemba Academy Lean Practitioner certified
Accomplishments
American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) Current Chairman of the board