ANDREW SPURGEON

• Assisted three companies sharing a common owner, serving in multiple roles.
• Assessed needs and implemented sustainable solutions to recurring issues including cGMP's, HR processes, and asset management.
• Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
• Structured standardized job management processes to comply with regulatory agency statutes and standards.
• Implemented 2 x SaaS solutions to address asset management and fleet management
• Developed HR Employee Manual, Individual Development Plans, and Annual Review process.

Completed accelerated full-time program in nine months.

• Responsible for all sales-support operations for $65-million medical device branch of Stryker Orthopaedics
• Maintained Profit & Loss accountability to deliver bottom-line Operating Income
• Managed multiple accounts and created mutually beneficial partnerships by offering solutions to improve efficiency and profitability
• Analyzed financial statements to create reporting and make sound business decisions
• Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
• Managed annual review process, merit budget, recruiting, and development
• Increased Freight Revenue for Houston Metro Branch from $4K/month to $30K/month through detailed contracts analysis and Customer Service training (ranked #1 in US)
• Served as a Project Manager for three remodels at Stryker locations to facilitate Lean concepts
• Led multiple projects, to include ERP software integration, consignment analysis and implementation, Radio-Frequency ID integration, and space-maximization initiatives
• Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
• Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.

• Responsible for a Home Depot retail store, driving annual sales over $35 million
• Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
• Served as leader, coach, and mentor for 150 associates, 15 Department Managers, and four Salaried Managers
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Coached a team of motivated associates to ultimately deliver the highest customer satisfaction score in store history
• Delivered highest sales vs plan in Dallas/Ft Worth metroplex
• Achieved sales, profit, and turns plan.

• Responsible for managing a 3-shift operation involving five Team Leads, six Trainers, and 100+ manufacturing team members
• Responsible for yield improvement, quality, process-improvement, and compliance with domestic FDA/GMP and all international regulatory requirements
• Managed multiple projects, including Kanban implementation, 3-Shift operations, & Clean Room remodel
• Created process improvement and work flow initiatives that resulted in yield improvement, reduction in lead times, and $270K annual savings
• Helped raise overall product yield for department from 60% to 80% during time with company.

• Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies
• Prepared and delivered weekly presentations to General Officers and served as primary liaison to senior leadership
• Served in tactical and administrative roles as a Tank Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Battalion Logistics Officer, and Brigade Operations Officer.