Jim Blee
Yorba Linda,CA
Summary
Resourceful Vice President with over 35+ years of results-oriented experience in business intelligence and operations management. Culturally-sensitive and ethical professional with demonstrated success in developing and implementing optimized solutions. Versatile leader recognized for driving results in collaborative, inclusive manner. Versatile Senior Executive knowledgeable about sales, operations and personnel management. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. Focused on optimizing operations and motivating employees while establishing market dominance. Forward-thinking offering advanced experience in overseeing operations, driving business strategy and overhauling distribution networks. Highly proficient in business development and strategic planning resulting in consistent growth and profitability. Proven leader with track record of successful communication, client relationship building and achievement of sales goals. Keep operations smooth and consistent to maintain company stability and sustainability. Articulate and personable leader with excellent program management, strategic planning and operational oversight abilities. Results-oriented Senior Executive driven to always be improving business operations. Seasoned Senior Executive adept at increasing profit margins by growing sales and reducing costs. Hands-on, proactive manager with an adaptable and creative approach. Strategic and decisive leader with a growth-oriented mindset. Strategic and tactical executive with exceptional skills to direct the big picture while keeping sight of critical details. Exemplary communicator and consensus builder with keen insights into people as well as business and finance. Offering exceptional leadership and staff development skills proven to build trust and communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Coordinated with boards of directors and C-suite executives to initiate and execute strategic business plans that achieve key objectives. Visionary Executive and seasoned thought leader with 35+ years of proven expertise and unwavering dedication to operations excellence which drives organizational growth and cultivates key partnerships. Adept in all multidisciplinary business facets integral to new enterprise launch, financial sustainability and profitability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
VP- People Leader
Orora Packaging Solutions-Orora Visual Divsion
Buena Park, CA
06.1997 - Current
- Managed a team of 485 professionals, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful execution of projects.
- Developed strategic plans to align business objectives with the company's long-term goals.
- Gathered and analyzed data to identify areas for improvement in operations and processes.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives to enhance profitability.
- Oversaw daily activities of departments such as finance, marketing, sales, customer service, operations, and human resources.
- Created budgeting models for forecasting future financial performance.
- Designed effective organizational structures that aligned with corporate mission and values.
- Led cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
- Analyzed competitive landscape to develop strategies for maintaining a competitive edge in the industry.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change by managing transitions effectively.
- Developed training programs that enhanced employee engagement and job satisfaction.
- Advised management on strategic decisions related to mergers and acquisitions activity.
- Communicated with industry partners to build valuable relationships and achieve operational targets.
- Orchestrated successful team and customer events to drive engagement, satisfaction and loyalty.
- Briefed executive leadership every week on operations activities, collected feedback and incorporated new directives resulting from strategy meetings.
Owner
Graphic Tech LLC
Fullerton, CA
07.1997 - 02.2017
- Built a successful printing and marketing company from 1$.5 million to $34 million. Sold the business to Orora in 2017. A publicly traded mulit-national, multi billion dollar company.
- Developed industry leading material handling system used by some of the nation's leading printing companies.
- Served for 2 years as an senior advisor to HP to advance digital printing technologies
- Lead design teams to create leading industry Point of Purchase materials for fortune 500 companies
Education
Professional Development -
Stanford University
Stanford, CA06-2019
Executive Program - Design Thinking
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Cambridge, MA01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Commuincation
Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA01-1994
Skills
- Operations Management
- Marketing Management
- Corporate and Creative Communications
- Innovation and Design Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Growth Planning
- Financial Acumen
- Strategic Planning
Affiliations
- Golf
- Skiing
- Bob Sled pilot
- Cooking
Timeline
Owner
Graphic Tech LLC
07.1997 - 02.2017
VP- People Leader
Orora Packaging Solutions-Orora Visual Divsion
06.1997 - Current
Professional Development -
Stanford University
Executive Program - Design Thinking
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Bachelor of Arts - Commuincation
Cal State Fullerton
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