Mark Stewart
Dayton,OH
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Supreme Aromatics
05.2013 - Current
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Spearheaded corporate reorganization efforts, realigning internal resources to better support growth objectives.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Oversaw complex negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment by championing diversity initiatives and empowering employees at all levels.
- Devised and implemented innovative and marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
- Expanded market presence through successful negotiation of key partnerships and acquisitions.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Marketing Specialist
Nowsite
09.2017 - 01.2024
- Monitored trends in social media, industry, and competitive landscape to create new material.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
- Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
- Implemented and supervised market research projects from start to finish with focus groups, surveys and interviews.
- Designed and implemented advertising and public relations activities.
- Updated customer database and generated lists and counts for direct marketing projects.
- Utilized specialized software to capture and process data.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Enhanced customer engagement, utilizing email marketing campaigns and newsletters.
- Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Streamlined communication processes, leading to improved collaboration between departments.
- Shadowed senior personnel on complex marketing pursuits to build skills set.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Production Manager
Dayton Polymeric Products
08.1991 - 11.2011
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Championed sustainability initiatives within the organization, reducing environmental impact through waste reduction and energy-efficient practices.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Operate, understand, and rotate through all pieces of packaging equipment
- Responsible for the sanitation of all equipment on the assigned line
- Perform line checks, assist with accident investigations, hazard analysis, audits, and attend meetings as required
- Drive forklifts as trained to do so
- Read and interpret packaging schedule, job procedures, and work instructions
- Responsible for autonomous maintenance of valves, motors, pumps, filter and gear boxes including lubricating all machinery, making necessary operational adjustments, and ensuring equipment is running efficiently producing a quality product
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
Education
Master of Science - Change And Leadership Management
Antioch University
Yellow Springs, OH05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH06.2016
Skills
- Budget Management
- Administrative Management
- Scheduling
- Sales Promotion
- Delegating Work
- Supplier Monitoring
- Staff Development
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Customer Relations
- Process Improvements
- Staff training/development
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Assignment Delegation
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Employee Development
- Performance Improvements
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Proficient in [Software]
- Business Management
Timeline
Marketing Specialist
Nowsite
09.2017 - 01.2024
Managing Director
Supreme Aromatics
05.2013 - Current
Production Manager
Dayton Polymeric Products
08.1991 - 11.2011
Master of Science - Change And Leadership Management
Antioch University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Central State University