VALENTINE DUNNE
Fort Lee
Summary
Manufacturing CEO skilled in leveraging AI-driven analytics to streamline production processes across multiple countries. Spearheaded industrial engineering initiatives that improved output efficiency, while cultivating strategic relationships that facilitated a 100% increase in business volume.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - President
High Fashion Group Inc.
Hong Kong
11.2014 - Current
- Drove a 100% increase in business volume by leveraging strategic networking.
- Spearheaded continuous industrial engineering initiatives across factories in China, Cambodia, and Vietnam, significantly improving output efficiency.
- Managed an operation budget exceeding $1.5M USD and maintained a cash surplus of over $3.5M USD across a five-year period.
- Ensured business continuity and market recovery during and after COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, successfully restoring pre-pandemic volume post-reopening.
- Oversaw comprehensive financial management, including meticulous sales forecasting, budgeting, and T&A calendar adherence through extensive international travel and vendor management.
Director Sales & Marketing
High Fashion Group Inc.
Hong Kong
10.2007 - 11.2014
- Drove substantial revenue growth, increasing sales from $15M to over $100M USD through targeted networking with new channels of business and existing customer base.
- Revamped the product development cycle, ensuring alignment with market trends and introducing newness for enhanced marketing effectiveness.
- Spearheaded the establishment of a new production facility in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, implementing comprehensive industrial engineering plans and schedules for timely completion.
- Cultivated client relationships by traveling with clients to our Asia based production facilities to present updated product development coupled with updated production facilities based on industrial engineering improvements and machinery.
Production Manager / Product Development
August Silk Inc.
New York
11.2002 - 10.2007
- Placed production with offshore factories and communicated daily to maintain Time & Action Calendar. China, Vietnam, Bangladesh & Egypt.
- Coordinated all components to ensure smooth transition to bulk production.
- Travelled to Asia factories to maintain quality standards.
- Facilitated product shipping schedule from Asia to USA end user distribution centers.
- Maintained wholesale margins to meet retail sales positions.
- Worked with vendors on product development ideas for trend direction.
Planned & Scheduled Maintenance & Operations
United States Air Force
Altus
11.1993 - 05.2000
- Planned, projected, and scheduled short- and long-range maintenance on Aircraft, & weapon systems: Cargo, Bomber, Refueling aircraft & Nuclear Warhead & Conventional Warhead Missile Systems.
- Oversaw TCTO compliance and flying requirements.
- Coordinated isochronal NDI (non-destructive inspection) and programmed depot maintenance.
- Maintained & managed Historical aircraft jacket files AFTO Form 781.
- Maintained published and posted, maintenance schedules, maintenance data information and records to CAMS (Core Automated Maintenance Systems).
- Briefed General of 8th Air Force Head Quarters on mission readiness for war time GG contingency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pro-Aeronautics
Embry Riddle University
FloridaFinance Accounting degree - Accounting, Taxation, Business Law
Colaiste Ide community College
Dublin, IrelandAirman Leadership school -
United States Air Force
Little Rock, ArkansasPilot Ground School -
Western Oklahoma State college
Flight School -
AERO CLUB
Barksdale Air Force Base, LouisianaSkills
- Strategic planning
- Operations oversight
- Supply chain optimization
- Product development
- Team leadership
- Adaptive problem solving
- Effective communication
- Operational efficiency
- Global expansion
- Executive leadership
- Operations management
- Marketing
- Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Emigrated to United States
- Citizen of the United States of America
- Held TOP SECRET Clearance on Active Duty
- National Defense Service Medal in defense of our Nation
- NCO professional Military Education
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- Good Conduct Medal
- Transitioned from Military Active Duty to Civilian Sector
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - President
High Fashion Group Inc.
11.2014 - Current
Director Sales & Marketing
High Fashion Group Inc.
10.2007 - 11.2014
Production Manager / Product Development
August Silk Inc.
11.2002 - 10.2007
Planned & Scheduled Maintenance & Operations
United States Air Force
11.1993 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Pro-Aeronautics
Embry Riddle University
Finance Accounting degree - Accounting, Taxation, Business Law
Colaiste Ide community College
Airman Leadership school -
United States Air Force
Pilot Ground School -
Western Oklahoma State college
Flight School -
AERO CLUB