4533 Yale St.

Unit A
Home phone: 504-456-5860
Metarie, La 70006
Cell: 630-359-7284
Email:
SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Energetic, dynamic and committed individual with extensive experience in program
management, production, material, production and inventory control, manufacturi
ng engineering, subcontract management, procurement, facilities.
Being an excellent team builder, coach, & facilitator, I am a very strong analyt
ical
numerical problem solver, decision maker and strong believer in the power of
the team.
Pioneer in developing innovative change management programs that reduce costs, i
mprove efficiency, and ensure customer loyalty. Skilled in facilitating changes
to support re-engineering initiatives and meet operating, organizational, financ
ial, and quality goals. Expert in identifying and capturing market opportunities
that drive long-term revenue growth.
Exceptional Leadership, communication, organizational, planning and executing sk
ills, ability to train, motivate, mentor personnel, as well as, being able to re
cognize problem situations and take appropriate steps to resolve with expediency
.
To put it simply, I enjoy working smart to improve the companies I join. I am dr
iven by the satisfaction of knowing everyday that I have made things better for
the growth of the company and the team. I am NOT a drag my feet kind of guy. I p
ride myself on getting things accomplished and continually moving forward.
BACKGROUND DEMONSTRATES SUCCESS IN:
Management with exceptional knowledge and skills with hands on experience in foo
d production & manufacturing, furniture manufacture, heavy equipment & material
handling services, co-pack, tetra-pack equipment. An expertise in overall Heavy
Equipment Maintenance Service, & Construction Equipment Service Management
* Developing people by coaching, counseling, and empowerment.
* Developing operations organizations into cost effective and efficient entities
.
* Saving programs and contracts from impending cancellation.
* Reducing procedures, overhead, and supplier base.
* Initiating Total Quality Programs and Process Improvement Teams.
* Leading the transition of a new product line from engineering to production.
* Implementing supplier-rating systems.
* Experience in facilities management, both residential and industrial.
* Experience in Lean manufacturing as applied to food product production and Qua
lity
assurance.
* Proven ability to work closely with Research and Development to get products t
o
market in a practical, cost-effective manner.
* Ability to manage large inventories (SKUs) to maintain JIT results.
Experienced in (CMMS) Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
* Experience in FDA regulatory standards and the training to compose food produc
t
labels.
* Experience in improving customer service through communication with customers
and focusing on their needs, such as delivery times and quality improvements.
Experience in OSHA regulations.
 Experience in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
* Proven track record in improving profitability and top line growth through pro
cess re-
design and implementation, including the front end order fulfillment process al
l the
way to shipping and beyond (insisting on the Sales Department follow up and
reporting).
WORK HISTORY:
Kiko Foods, Inc., New Orleans, La.
COO/Vice President of Operations
May 2009 to Present
I was hired to turn the company into a profitable entity. Annual sales of $13-15
M with
66 employees. It was struggling in many areas. However, with the implementation
of new programs and getting teamwork in place many improvements have been made i
n a very short time. This is a company with Tetra-Pack, Co-Pack, Production and
Manufacturing with a variety of products.
Doggett Machinery Services, (John Deere) Kenner, LA
Service Manager
March 2008 to April 2009
Annual sales of this branch $8M with 16 employees reporting to me.
The facility in Kenner was in a state of confusion and low morale. I was called
upon to take the challenge and turn the operation into a more positive direction
.
Implementing teamwork and with a take charge by example with positive leadership
, improvements were made to take the facility to a higher level of the operation
. Taking a poor customer based relationship and improving it into a positive wor
king relations thus, increasing the customer base with customers that had stoppe
d or were about to stop doing
business with Doggett bringing them into the fold.
Nortrax /Stribling Equipment LLC, (John Deere) Memphis, TN. 38132 2004-2008
Service Manager
Moved to Nortrax in October 2004 to once again take over a struggling service bu
siness. Increased staff from 6 to 11 technicians. Increased the annual revenues
to average of $1.5M monthly with 60-65% Gross margins. Reduced average days to c
lose on work in progress (WIP) from 23 days to 5 days. Stribling, LLC purchased
the branch 9/24/2007.
ESS Corporation (Case), Memphis, TN 38132 2002-2004
Service Manager
Joined the company after relocating to Memphis, improved profitability and built
service department from 5 technicians to 10 and increased revenue from $40K mon
thly to $1M annually. Implemented new programs for technician accountability and
profit.
The Edlong Corporation, Elk Grove Village, IL. 1991-2001
President /Operations/Manufacturing Manager/Maintenance Engineer
Joined the company at the request of the owner to bring facilities and equipment
to food industry standards in the capacity of Maintenance Engineer.
After one year of managing the maintenance department, training staff, personall
y directing the erection and complete installation of two large spray dryers, in
cluding all electrical, pipe fitting and start up and developing manuals for the
operators and all
documentation for ISO9000 certification was promoted in 1992 to Vice President o
f Engineering.
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Promoted in 1993 to Vice President of Manufacturing while maintaining title of V
ice President of Engineering. Quickly re-engineered the department with emphasis
on training and TQM philosophy. Sought out and hired a new management team to r
un the department. With the help of this new team, reduced product defects to th
e lowest levels in the history of the company. Promoted in 1994 to Executive Vic
e President to begin the process of turning the business around due to the mis-m
anagement of the inventory control, marketing and sales departments. Restructure
d and changed the top management team to drive sales and rework processes throug
hout the company, including implementing a new database system for the organizat
ion. Improved downward spiraling
sales from $8M to $11M within ten months, keeping the company from declaring ban
kruptcy and turning a $1M profit by the end of the year.
Promoted to President and continually increased positive morale, productivity, a
nd sales.
The Edlong Corporation employed in excess of 125 persons.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Member of International Food Technologists since 1993.
References upon Request