Functional Skills
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Business Process Outsourcing
Change Management / Org Design
Compliance and risk
Corporate Finance
Cost Reduction
Data Analysis
Data Governance
Data Management
Enterprise Content Management
Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)
Financial Management
Quality Management
Purchasing
Software Skills
Microsoft Office
SAP CRM
Ariba
Sharepoint
Certifications
Six Sigma Black Belt
Sector Experience
Agriculture
Chemicals
Life Sciences & Pharma
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics
Experience
Epogee LLC.
Start-Up
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
1/2020 - 5/2025
• Directed all contract manufacturing operations, achieving over $1M in annual cost savings and reducing asset utilization fees by 32%
• Developed and implemented a company-wide S&OP and demand management process to enhance supply chain and manufacturing efficiency.
• Created companywide sustainability programs and lead initiatives to eliminate landfill waste and transitioned to eco-friendly packaging.
• Oversaw global regulatory compliance and registration processes including US GRAS.
• Managed IP strategy to including managing patent filings to support innovation and brand protection.
• Designed and implemented Quality Systems and a comprehensive Food Safety Program.
• Fully implemented companywide ERP system and created integrated SharePoint site.
• Managed a $15M annual budget and aligned operations with strategic business goals.
• Built a high-performance, start-up culture across hybrid teams.
• Played key leadership role in the successful acquisition and transition of Epogee by VC backed firm.
EXPERIENCE continued
• Developed and implemented a company-wide S&OP and demand management process to enhance supply chain and manufacturing efficiency.
• Created companywide sustainability programs and lead initiatives to eliminate landfill waste and transitioned to eco-friendly packaging.
• Oversaw global regulatory compliance and registration processes including US GRAS.
• Managed IP strategy to including managing patent filings to support innovation and brand protection.
• Designed and implemented Quality Systems and a comprehensive Food Safety Program.
• Fully implemented companywide ERP system and created integrated SharePoint site.
• Managed a $15M annual budget and aligned operations with strategic business goals.
• Built a high-performance, start-up culture across hybrid teams.
• Played key leadership role in the successful acquisition and transition of Epogee by VC backed firm.
EXPERIENCE continued
CORTEVA/ THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Corporate Strategy & Development
PACKAGED LOGISTICS LEADER / ROAD MODE LEADER
1/2018 - 1/2020
• Directed logistics operations and 3PL management across the U.S. and Canada.
• Delivered $6M in savings through shelf-life policy changes and regulatory innovations.
• Secured FIFRA approval for proprietary processes across supply chain teams.
• Managed 21 members of North American Logistics team.
• Delivered $6M in savings through shelf-life policy changes and regulatory innovations.
• Secured FIFRA approval for proprietary processes across supply chain teams.
• Managed 21 members of North American Logistics team.
CORTEVA/ THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Operations
SENIOR PACKAGED LOGISTICS MANAGER
1/2015 - 1/2019
• Oversaw 13 ag-chem warehouses, improving OTD/OTS, inventory accuracy, and SAP/EDI metrics.
• Led Order-to-Cash "Get it Right" initiative and designed a Global Supply Chain Onboarding Program.
• Directed EH&S compliance, risk assessments, and warehouse budgeting
PURCHASING SPECIALIST (Growth opportunity)
2017- 2018
• Negotiated raw material contracts supporting long-term sourcing strategies.
• Led Order-to-Cash "Get it Right" initiative and designed a Global Supply Chain Onboarding Program.
• Directed EH&S compliance, risk assessments, and warehouse budgeting
PURCHASING SPECIALIST (Growth opportunity)
2017- 2018
• Negotiated raw material contracts supporting long-term sourcing strategies.
CORTEVA/ THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Operations
BULK LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
1/2015 - 12/2015
• Managed five bulk fumigant terminals and a 900+ unit ISO fleet; improved OTS by 15% and OTD by 12%.
• Led new product international launches in Australia and Canada.
• Led new product international launches in Australia and Canada.
CORTEVA/ THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Legal
TRANSPORTATION COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
1/2012 - 1/2015
• Ensured IATA, DOT, and IMDG regulatory compliance across North America.
• Developed global transportation training and policy standards.
• Developed global transportation training and policy standards.
Genco BD
Operations
QUALITY MANAGER
1/2010 - 1/2012
• Managed a 13-member team.
• Implemented ISO 13485 certification.
• Led CAPA systems, audits, and regulatory inspections (EPA, IDEM, FAA, TSA).
• Delivered GMP and ISO training across site.
• Implemented ISO 13485 certification.
• Led CAPA systems, audits, and regulatory inspections (EPA, IDEM, FAA, TSA).
• Delivered GMP and ISO training across site.
MiraVista Diagnostics
Other
QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR / SAFETY OFFICER
1/2008 - 1/2010
LAB TECHNICIAN MiraVista Diagnostics