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• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Jackson, Michigan Area



Dawn Foods Global

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Operations Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Jan 2018

  Jackson, Michigan In this role I manage the processes within the legal department. I review and audit these processes and make sure they are effective, efficient, and deliver the results for which they are intended. I am working with our internal counsel and other senior leaders to improve the processes for: trademark application and review schedules, business contracts, realty leases, and registered agents. I am working with our internal counsel to establish a Matters Management system and help implement… Show more In this role I manage the processes within the legal department. I review and audit these processes and make sure they are effective, efficient, and deliver the results for which they are intended. I am working with our internal counsel and other senior leaders to improve the processes for: trademark application and review schedules, business contracts, realty leases, and registered agents. I am working with our internal counsel to establish a Matters Management system and help implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for the organization.

• Distribution Sales Representative

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2016

  South Suburbs of Chicago Visited and serviced 50+ accounts on a weekly/bi-weekly frequency. Developed eight to ten new accounts annually. Grew current accounts by nurturing relationships with key stake holders in each account. Account types consisted of family owned and operated bakeries, in-store bakeries, food manufacturers, and food service.

• Production Manager II

  • Jun 2011 - Feb 2015

  Manteno, IL Responsible for overseeing a manual frozen cookie dough line, and a high speed bake and packaging line. Operation consisted of 50 to 90 hourly production workers. Three production supervisors reported directly into me. Responsible for maintaining safe work conditions, run operations while being GFSI Certification compliant, produce high quality and food safe products. Changed the plant culture to a "Safety First" mentality. We incrementally reduced the number of OSHA recordable injuries in the… Show more Responsible for overseeing a manual frozen cookie dough line, and a high speed bake and packaging line. Operation consisted of 50 to 90 hourly production workers. Three production supervisors reported directly into me. Responsible for maintaining safe work conditions, run operations while being GFSI Certification compliant, produce high quality and food safe products. Changed the plant culture to a "Safety First" mentality. We incrementally reduced the number of OSHA recordable injuries in the plant over a four year period by 180%. Implemented continuous improvement processes that led to sustained waste reduction and efficiency improvements. Developed and executed succession plans for the production supervisors and line leads.

• Production Supervisor

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

  Louisville, Kentucky Area Controlled Safety, Quality and Efficiencies through clearly communicating expectations, auditing, coaching and developing, and accountability. Increased thru puts by 63% per shift. Helped implement several Continuous Improvement intiatives that increased FPQ% and efficiencies. 5S the packaging line which led to labor efficiency improvements. Operated for over 300 days without an injury on my shift.

• IFS Coordinator

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2010

  -Coordinated the International Food Standard (IFS) initiatives that needed to be implemented in the plant. -Worked with the managment and supervisory teams to write procedures, conduct risk assessments, and develop and document training. -Managed corrective action items through an internal audit and implementation plan. -Conducted plant wide audits in regard to Food Safety, Food Quality, and Food Security.



Dawn Foods Global

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounts Payable

  • Nov 2007 - May 2009