Experience

Spire Metering Technology

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics and Quality Manager

  • 2013 - Sep 2020

  Marlborough, MA Manage the inventory, supply and distribution functions as the company transformed from a reseller to light manufacturer of ultrasonic flow (water) meters. Significantly reduced lead time for product shipments by improving efficiencies along the supply chain. Coordinated the import and installation of industrial machinery into a new facility; while assisting in the design and implementation of a lean manufacturing work flow approach. Responsible for maintaining a Quality Management System in… Show more Manage the inventory, supply and distribution functions as the company transformed from a reseller to light manufacturer of ultrasonic flow (water) meters. Significantly reduced lead time for product shipments by improving efficiencies along the supply chain. Coordinated the import and installation of industrial machinery into a new facility; while assisting in the design and implementation of a lean manufacturing work flow approach. Responsible for maintaining a Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001 requirements; thereby insuring successful recertification. Show less



Shipco Transport

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager

  • 2010 - 2012

  Boston, MA Hired to co-open the new Boston branch for an international freight consolidator that was establishing a physical presence in New England. With the corporate support of a sound, well-integrated organization, I lay the administrative, operational, and technological foundation of the office. • Focused on developing the operational structure and increasing the volume of the core business services: LCL (less-than-container load) import & export, and FCL (full-container load)… Show more Hired to co-open the new Boston branch for an international freight consolidator that was establishing a physical presence in New England. With the corporate support of a sound, well-integrated organization, I lay the administrative, operational, and technological foundation of the office. • Focused on developing the operational structure and increasing the volume of the core business services: LCL (less-than-container load) import & export, and FCL (full-container load) export • Coordinated vendors with our corporate, IT, and legal departments for the implementation of the necessary services for office functionality • Partnered and negotiated agreements with service providers facilitating the flow of product & information; similarly, had to ensure the channels of communication with our gateway offices were established, open, and operating seamlessly • Prepared monthly accounting reports as well as yearly budget / forecast for the office • Interviewed, hired, and trained essential personnel; increasing the staff from 2 to 6 persons • Focused on orientating customers to the new office presence through marketing initiatives, sales calls, and industry event participation Show less



Berlin Heart Inc.

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office & Logistics Manager

  • 2006 - 2010

  Northborough, MA Helped establish U.S. presence for manufacturer of mechanical support devices for the heart – Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) – and supported efforts during FDA’s Conditional IDE (Investigational Device Exemption) approval process. Expedited delivery and return of life-saving medical equipment to hospitals serving pediatric patients throughout North America while consistently adhering to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). • Participated in developing and implementing a quality… Show more Helped establish U.S. presence for manufacturer of mechanical support devices for the heart – Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) – and supported efforts during FDA’s Conditional IDE (Investigational Device Exemption) approval process. Expedited delivery and return of life-saving medical equipment to hospitals serving pediatric patients throughout North America while consistently adhering to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). • Participated in developing and implementing a quality management system compliant to U.S. Quality System Regulations (21 CFR 820), including co-authoring policies, procedures, and forms • Responsible for the distribution process, insuring on-time and intact delivery of high-value, single-use and sensitive medical machinery through product location awareness, carrier selection, supplier controls, appropriate packaging, accurate shipment documentation, and customer-focused returns • Managed office and related administrative, HR, and accounting functions through growth from $4MM to over $11MM in sales • Designed framework & contributed content to the officially distributed ‘Customer Device Order’ form • Evaluated, selected, and implemented web-based software to provide product inventory & tracking information to work in concert with existing manual system and in collaboration with parent company in Germany Show less



Morrison Express

• Taiwan
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Branch Manager / Account Executive

  • 2001 - 2005

  Chelsea, MA •Supervised staff of 5, directed administrative duties, forecasted branch budget, & prepared monthly business reports •Negotiated ocean, air, and trucking rates with local carriers •Collaborated with overseas offices and contributed to the company’s earnings through persistent sales efforts: cold calling, lead generation, account management, RFQ participation, and trade show representation •Settled claims and disputes with customers and vendors; systemized & maintained related… Show more •Supervised staff of 5, directed administrative duties, forecasted branch budget, & prepared monthly business reports •Negotiated ocean, air, and trucking rates with local carriers •Collaborated with overseas offices and contributed to the company’s earnings through persistent sales efforts: cold calling, lead generation, account management, RFQ participation, and trade show representation •Settled claims and disputes with customers and vendors; systemized & maintained related database of contacts Show less