Director Commercial Operations

• Jul 2022 - Present

Sr. Manager Custom/Contract Accounts

• Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

Manager of Custom and Contract Accounts

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

Demand Planner

• Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

Work with functional teams such as sales, marketing and operations to identify variances based on historical performance and expected future activities of products and plan inventory needs for future demand. Utilize analytical, marketing, sales and purchasing knowledge to effectively plan future increases or decreases in product demand. - Review and update EWS for potential raw material issues as new business opportunities transition from prototype to production release.-Update customer service and sales team about product availabilities.-Work closely with Strategic Sourcing, Supply Planning and Procurement to establish cross functional strategies for stocking levels and timely production execution.-Provide support in developing seasonal demand forecasts.-Assist in data collection presentations for S&OP.-Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.-Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends. Show less

Contract Manufacturing Manager

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2019

-Responsible to manage product from ideation with R&D to full scale production at a contract manufacturer -Partner with our contract manufacturers as an extension of our business ensuring a safe, quality approved product that meets customer spec-Identify, audit and qualify Contract Manufacturers -Negotiate and implement contracts-Build and maintain relationships -Lead and manage all procurement for outside manufacturing -Closely work with R&D if a product will be produced by a contract manufacture-Procure Raw Materials-Lead or participate in cross functional meetings-Align all process and procedures to support company KPI's-Identify contingency plans for all manufacturing -SAP Experience-Develop and execute departmental policies-Work with every aspect of Supply Chain to arrange off site production and meet customer expectation-Ensure full traceability of all manufacturing conducted off site Show less

Contract Services Manager

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2018

-Identify, audit and qualify Contract Manufacturers -Negotiate and implement contracts-Build and maintain relationships -Lead and manage all procurement for outside manufacturing -Closely work with R&D if a product will be produced by a contract manufacture-Project Management of cost saving initiatives-Procure Raw Materials-The Avanulo Way Orange Belt Aspirant (Lean Enabler)-Lead or participate in cross functional meetings-Align all process and procedures to support company KPI's-Identify contingency plans for all manufacturing -SAP Experience-Develop and execute departmental policies Show less

Contract Manufacturing Manager

• Jun 2012 - Mar 2014

Work closely with contract manufacturers and internal groups to meet quality and delivery requirements as well as develop short and long term production and sourcing plans. Assist in the coordination of commercial development for items that are targeted to be produced at contract manufacture’s site. Ensure the contract manufacturer relationships provide adequate contingency for all products and meets the needs of internal customers.

Commercialization Project Coordinator

• Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

Assist in the execution and management of Commercialization and Contract Manufacturing.

Sr. Business Support Representative

• May 2006 - Oct 2010

Learning Services Facilitator

• Jan 2000 - Mar 2006

•Develop and review new policies and procedures based on the Customer Service Manual•Consistently revise material, policies and procedures in order to remain compliant with FAA/TSA regulations•Travel to various locations to teach classes when needed and support/supervise new stations before management is present•Teach new hires and current employees various classes that prepare them for all aspects of their job, including: GSC (Ground Security Coordinator) accommodates all aspects of security, Ticketing, Gate, Hazardous Materials per Code of Federal Regulations, Hazardous Communications, CRO (Complaint Resolution Official) based on the Air Carrier Access Act, Comair Differences, Orientation, APU (Auxiliary Power Unit), World Tracer, Deltamatic Familiarization, Certified Trainer, Customer Connection, Etrac, Webvision•Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, services and communication Show less

Document Reconciliation Specialist

• Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

•Received, logged, tracked, reconciled daily station work and provided documentation on station accountability issues to station managers and upper management•Balanced and resolved accounting issues relating to revenue•Maintain and create files, logs and records regarding accounting issues•Compiled and reported monthly revenue information to upper management