Jef Barnes
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Taylor Blackburn
I highly recommend Jef as an outstanding leader and more importantly a person. I worked for Jef as part of a rotational program, supporting the Purchasing, Planning, Workcell and Business Unit functions of a global account. Jef is a selfless leader. He made it a point to not only share his deep knowledge but to spend time coaching me through each issue to ensure I learned as much as possible. Jef's leadership and commitment to my development has had an indelible impact on me professionally and personally. I hope to emulate this as I move through my career and pay it forward.
Richard Murphy
While working for Celestica, Jef was the Global Account Manager for EMC. I had the pleasure of working with Jef for approximately 2 years while he was in this role. During this time, Jef demonstrated many attributes of an outstanding account manager. He was able to anticipate the needs of the customer and proactively position and present strategic business opportunities which provided a competitive advantage to both the customer and Celestica. Jef was able to do this because he took the initiative and time to collaborate with his customer and understand the strategic issues the customer faced in their industry. This understanding of the customer also allowed Jef to drive change within Celestica. Jef was able to articulate our position and create
Taylor Blackburn
I highly recommend Jef as an outstanding leader and more importantly a person. I worked for Jef as part of a rotational program, supporting the Purchasing, Planning, Workcell and Business Unit functions of a global account. Jef is a selfless leader. He made it a point to not only share his deep knowledge but to spend time coaching me through each issue to ensure I learned as much as possible. Jef's leadership and commitment to my development has had an indelible impact on me professionally and personally. I hope to emulate this as I move through my career and pay it forward.
Richard Murphy
While working for Celestica, Jef was the Global Account Manager for EMC. I had the pleasure of working with Jef for approximately 2 years while he was in this role. During this time, Jef demonstrated many attributes of an outstanding account manager. He was able to anticipate the needs of the customer and proactively position and present strategic business opportunities which provided a competitive advantage to both the customer and Celestica. Jef was able to do this because he took the initiative and time to collaborate with his customer and understand the strategic issues the customer faced in their industry. This understanding of the customer also allowed Jef to drive change within Celestica. Jef was able to articulate our position and create
Taylor Blackburn
I highly recommend Jef as an outstanding leader and more importantly a person. I worked for Jef as part of a rotational program, supporting the Purchasing, Planning, Workcell and Business Unit functions of a global account. Jef is a selfless leader. He made it a point to not only share his deep knowledge but to spend time coaching me through each issue to ensure I learned as much as possible. Jef's leadership and commitment to my development has had an indelible impact on me professionally and personally. I hope to emulate this as I move through my career and pay it forward.
Richard Murphy
While working for Celestica, Jef was the Global Account Manager for EMC. I had the pleasure of working with Jef for approximately 2 years while he was in this role. During this time, Jef demonstrated many attributes of an outstanding account manager. He was able to anticipate the needs of the customer and proactively position and present strategic business opportunities which provided a competitive advantage to both the customer and Celestica. Jef was able to do this because he took the initiative and time to collaborate with his customer and understand the strategic issues the customer faced in their industry. This understanding of the customer also allowed Jef to drive change within Celestica. Jef was able to articulate our position and create
Taylor Blackburn
I highly recommend Jef as an outstanding leader and more importantly a person. I worked for Jef as part of a rotational program, supporting the Purchasing, Planning, Workcell and Business Unit functions of a global account. Jef is a selfless leader. He made it a point to not only share his deep knowledge but to spend time coaching me through each issue to ensure I learned as much as possible. Jef's leadership and commitment to my development has had an indelible impact on me professionally and personally. I hope to emulate this as I move through my career and pay it forward.
Richard Murphy
While working for Celestica, Jef was the Global Account Manager for EMC. I had the pleasure of working with Jef for approximately 2 years while he was in this role. During this time, Jef demonstrated many attributes of an outstanding account manager. He was able to anticipate the needs of the customer and proactively position and present strategic business opportunities which provided a competitive advantage to both the customer and Celestica. Jef was able to do this because he took the initiative and time to collaborate with his customer and understand the strategic issues the customer faced in their industry. This understanding of the customer also allowed Jef to drive change within Celestica. Jef was able to articulate our position and create
Credentials
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GPT-4: The New GPT Release and What You Need to Know
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Machine Learning with Python: Foundations
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Nano Tips for Using ChatGPT for Business with Rachel Woods
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Prompt Engineering: How to Talk to the AIs
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Generative AI for Business Leaders
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How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools
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What Is Generative AI?
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Leading Your Team Through Change
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Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making
LinkedInJun, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions
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United States
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Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Business Unit Director
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Apr 2022 - Present
Direct a Business Unit for one of the company's largest customers, creating and delivering customized strategic solutions. Manage the customer relationship, development and implementation of programs, and P&L, with staff in multiple locations in the United States and Mexico. • Successfully positioned the plastics division to execute a major program launch, consisting of the design and build of 22 complex injection molds, and timely bring up of the new Mexico molding site. • Drove inventory accuracy for improved on-time delivery of a product line by 50%. Show less
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Source Manufacturing Consultants, LLC
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Greater Boston, MA
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President
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Sep 2021 - Apr 2022
Provided operations and manufacturing expertise to start-up and established OEM’s. Clients included a biomedical engineering firm, and a medical device and diagnostics manufacturer. • Transferred mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies from development into manufacturing • Introduced a surgical instrument line of products into manufacturing Provided operations and manufacturing expertise to start-up and established OEM’s. Clients included a biomedical engineering firm, and a medical device and diagnostics manufacturer. • Transferred mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies from development into manufacturing • Introduced a surgical instrument line of products into manufacturing
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Jabil
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Business Unit Manager
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2021
Led a business unit with annual revenues up to $160M, 300+ employees, 31 product skews, Jabil production in China and Mexico, and 5 customer sites in the US, Ireland and China. Accountable for annual/quarterly P&L creation and management, manufacturing and engineering execution, and customer satisfaction. • Four years running averaged 90% Customer Satisfaction and exceeded KPI metrics: Revenue +39%; Net Profits +25%; Material Price Variance +29%; Cash to Cash Cycle +39% • Led a cross functional team, transferring $65M in business from China to Mexico, requiring: bring-up of new building, securing of $5.5M in capital equipment, acquisition and delivery of equipment, transfer of all process knowledge, and training of new employees in 6 months Show less
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VR Industries
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Sales, Marketing & Program Management
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2008 - 2011
Responsible for the strategy and implementation of the customer experience, from engagement through product delivery, as well as managed 4 technical program managers and 3 manufacturer’s representatives. * Won and directed a class III medical device, NPI program, requiring FDA manufacturing compliance * Created a dedicated program management team which increased customer satisfaction by 30% Responsible for the strategy and implementation of the customer experience, from engagement through product delivery, as well as managed 4 technical program managers and 3 manufacturer’s representatives. * Won and directed a class III medical device, NPI program, requiring FDA manufacturing compliance * Created a dedicated program management team which increased customer satisfaction by 30%
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Education
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Clarkson University
BSID, Engineering/Management -
National Technological University (Now Walden Univ.)
Master of Science (MS), Management of Technology (High-Tech MBA)
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