Experience

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  FORGE

  • United States
  • Manufacturing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Vice President

    • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Advisory Board Member

    • Aug 2018 - Oct 2022

    Helping to bridge the gap between local hardware startups and Western Massachusetts manufacturing.

  • Director of Regional Initiatives

    • Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

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  MachineMetrics

  • Northampton - Boston

  • Customer Success Manager

    • Jul 2021 - Sep 2022
    • Northampton - Boston

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  Chemex Coffee Maker Corporation

  • Chicopee, MA

  • Executive Operations Manager

    • Apr 2018 - Nov 2019
    • Chicopee, MA

    Lead operations (budgeting and managing resources, planning and forecasting, overseeing smooth communication between Production and Sales, and managing VIP customers) to assists in setting goals and objectives for production and sales.

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  Greentown Learn

  • Springfield, Massachusetts Area

  • Manufacturing Fellow

    • Dec 2016 - Apr 2018
    • Springfield, Massachusetts Area

    As part of Greentown Labs Manufacturing Initiative, I manage Western Massachusetts as Greentown’s Manufacturing Fellow out of the new Springfield office at Springfield Technology Park. In this role, I identify and manage opportunities for eastern area hardware startups to collaborate and utilize the rich network of manufacturing resources offered in Western Massachusetts. In an effort to bridge the gap between east and west, startups and manufacturing, I provide resources such as facilitating factory tours, manufacturing workshops, networking events, and open office hours.

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  Valley Venture Mentors

  • Springfield, Massachusetts Area

  • Manufacturing Accelerator Mentor

    • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Springfield, Massachusetts Area

    Mentor to the 2017 Manufacturing Accelerator cohort

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  Newell Brands

  • United States
  • Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Buyer, Supply Chain

    • Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

    Responsible for forecasting and managing a $8 million annual spend of over 2,000 SKU’s across 31 vendors for both supply chain planning and operational needs while maintaining aggressive inventory goals to insure smooth manufacturing flow. Analyze material requirements using SAP planning books to prepare, approve, and issue purchase orders to support Production, Marketing, and Engineering as required. Provide analytics and coordinate the procurement of new product development to limit excess and obsolescence while ensuring on time delivery of new materials. Establish and maintain key vendor relationships and approved supplier performance records, as well as, work with the Quality department to determine key performance indicators for approved suppliers. Source lower costs and negotiate contract pricing with vendors. Work with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely payment of supplier invoices. Partner with our Receiving team to ensure accurate deliver of purchase order requirements. Coordinate timely delivery of materials requirements with our Logistics team.

  • Leader, Operations

    • Feb 2008 - Nov 2014

    Provide vision and leadership to manufacturing operations and a staff of 22 direct reports and 21 secondary reports. Execute production plans based on weekly forecast to meet corporate KPI’s. Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw composite stock managed through the SAP computer program. Drive operational excellence by producing and communicating results of Department Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and Cost KPI’s for each flow line. Improve productivity, quality, and efficiency while reducing cost basis.

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  Friendly Ice Cream Corporation

  • Marketing Coordinator and Public Relations Rep

    • 2004 - 2007

    Marketing: Plan and coordinate print production and fulfillment of all restaurant POP material, including menus, posters, place mats, and outdoor signage. Oversee pricing tier structure to ensure pricing levels are correct across entire restaurant chain. Serve as principal contact for print production vendors to collaborate on projects involving the roll out of all marketing material. Communicate with District and General Managers regarding point of purchase material orders and usage. Assist in proofreading marketing material before it goes to print.Public Relations: Serve as Friendly’s representative in responding to guest emails, letters, and phone calls, speaking directly with guest to ensure any negative experiences are accounted for and resolved. Work directly with charity-based organizations to coordinate donations. Responsible for projects such as media press releases, ordering supplies for the annual Tip-Off Classic event, and maintaining the donation database.