Experience

Tanbark Molded Fiber Products

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Business Consultant

  • Nov 2022 - May 2023



Pack Edge Inc.

• United States
• Packaging & Containers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • 2019 - Dec 2022

  Founded in 1998, Pack Edge Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of packaging materials including molded foam shipping containers, reusable gel packs, corrugated boxes, polypropylene and polyethylene food containers, Pack Edge is a recognized leader in temperature sensitive packaging for seafood and biomedical usage. In 2019, Pack Edge Inc. became a 100% employee owned ESOP.

• Special Project Consultant

  • Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

  •Implemented ERP reporting software, established role-based profiles, and trained employees to improve executive, sales, purchasing, and inventory insight•Streamlined ERP improving truck scheduling, inventory availability, and reporting capabilities

• Sales And Purchasing Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2022

  Sales•Active leader of sales team attaining consistent double digit growth year over year•Drove strategic growth in new market opportunities, including successfully bringing to market a full line of curbside recyclable insulated coolers for food and biomedical use•Managed large accounts packaging needs with full inventory support and just in time delivery services throughout New England, New York Metro area, and Northern Mid-West region•Established pricing structure for all sales, maximizing profit while maintaining excellent customer retentionPurchasing•Served as primary liaison between company and vendors, developing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships, maintaining market knowledge, and industry foresight•Oversaw all purchases, maximizing inventory turns and ROI, minimizing lead times, and negotiating pricing and purchase agreements with key vendors•Advanced knowledge in purchasing corrugated products, folding carton, flexible packaging, rigid plastic packaging, EPS and alternative insulated packaging, gel refrigerants, and disposable clothing Show less

• Operations Manager

  • May 2007 - Jun 2017

  • Directed and coordinated work efforts across functional teams among 3 locations, 40+ employees• Oversaw daily operations ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient workflow resulting in best in market service to customers throughout New England• Established, implemented, and managed business process flow, operational procedures, and CRM, WMS, CRM & Production Planning applications• Managed daily production schedule to fulfill sales and inventory replenishment while coordinating BOM availability and production capacity• Administered logistics, including in and out-bound TL and LTL, dry and refrigerated shipments throughout the Northeast and Northern Mid-West• Maintained full working knowledge of AP / AP• Continually identified and addressed areas of performance improvement in sales, purchasing, material handling, production, and logistics Show less



SEA FRESH U.S.A., INC

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Sales and Inventory Control

  • 2002 - 2007

  Founded in 1981, Sea Fresh USA is a Rhode Island-based seafood company servicing local fishermen & the world market. We own and operate our own fishing vessels and unloading dock in Galilee, RI as well as a modern, BRC-certificated processing facility located close by in North Kingstown, RI. Sea Fresh USA is a fully-integrated seafood business - managing all aspects of the fishing - unloading - processing & packing process. Our expertise in product sourcing helps customers manage the unique supply challenges of wild-caught seafood. In addition to controlling inventory and our international logistics for the Portland, Maine facility, I managed frozen seafood sales accounts in the US, France, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, and Italy. Show less