Experience

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  Kerusso Inc

  • Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

  • Director Production Operations

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  TegraGlobal

  • Charlotte, North Carolina Area

  • Facility General Manager - Concord NC

    • Oct 2018 - Jan 2022
    • Charlotte, North Carolina Area

    Overall responsibility for the Concord NC branch, leading a Team of 170 talented associates. Full P&L responsibility, accountable for achieving budgetary guidelines, and executing corporate goals. Oversee all production, warehousing, shipping and receiving functions. Lead the teams in recruitment, employee evaluations, disciplinary policy, and actively drive employee development.

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  Kerusso Activewear Inc

  • Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

  • Director of Manufacturing

    • Apr 2015 - Oct 2018
    • Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

    As the Director of Manufacturing for the leading Christian Apparel and gift company, my responsibilities were the coordination of all internal production, as well as overseeing all outsourced printing. My focus was streamlining processes, reducing waste, improving quality, thus gaining great efficiencies. Developed a strong, professional team through leadership by example, and demonstrating accountability.

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  Art Brands, LLC

  • Blacklick, Ohio

  • Operations Manager

    • 2013 - 2014
    • Blacklick, Ohio

    Industry leader in the production of stock and custom heat transfers for the apparel market.• Overall responsibility for all planning, print production, screen making, inventory, fulfillment, shipping and receiving • Supervised a workforce of 30+ employees• Re-work of the facility from an efficiency, plant layout, and security point. Improved the safety of the facility by reworking the electrical system, and the elimination of extension cords to power operations

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  B&E Industries

  • Grand Prairie, Texas

  • Plant Manager

    • 2012 - 2013
    • Grand Prairie, Texas

    Printed Tee leader in the school spirit market, and contract printing market. • Plant layout for new 80,000 square foot facility, including gas, electric, plumbing services through licensed contractors• Supervised a workforce of 30+ employees• Managed all production planning, scheduling, and fulfillment• Directed the printing, screen making, embroidery, bling, and finishing departments on a daily basis

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  Gandy Ink

  • San Angelo, Texas

  • Production Manager

    • 2008 - 2011
    • San Angelo, Texas

    – Industry leader in school spirit wear market.• Supervised workforce of 65+ employees• Directed all production planning and scheduling which produced $14mm in output• Evaluation and development of employees / supervisors• Improve operational efficiency by 25% which resulted in reduce labor costs

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  Towel Specialties

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Operations Manager

    • 2007 - 2008
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Ad Specialty market leader for direct screen-printing and embroidery of custom towels.• Overall responsibility for the plant facility of 100K+ square feet• Supervised a crew of 100+ employees• Directed all production scheduling and outside contractors in a $15M business

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  Devant Ltd

  • Monroe, NC

  • VP of Manufacturing

    • 1984 - 2004
    • Monroe, NC

    Manufacturing leader in screen-printing, embroidery, and weaving of custom towels forgolf market. • Overall responsibility for plant operations, facility maintenance, vendor management• All planning and scheduling of internal operations for a $10M business. • Managed all outside contractors, and was directly responsible for raw material planning and purchasing