Experience

Zefyr Consulting LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Principal

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Dedicated to Optimizing Partnerships in Footwear & Apparel Supply Chains. We work with Brands, Factories & Material Suppliers to more effectively partner and support their Supply Chain in order to drive improved, longer term relationships and win-win-win outcomes for all. Dedicated to Optimizing Partnerships in Footwear & Apparel Supply Chains. We work with Brands, Factories & Material Suppliers to more effectively partner and support their Supply Chain in order to drive improved, longer term relationships and win-win-win outcomes for all.



Merry People

• Australia
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board

  • May 2022 - Present

  At Merry People we think about rain boots differently, bringing modern design and versatility to the classic waterproof boot. I support Merry People Ownership and Team thru participation in regular Advisory Board meetings - with a specific focused on Supply Chain, Operations, and Sustainability. Also Monthly Sustainability advisory sessions with product teams and leadership to drive Sustainability positioning and commitments. Finally, connecting Team with experts in areas of need including rubber compounding, inventory management, nearshoring and other items as needed. Show less



The Provenance Chain™ Network

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  The Provenance Chain Network (PCN) intends to define and usher in the new era of consumer and commercial transparency. The PCN is built to satisfy people’s fundamental right to know the facts about what they buy, use, and consume, and ultimately fulfill what’s possible with the digital supply chain. With access to meaningful product knowledge, consumers, businesses, and regulators are better able to make the right decisions for themselves, their communities and their world. The PCN enables brands to document and share their products’ origin and custody stories with consumers, customers, and regulators. The PCN re-imagines and re-invents materials tracking, expands products labeling, and creates a transparent future. Show less



UO Sports Product Management Master’s Program

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pro Tem Instructor

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Instructor for University of Oregon's Sports Product Management Masters Degree Program. Current Course titled "Sustainable Supply Chain" which covers all aspects of Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Sustainability, Reverse Supply Chains, and the decisions and trade offs required to serve athletes and drive a profitable business in the ever changing Sports Product world. Instructor for University of Oregon's Sports Product Management Masters Degree Program. Current Course titled "Sustainable Supply Chain" which covers all aspects of Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Sustainability, Reverse Supply Chains, and the decisions and trade offs required to serve athletes and drive a profitable business in the ever changing Sports Product world.



Kirkman Group

• Lake Oswego, OR

• COO and Vice President Manufacturing Operations

  • Nov 2018 - May 2019

  Company Turn Around effort and preparations for Private Equity firm purchase. Responsible for all aspects of operation including Product Development, Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution. Partnership with Finance, Sales, HR, and laboratories. Responsible for a team of 60 employees; dramatically improved employee satisfaction and productivity. Improved profitability 15% through reduced labor and overhead, improved downtime and reduced machine repair expenses Increased revenue by reducing out of stocks/increasing order fulfillment by 50% Show less



Nike

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Revolution Operations Director

  • Dec 2015 - Oct 2018

  Accelerating Nike's revolution in manufacturing through Operational Excellence.

• Global Category Operations Director

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Driving Flawless cross functional execution end-to-end for Nike's Running business.

• Global Lean Operations Director

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

  Driving strategic alignment, communications, and community alignment for Nike, Inc.'s Lean efforts globally .

• Lean Business Enablement Director, Nike Europe

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

  Our mission is "to partner with the business to drive change in Europe." Our team is a group of 15 +/- Project Managers, Transition Managers, and Lean Coaches.

• Lean Director, Europe

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2013

• Director, Lean Product Creation

  • May 2009 - Aug 2010

  Responsible for driving appropriate Lean cultural change in Nike's product creation engines - Footwear, apparel, and equipment - from Innovation through to Manufacturing.

• Lean Product Creation Coach

  • Oct 2005 - May 2009

• Lean Manufacturing Sensei

  • Mar 2002 - Oct 2005

  Studied with Toyota professionals to master Lean principles and Lean transformation in Nike Footwear Manufacturing. Used these learnings to drive lean upstream in Nike's supply chain, focusing on delivery and quality of raw materials to Nike Footwear Factories. Industries experienced include Textiles, Leather, Chemicals, Threads and laces, Corrugated paper and boxes.



Nike

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Materials Manager

  • 1997 - 2002

• National Team Sales Coordinator

  • Mar 1995 - Jan 1997