Experience

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  Rochford Supply

  • Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States

  • Supply Chain & Operations Manager (2007 to Present)

    • Feb 2007 - Present
    • Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States

    Supply Chain & Operations Manager (2007 to Present)★ Serve in a multi-faceted leadership role spanning the supply chain, purchasing, inventory, and operations functions, with oversight of all departmental strategies, budgets, KPIs, and policies and processes. ★ Guide and supervise a 20-member cross-functional team comprising multiple levels of management and employees while maintaining relationships with external manufacturing, supply, and distribution partners. ★ Collaborate closely with executive leadership to establish strategic goals, budgets, and roadmaps for each department while working with operations leadership to drive seamless roadmap execution. ★ Restructured and optimized operations staff by reducing 3 team members while training and upskilling the remaining team members to maintain the same level of service quality. ★ Sourced and installed a machine to produce binding that had previously been purchased from an external converter, resulting in significant COGS savings across multiple product lines. ★ Generated several millions of dollars in cost savings by sourcing new vendors further down the manufacturing process, which helped retain margins during low-volume sales while enabling the sales team to acquire larger-volume customers.★ Set all purchasing and inventory KPIs (including inventory turns and quarterly/annual inventory budgets) while streamlining inventory cycle count processes to improve inventory accuracy. ★ Support new product development, commercialization, and launch efforts (including outsourcing manufacturing for existing product lines and rebranding private label lines) while managing all product messaging, promotions, pricing, and supplier relations.★ Chair the Rochford Supply Safety Committee, with responsibility for creating all safety-related goals, policies, bylaws, and training to foster a safety-focused culture and minimize workplace incidents as well as workers’ compensation claims.

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  Luxor Investment Group

  • Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States

  • Real Estate Investor

    • Jul 2015 - Present
    • Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States

     Successfully identified, evaluated, and executed real estate investment opportunities, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. Negotiated favorable purchase terms, resulting in cost savings and increased ROI on multiple acquisitions. Conducted thorough market research and financial analysis to assess property potential and risks. Developed and implemented tailored investment strategies to align with short-term and long-term financial goals. Managed property renovations and improvements to enhance property value and rental income. Oversaw property management teams, ensuring efficient operations, tenant satisfaction, and rent collection. Maintained a diverse investment portfolio. Conducted comprehensive market research and due diligence to evaluate investment opportunities. Created detailed financial models, cash flow projections, and investment pro-formas. Assisted in the acquisition process by preparing investment proposals and conducting property inspections. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess property performance and recommend optimization strategies. Successfully managed and oversaw the execution of renovation projects, from residential properties to commercial spaces. Conducted detailed project assessments and budgeting, ensuring projects were completed within specified timelines and budgets. Collaborated with architects, designers, and contractors to create renovation plans that aligned with client expectations and industry standards. Negotiated contracts, sourced materials, and coordinated subcontractors to ensure project efficiency and quality. Implemented strict quality control measures and conducted inspections to guarantee the highest standards of workmanship. Communicated regularly with clients, providing project updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring customer satisfaction.