Experience

John Paul Mitchell Systems

• Cosmetics
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Vice President Operations

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Seed Beauty

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President of Sales & Operations Planning

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

  With a unique combination of insight and foresight into the new world beauty landscape, we are the premier destination for acceleration in the beauty industry, bringing brands (ColourPop, Kylie, KKW, and Fourth Ray Beauty) and products to consumers faster than anyone else in the world. SEED beauty combines 60 years of cosmetic industry expertise with a new world approach to speed and distribution. Under one roof we provide venture capital, brand incubation, product development, manufacturing and fulfillment. The only place in the world that can go from concept to consumer in 5 days. Show less



Mission Produce Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vice President of Global Distribution, Engineering, & Process Improvement

  • Dec 2013 - Aug 2019

  Senior most executive responsible for all global engineering, project manager, and operations of a high growth global produce company. Responsible for defining operational needs, site selection and design, construction, and start-up of new business expansions in the US, Mexico, Canada, EU, and China. In charge of hiring, evaluating and succession planning for all areas of responsibility. Manage large, diverse departments, in both function and demographics with very low turnover and high employee net promoter scores. Show less

• Director of Operations Support and Process Improvement

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

  Directly led the development of very large capital expenditure growth projects in Peru, California, and New Jersey simultaneously. Mentored engineers and management through the details from design through start-up phases of the project.

• Process Improvement & Project Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2012

  First technical hire for a small, but growing, avocado company. Responsible for all major capital expenditure projects. Spent large percentage of time in Michoacan, Mexico developing production sites. Implemented upgraded refrigeration equipment and controls to reduce utility bills by 50% globally. Developed company standards for equipment, facilities, and construction for future growth.



Imation

• Process Engineer

  • 2002 - 2007

  Utilized Black Belt DMAIC project management, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control, and Mechanical Engineering training to improve product quality and reduce cost of operation. Developed a reputation for ability to successfully tackle the most difficult problems. Utilized Black Belt DMAIC project management, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control, and Mechanical Engineering training to improve product quality and reduce cost of operation. Developed a reputation for ability to successfully tackle the most difficult problems.