Experienced professional with a progressive track record of success developing effective operational processes and procedures, managing daily plant functions, and assisting in developing and managing a wide range of field-based mining and drilling projects. Background in identifying the core issues and providing the ongoing leadership to create cash flow and market growth.

For $3 Billion home improvement retail company with 2,350 locations in 46 states (850 new locations projected in 3 years), was hired to assist customers in selection of merchandise and promote customer relations and repeat business. Assisted in merchandising, price labeling, record management and vendor support.

- Reorganized appliance department and improved efficiency and customer service.

For a small government agency (14 county satellite locations throughout New Jersey, with an annual budget of $2.65 Million) retained to provide strategic planing expertise, budget control, vendor selection knowledge and operational / administrative management.

- Consulted three mining operations in defining mission, managing operational control and providing short- and long-term goals and objectives.

A 5 year, specialty company with an annual growth rate of 20% per year. As management team member of a specialty mining company with annual sales of $2,000,000 with two locations, provided oversight and vision for all aspects of sales, marketing, business development, operations and strategic planning. Company went out of business.

- Developed improved operational control system to reign in inefficiencies.
- Developed accountability system for quality and raw material procurement.
- Developed financial and accounting control that measured cell manufacturing performance.

Assisted and supported Operations Director in all aspects of managing daily activities. Analyzed all functional areas including production control, financial management, budget administration, procurement and business development.

- Helped in reorganizing procurement management and saved 10.1% in costs.

10 year old apparel manufacturing and import company. Supervised third shift in cutting and assembly manufacturing of outerwear for children. Hired and trained employees; evaluated performance; monitored quality control; scheduled work; and managed work-in-process operations. Moved to Massachusetts.

- Based on performance, promoted from production worker to supervisor within 6 month.