Manager Supply Chain

EDWARD WISZTREICH

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STRATEGIC OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Elevated Revenue / Profits / Market Share ( Innovative Growth Concepts (

New Market Penetration

Highly accomplished, innovative visionary with record of driving

organizational expansion by delivering creative new business strategies

backed with solid financial acumen and operations expertise. Keen

strategist with proficiency at devising unique marketing concepts and

identifying new business opportunities. Bottom-line focused financial

leader with demonstrated ability to quickly produce dramatic gains via

optimal capital restructuring. Exceptionally articulate communicator with

proven ability to conduct persuasive negotiations. Dedicated to directly

contributing to sustainable short- and long-term profitability objectives.

Selected Accomplishments

> Re-designed production planning and scheduling system to improve first-

year profitability by 100%. [Capitol Records]

> Achieved 20-50% quarter-to-quarter revenue increases over four years

in different strategic business units / departments. [Marcussen

Mastering]

> Exceeded financial performance objective of annual 20% net income

increases. [Marcussen Mastering]

> Increased market share to achieve #2 position in United States by

developing / implementing strategic business plan focused on

establishing market differentiation. [Marcussen Mastering]

> Led financial turnaround from loss to profitability within one year by

redesigning business concept / model to increase competitive advantage

and brand visibility. [Rona Travel Bureau]

Areas of Expertise

( Integrated Business Planning ( Financial Analysis ( Emerging

Business Models

( New / Global Growth Initiatives ( Turnaround / Change Mgmt. ( Brand

Alignment / Positioning

( Multi-site Operations Mgmt. ( Alliances / Partnerships / JV's (

Flexible Product Development

( Budgeting / P&L Authority ( Strategic Marketing ( Policy Deployment

( Client Relations ( Key Contract Negotiations ( Staff / Team

Leadership

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

ABI ART Torrance, CA

International Fine Art Brokerage

Director of Operations 2009 to Present

> Developed a financial realignment plan through managing and measuring

product margins and optimizing cash flow.

> Expanded brand presence through implementation of go-to-market

strategy for proprietary B2C online subscription service resulting in

a 30% revenue conversion rate from site visitation.

DONNA M COLLECTION

Los Angeles, CA

Apparel, Accessories & Yogawear Fashion Company

Strategic Consultant

2008 to 2009

> Expanded regional and market distribution channels with reduced

customer acquisition costs and increased ROI.

> Led new consumer-centric product initiative based on target audience

analysis and evaluation.

> Developed timelines and milestones based on customer demand planning

to ensure ideal product release timing, which eliminated expenditures,

avoided potential revenue losses, and improved process efficiency.

MARCUSSEN MASTERING Hollywood, CA

Global leader in the audio mastering industry

Senior Business Development / Operations Director 2000 to 2007

> Achieved 20-50% quarter-to-quarter revenue increases over four years

in different strategic business units / departments; ensured

maintained profitability by developing pricing structure / product

model based on forecasted industry transformation to digital

downloading.

> Exceeded financial performance objective of annual 20% net income

increases by 10-15% within one year.

> Increased market share by approximately 25% to achieve #2 position in

United States by developing / implementing strategic business plan

focused on establishing market differentiation.

> Spearheaded entrance into DVD market by initiating and developing key

strategic alliance with Crest National, one of the largest independent

DVD manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

> Implemented a public relations campaign across print and online media

encompassing feature articles, cover stories and viral marketing.

> Prepared aggregate financial model to allow sustainable expansion into

midline / independent recording artist sector videogame and film score

/ motion picture soundtrack sectors; increased revenue growth, profit

margins, visibility, and customer retention with virtually zero churn

rate.

> Secured global competitive advantage and elevated shares by 30% across

international markets including Japan, Australia, and the U.K. by

formulating / executing a successful multi-domestic marketing

strategy.

> Generated new business, increased market share, ensured stable revenue

stream, and reduced material unit costs by conducting financial

analysis and benchmarking (including cost benefit, trend, &

competitive analysis, sales forecasting, and working capital

management).

GLOPAL Los Angeles, CA

Start-up toy developer

Owner/Developer

2001to 2006

> Invented and brought innovative, educational, cross-cultural toy

product to market.

> Improved product's market potential by determining customer / market

requirements through trend and competitive analysis.

> Achieved market acceptance of premium pricing based on quality

differentiation vs. other products in the same sector.

> Established brand name identity by forging distribution relationships

with diversified retail establishments.

> Achieved significant, targeted market penetrations via customer

segmentation, festivals, trade shows and cross promotions.

> Improved product profitability by approving and directing

relationships with manufacturing supply chain vendors; negotiated all

goods / service costs to ensure project, quality, and pricing

specifications were met.

RONA TRAVEL BUREAU Los Angeles, CA

Leisure and corporate international travel agency

General Manager 1992 to 2000

> Led financial turnaround from loss to profitability within one year by

redesigning business concept / model to increase competitive advantage

/ brand visibility and reduce customer attrition.

> Doubled annual revenue within first two years.

> Forged international joint ventures with Top Tour in the Czech

Republic and Dori's Tourism in Hungary to secure entrance into

specialized touring and accommodations market.

> Automated accounting and financial management systems to elevate

efficiency by 50% and improve Financial Department performance by 75%.

> Outlined working capital requirements, conducted revenue stream

analysis and prepared financial statements.

AMIGO STUDIOS North Hollywood, CA

Recording and Mastering Studios Facility

Director of Operations - Mastering and Digital Editing Studios Division

1990 to 1992

CAPITOL RECORDS Hollywood, CA

World's largest independent music company

Manager of Operations - Mastering and Digital Editing Studios Division

1989 to 1990

> Led multi-site manufacturing operations and international / domestic

production functions.

> Re-designed production planning and scheduling system to improve first-

year profitability by 100%.

> Decreased annual operating costs 25% by conducting cost benefit

analysis.

> Flattened organizational infrastructure to establish new Company

performance standards, which increased efficiency by 200- 500%,

including on time delivery, product yield, and cycle time.

> Drove achievement of all performance targets by training and providing

motivational leadership to the workforce.

> Approved all capital expenditures to maintain capital budgets while

optimizing cost savings and improving EVM.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MBA - Finance ? Cal State University - Los Angeles

BA - Psychology ? University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

Lean Certification

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