Supply Chain Quality Control

JACOB SCHLESINGER

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PROFILE

Entrepreneurial and results-oriented senior executive with over 21 years of

business development, international operations and negotiations, and

strategic maneuvers experience in diverse industries. Proven leader with

the ability to apply strategic business campaigns that drive revenue growth

through development of new markets, competitive analyses, and effective

outsourcing programs. Solid track record of success negotiating and

managing accounts with governments and private entities across the world.

Adept at leading international operations, developing key skill sets for

employees, and managing supply chain. Expertise includes contract

negotiations, market analysis, and strategic partnerships. Dedicated to

establishing lasting client and associate relationships as well as building

and motivating cross-functional teams that exceed stakeholder expectations.

EXPERIENCE

PARADISE GROUP, London, United Kingdom 1997 - 2010

$600MM international holding company managing and operating 32 firms in

diverse fields such as manufacturing, services, financials, and leisure.

Runs companies in the United States, Caribbean, South America, Europe,

Middle East, and Far East.

Managing Director

Responsible for profits and loss, manufacturing operations, facilities

construction, product introduction, and project management of firms

spanning the globe. Developed staff and capital resources to increase

operations efficiency. Filled key manufacturing, marketing, finance, and

logistics positions with talented managers.

. Developed an intelligent control infrastructure to manage Paradise's

many branches that increased revenues 8% and cut expenses 17%

. Prepared company for an IPO, joint venture, takeover, or merger.

. Established aircraft refueling company with exclusive rights in

Dominica and operations in the Caribbean, South America, and Africa;

company grew from $6MM in 1998 to $18MM in 2003

. Developed exclusive equipment contract for Guinean military and

education systems through a joint venture with the Guinean government

. Institute strategic partnerships with foreign governments to

penetrate developing markets

. Relocated an aluminum processing plant from Dubai to the Caribbean;

secured a $13.5MM business funding package from the Belgian

government to execute the transition

. Divided the company into 18 unique groups of companies and sold them

individually for a total profit that exceeded 350% within 24 months.

VALLEY RECYCLING, Los Angeles, CA 1990 - 1997

$180MM recycling processor in California dealing with metal, plastic,

glass, and paper substances. Valley's 185 employees serve government and

private clients in the United States, India, China, Brazil, Vietnam,

Germany, and the United Kingdom.

President

Overarching responsibility for all aspects of business, including profits

and loss, staffing at all levels, and equipment, materials, and

facilities. Developed outsourcing partnerships from scratch. Created

auditing and quality control programs for safety, production, equipment,

and facilities. Directed engineering and technical aspects of operations.

Planned and implemented supply chain.

. Spearheaded the rise of California's then-largest recycling processor

. Diversified operations to include ferrous and nonferrous metals

. Increased volume by 45% by exposing new markets

. Revitalized operations management team to achieve an industry pace-

setting 7% productivity growth

. Played a pivotal role from start to finish in Valley's acquisition of

Agoura Recycling and Metalco, its chief competitors, drawing an

expanded base for customers, technology, and personnel

DPI LTD., Haifa, Israel 1985 - 1990

$60MM commodities trading company specializing in physical commodities such

as sugar, rice, salt, tea, and bananas.

Vice President

Identified and entered new markets utilizing strategic partnerships with

governments and private organizations. Directed and innovated in product

purchasing, operations, logistics, and transportation.

. Brokered agreements with Middle Eastern governments and buyers that

led to the foundation of a financially and politically powerful

corporation

. Initiated a corporate identity program that paved the way for

securing three critical contracts valued at $31MM over five years

. Designed and implemented innovative international operations,

logistics, and transportation system

EDUCATION & TRAINING

MBA, International Business - West Coast University, Los Angeles, CA

B.Sc, Industrial Technology - California State University at Long Beach,

Long Beach, CA

International Law Coursework - UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

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