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OPERATIONS DIRECTOR SUMMARY

Solutions-focused Operations Director with fast-track accomplishments in developing and managing productive transportation and

distribution systems. Results-oriented, creative leader with proven success in productivity and process improvement. Solid skills in

developing and executing plans, exceeding company goals, and continually improving services and customer relations. Experience in

managing large work forces in safe and efficient environments. Knowledge of industrial engineering, cost control, budgeting,

forecasting, LEAN and Six Sigma.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Six Sigma Budgets/P&L’s Strategic Planning

LEAN Safety/OSHA Compliance Reporting/Metrics

Process Engineering Procurement/Purchasing Policy Development

Start Ups/Turnarounds Facility/Process Design Cost Reduction/Expense Control

Change Management Project Management Process Improvement

Dist./Trans. Networks Global Logistics Vendor Sourcing/Relations

Mentoring and Coaching Multi-Unit Management Action Plans/Corrective Action

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

MODNIQUE INC., Redondo Beach, CA: 01/2014 –Current

Modnique.com is a global fashion e-commerce company headquartered in Redondo Beach, Calif. Founded in 2011, Modnique runs

boutique events for apparel, jewelry, shoes, handbags, watches, accessories, kids and beauty at up to 85% off retail. The company

specializes in sourcing and shipping brands from around the world.

Global Logistics Solutions and Fulfillment Program Manager (01/2014-Current)

Direct oversight and relationship management between Modnique and the 3PL including: QBR’s, KPI’s, RTV’s, inventory, shipping

and returns. Vendor negotiations, selection and implementation for domestic and global vendors. Develo pment of company policies,

procedure for 3PL and corporate office. Analysis and modeling for global logistics and productions processing. Company travel

domestically and Internationally for reviews, negations and process improvements and implementation.

Managed 3PL implementation for fulfillment processes, returns and international distribution.

Fostered solid relationships with 3PL’s fulfillment centers domestically and internationally.

Authored several Modnique manuals, guides and policies.

Significant contribution to new Global Fulfillment strategy including 3PL’s and logistic partner selection.

Initiated RFQ’s for multiple domestic and global logistic providers.

Designed reports, KPI’s measurement tools and analyzed cost for opportunities.

KUPIVIP.RU INC., Los Angeles, CA: 05/2013 -01/2013

Founded as a USA startup subsidiary to one of Russia largest e-commerce private shopping sites, Kupivip.ru Inc., focuses on the

sourcing of overstock apparel, footwear, accessories, home décor and beauty p roducts to be sold on the parent company’s Russian e -

commerce platforms and shipped from Los Angeles and New York to Russia.

Director of Operations and Fulfillment (05/2013-12/2013)

Development and management of all operational and fulfilment processes for e-commerce startup operations in the United States.

Developing global logistics network for final mile delivery. Management of national 3PL providers for fulfillment, domestic freight

forwarding and exportation. Management of foreign 3PL’s for importation, returns and final delivery in Russia. Authoring company

documentation, contract negotiation and operational purchases. Provided support for IT network, software and computer hardware.

Developed logistics cost and transportation models for an international delivery network.

Authored Kupivip.ru Inc. Routing Guide/Supplier Guide for an optimized supply chain and fulfillment receipt.

Project Managed IT integration between Russia and Kupivip.ru Inc.

Designed fulfillment and data flow process between USA 3PL and Kupivip.ru Inc.

Managed fulfillment operations in multiple 3PL’s across the USA .

Built relationships with vendors, contractors and clients domestically and internationally.

STREAMLITE, INC. (formerly MailExpress), Santa Fe Springs, CA: 02/06 – 07/2012

Founded as a venture–backed start–up in 2005, Streamlite is one of the fastest growing shipping companies in the lightweight parcel

segment of the residential delivery market with 2011 revenues of $187 million, 20 locations nationwide, and over 450 employees.

West Area Director and Process Engineer (3/2006-7/2012)

Management oversight for 5 Streamlite “partner” stations. Full P & L accountability budget and manage facility operating expenses,

developing transportation networks and ensuring clients’ delivery expectations are met. Provide assistance and support with facility

lease negotiations; managing station openings from concept to completion, including facility design and build out, managing l ocal and

national relationships with transportation and staffing vendors. Nationally provide support for all field operation, strategic planning,

design and execute solutions to continuously improve Streamlite services or processes.

Authored Streamlite Health and Safety Manual in compliance with OSHA to facilitate station safety and safety related

compliance.

Partnered with Sales Management in on–boarding new business and maintaining key account relationships.

Developed production models and process standards to comply with company financial goals and drive down cost per

piece spend.

Assisted with development of inter–facility routing guide to enhancing transportation spend between lanes, driven by

price and service

Ensured agents/company stores’ compliance to company standards by performing detailed station audits and resolving

inefficiencies.

Project managed several network expansion, ground transportation, facility relocations and design, customer start ups

and quality control projects in order to drive down cost and improve bottom line EBITDA. .

Created tools generating enterprise visibility to key metrics impacting a $12 million labor spend.

Negotiated RFQ’s and managed the national purchasing and transportation of consumable supplies to 19 Streamlite

stations nationwide.

Implemented and co-authored several Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.

Significant contributor to senior team effort in turning around company from $13.2 million EBITDA loss in 2010 to $518

thousand EBITDA profit in 2011, first profitable year in the company’s six –year history.

OTHER POSITIONS HELD:

APX LOGISTICS, Santa Fe Springs, CA -Terminal Manager (1/2005-2/2006)

Scope of responsibilities includes: Management oversight for the Santa Fe Springs, CA station and Supervisors. Full P & L

accountability; budget and manage facility operating expenses, developing transportation network ensuring clients’ delivery

expectations are met; Manage local and national relationships with transportation and staffing vendors to ensure pricing and spend are

superior to marketplace.

FEDEX GROUND, Various Locations and Positions (6/1997 -1/2005)

FDX Ground is a small package shipping company which is a subsidiary of the FedEx corporation, a 39 billion dollar corporation.

They provide 1-5 day delivery of small packages to all 50 states, plus Canada. The subsidiary also offers a specialty service known as

FedEx Home Delivery which, coupled with Ground, serves all home addresses in the United States.

Senior Sort Manager, San Diego, CA (1/2004-1/2005)

PQI Team Leader, West Region (2/2003-2/2004)

Service Manager, Tucson, AZ (1/1999-2/2003)

PT Supervisor, Tucson, AZ (6/1997-1/1999)

Education and Certificates

University of Arizona – Tucson, AZ September, 1995-2001

119 credits towards Bachelors of Science focus in Chemistry and Philosophy

Villanova University July, 2006

Master Certificate in Six Sigma (Green and Black Belt)

Villanova University August, 2006

Certificate of Achievement in Lean Six Sigma

Computer Proficiency: in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Visio

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