BRIAN R. REIS
Clarkston, MI
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Startups / Team Building / Operational Streamlining / Manufacturing / Distribution
Business Development / Supply Chain / Sales / Performance Improvement / Global Experience
Facilities Management expert with extensive experience leading Operations in industrial, military, and high-security environments, including aviation, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and international diplomatic corps. Hands-on, lead-from-the-front manager of daily operations, including budget, vendors, personnel, and processes. Problem solver and relationship builder who fosters collaboration and generates support across teams as well as among management, vendors, and clients.
Additional experience selling security solutions and building high-performing teams to execute them in rapid-development and start-up conditions.
Impactful thought leader recognized for growing business and producing exceptionally high return on investment.
United States military experience, including daily operations management of Presidential Alert Heliport, as well as internal facility security and protection of classified materials for 294 American Embassies and Consulates worldwide. Assignments in Jakarta, Indonesia; Moscow, USSR; and Helsinki, Finland.
TOP SECRET / YANKEE WHITE (WHITE HOUSE ACCESS) CLEARANCE (inactive)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Industrial Operations • Business Management • Security • Aviation Facilities • Heliport
Plant Management • Operational Streamlining • Process Improvement • Statistical Process • Quality Control
Strategic Planning • Budget Management • Profit and Loss (P&L) • Sales • Project Management
Policy • Planning • Finance • Team Development • Recruiting / Hiring / Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 2013-2015
Safety Technology International Inc. Waterford, MI
Strategically coordinated daily production, personnel, and facilities to ensure smooth operations for manufacture of injection-molded products. Oversaw production processes, warehouse and shipping, purchasing and budgeting, long-term facilities planning, and product development. Worked directly with Sales and Research & Development (R&D) teams for new product launch and process implementation.
Developed strategic overview for existing facility maintenance requirements and facility modifications necessary for projected company growth over 1, 3, and 5 years.
Restructured existing warehousing layout, product distribution, and shipping processes to optimize the pick, pack, and ship functions, which resulted in an 18% reduction in order processing time.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 2012-2013
Infinity Contact Ann Arbor, MI
Developed leadership infrastructure, recruited sales agents, and trained and mentored a team of 165 employees within a 12-month period, dedicated to managing and supporting Google, Inc. Marketing Products. Partnered with clients from Google as well as internal Client Solutions Group to continually meet or exceed program deliverables and expectations. Directed daily operations to ensure all Google B2B Customer Solutions products and projects optimized daily, weekly, and monthly capabilities and budgets.
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ADVANCED MANAGER 2010-2012
Cintas, First Aid and Safety Division Livonia, MI
Directed daily operations and managed financial planning, including sales and expense projections, forecasts, and reporting. Achieved growth through diligent cross-selling activities with other Cintas divisions. Advanced all possible product lines within the existing customer base. Consistently exceeded branch sales growth goals.
Led branch to three consecutive Outstanding Achievement Awards.
General Manager - Shred-It Detroit (Troy, MI) 2005-2009
Branch Manager - W.W. Grainger (Flint, MI) 2002-2005
Regional Security Manager - Pinkerton Security (Auburn Hills, MI) 1996-2002
Operations Manager - Wal-Mart Distribution Center (Loveland, CO) 1994-1995
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1981-1994
General Manager - Presidential Alert Heliport (Washington, D.C.) 1989-1994
Managed daily operations of 24-Hour Facility responsible for emergency evacuation of President and other high security officials to designated safe zone locations.
International Facility Security 1986-1989
Provided internal facility security for diplomatic personnel as well as protection of classified materials for more than 294 American Embassies and Consulates. Assignments included Jakarta, Indonesia; Moscow, USSR; and Helsinki, Finland.
Marine Security Guard Battalion (Quantico, VA) 1986-1989
Special Assignment 1984-1985
Marine Air Station (Cherry Point, NC) 1981-1984
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Professional Aeronautics
Bachelor of Science, Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, FL
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Industrial Security (A.S.I.S.) 1996-Present
Better Business Bureau of Detroit & Eastern Michigan
Executive Board of Directors 2006-2008
Board of Directors 2005-2006