LABE ORLOFF PORTLAND, OREGON E acxcnn@r.postjobfree.com P +1-503-***-****
BIOGRAPHY
I am a motivated, results-driven professional, whose diverse background encompasses 12 years in strategic planning, operations management, and employee development. Managed group P&L and controlled labor and materials. Possess a track record of success in budget management, capital equipment implementation, and staffing. Adept in hiring, training, and leading high performing, cross-functional teams. Detail-oriented and creative problem solver who works well under pressure and is committed to achieving operational goals while focusing on corporate and customer objectives.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
Improved cash flow performance by $2.0 million at Oldcastle Los Angeles by reducing inventory, increasing the accounts payables days outstanding, and reducing the accounts receivables days outstanding, 2013-2015.
Selected as 1 of 20 out of 76,000+ employees for Management Development Program to attend workshops with C-Suite leadership to be developed as top tier company talent in financial and business decision-making and strategic planning.
Completed the installation of $1.5 million in automated capital equipment in 2014 on time and under budget with minimal customer interruption.
CAREER TRACK
PHC Food Present
GENERAL MANAGER
Manage and grow all business operations of a start-up food organization with $2.5 million (and growing) in annual revenue. Responsible for the overall performance of the business to include establishing budget goals, maintaining financial progress, ensuring compliance with all local and federal environmental responsibilities; growing the business and hiring and leading a competent and engaged management team.
Increased production capacity by 60% through effective process improvement and high quality employee training.
Grew revenue to $750,000 within first two months and attained profitability within four months.
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® 2012-2015
PLANT MANAGER
Managed operations of two divisions and one of the company’s largest facilities and most competitive markets with $38 million in annual revenue. Inspired, motivated, and led a team of six direct reports with an additional 130+ salaried and hourly employees to buy into and commit to the corporate strategy for manufacturing, logistics, quality, sales and demand planning departments.
Increased sales by 40% in 3 years by developing market recognition across all product lines and customer service.
Increased production capacity by 15% through effective process improvement and high quality employee training.
Reduced labor costs by 10% by actively and efficiently managing employee labor.
United States Marine Corps 2004-2012
CAPTAIN (Commanding Officer, Operations Officer, Intelligence Officer)
Managed operations briefed directly to the President of the United States and U.S. Director of Intelligence for High Value Target missions. Held positions with increasing level of responsibility leading and influencing high performance teams from 10 – 150 people in intelligence and reconnaissance operations ranging from tactical boots on ground in Iraq, Afghanistan and North Africa, to strategic in Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Eastern Europe.
-Managed $4.3 million of equipment and $2.2 Building and Property with two $400,000+ expansions on time and under budget.
-Led/planned training that improved productivity; increased operational capacity by 15% year over year.
Implemented new mentoring program that resulted in saving $2.5 million in new personnel training cost
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Customer Service
Sales / Business Development
Business Analytics
Strategic Planning
P & L Management
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Start-Up Management
Lean Process Improvement
Recruiting / Hiring / Training / Leadership Development
EDUCATION
Harvard University / Oregon State University BA, English 2003
University of Wisconsin MBA, Finance 2016