ALLYN LANGFORD

Phoenix, AZ, Morristown, NJ 480-***-**** ad1i06@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A wise, decisive and accomplished legal, HR and operations executive, respected for leading teams and strategizing for achievement of growth and organizational improvements. A calm and emotionally intelligent thinker who encourages and fosters innovative solutions to opportunities and challenges for continuous improvements to all areas of the organization. A reputation for uncompromising focus on customer service, positive relationships, quality standards and bottom-line focus. A business problem-solving leader in regulated consumer product industries developing and implementing strategies for sustainable growth and profitable execution.

SKILLS

Organizational Communication

Business judgment

HR Management

Mergers/Acquisitions

Growth Optimization

Quality Systems Improvements

Budget Forecasting

Operations management

Staff training and development

Contract negotiations

Litigation management

P&L Management

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

State Bar of Arizona (Employment & Labor Law, Business Law Sections) Supreme Court of Arizona, United States District Court, District of Arizona, Active and in good standing since 2001

EXPERIENCE

Chief Operating Officer Apackaging Group LLC, Los Angeles, CA/Defiance, OH 2022-2023

Contract Injection Molding Manufacturer for Global Skincare and Consumer Products Brands

Turnaround assignment-assess and evaluate team, removing and promoting team members as necessary.

Negotiate and secure key partnerships with major suppliers, resulting in a 25% reduction in costs of raw materials and a more streamlined supply chain

Lead the successful implementation of ISO 9001 quality management system, resulting in improved product quality, customer satisfaction, and increased repeat business

Successfully manage company budget, reduce overhead costs by 15% and improve profitability by 20%

Developing and implementing safety protocols that led to a reduction in workplace injuries by 50%

Chief Quality and HR Officer, Business Operation Cosmax West, NYC/Newark, NJ, Dallas, TX 2020-2022

Contract Manufacturer, R&D Focused Global Organization in FDA-Regulated Consumer Products

Day-to-day leadership for cultural changes, customer satisfaction and achievement of operational objectives.

Plan and execute right-sizing initiatives, saving the company $2Million annually

Lead strategic sourcing improvements, securing multiple sources and saving $1Million+ annually

Developing strategic capital expenditure plan for increased revenue, productivity and capacity

Lead crisis-management efforts to effectively address and minimize impacts of operational challenges.

Set tone for positive and productive corporate culture in challenging multi-national organization.

Direct HR functions to ensure proper roles and responsibilities were communicated across the organization.

Drive operations KPI measures and performance management to ensure continuous improvement

Implement changes leading to attracting and retaining high performing members of the team.

Business Operations and General Corporate Counsel Arizona Nutritional Supplements, LLC, Cosmax NBT USA, Chris Hillseth Enterprises, Fine Living Pharmanaturals LLC, Natrol LLC, ET Horn, Arizona Custom Blends, Serenity Hospice, Phoenix, AZ, Southern California-2015-2020

Corporate General Counsel working with companies in all areas of business improvement

Advise and counsel business owners and companies on both buy and sell-side mergers and acquisitions

Communicate and negotiate with regulatory agencies relating to compliance issues

Negotiate and draft legal documents for clients in mergers and acquisitions for sellers and buyers

Review, revise, negotiate variety of business contracts to ensure proper risk management and protection of company interests in relationships with customers, vendors and other parties

Analyze, modify and implement processes and procedures to increase productivity and profitability

SVP, Legal and Regulatory Arizona Nutritional Supplements, Inc., Chandler, AZ 2005-2015

Private Equity owned manufacturer of dietary supplements

Direct company and through the transition from small, closely held private corporation to large private equity-owned limited liability company

Counsel with Board and Senior Management team for regular strategic planning and execution of the plan

Draft, review and negotiate all company legal documents, including licensing agreements, supply agreements, leases, confidentiality agreements, and services agreements

Manage corporate governance, including annual filings with corporation commission, maintenance of company records and meeting minutes, ensuring proper consents/authorizations in place

Draft, review, and update marketing materials, including product labels, brochures, and advertisements to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.

Lead Human Resources day-to-day activities, employee training, development and compliance programs

Associate Snell & Wilmer LLP, Phoenix, AZ 2001-2005

International Full-Service Law Firm

Advise employers in all aspects of state and federal employment law; draft employment agreements, severance agreements, employee handbooks, training materials; draft and present position statements in response to charges filed with EEOC/Arizona Civil Rights Division.

EDUCATION

J.D., University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, CO

With Honors

Senior Editor, Denver University Law Review

B.S., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

LANGUAGES

French, conversationally and reading/writing proficient

LEADERSHIP

Board Member, Nutrition Industry Association, West- nutrition industry trade association, plan meetings, schedule speakers, speak on educational panels, educate lawmakers during numerous Washington, D.C. advocacy efforts

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