ROBERT J. BRYANT

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303-***-****

Dear Hiring Manager,

I appreciate your considering me for a leadership role with your Company. My unique set of talents will serve the organization, their clients and customers well in our rapidly changing marketplace.

My diverse experience in Management, Marketing, Sales, Multi-Site and International Operations. Along with Strategic Planning, Business Development, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Six Sigma, Activity Based Costing, Cost Avoidance, Finance, P&L, Shared Services, Acquisitions, Distribution, Product Development, Supply Chain Management and Business Transformations. This will enable me to quickly impact the business planning strategies and tactics.

I have performed Business Transformations, Cultural Change and Performance Management for Nestle, Sealy, Bain, KKR, Matthews International and TH Lee organizations. My background in Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Account Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management with extensive experience in Consumer Products Markets and International Operations. Areas of work have included Business Transformation and Start-ups within Food Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Packaging, FDA, Drug Development, Cannabis, Hemp, Plastic Molding, Extrusion, Printing and Contract Manufacturing.

My experience includes Business Development, Cost Controls, KPIs, Metrics Implementation, Pacific Rim Sourcing and Distribution Analysis. In addition, I have implementation experience with eCommerce, Information Systems, SAP, B2B, ERP, EDI, MRP and JIT. I also implemented operational programs including Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5-S, Toyota Production Systems (TPS), Activity Based Costing, ISO 9000, GMPs, AIB and HACCP.

I appreciate your consideration of my qualifications for this position and look forward to continuing to grow my career with your company. I look forward to having my first conversation with the Management Team.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Bryant

303-***-****

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ROBERT J. BRYANT

303-***-****

adk4ok@r.postjobfree.com 11381 Navajo Cir Westminster, CO 80234 www.linkedin.com/in/robertbryant/

Executive with a track record of Business Transformation/Turnarounds, achieving top-line Sales growth and quickly improving ROIs. Drives success by creating value propositions with a clear sense of purpose and urgency. Core Competencies: New Product Commercialization; Operational Excellence; Strategic Planning; Business Development; Lean Manufacturing; Optimizing Business Strategy; Cost Control; eCommerce; Cultural Change; M&A Due-diligence.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP 2020 – Present

CEO

Innovations and Technology disruptor of markets that also Funds and grows Start-Ups. Developed new processes for converting Hemp Crude Oil into CBD distillate and Super Sonic Drying and Pulverizing.

Markets a full line of CBD Nutraceuticals.

AGRIPHARMA LTD. – a ILANBIO Company 2018 – 2020

CEO

Turned negative cash flow international Biotech/Cannabis manufacturing company into a profitable enterprise in less than 3 months. Implemented Go Market Strategy that will increase sales by 10x from previous year and margins in excess of 50% by year end 2020. Expanded Sales and Marketing efforts that resulted in sustainable growth.

ART VAN - a Thomas H. Lee Partners Company 2016 – 2018

President – Comfort Division/Corporate Vice President Transformed the Comfort Division and Prepared business unit for sale.

Achieved record Sales and record profits during 1st year, a 20% increase.

Secured new distribution channels which increased sales by 50%.

Reduced $’s per piece by 18%.

Developed and implemented KPIs and Metrics which lead to improved ROI.

Innovated new products with Exclusive Rights in several market channels.

Presented in the Roadshow for Sale of Art Van and the Comfort Division to Investors and buyers.

Successfully sold Art Van to TH Lee Partners.

Spun off the Comfort Division out of Art Van and sold to Blue Bell for TH Lee.

WESTMINSTER PARTNERS INC. 2013 – 2016

President - Principal Transformation Consultant

Turnaround Strategies and implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives with several clients. Clients include: GrainCorp Malt, Matthews International and Dormeo.

Strategic operational effectiveness of GrainCorp Malt worldwide footprint.

Developed eCommerce strategy and website design for client company

Implemented Turnaround strategy for 3 US and one International facility.

Eliminated Distribution damage losses by $500 K annualized.

Improved First Pass Yield by over 30%.

Provided strategic guidance to extreme growth stage Cannabis/Hemp Company.

TEMPUR - SEALY INTERNATIONAL 2000 – 2013

Vice President

Planned Strategies and Tactics for Business Transformations of under performing Facilities.

Managed 4 Operations and Sales areas of $240 M P&L and $105 M EBITDA.

Secured 3 major accounts of $180 M. Costco, Ashley’s and America Furniture Warehouse

Successfully support Sealy’s IPO and Roadshows.

Turnaround of 3 Plants with negative cash flows to profitable operations.

Reduced Manufacturing Labor by $2.5 M YOY in Southern California

Increased Sales by 25% and increased net profit by 200% in 2 years.

Innovated Labor Tracking with System-wide Labor Control Management System.

APPLIED FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY 1997 - 2000

Vice President Operations

Start-up of Global Operations, Sales, Distribution, Product & Pharma Development.

Grew from $0 to $88 M P&L, $ 36 M EBITDA.

Increased Sales by over 400% from 2nd to 3rd year after start-up.

Manufacturing in U.S. the Netherlands, Malaysia and Brazil.

Initiated Activity-Based Costing and JIT Customer Service.

Reduced Variable Costs by 30% and Improved Gross Margins by 45%.

NESTLE NA 1989 - 1996

Plant Manager

Managed 24/7 confections operations, Developed Movie tie-in program with Disney,

EDUCATION

B.S. in Engineering: Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, California Coast University

MBA - 3-year Internal Executive Development Master’s Program - Nestle

Webster University – Graduate Marketing

St. Louis University – Graduate Finance

AMA Certifications: Executive Effectiveness, Activity Base Costing and Finance

Dissertation: Mechanical Properties of Semi-Crystalline Polymers

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