MICHELLE KESKE

708-***-**** – adsubh@r.postjobfree.com

Looking for an opportunity to immediately contribute to a growing organization. I am a performance- driven, high-energy, accomplished executive bringing 20+ years' experience with demonstrated success in building and growing a best-in-class $50 million fulfillment company. A strong, visionary leader committed to learning and continuously improving.

SKILLS

• Operational Expertise

• Strategic business planning

• New business Development

• Strong Communication skills

• Project Management

• Excellent presentation and negotiation

• Visionary with ability to mentor and lead staff

• Process & Continuous Improvement

• Results-oriented and performance driven

• Innovative thinking

EXPERIENCE

JANUARY 2018 - PRESENT

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CTL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

Lead WMS implementation team that included integration with our OMS, ERP, TMS and Minisoft to a full paperless operation.

Designed a pay for performance system to increase quality and productivity.

Reduced labor costs 12%, through improved process and enhanced system automation.

Led strategic planning sessions with all department executives to develop a 5-year corporate vision and financial plan.

Reviewed client strategic plans to align with CTL services.

Slashed packaging and shipping costs 18%, implementing a vendor score card.

Served as strategic advisor and functional expert on critical strategic and operational matters.

Worked day-to-day with CEO on strategic initiatives and new opportunities.

Built teams that foster teamwork and high-quality customer service.

Developed strategic vision to tap into ecommerce market to support fulfillment in all channels; including major retailers, amazon, distribution centers and ecommerce. Creating an additional 5 million in revenue year one.

JANUARY 2007 – JANUARY 2018

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CTL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

Lead company to certification in ISO 9001:2018.

Designed corporate organizational department structure.

On-boarded over 100 new clients, increasing revenue from $10 million to $35 million.

Cultivated and maintained customer and vendor relationships.

Opened three fulfillment centers, totaling 500k square feet. 2

Hired and managed engineers in designing operational layout, storage system and office space.

Met or exceeded budget year over year, with an average 20% growth in revenue while maintaining margins.

Implemented various automated processes to increase productivity and drive down direct labor costs to 40%.

Developed all logistics KPI’s to align with WERC best in class standards. OCTOBER 1997 – DECEMBER 2007

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, CTL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

Began the logistics division of Continental Ltd., a local courier and transportation, female- owned company.

Led all sales, operations, technical and fiscal management of the new business unit.

Designed and oversaw construction of 100k sq. Ft. Facility to support a 3PL business that included automated conveyance, mezzanine, racking and carousel systems.

Distributed over 500k in-store demonstration kits, 98% on time with 99% accuracy to large retailers.

Began marketing strategy to build merchandising support with the leading merchandising companies.

Negotiated small package carrier contract which resulted in reduction of shipping costs 29%. Annually.

Created value –added procurement service to create an additional business stream with 20% profit margin.

Implemented and designed a new ERP system.

Received food grade facility certification.

JULY 1990 – OCTOBER 1997

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NORTHERN ILLINOIS BUSINESS ASSOC.

(NIBA)

Oversaw the educational services division of a non-profit organization that supplied training to the manufacturing and distribution company membership.

Designed and developed an accredited program: Supervisory Development Institute; a three-course, eighteen-week intensive management training program.

Hired and managed six organizational psychologists to facility training.

Growing the department from $100k revenue to $4 million in 5 years.

Partnered with a local computer training company to offer and market to our membership at a discounted rate, with an additional $500k annual revenue.

Developed and sold in-house ESL (English as a Second Language) training classes for major distribution and manufacturing companies.

Facilitated and presented various industry topics at our HR (Human Resources) Council and Distribution Round Table.

Participated and presented business updates at our Board of Directors Meeting. EDUCATION

1992

CERTIFICATION IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, CHICAGO

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