Operations Manager Business

Joel Dupre

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Operations Manager

Revenue Growth * Business Operations * Financial Management * Performance Improvement Achieving Business Growth, Improving Profitability & Optimizing ROI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A results-oriented business leader with extensive experience driving business growth and profitability in highly competitive industries and environments. Proven ability to build high-performance, engaged teams to accomplish corporate and personal goals. Strong problem analysis skills to apply analytical tools and hands-on observations to mitigate issues and strengthen company performance. Demonstrated exceptional vision to goals accomplishment across multiple verticals, geographies, and functions. CORE COMPETENCIES

Multi-Site Leadership Strategic Planning / Execution Relationship Building Program / Project Management Business Performance Metrics Contract Negotiation Inventory Control Operational Efficiency Talent Development Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Organization Change Management Government Agencies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CEO / FOUNDER 2015 - Present

DUPRE DIVERSIFIED LLC Dallas, TX

A consultancy specializing in sustainability and scalability for our industrial client base. From compliance fulfillment and software implementation to machinery design, construction, and deployment we are a turn-key partner.

* $8.5MM boost in revenue achieved by designing proprietary automated frac fueling units and then constructing. Assisted the sales team in securing contracts for their deployment and then oversaw deployment in the oilfield.

* Managed environmental enhancements for the largest privately held recycler in the northeastern US resulting in restored environmental compliance in the strict jurisdictions of New York and Pennsylvania.

* Trained and mentored middle management in proper P&L ownership and execution. Introduced FP&A concepts and cost-cutting methodologies to turn operation from negative to profitable for a Chevron lubricants distributor. CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 2021 - 2023

VENTURE METALS, LLC Dallas, TX

A full service scrap metal recycling operating locally, virtually, and internationally. Private equity backed and poised for booming growth. Led modernization of information systems to facilitate increased efficiency gains and implemented proper procedures for operations. Mentored and trained middle management to sustain scalability and growth.

* Lowered working capital by $30MM (53%) by integrating mogern managment information systems to cutting edge technology for inventory management, automation, reliability, and cost control.

* $20MM increase in credit availability by increased inventory turns from sub-one to two-plus resulting in accretive growth from the commercial team fostered by the organizational skills to deliver quantifiable results.

* Reduced LTD from 22 to 2 (91% drop) by cultivating a culture-based safety-forward environment and cleansed payroll operations to reduce EMR resulting in a 22% drop in premiums and tax liability. CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 2017 - 2019

DELTA FUEL COMPANY, LLC Midland, TX

A fuel and lubricants distributor with sales in excess of $250MM across 12 facilities in 4 states in the deep south and Texas. Maintained full P&L accountability while managing explosive growth via M&A and organically. Trained and managed regional managers and staff. Designed and built automated frac fueling technology with pending patents.

* $100 million revenue explosion in one year thus tripling revenue while managing integration of personnel and information systems from strategic acquisition and organic growth.

* Led a cultural shift to a safety-first mindset and continually fortified that behavior resulting in a decrease in Total Recordable Incident Rate to just 1.0 while effecting 100% environmental and process compliance.

* $25 million fleet upgrade increasing utilization and availability by 75% delivering cost savings that more than tripled increased depreciation costs.

* $3.2 million recovered by fortifying antiquated information systems with currently available, yet unused, technology. The CEO hailed the achievement as existential.

* 100% increase in ROI achieved in six months by designing, capitalizing, and building patent pending technology to remotely fuel highly dangerous frac operations thus eliminating personnel exposure. PRESIDENT / CEO 2007 - 2015

SOUTHERN RECYCLING, LLC New Orleans, LA

A scrap metal recycling firm with $500 million in sales from 22 sites. Maintained full P&L responsibility, managed the US Gulf of Mexico (America) region, led construction of 11 facilities. Trained and managed four regional managers, the CFO, and financial staff. Oversaw more than 40 commercial, sales, facility, transportation, and operational staff. Total management of 1,000+ direct and indirect employees in five states.

* $105 million revenue growth cultivated in seven years by designing and introducing strategies to penetrate and negotiate key contracts with mills in China, Ecuador, India, Korea, Malaysia, and Turkey.

* Mitigated facility damages from a hurricane by meticulously steering all television and radio interviews to ensure business survival and continuity and to reap substantial public relations value.

* 200% increase in ROI achieved in six years by designing, capitalizing, and executing a $21.5MM plan to expedite large contracts to recycle US Navy Forrestal class aircraft carriers. PRESIDENT 2000 - 2007

SOUTHERN SCRAP MATERIAL CO. LTD New Orleans, LA

A $260 million scrap metal recycling company with four locations. Directed all operational and commercial facets of six businesses with 200 employees.

* $21 million boost in revenue accomplished by acquiring a direct competitor to condense the industry to three key participants by evaluating targets, initiating contact, and negotiating agreements.

* Led a $32 million reconstruction project following a complete infrastructure loss due to Hurrican Katrina by engaging all team members and restoring operational capability within 60 days with full functionality in 4 months.

* Mentored and developed sustainable leadership for suitable executive succession with nominal impact to company stakeholders while ensuring company sustainability and profitability. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

GENERAL MANAGER 1997 - 2000

KEYWELL, LLC Frewsburg, NY

The largest recycler of high-temperature and aerospace alloys in the world with $300+ million in annual revenues. Led unit operations, reorganized workflow, assembled and developed the team in a union environment.

* $2.5 million cut in overhead expenses generated by instilling stringent cost controls, smart energy use and various other cost-saving measures.

YARD MANAGER / FIREFIGHTER 1989 - 1997

SSX, LLC Baton Rouge, LA

A $120MM scrap metal recycling firm with sites across four states. Managed greenfield and brownfield projects including building yards, expanding the customer base, managing turnarounds, and guiding capital improvements.

* $20 million in yearly revenue spike nurtured by building and managing a key network of specialty suppliers across an eight-state region.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Business Analysis Louisiana State University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA

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