High Energy Executive

G r e g N e l s o n

**** ***** ****** ** *******, MN 55304 Ÿ **************@*****.*** Ÿ 763-***-****

High-energy executive with expertise in P&L/general management, operations, turnarounds, sales, business development and strategic planning. Success in reviving unprofitable operations and achieving peak financial performance.

Led turnaround, driving $30 million revenue to $40 million and reversing $2 million loss to $1.5 million profit.

Introduced new products, eliminated unprofitable SKUs and reorganized operations.

Revitalized under performing division; increased sales 100% to $10 million and turned $3 million loss to $500K profit.

Diversified product offerings to capture new market, dramatically reduced operating costs and improved employee morale.

Drove $7 million division to $10 million revenue while transforming $1.8 million loss to $1 million profit.

Streamlined operations, managing 42% volume increase with 20% fewer resources; cut labor costs 20%.

Goal-driven leader who focuses on continuous improvements to keep companies ahead of the competition.

Ÿ Salvaged $10 million revenue stream; restructured operations to achieve FDA compliance, saving contract with Yum! Brands.

Ÿ Saved $4+ million annually; consolidated 4 manufacturing plants and relocated to more wage-competitive labor environment.

Ÿ Decreased costs $3+ million annually; implemented ERP, automated equipment/processes and launched quality program.

Ÿ Reduced finished goods inventory $2+ million and decreased SKUs 66% through improved forecasting.

Ÿ Outperformed competitor to capture $4.5 million multiyear contract; reduced sales expense $450K.

Troubleshooter who pinpoints inefficiencies, streamlines operations and delivers powerful top- and bottom-line results.

Ÿ Cut raw material costs $2 million and lead time 66%; sourced new vendors, leveraged bulk buying and renegotiated contracts.

Ÿ Increased throughput 50% and reduced overhead $500K by reengineering manufacturing workflow.

Ÿ Renegotiated $5 million vendor contract, decreasing supply expenses $1.5 million.

Ÿ Salvaged $1 million contract; resolved critical quality problems and solidified client relationship.

Ÿ Updated product packaging, increasing functionality/versatility and saving $1+ million.

Ÿ Negotiated 20% cost reduction on $1.5 million in capital equipment expenditures.

P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e

NEW LIFE HOMES, LLC., Andover, MN 2004 - 2008

President

Ÿ Led company start-up threw the acquisition and renovation of 3MM in residential real estate.

MINER GROUP INTERNATIONAL, New Hope, MN 2000 ‑ 2004

General Manager- Mello Smello and OlymPak divisions

Ÿ P&L responsibility for turning around 2 divisions with 300+ employees.

Ÿ Led major restructuring and consolidated 4 manufacturing facilities to significantly cut overhead.

Ÿ Streamlined production operations through ERP, workflow improvements and automation.

Ÿ Enhanced inventory management; eliminated unprofitable products while launching new items.

Ÿ Renegotiated transportation contracts, decreasing shipping costs $250K.

Ÿ Won new business and built volume with existing clients Taco Bell, KFC, A&W, Long John Silver, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target.

Ÿ Delivered P&L under budget all 3 years. Recognized as 1 of top vendors by Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target.

MEYERS PRINTING, St. Paul, MN 1997 ‑ 2000

General Manager, '97 - '00 Plant Manager, '97 - Litho Division

Ÿ P&L responsibility for revitalizing division; increased sales 42%; restored profitability in 1st year; managed team of 60+.

Ÿ Worked closely with sales team to renew focus; reengineered divisionwide operations to improve productivity.

Ÿ Renegotiated lease agreements/vendor contracts, reducing costs $500K; achieved ISO 9002 certification, saving $400K.

IMPRESSIONS, INC., St. Paul, MN 1991 ‑ 1997

Sales Representative, '95 - '97 Customer Service / Sales Representative, '93 - '95

Ÿ Developed new territory, increasing sales from zero to $1 million in 2 years.

Ÿ Managed customer service for company's largest account ($20 million, 3M).

Ÿ From 1991 to 1993 quickly promoted to positions with increased responsibility.

Previously employed in sales positions from 1984 to 1991 with Buerkle Acura and Luther Auto Dealers.

Available for relocation.

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