David Bryant

Committed to driving business value through dynamic organizational strategy and execution. Influential, dedicated, and well-regarded senior executive with extensive experience developing and driving robust growth strategies, operations, and initiatives in diverse and rapidly evolving global environments. Driven and passionate leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, consistently delivering more than expected.

Demonstrates a proven track record of success in unlocking the organizational potential to accelerate revenue and profitability. Transformational leader involved in all aspects of the company, utilizing a hands-on approach to perform multiple tasks, and leading strategic planning to propel success. Adept at building powerful teams and organizations, establishing expectations, communicating vision, and monitoring performance to maximize effectiveness.

Forward-thinker focusing on delivering on ambitious goals, identifying opportunities to drive improvements, and creating scalable solutions to move the enterprise forward.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER - YOUNG MANUFACTURING - Beaver Dam, KY

(2021-01)

Serves in a key C-Suite executive role advancing the organization's strategic direction by providing operational decision-making aligned with the overall mission, vision, and objectives. Oversees $80M P&L, operations, sales, manufacturing, financial, logistics, and purchasing within the largest millwork producers in the United States. Develops and improves the organizational processes, implements best practices, and propels operational efficiency to move the enterprise forward.

Active member of the Board of Directors for the organization, the world's largest stair parts manufacturer.

• Driving force creating and executing world-class business processes, plans, and procedures increasing net sales by 14%, reducing labor costs by 1.7%, and boosting margin by 59%.
• Manages 6 direct reports and a team of 300 employees fostering accountability, high performance, and efficiency.
• Leads the enterprise in the next phase of growth including creating key performance indicators, resolving complex problems, and designing roadmaps to deliver against ambitious goals.
• Propels continuous improvements including upgrading a proprietary system with innovative technology and restructuring operations generating growth of $2.2M in the Door Frame Division, $4.5M in the Sill Division, and $1.3M in Logistics.
• Spearhead establishing pricing and contract changes shifting a $900K loss in logistics into a profit.
• Maintains a sharp vision of emerging trends positioning the organization as an industry leader in a highly competitive landscape.

VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - MJB WOOD GROUP - Irving, TX

(2015-01 - 2021-12)

Achieved multiple prominent promotions during tenure gaining progressive responsibilities and influence based on outstanding leadership, performance, and results. Performed in a strategic senior executive position developing and implementing robust business models focused on cabinet, doors, millwork, fixtures, and furniture. Oversaw 3 diverse moulding facilities with manufacturing locations in China and Mexico. Owned $350M in P&L ensuring financial integrity.

• Trailblazer identifying new channels, including OEM, retail, and distribution, and innovative opportunities to expand the organizational presence and footprint.
• Forged and nurtured joint ventures in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, and Mexico accelerating more than $40M in top-line growth and over $5M in bottom-line revenue.
• Leveraged business intelligence and deep knowledge to support the key acquisition of a moulding company gaining national reach and obtaining substantial attention from the Coors company.
• Initiated product development practices in Mexico delivering growth during the increase of tariffs in 2018 resulting in a 30% cost savings.
• Managed in-shore operations of the China, Indonesian, and Malaysian facilities driving high productivity and efficiency.

BUSINESS MANAGER - MJB WOOD GROUP - Irving, TX

(2012-01 - 2015-12)

Exclusively recruited to build an organization from scratch to maximize spend with customers. Oversaw the entire business unit including sales, growth, and revenue. Drove a continuous focus on operational excellence contributing to streamlined efficiencies, increased top-line growth, and improvement in the overall ROI.

• Led the Cabinet Business Unit selling commodity sheet goods and component products to U.S. OEMs.
• Launched and refined Chinese plywood import programs to enhance organizational growth and revenue.
• Shifted the sales mindset from a people to a customer and product approach, trained the salesforce in specializations, and created subject matter experts delivering an increase from 8% to 11% in operating income.
• Catapulted business development delivering a $29M to $50M surge in annualized revenue in the initial 18 months.

PRESIDENT - BRYANT CONSULTING - Richmond, IN

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

Master relationship builder with extensive experience creating and cultivating trust and confidence with key stakeholders. Initiated and analyzed client, market, competitor, and industry research to inform business development strategies.

• Provided adept support to a commercial company including developing strategies and roadmaps for consolidation.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create strategic plans for AFCO Industries including implementing efficient process improvements, identifying underachieving areas, and establishing roadmaps to propel performance.

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING - QUANEX EPG

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER; EASTERN REGION SALES MANAGER - TRINITY GLASS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

SALES MANAGER - NOVELTY, INC.

YOUTH CAMPAIGN CHAIR - SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL

OPERATIONS MANAGER - KEY WEST HILTON

SALES MANAGER - HUNTERDOUGLAS

HALL DIRECTOR - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) - MARKETING - MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY