Pricing & Planning Manager - Wurth Electronics
(2013-01)
- Established pricing strategies for 12,000+ custom components, balancing manufacturability, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Developed annual operational outlooks for inventory, invoicing, and production output, aligning resources with strategic growth objectives.
- Directed global production planning to meet rapidly shifting market demands, ensuring on-time delivery and optimized capacity utilization.
- Championed process improvements that enhanced efficiency, reduced waste, and improved operational repeatability.
Owner & Partner - Blackline
(2009-01 - 2013-12)
- Acquired and transformed underperforming businesses by applying lean principles, operational discipline, and global manufacturing expertise.
- Consulted with U.S. manufacturers to strengthen operations, retain domestic jobs, and improve long-term sustainability.
- Led multiple concurrent projects with diverse goals, aligning teams, processes, and resources to achieve measurable improvements.
Director Global Supply Chain - Tyco Electronics
(2000-01 - 2009-12)
- Negotiated high-value contracts and built strategic supplier partnerships that improved cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Facilitated cross-functional focus groups to identify growth opportunities and respond to evolving market conditions.
- Coordinated end-to-end global supply chain activities by aligning teams to ensure seamless production flow and on-time customer delivery.
International Operations Manager - Midcom Inc.
(1994-01 - 2000-12)
- Built and maintained global supplier relationships, negotiating annual contracts and improving supply chain reliability.
- Strengthened cross-border communication and operational alignment across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Directed a two-year operational improvement initiative at the Mexico facility, reducing waste and increasing profitability.
Assistant Manager - Walmart
(1991-01 - 1994-12)
- Negotiated local contracts and implemented purchasing strategies to improve cost and efficiency.
- Managed HR, staffing, and personnel issues across multiple departments in a fast-paced retail environment.
Creator & Host - HAZEandBARRELCRAFTWORKS - Watertown, SD
Operate under the brand persona "The Old Fashioned Alchemist," presenting engaging digital video reviews and content focused on whiskey, bourbon, rye, rum, tequila, and mezcal.
- Monitor and analyze market trends within the craft spirits industry, effectively communicating tasting notes and brand stories to a dedicated audience, while crafting custom bitters, simple syrups, and unique cocktail recipes.
Concept Developer - HAZEandBARREL Den of Thiefs - Watertown, SD
Designed a comprehensive commercial business plan for a localized rustic bar concept in Watertown, SD.
- Developed customized cocktail menus and strategic perimeter barrel storage layouts, showcasing a strong understanding of on-premise hospitality and bar operations.
