Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
Driven by a deep belief in the power of collaboration and continuous improvement, I am passionate about building innovative, high-performing teams that thrive in dynamic environments. My guiding philosophy is rooted in integrity, transparency, and the conviction that complex challenges are best navigated through open communication and a shared commitment to meaningful results. I believe operational excellence is achieved when diverse perspectives are empowered and every stakeholder’s voice is valued. With extensive experience in operations leadership, commercial strategy, and supply chain management, I have developed a broad toolkit for solving multifaceted business challenges. My areas of expertise include business planning, global distribution, zero-emission ecosystems, project management, and performance optimization. I specialize in cross-functional collaboration, change management, and the integration of lean methodologies to deliver sustainable outcomes. As an innovative strategist, I am skilled in driving continuous improvement and leveraging data analytics for informed decision-making. Throughout my career, I have led transformative initiatives that have delivered measurable, high-impact results. Highlights include directing a team responsible for $200M in federal and local funding for zero-emission vehicles, launching strategic partnerships to expand nationwide service networks, and optimizing inventory strategy to save $70M in working capital. I am particularly proud of creating scalable models for customer onboarding, facilitating the re-introduction of products to international markets, and championing lean practices to drive efficiency and growth. My leadership has been recognized with opportunities to manage multimillion-dollar budgets and oversee cross-functional teams in both mature and emerging markets. I am eager to connect with organizations and professionals seeking to advance operational excellence, sustainability, and growth. My ambition is to inspire teams, foster innovation, and deliver value by aligning strategy with execution. If you’re looking for a results-focused leader who can catalyze transformation and drive stakeholder success, let’s connect and explore how I can contribute to your goals.
Drove strategic and operational execution across the zero‑emission ecosystem by aligning cross‑functional initiatives with broader commercial objectives and enabling sales through grant funding and a high‑touch onboarding experience. Managed a grant team responsible for up to $200M in awarded federal and local funding while overseeing compliance reporting and audit support. Developed commercial strategy roadmaps, dealer‑training scalability models, and analytic tools that enhanced customer education and contributed to a 4.8/5 onboarding satisfaction score.
Directed a cross‑functional team of 13 professionals to advance commercial strategy and execution across zero‑emission vehicle solutions and customer onboarding. Forged strategic partnerships with infrastructure and charger manufacturing firms and introduced performance metrics that increased partner effectiveness and customer operational continuity. Implemented a comprehensive education and training program that elevated onboarding quality and improved stakeholder readiness for BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) adoption.
Led aftersales strategic direction and cross‑organizational alignment while managing a 30‑person team overseeing $350M in inventory across nine PDCs. Implemented supply chain enhancements that reduced working inventory by $70M, strengthened dealer network uptime through critical order fulfillment and RIM operations, and secured supplier capacity through high‑level negotiations. Built new service‑based business models for emerging technologies and established an Aftersales PMO to streamline project governance and drive operational efficiency.
Managed P&L performance for a $40M revenue / $8M profit subsidiary and oversaw end‑to‑end business functions spanning commercial operations, supply chain, product management, and customer support. Implemented lean methodologies and process realignment that improved resource allocation and lowered annual expenses by 20%, while developing new sales programs to expand growth opportunities. Directed the successful divestiture of the business by supporting buyer engagement and communicating strategic value to prospective owners.
Finance Manager supporting the global IT organizations, managing a budget in excess of $100 million. Supervised a staff of 4 finance professionals, overseeing all aspects of finance support, including budgets, planning, capital expenditures, project accounting, headcount, management reporting, etc.
Finance manager for a global IT organization with an annual budget in excess of $300 million. Managed staff of 2 finance professionals. Coordinated all budget and planning activity for the IT organization, including frequent communications to senior corporate leadership. Also responsible for Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasting for the Mobile Devices business unit.
Finance Manager in a variety of positions within the Home Services division of Sears. Responsibilitues included supporting the HVAC national sales team, serving as the Supply Chain finance manager for the service side of Sears' enterprise, and managing one senior analyst as the Senior Finance Manager within Product Management, focusing on Sears' extensive Sevice Contracts portfolio.