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Arazzo Advising, LLC🚀 Entrepreneur, Founder & Strategic Executive Consultant
Jun. 2017Greater Atlanta Area✨ Key Achievements: Arazzo Advising orchestrated targeted strategic sourcing initiative, forecasting an $80 million annual spend across sites, achieving annual savings of $4.2 million—40% beyond the $3.0 million target. Evaluated and optimized organizational structures, consolidating product numbers by 12%-31% and enhancing operating capacity by 15%-25%, facilitating clients exceeding short and long-term objectives. Forged a strategic partnership with JunEngine, an AI and Machine Learning startup, driving the launch of an innovative Analytics as a Service platform for business value and differentiation. Operated as Interim Chief Supply Chain Officer/Director of Logistics for a $780M specialty materials and chemicals company, achieving a stand-up engagement in less than 15 weeks while updating the operating model, resulting in zero trade disruption and meeting output goals over a predetermined period. 🌐 Client Industries:
Aerospace/Defense, Oil & Gas, Consumer/Retail, Pharma, Medical Devices, Chemicals, Automotive, and Private Equity.
Freelance🎬 Background Actor/Photo Double/Stand-In
Oct. 2018Atlanta Metropolitan Area🎭 Engaged in over fifty TV shows, TV Movies, Streaming Series, and blockbuster films as a Background Actor, Stand-In, and Photo Double. 🎥 Supported high-profile projects, including the fifth highest-grossing film of all time, collaborating with esteemed directors such as Clint Eastwood, James Gunn, the Russo Brothers, Tyler Perry, Jason Bateman, Jake Kasdan, Ava DuVernay, Cate Shortland, and Tim Kirkby. ⭐️ Worked alongside an extensive list of A-list actors, including Chris Pratt, Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds, William Hurt, Angela Bassett, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Samuel L. Jackson, Zoe Saldana, Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Awkwafina, Mackenzie Davis, Steve Carell, Lou Gosset Jr., Regina King, and Charlie Humnan.
Maine PointeEngagement Leader
Jan. 2016 - Jun. 2017Greater Boston AreaIn this role, I monitored and assessed project planning, budgeting, and staffing to ensure client engagement strategies were aligned with operational needs and capacity. I also developed process improvements to accelerate business growth while maintaining adherence to brand values and client requirements. In addition, I created commodity strategies for various industries, such as Consumer/Retail, Electronics, Oil & Gas, and Pharma. Notable Projects/Achievements:
- Collaborated with a client in the Pharma industry on shaping a $500 million scalable operating model for a new entity and created the capacity for a standalone global supply chain in less than 15 weeks, ensuring zero disruption in trade
- Coached the C-suite and other senior leaders in strategies that supported business transformation, captured M&A opportunities and improved operational excellence across regions and sectors
- Evaluated the needs of each client to customize solutions for continuous improvement across projects, service models, and deliverables
Independent ConsultancyExecutive Consultant - supply chain, operations, finance and strategy
May. 2012 - Dec. 2015Greater PhiladelphiaDuring this time, I leveraged my expertise in global supply chain management and operational excellence from my tenure within Fortune 500 companies to advise senior-level leaders on best practices and SOPs. Notable Projects/Achievements:
- Acted as Senior Supply Chain & Operations Executive for Res Partners, LLC, building and executing their strategic plan, creating complex financial models, introducing business intelligence tools, and guiding M&A due diligence
- Served as a Council Member for the Gerson Lehman Group (GLG), where I designed novel sourcing, operations, and supply chain management plans for various clients across industries and private equity funds
- Chaired the Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management team for the China Modernization Institute (CMI International), partnering with the C-suite on translating the brand vision and core values into a cohesive operational model
EricssonVice President, Strategic Sourcing
Feb. 2010 - Jan. 2012Kansas City, Missouri AreaWith Ericsson, I drove demand planning, business strategy, inventory management, fleet and reverse logistics, strategic sourcing and procurement, and operational vision during the acquisition of a Sprint Network supply base. Notable Projects/Achievements:
- Recruited, deployed, and scaled a new sourcing organization in my first 45 days, including defining and implementing a comprehensive supply chain strategy that exceeded KPIs
- Guided the transformation of two supply chains impacting more than 60% of spend, which resulted in the creation of a consistent set of processes, the shaping of one fully engaged team, and a restructured supply base that yielded an 11% cost savings
Alcatel-LucentManaging Director, Americas
Mar. 2006 - Feb. 2010Greater New York City AreaDuring my tenure, I was responsible for strategic sourcing and supply chain management for the Americas, maintaining an annual spend of $1.5 billion and coaching a team of 50 direct reports. I analyzed the cultural values and best practices for regional offices, as well as assessed each location’s technical and resource capacity. Notable Projects/Achievements:
- Spearheaded the integration of a global supply chain and a team of 300 during the largest merger in the telecommunications industry’s history
- Led due diligence during the merger and delivered a EBIT savings of more than $20 million
- Reduced our FY07 budget by 26% and the FY08 budget by 12%, yielding 8% in savings and exceeding targets by between 124-149%
Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyGlobal General Manager
Jan. 2005 - Feb. 2006Cleveland/Akron, Ohio AreaIn this role, I managed a global team of 34 within our global headquarters and more than 200 across the world at 21 manufacturing sites. Under my leadership, we realigned our supply base to improve our global sourcing procedures and supply chain operations. Notable Projects/Achievements:
- Directed the turnaround and reorg of our global indirect purchasing systems with more than $4 billion in spend
- Delivered millions in EBIT savings within my first 45 days by sourcing and guiding the rollout of a new metrics tracking software solution, which also improved the quality and integrity of the data we used
Siemens Medical SolutionsVice President Group Procurement
Feb. 2002 - Feb. 2004Greater Philadelphia AreaAs VP of Group Procurement & CPO, I managed a $1.5 billion spend for our North American operations. I was the champion of data analytics and technology solutions in the organization, knowing these tools would maximize performance and deliver on our growth goals. I also partnered with the CFO on creating strategies to optimize automation and empower efficiency. Notable Projects/Achievements:
- Led the restructuring of our operational budget and business model, which called for a 17% reduction in our budget and saved us 10% in operating costs
- Leveraged Six Sigma principles and best practices to help the team exceed on-time delivery (OTD) goals by nearly 20% across our top 20 suppliers
- Guided the M&A integration process, including developing a comprehensive 100-day plan that reduced costs by 12%
GEGlobal Sourcing Manager
Sep. 2001 - Jan. 2002Greater Milwaukee AreaIn a rarity for GE, I was recruited to return to the company based on my knowledge and expertise in US-Asian supply chain management and business operations. During this time, I developed our global relationships with engineering and supply chain teams, assessing the unique cultural challenges and hurdles presented within each region. I also created policies for each region based on their capacity, the availability of resources, and the makeup of their local workforce. Notable Projects/Achievements:
- Cultivated a metrics-driven culture that championed accountability and performance across business units and organizational levels - Launched the first GE manufacturing team in India, as well as guided the transition of technology production from the US to Asia
Intel Corp.Outsourcing Manager
Jun. 1999 - Sep. 2001Portland, Oregon Area• Recruited from General Electric to bring cutting edge supply chain and operational practices to Intel
• Performed state-of-the-art contract and original development manufacturing (ODMs)
• Managed Asian suppliers including Samsung, outsourcing server production from Washington to Korea
• Launched consumer-related initiatives while gaining startup-like exposure with Bluetooth chip for Intel motherboards, wireless peripheral devices, MP3 players, and the Intel PC Microscope • Pioneered Intel’s first sourcing program for Bluetooth chips for motherboards
• Grew outsourcing spend from $300MM to $1B+ over 2-year period
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