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Career Highlights * Successfully expanded Von Hoffmann's corporation product mix by adding $60 million in new organic sales, during a market downturn. Consequently, grew company sales from $370 million to $530 million over a 5 year period which proved instrumental in positioning the company for sale/merger, achieving top 5% of industry earnings multiples for 2004. * As Senior Operations Vice President for Von Hoffmann Graphics led an 800% earnings turnaround in the company's recent acquisition of 2 companies (3 plants) that made up the new subsidiary of Von Hoffmann Corporation. Subsequently, realized a return to the prior year earnings run rate of $16 million in EBITDA for the second half and record sales and earnings the next fiscal year. * Turn-around of a 'loss leader" product line within R.R. Donnelley & Sons division that accomplished the following 5 items: 1) Consolidated all manufacturing operations into one location with a single management team focus 2) Reduced production cycle times from 8 weeks to 2 weeks 3) Slashed waste and shortages by 80% 4) Improved operating margins from 10% loss to 70% profit, which created the highest operating profit product line in the division and 5) Awarded multi-year contracts from 3 of the 4 market leading publishers. * Consolidated a specialty plastics facility into an existing specialty print plant, thereby reducing operating expenses $2.5 million and adding $2 million in incremental cash with the sale of the building and property. Additionally, sold company assets (corporate jet, condo, and offices) to free up $16 million in cash and further reduce operating expenses $1.2 million annually. Benefit Statement A proven/tested pragmatic leader with the ability to rapidly assess a company's capabilities, markets, unique differentiation factors, and through direct, committed and involved engagement with clients, employees, and suppliers will consistently provide improved and sustainable financial and business results.
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