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Languages: English
Expert in Business Operations. Very knowledgeable in Business Management. Experienced in Cash flow management, Business Planning, and Business Operations. 38 years in key management positions in food manufacturing, packaging and distribution business, involving: manufacturing and engineering, strategic planning, costing, finance, capital investment, logistics, organization development, mergers and acquisitions, product development, and IT. Responsible for 4 production facilities. retired as VP of Operations and VP of Corporate Development. Hold 4 US patents. Post retirement had own management consulting business and have been a certified SCORE mentor for 21 years. Served on active and reserve duty in US Navy for 30 years; retired with rank of Captain, SWO, EDO. 3 Current memberships: Rotary - 53 years. Currently member of Amesbury, MA Rotary. Past member and president of Wilmington, MA Rotary; Navy League of the United States, Massachusetts Bay Council - past president; Surface Navy Association, USS CONSTITUTION Chapter - past president; USS CONSTITUTION Museum - Board of Overseers. Previous Memberships: Institute of Food Technologists , and Research Development Associates for Military Food and Packaging Systems - Past President and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Areas of Expertise
- Accounting & Finance
- Business Plan
- Funding/Loans
- Legal
- Management & Operations
- Product Development
- Strategy Development
- Technology
Industry Experience
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Transportation
- Wholesale