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− Directed and developed distribution and logistics strategy for the Americas, Europe and Asia reducing lead time,
distribution / logistics cost while maximizing backhaul capacity with distributor
− Led global supply chain efforts to transition or start up new supplier catering locations in Russia, India, France, Spain
and South America

Manager – Field & Corporate Services Purchasing | Indirect | Services | Facilities Jan 2005 – Mar 2006
Managed team of 6 commodity managers and staff support strategically sourcing over $250M in airport, cargo and
corporate services including credit card processing, cargo call centers and campus landscape, facilities, security and
cafeteria services.

− Negotiated $700K savings offshoring back office credit card verification services to India
− Negotiated and managed supplier transition from free / tip model to fee based yielding $18M in bottom line value
− Directed multi-location bid covering 30 airports, $29M services spend achieving 3% savings despite significant labor
increases
− Led South America bid for airport, cargo & security services; conducted multilingual bid conferences saving $680K
− Negotiated increased supplier paid lease rates including $500K campus café investment, $0 cost impact to employees

Chairman Airline Fuel Committees & Contract Manager | P&L Management Apr 2000 – Jan 2005
Served as chairman for 8 different consortium LLCs and corporations responsible for P&L management, operations, capital
planning, constructing and maintaining aviation fuel storage and pipeline systems.

− Managed capital projects (CapEx) in excess of $100M achieving cost reductions in financing and construction
− Collaborated with suppliers to lower truck and equipment fleet costs while developing and maintaining 5 year capital
plan
− Worked with industry trade group to develop and implement group purchased war risk insurance after 9/11 (when
coverage was eliminated from standard policies) averting crisis and saving over $1M in premiums
− Appointed technical committees and liaised with environmental counsel overseeing environmental studies and soil
remediation efforts saving millions in unnecessary scope expansion and liability
− Working through outside legal and environmental counsel, developed legal entities (e.g. LLC), member cost sharing
agreements, systems/property leases, operating and maintenance contracts for the benefit of member airlines

Ground Equipment Parts Manager Dec 1997 – Apr 2000
Managed outsourced ground equipment spares program supporting major maintenance bases. Liaison between organized
labor mechanics and supplier managed spares inventory aligning supply chain to achieve balance between inventory
efficiency and fill rates.

− Coordinated major inventory reduction efforts with supplier reducing inventory holding cost by $2M

Work History prior to American Airlines (Sales and Automotive Industry)
General Binding Corp, Dallas, TX – Sales Representative 1993 – 1997
APS Holding Corp, Pittsburgh, PA – Territory Sales Manager | Automotive
GKN Parts Industries, Memphis, TN – Logistics, Product Mgmt, Sales Analysis

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management – Northwood University, Cedar Hill, Texas
Associate of Arts, Automotive Aftermarket Management – Northwood University, Cedar Hill, Texas
Associate of Arts, Advertising – Northwood University, Cedar Hill, Texas

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