MICHAEL DOLAN

(508) 844-7817 38
THOMAS RD., BERKLEY, MA 02779 mded1752@westpost.net

Highly accomplished and results-driven Operations Executive leveraging in-depth

knowledge of the global sourcing marketplace and the manufacturing landscape to
significantly increase revenue and streamline operational efficiency. Divisional
leader with proven ability to drive operations, resulting in multi-millions of
dollars in sales revenue and increased business. Adept at bridging performance g
aps to complete business interests, developing process improvement initiatives,
and conveying complex product development concepts in a simple and compelling ma
nner. Currently seeking an Executive-level Management position in Operations / M
anufacturing, bringing 30+ years of experience and qualifications as follows:
KEY STRENGTHS

* Strategic Operations Management

* Quality Assurance
* P&L Accountability
* Product Development
* Global Sourcing
* Supply Chain Management
* Contract Negotiation
* Process Improvement
* Purchasing
* Business Consulting

* Cost Reduction
* Forecasting/Budgeting
* Production Planning
* Costing/Pricing
* Inventory Control
* Customer Service
CORE COMPETENCIES

* Results-driven with exceptional practical judgment and memory for details with
skills in developing process improvement, risk management, and team management
directives.
* Known strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and be
nchmarks for performance against key operational objectives.
* Expertise in apparel manufacturing with extensive scope of responsibility and
a proven track-record of delivering optimal results in a high growth environment
that exceeds operational goals and yields measurable outcomes.
* Strong operational process improvement background through effective cost reduc
tion, tactical planning, productivity gain, and revenue growth strategies.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

INDEPENDENT * Berkley, MA
2009 - Present
Consultant
Performs independent consultant work for several companies to source apparel pro
duction and guide them on successful manufacturing and operational procedures.
SARA CAMPBELL, LTD * Boston, MA
2007 - 2009
Director of Manufacturing
Brought in to expand a small-staffed organization to a growing team, generating
high levels of revenue annually by effectively hiring/training personnel and mai
ntaining contact with all customers and sourcing departments. Developed budgets
and forecasts, as well as realigned responsibilities to streamline employee perf
ormance.
Selected Achievements:
* Sourced and evaluated factories, set price points and negotiated operating agr
eements.
* Forecast and place seasonal production capacity reservations with vendors.
* Provided material planning, production planning and maintenance of inventory l
evels in support of the sales forecast.
* Successfully improved cash flow and increased margins by transitioning the com
pany from domestic manufacturing to full-package imports.
* Created & managed seasonal time & action calendar to ensure pattern work, fitt
ings, testing and pre - production samples were approved for bulk against calend
ar deadlines.
* Implemented new in - line and final quality control procedures
* Managed manufacturing, distribution and support functions to ensure products w
ere delivered at or above customer expectations.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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FOXCROFT SPORTSWEAR* New York, NY
1991 - 2007
Vice President of Manufacturing
Recruited to launch a new startup Sportswear Division which expanded to $44MM in
sales and returned a 13% net profit. Responsible for building the product devel
opment, manufacturing, quality assurance, and distribution teams for the new Div
ision. Supervised 8 managers and 45 employees in sourcing, product development,
technical design, production planning, purchasing, grading/marking, quality cont
rol, and distribution.
Selected Achievements:
* Responsible for the overall operations of the division including overseas and
domestic manufacturing, sourcing, customer service, warehousing, distribution an
d inventory management.
* Sourced and established factory bases in the U.S.A, Central America, Asia and
the Dominican Republic which resulted in improved quality and increased margins.
* Extensive travel to overseas factories to negotiate contracts, oversee the pro
duction process and ensure quality standards were met.
* Full product line responsibility from product development through customer rec
eipt.
* Resolved quality, delivery, claim and performance issues with domestic and ove
rseas vendors.
* Collaborated with design team to redevelop products to meet specified price po
ints while maintaining design integrity.
* Developed system implementations of planning, physical inventories, forecastin
g, costing, pricing, and warehousing.
* Performed inventory and sales analysis for customer replenishment programs to
project fabric purchases, minimize inventory liability and secure production cap
acity.
* Created annual operating budgets

MACINTOSH OF NEW ENGLAND * Easton, MA

1978 - 1991
Director of Manufacturing (1987 - 1991)
Production Manager (1984 - 1987)
Production Supervisor (1983 - 1984)
Finishing Department Manager (1982 - 1983)
Purchasing Agent (1978 - 1982)