Steven Prehoda: warehouse operations manager in Islip, New York

Direct all aspects of warehouse operations by building and leading a team of 20-150 permanent and seasonal employees. Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations. Conduct operational analysis to identify improvement opportunities. Optimize space utilization by redesigning layout. Work with clients, suppliers, and transport companies to find costeffective transportation solutions. ● Streamlined warehouse operations and workflow by developing and implementing optimal operational policies and procedures. ● Improved productivity and efficiency by planning work routes, assigning tasks appropriately, and appraising results. ● Built and groomed high-performing teams by identifying top talent and providing development opportunities.

● Post-Merger Business Integration ● Stakeholder/Customer Engagement ● Vendor Sourcing/Purchasing ● Staff Training & Development Continuous Cross- Improvement Functional Collaboration Operational Cost-Cutting Excellence Strategies Planned and directed day-to-day operations of apparel decorating and manufacturing for direct-to-consumers, wholesales, and business-to-business market channels to obtain optimum efficiency and profitability. Developed policies and strategic plans for production growth, set manufacturing schedules, and measured results against set schedules to identify areas that need improvement. Initiated advanced manufacturing programs to expedite and quickly react to production needs. Led the development, acquisition, and validation of new processes for manufacturing, sourcing, and logistics to meet business goals. ● Optimized manufacturing and decorating processes by identifying root causes, solving complex problems, and redesigning manufacturing processes. ● Increased organization talent and leadership pipeline by providing ongoing training and coaching to 12 multidisciplinary teams to enhance their product and customer knowledge. ● Oversaw different departments and managed the entire product lifecycle from receiving, production, art coordination and sew-outs, sample development, and packing to shipping and warehousing. ● Contributed to developing new products by providing strategic insights based on market trends, production costs, and customer behavior. ● Worked with large brands and corporate customers to ensure the cost-effective and timely delivery of products as per customer requirements. ● Facilitated the implementation of new IT systems by mapping business flows and updating processes.

SUBLIMATION & SCREEN PRINT & EMB Created and implemented processes, procedures, and systems for the post-merger integration of the Reversible Lifestyle LLC, Master Monogram, and M3 Manufacturing. Led strategic planning and business analysis to drive business growth and operational improvement. Coordinated the sales of Sporting Goods Equipment in addition to Apparel. ● Boosted company sales from $1M to $7.5M+ by streamlining workflow processes and establishing industry-first integrations in collaboration with three stakeholders. ● Expanded product portfolio and market share by identifying new potential suppliers and managing 15+ suppliers/manufacturers across the sporting goods and apparel markets. ● Built relationships with vendors and resolved logistics and transportation issues by communicating continuously with the supply chain team.

Formulated and implemented manufacturing strategies and action plans to achieve production output, product quality, and ontime shipping goals. Set team schedules and prioritized tasks to meet customer commitments. Developed and executed capacity-building plans and managed expansion projects from planning to completion. ● Enhanced the tracking of daily production levels, capacity outputs, and production quality by maintaining pre-production and production timelines, reviewing reports, and implementing apparel-specific quality solutions. ● Implemented Embtrak, a robust production floor embroidery and screen print management software, optimizing the workflow and creation of apparel-specific infrastructure. ● Maintained adequate stock levels of raw materials and trims to ensure smooth execution of production process by monitoring stock levels and timely placing purchase orders. ● Supervised 15+ sublimation | cut & sew workers and oversaw daily output requirements. ● Consistently met shipping deadlines by working collaboratively with the shipping department. ● Hired, trained, and developed a team of 8+ Print Room employees from the ground up. Process Optimization Capacity Building Resource Planning & Allocation Additional experience as Founding Partner - Wholesale Sublimation at Reversible Lifestyle LLC, Farmingdale, NY, and Creative Coordinator for Private Labels and Licensees at New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., Huntington Station, NY

Contributed to setting up and managing manufacturing operations in the Dominican Republic by overseeing production, equipment, scheduling, product development, and team building. ● Established production modules and paired with state-of-the-art apparel systems, successfully creating efficiencies and increasing overall product-specific capacity. ● Implemented strategies targeting USA wholesale accounts, increasing sales by $600K from 2016 to 2018.