Joseph M.

Mobilization Funding funds direct labor and materials for construction projects and schedules repayment to align with GC payments, helping contractors preserve organizational capital and grow.

• Promoted to COO in July 2022 and assumed expanded cross-company responsibilities including HR, benefits, 401k, and payroll oversight.
• Compiled financial budget forecasting and tracking while leading strategic planning initiatives.
• Provided direct oversight of loan servicing and underwriting functions to ensure operational integrity.
• Supported business development and sales efforts while owning data and analytics reporting for leadership.
• Held full P&L responsibility with a primary focus on EBITDA growth.
• Worked with an investment banker to prepare the company for M&A activity.

• Designed and implemented optimal business processes and systems to deliver customer value.
• Recruited, hired, mentored, evaluated, and retained associates to sustain a high-performing team.
• Established KPI metric and reporting systems to support business efficacy and decision-making.
• Oversaw process improvement efforts to optimize the customer and stakeholder experience.
• Built the company’s Salesforce ERP with tailored workflow modules and process automation.
• Revised organizational structure to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Developed and rolled out a Job Instruction Training program to standardize work and cross-train staff.
• Implemented an incentive program tied to leading performance metrics for all job classes.

People all around the world enjoy the undeniable quality of Natalie's, a purpose-driven juice company focused on minimal processing and high-quality ingredients found coast to coast and globally.

• Directly accountable for production and logistics for a $60M authentically clean juice business.
• Managed personnel, manufacturing and distribution processes while driving strategy and profitability.
• Drastically improved sanitation and pre-operational methodology to eliminate microbial spoilage complaints.
• Improved bottling line efficiencies and reduced labor dollars per case by 25%.
• Implemented an automated vision system to eliminate cap defects and leaking bottles.
• Improved tank churn rate to maximize juice freshness for customers.
• Oversaw installation of a new pasteurization system and optimized juice extractors.
• Implemented preventative maintenance and used FMEA analysis to significantly reduce downtime.

Black Gold Farms is a global production, sales and service operation specializing in potatoes, known as a leading supplier of chip and sweet potatoes with deep agricultural roots in the Red River Valley.

• Direct accountability for agricultural, packaging, and logistics for a $17M sweet potato category.
• Managed personnel and field and manufacturing processes while driving category strategy and profitability.
• Reduced inventory variances significantly across the operation.
• Increased throughput (cases per labor hour) by 15% through process improvements.
• Completed automation projects to improve package quality and appearance.
• Significantly reduced product rejects and increased customer service rankings, enabling awarded business growth in 2017.
• Served key customers including Walmart, HEB, Kroger, and Lamb Weston.

Kass Shuler, P.A. is a Florida-based business law firm established in 1978 that provides litigation, creditors' rights, bankruptcy, real estate, and corporate legal services with deep experience and client-focused processes.

• Direct accountability for accounting, operations, and IT for a $40M law firm.
• Managed personnel while maintaining cost controls and driving process improvement.
• Oversaw IT infrastructure and data center server footprint to increase efficacy and reduce costs.
• Reduced accounts receivable balance by implementing a new collection methodology.
• Decreased total case turnaround time through workflow and scanning improvements.
• Helped implement new scanning and e-filing processes for court documents across the firm.

• Provided full oversight of Bookkeeping, Billing, and Loss Mitigation, plus Mail Services and Electronic Filing.
• Improved total throughput time for cases through process redesign and cross-functional coordination.
• Implemented new scanning and e-filing processes to streamline court document workflows.
• Introduced one-piece flow for attorney document review and signing to accelerate case processing.
• Eliminated curtailments caused by mail-service deficiencies through operational fixes and controls.

• Oversaw Bookkeeping, Billing, and Loss Mitigation departments for the firm.
• Dramatically reduced the firm's accounts receivable balance through a redesigned collections methodology.
• Conducted financial analyses to support acquisitions and strategic decisions.
• Restructured and cross-trained accounting personnel to improve resilience and capability.
• Improved accuracy for reinstatement and payoff quotations and strengthened client relationships.

• Oversaw all production, maintenance, sanitation, safety, and quality control for the Lakeland Produce Packaging operation.
• Accountable for overall performance of a $25M manufacturing operation.
• Managed approximately 100 employees across multiple production and support functions.
• Implemented new line layouts to increase efficiency and better utilize production space.
• Executed capacity studies and capital purchase analyses to support growth and throughput.

• Oversaw RTE deli meat and fresh cut salad production operations and ensured food and personal safety standards.
• Responsible for efficacy of all production activities and managed approximately 80 employees.
• Reduced product waste and improved labeling accuracy via automation and digital camera systems.
• Launched mentorship programs to develop front-line leaders and improve retention.
• Executed capacity studies and introduced PLC automation for improved process control.

• Performed classic industrial engineering functions across Deli and Bakery processing plants.
• Designed plant layouts and production lines to optimize space and throughput.
• Led project management, KPI and production-standard development, and line balancing efforts.
• Conducted business case studies to support capital investments and process automation.
• Supported uptime and efficiency improvements that increased packing throughput by 30%.