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CANDIDATE DOSSIER
Nishla Powell-Palmer
 Global Chief Operating Officer
United States, Europe, Africa, Asia
EXPERIENCE
Dynamic global commercial chief operating officer with more than 15 years experience in operations, business development, sales, marketing, logistics, manufacturing and HR in the consumer goods industry, including, luxury goods, foods, packaged goods, small electronics, and apparel. Expert strategist, analyst, planner, leader, global sourcer and negotiator. Proven ability to identify and develop new markets to drive revenues and position companies for success. A hands-on problem solver with a high rate of achievement and an appetite for new challenges. Solid track record forging strong relationships with external business partners and growing market share. Specialize in organic growth. Exceptional leadership, communication and cross-cultural team management skills.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Applied global business systems throughout organization that increased productivity and ensured tight controls of accounts receivable/payable, enhancing cash flow. Built sales by 25 percent with effective operations and brand marketing in first four months of hire, sustaining and growing performance during tenure. Authored employee policies and procedures that standardized operations and streamlined global operations. Fostered a team-based work environment and improved systems, stabilizing workforce worldwide and increasing attendance by 35 percent. Led turnaround at Indigo Blue, growing firm from $41 million in revenues to $60 million. Overhauled operations and expanded staffing sources in Europe, the U.K., the U.S., Africa and Asia. Hired and retained top talent in key positions; launched and maintained sales, marketing of products for international markets; and implemented sales coaching that helped increase global sales by 20 percent.
RECENT POSITIONS
President, Global Operations
Aurora, 2000-2007
President, Operations
Carange International, 1995-2000
Chief Operating Officer Worldwide
Indigo Blue, 1990-1995
EDUCATION
International Business, University of London
PERSONAL
“I enjoy outdoors activities with family and close friends as well as theatre, opera and other art forms.”
IN HER OWN WORDS
“I bring outstanding international operations experience for Europe, the U.K, and the U.S. with added experience in Africa and Asia. My experience includes operations, business development, marketing, HR, sourcing, logistics, and manufacturing and how to implement these business processes multi-country, multi-site and globally. I have life-long experience interacting with different cultures in multiple languages to establish a team-based spirit that products strong bottom lines. I seek a midsize international U.S. or other nationality company that operates with a truly global scope or is keen on building an authentic global group.”
CPGJOBS APPRAISAL
“Nishla brings an exceptionally strong portfolio of skills and experience to the table. She has years of experience in global operations and can hit the ground running in your international or global business or unit. We recommend her enthusiastically.”
Posted 12/5/08 by CPGjoblist. Contact Michael Carrillo for a free referral to this candidate, (626) 535-0143.
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