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PMP Certified Project Director specializing in complex, high-value transitional projects and cross-continental supply chains (USA, LATAM, China). Proven leader in operations auditing, risk management, and cross-cultural team guidance, consistently delivering significant ROI while reducing overhead and cycle times.…

Jacob Ross, PMP

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PMP Certified Project Director specializing in complex, high-value transitional projects and cross-continental supply chains (USA, LATAM, China). Proven leader in operations auditing, risk management, and cross-cultural team guidance, consistently delivering significant ROI while reducing overhead and cycle times.…

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PMP Certified Project Director specializing in complex, high-value transitional projects and cross-continental supply chains (USA, LATAM, China). Proven leader in operations auditing, risk management, and cross-cultural team guidance, consistently delivering significant ROI while reducing overhead and cycle times.

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Work Experience

Internal Audit Program Manager at GEN-MAR INC.

April 1, 2023 - Present

Directed comprehensive audits of QSR supply chain, logistics, and operations, identifying operational risks and implementing new protocols that reduced system-wide error rates by 18%. Managed full project lifecycles, analyzed operational data to engineer procedures that reduced waste by 15% and delivered $250K in annual cost reduction. Ensured regulatory compliance and internal policy adherence across QSR locations, delivering final audit reports 100% on time and within scope.

Global Logistics & Operations Consultant at FREELANCE

April 1, 2020 - Present

Direct end-to-end logistics for medical/electronics/apparel across China, USA, and LatAm, managing $5M+ annual throughput. Procurement: sourced 50+ unique SKUs and negotiated contracts securing an 18% reduction in unit costs. Analyzed operational processes to identify inefficiencies, resulting in the development and implementation of customized strategies to optimize client operations, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity.

Project Manager at Gen-Mar Inc.

April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023

Directed strategic portfolio realignment and asset disposition, converting 50% of holdings into high-yield QSR assets; achieved a Project ROI >25% and maintained budget variance within ±10% tolerance. Managed a complex, two-phase program (50% sale, 50% QSR conversion), completing the program 9 months ahead of schedule and maximizing value for an energy corporation and a national QSR brand. Oversaw critical due diligence and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to stringent environmental/legal standards for the sale and guaranteeing California building code compliance for all QSR developments.

Project Director at LILYPAD HK LLC

January 1, 2014 - April 1, 2020

Directed leadership and change management for new market entries, successfully managing $12M annual operating budgets and driving a 20% increase in regional market share. Optimized logistics operations by deploying new software and SOPs, resulting in a 25% reduction in procurement-to-delivery cycle times. Achieved strategic savings of $350k per year (12% reduction) by negotiating carrier rates for international shipping, while improving forecasting accuracy to 95%; oversaw a department of 15 staff.