Kevin Jackson

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About Kevin Jackson

I have collaborated with Board Members and Executive Leadership Teams to provide oversight, grow companies, make and save them money, introduce them to key connections, help them strategically innovate, keep them in compliance, improve their overall brand positions and enhance their employees'/customers'/vendors' experiences. Greetings, I’m Kevin Jackson, a game-changing former C-Suite Executive serving diverse industries: Healthcare, Education, Building Products, Sourcing, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail, Manufacturing, Banking, Technology, Service, Advertising, Financial Services, Radio, Cable, Real Estate and Nonprofit. Operationally:* Over 16 years of leadership experience with Private-Equity backed organizations * Successfully led and integrated a $20M acquisition with synergies in three areas: 1. Insourcing 2. Leveraged the acquired company's customer base to expand programs and services in new markets 3. Combined deliveries in overlapping markets to gain logistical efficiencies * Responsible for key areas of Private Equity due diligence (five transactions in 16 years)* Integral part of taking a two-step distributor of other manufacturers' products to becoming a sourcing company with private label products. Significantly grew the brand and geographical reach.* Led and oversaw the opening/relocation of several facilities.* Slashed company expenses by over annually by leveraging buying groups and leveraged procurement programs.* Implemented numerous "Transform the Business" projects including new product launches/manufacturer onboarding, new logistics models, warehouse production lines, automation of tech tools. Thought partner, keynote speaker, trainer, mentor and published author of several industry related articles and blogs. Executive leader for the ISO 9001:2015 designation Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) advocate Continuous improvement champion SAP (ERP) Blue Chip Leader P&L responsibility Strategy M&A Due Diligence and Integration Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Executive experience with complex and matrixed organizations NACD.DC Certified Proficient in Corporate Governance, IT, Customer Experience, Project Management, Roadblock-Removal, Business Development, Change Management, Innovation, Contract/Business Negotiation,HR, Quality System Management, Process Improvement, Process Development, Auditing/Compliance, Accounting/Finance, Social Media, Disaster Recovery/Business Resumption, Board Leadership, Research, Writing, Relationship/Team Building and getting things done.