Elevate Edge Consulting

► Design and execute strategic growth initiatives, enabling clients to achieve 3–20% revenue gains through operational optimization.
► Implement performance frameworks and KPI dashboards, improving decision-making speed and accuracy for executive teams.
► Lead business process and systems transformations, reducing costs by up to 25% and increasing organizational agility.
► Advise CEOs and boards on market expansion and scalability strategies.

Principal Consultant

BPS Technology, LLC

► Spearheaded operational strategy, successfully leading corporate expansion, manufacturing facility development, and multi-sector growth initiatives.
► Developed and successfully executed corporate vision, effectively leading cross-functional teams in R&D, operations, and supply chain.
► Led strategic M&A activities, acquiring complementary businesses and seamlessly integrating them into a cohesive operational structure.
► Achieved ISO 9001 certification for enhanced quality and regulatory compliance.
► Led the transformation and strategic scaling of an advanced materials manufacturing company, developing a proprietary chemical additive while consistently spearheading excellence initiatives across R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.

Chief Executive Officer 

► Implemented ERP and data analytics frameworks for real-time decision-making.
► Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and strategic partners to drive growth.
► Drove the acquisition of strategic intellectual property for the chemical manufacturing strategy.

Vice President of Operations 

FALCON Technologies & Services Inc.

► Developed KPI systems to track and optimize performance across departments.
► Transitioned core operations to SAP ERP, seamlessly integrating real-time performance tracking and data-driven decision-making.
► Launched operational training programs, standardizing best practices across multiple locations.
► Designed and launched a company-wide "Boot Camp" training program, covering QA/QC, operations, safety, and DOT compliance, ensuring teams adhered to operational and regulatory standards.

Director of Operational Excellence

► Created a accountability system for field operations, improving on-time project completion rates by 35%.
► Spearheaded a KPI-driven management system, aligning operational execution with strategic objectives.

South Central Regional Manager & Advisor

United States Marine Corps

► Developed leadership, operational planning, and process improvement expertise while overseeing mission-critical aviation operations and logistics.

Aviation Operations Manager (Sergeant)

I Help Professionals Put Their Passions to Work | Leveraging Leadership Capacity | Connections with a Purpose | SDVOSB | USMC VET

Results-driven executive with extensive years of leadership experience across operations, manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial technology sectors. Proven track record of building, scaling, and optimizing businesses while driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and financial performance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, executing strategic plans, and leveraging AI, automation, and data analytics to enhance efficiency. Skilled in M&A activities and executive recruitment within fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Areas of Expertise:
★ Concept to Commercialization | ★ M&A Strategy & Integration | ★ ERP & KPI System Integration
★ Business Growth & Scaling | ★ Supply Chain Optimization | ★ Strategic Partnerships
★ ISO 9001 Implementation | ★ Facility Development | ★ Regulatory Compliance
★ P&L Management | ★ Culture Development | ★ Process Improvement

Bravis Brown, MBA

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Official launch is December 3rd @ 8:00 a.m. CT.

Veteran Executive | Fractional COO | Driving Scalable Growth for Manufacturing & Industrial Companies Through Systems, Automation & Servant Leadership

THE Manufacturing Forge Alliance

We’re committed to partnering with leaders who are rebuilding American manufacturing, strengthening the great companies here now and helping new ones scale with precision. If you're driving innovation, reshoring, and operational excellence, let’s collaborate.

The Manufacturing Forge Alliance Chapter of Success Champion Networking (SCN) kicks off December 3rd. 8:00 AM CST. 

Here's what we're building:  A Manufacturing Ecosystem where manufacturers don't get one specialist. They get a trusted team. Packaging automation. Finance systems. Workforce development. Process improvement. Technology strategy. All working together. Zero competition. Pure collaboration.

When a manufacturer walks into our ecosystem, they have access to everything they need to run leaner, automate smarter, and compete with offshore competition. That's the vision.

American manufacturers are fighting an uphill battle. Rising costs. Labor shortages. Fragmented specialist networks. Processes that bleed money.
But they can compete when they have the right partners helping them execute. That's what this chapter is about.

I'm honored to serve as VP alongside President Bravis Brown, MBA and our leadership team: Lisa A Thomas, PMP, ACP, Benjamin Karrasch, and Tolani Lawson, CPA. We're building something special here.
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🗣️ Manufacturing leaders looking to scale? You need to know about this.
🗣️ Service providers who serve manufacturers with non-competing services? We're looking for founding members.  

Visit our launch on Dec 3rd! Link in the comments.
December 3rd. Wednesdays 8-9 AM CT. Zoom. LETS GO!!
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P.S. I help #procurement and #supplychain pros become heroes saving their companies money through #packaging #automation #machinery and materials solutions. #WinTheDay

The Manufacturing Forge Alliance - SCN Chapter:

We will need a business focused on providing repairs and maintenance to manufacturing equipment, see list below.  Please make introductions if you know anyone in the spaces below.

Extrusion Press Service & Repair Companies
Furnace, Heat-Treat & Oven Specialists
Die Shop & Tooling Specialists
CNC Machine Service Providers
Industrial Hydraulic Service Companies
PLC / Controls / Automation Integrators
Metal Finishing System Specialists

All the Best,
Bravis Brown

Chris Hardwick 📦, Lisa A Thomas, PMP, ACP, Tolani Lawson, CPA, Benjamin Karrasch, Jason Boslow, Ashley R. Sanders, Ph.D., Gina Tabasso, Sarang Kamalakar, Donnie Boivin, Jessica Gruber

Can you relate to this?  I try to speak things into fruition, meaning I talk as if they are happening or that I am doing/taking action.  This creates a deeper obligation for me and drives commitment.  Obviously, there are times where I'm trying to drive things where I don't have ultimate control, when I miss goals due to that it is emotionally difficult for me.

Does anyone have some recommendations or other ways to look at this?  Again, looking to get it right, not be right.  I've run into enough emotional setbacks that I am seeking external perspective.

That video I've been promising.

Strategy isn’t a poster, it’s how you run the business.
When your strategy, mission, vision, and values are clear and lived out day-to-day, they stop being words on a wall and start becoming the framework for how everyone makes decisions, communicates, and wins together.

The shift happens when every resource you’ve built, job descriptions, scorecards, onboarding plans, even bonus structures, connects back to why the business exists and how it grows.

A job description isn’t just a list of tasks anymore. It’s a direct link between what someone does each day and how the company succeeds.
That connection builds purpose, clarity, and ownership.

When that alignment is in place, everything changes:

Onboarding makes sense, people see how their role fits from day one.

HR stops chasing compliance and starts driving performance.

Reviews, bonuses, and growth conversations have context.

Everyone knows how their work supports the strategy and the team.

To make it stick, build these five tools:

A one-page strategy map that tells the story of your direction.

Operating principles that guide decisions under pressure.

Role scorecards that tie accountability to results.

A cadence map showing how the business runs week to week.

Onboarding and development paths that track back to strategy.

👇 In the video, I break down how to move your mission, vision, values, and strategy out of PowerPoint and into everyday operations so alignment isn’t a slogan, it’s a system that drives performance.

#Leadership #Strategy #Operations #Manufacturing #Culture #People #ContinuousImprovement #EOS #Lean

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The Leadership Behind the Process - 30 Days of Discipline, Trust, and Systems That Work

Day 17: When the System Runs Itself (That’s the Win)

One of the most rewarding moments in leadership is when you realize you’re no longer the bottleneck.

I remember walking into a facility after being away for a week.
The production meetings started on time. The schedule updates were done. The metrics were current. No one had waited on me to move things forward.

That’s when you know the system works; when it’s not dependent on any single person.

It’s tempting for leaders to think being “needed” is a sign of value.
It’s not. It’s a sign the system isn’t finished. 

When people have clear expectations, documented processes, and decision-making authority, they don’t wait, they act.

Freedom as a leader comes when the business runs on systems, not on you.

Where do you still feel like the bottleneck in your business?

#Leadership 
#Manufacturing 
#ProcessDiscipline 
#TeamAlignment

The Leadership Behind the Process - 30 Days of Discipline, Trust, and Systems That Work

Day 19: Consistency Builds Confidence

Every great company looks boring from the outside, that’s a compliment.

Consistency is what builds confidence.
When teams know how decisions are made and what happens next, they move faster.

I once helped an organization that kept reinventing the priority every quarter, new product focus, new market, new messaging.
It was chaos disguised as urgency to market.
Once we committed to one go to market strategy, everything settled.

Productivity went up. Meetings got shorter.
Confidence returned.

People don’t need new every quarter, they need dependable.

Consistency doesn’t limit speed to market; it supports it.

How consistent is your business rhythm from week to week, quarter to quarter?

#Leadership 
#Manufacturing 
#ProcessDiscipline 
#TeamAlignment

The Leadership Behind the Process - 30 Days of Discipline, Trust, and Systems That Work

Day 20: The Next Generation of Leadership

The best sign of a strong culture isn’t the leader’s performance; it’s the next leader’s success.

I’ve seen too many organizations stall when a key person leaves because their systems lived in their head, not in the company.
That’s not leadership. That’s dependency.

Great leaders build people who outgrow them.
They create structure that doesn’t crumble when they move on.

The real legacy of leadership isn’t the title you held.
It’s the team that keeps winning long after you’re gone.

If your organization couldn’t thrive without you, it’s time to build one that can.

Who’s the next leader you’re preparing to hand the keys to?

#Leadership 
#Manufacturing 
#ProcessDiscipline 
#TeamAlignment

The Leadership Behind the Process - 30 Days of Discipline, Trust, and Systems That Work

Day 16: Building Leaders Who Own the Process

Early in my career, I thought leadership meant being the one who or could fix everything.

If a process broke down, I jumped in.
If a deadline slipped, I stayed late.

It worked, until I realized that by solving every problem, I was also owning every problem.

The system couldn’t scale because I hadn’t built people who could carry it.

That shifted my focus.

Instead of just teaching the process, I started teaching the thinking behind it; why we do it this way, how to spot drift, and when to make adjustments.

I watched team members start anticipating issues before they became problems.

They took ownership, not because they were told to, but because they understood the “why.”

Leadership that lasts isn’t about control.
It’s about creating clarity and ownership that outlives you.

If your systems still depend on you to run right, it’s time to start building the people who can.

#Leadership 
#Manufacturing 
#ProcessDiscipline 
#TeamAlignment

The Leadership Behind the Process - 30 Days of Discipline, Trust, and Systems That Work

Day 18: Clarity Creates Calm

Ever notice how chaos spreads faster than clarity?

When people don’t know what’s expected, they fill the gaps with assumptions.
That’s how confusion grows and why consistency starts with communication.

In one facility, production, maintenance, and QC each had their own version of “done.”
Schedules clashed. Priorities shifted mid-shift. Tempers flared.

We fixed it by doing something simple: aligning definitions.
We created shared language for what “ready,” “complete,” and “approved” meant across all departments.

Suddenly, what used to take debate took seconds.

Clarity doesn’t slow you down, it stabilizes everything around you.

When people know the plan, they stop reacting and start performing.

Where in your operation could more clarity replace more meetings?

#Leadership 
#Manufacturing 
#ProcessDiscipline 
#TeamAlignment

Mark Hernandez is #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?

CEO @ SigmaPro | Injection Molding, Medical Device Manufacturing

Hey everyone, I cannot say enough about how critical this role is.  I truly believe the right person in this position can help our entire team be the best version of themselves and be a part of our company's upcoming growth.  

Because of that, I am very hopeful that this role can be filled by someone who I am connected with or who comes with a recommendation from within my network.  

If you know of anyone who would be a good fit for a startup environment with the key ability being to bring rigor to the role of Principal Engineer in a medical device manufacturing environment, please send them my way!

Otherwise, I'm going to be stuck sitting at a table in a high school gym with a single sheet of paper just hoping for the best.  (Office reference, iykyk)

Fort Worth, Texas, United States (On-site)

Job by SigmaPro Engineering & Manufacturing, LLC

PARADYNE CONSULTING WORKS

As a Senior Consultant at Paradyne Consulting Works, I empower organizations to achieve sustainable growth by aligning people, processes, and business strategies for measurable impact. With over 20 years of executive leadership experience, I specialize in:
- Leadership Development: Designing and implementing high-impact programs that strengthen talent pipelines, improve succession readiness, and equip leaders to drive business growth and workforce morale.

-Cultural Transformation: Leading company-wide change initiatives, enhancing employee experience, and cultivating high-performance, values-driven cultures that fuel innovation and engagement.

-Strategic Workforce Planning: Aligning talent strategies with corporate objectives to optimize workforce capability, engagement, and performance.

-M&A and Change Management: Coordinating due diligence and post-merger integration, ensuring seamless cultural alignment and business continuity.

At Paradyne, I partner closely with executive teams to elevate workforce capabilities, accelerate business performance, and build high-performing teams that consistently deliver results.

Why Work With Me?
-Proven Results: Delivered a $22M EBITDA increase, 5.3% cost reduction, and a 130% boost in customer engagement leading cross-functional teams.

-Expert Advisor: Trusted C-suite advisor with deep expertise in HR, risk management, and operational transformation.

-Certified & Connected: SHRM-SCP certified, with advanced degrees in Business Management, and active member of DallasHR and SHRM.

-Client-Centric: Known for a hands-on, collaborative approach that builds trust, transparency, and accountability at every level.

Senior Consultant

CrossCountry Freight Solutions

I earned upward promotion throughout my tenure with the organization, pivoting from People Operations to leading a dynamic, matrixed team spanning diverse departments, including HR, Training, Marketing, Compliance, Risk Management, Sales, Pricing, Account Receivables, Interline, and Project Management. I foster regular communication within the team, creating cross-functional collaborations that drive business growth.

Executive Vice President of Admin

I was appointed to lead and oversee all customer service and community engagement efforts, crafting a strategic plan to boost brand awareness and foster employee and social media engagement. I managed a team of customer service reps, regularly engaging with leaders and direct reports to review KPI metrics, identify improvements, and address growth opportunities.

SVP, People Operations

I initially joined the company to lead a newly created role aimed at building and restructuring the HR team, addressing challenges, and capitalizing on growth opportunities. I quickly earned a promotion to oversee HR, Recruiting, Training, Risk Management, and Compliance, including 3 Regional Safety Managers. I identified opportunities to boost the bottom-line performance of the company and enhance operational functions, serving as a pivotal leader in the creation of a strategic plan, annual goals, and operational excellence objectives enterprise-wide.

Vice President of HR & Risk Management 

Vice President Human Resources

MDU Construction Services Group, Inc.

I developed, mentored, and supported a team of HR professionals, implementing strategies that improved HR operations and the business's success. I partnered with HR leadership and C-suite executives on initiatives, projects, and operational excellence programs, driving improved performance enterprise-wide. I oversaw HR functions, union contracts and agreements, compliance and adherence objectives, and employee engagement strategies for operations spanning 43 states.

Select Achievements: 
•	Oversaw HR due diligence for two major acquisitions, ensuring smooth integration.
•	Streamlined Open Enrollment processes, resulting in a $75k reduction in time and materials.
•	Modernized HR technology stack, implementing SharePoint and project management tools to improve operational efficiency.
•	Implemented a transformative Project Management Software, transitioning from antiquated manual processes to modernized LMS functions, significantly improving efficiency, streamlining processes, and enhancing learning options.
•	Conducted HR audits, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions.
•	Developed and implemented effective recruiting, affirmative action compliance, and compensation strategies.

Corporate Director Of Human Resources

Wallwork Inc.

During my tenure, I was responsible for the design and implementation of all safety programs, return to work procedures and accident/workers’ comp reduction programs. During my time with Wallwork Inc., I held multiple positions including Multi-Unit HR, Branch Manager and lastly HR Director/Manager. 

Select Achievements:
• Reduced workers’ comp premium charges by $200K for 12 company locations.
• Designed and presented management-training programs ranging from first-line Supervisors to senior management teams to facilitate understanding of performance management, employment law, recruiting, and employee retention.
• Act as company representative and liaison for legal matters, as needed.
• Evaluate and select Employee Benefit portfolio options and make recommendations to executive leadership. 
• Assist managers in employee concerns; attend disciplinary meetings as required; provide guidance on disciplinary actions and terminations. 
• Developed and maintained HR and Safety sections of intranet providing employees with company information and forms, eliminating 50% of employee questions and requests for forms. 
• Conduct annual audits for HRIS system, including job code audit, position classification, and job descriptions throughout company.

HR Director/Branch Manager

Walmart

Responsible for all HR functions and compliance at 6 oil impacted store locations with sales totaling $680 Million. In this role, I mentored and supported 2,500 hourly Associates in HR functions, including State and Federal employment laws, rules, regulations, and policies.  I also served as the Regional Centralized Hiring Coordinator for 412 stores.  

Select Achievements:
• 77% Associate Engagement Survey for total market, exceeding company goal of 72%
• Managed and mediated all internal Investigations, including harassment, discrimination, and workplace violence. 
• Responsible for compensation/salary administration for all salaried Managers.
• Responsible for recruitment and retention of 95 salaried management positions and support for store hourly positions.
• Consulted and prepared all LOA’s for salaried Managers.
• Managed records and reports for recruitment activities, job posting and related activities.
• Attended recruiting events at local colleges and maintained professional affiliations. 
• Facilitated market calibration for performance evaluations, with recommendations for performance management. 
• Diversity & Inclusion teaching and tracking for market and all salaried Managers.
• Reviewed job code audits, position classification, and staffing allocation.
• Workforce planning and risk analysis of salaried Managers.
• Completed community salary surveys and wage analysis and presented to Regional team, with recommendations of needed increases.

Market HR Manager

Sears Holdings Corporation

While employed, I was responsible for all operational areas including HR, KPI’s, and P&L. I recruited, interviewed, hired, trained and managed up to 150 staff all while maintaining low staff turnover through effective motivational management.

Select Achievements:
• Skilled in resolving customer service issues and finding “Win Win” solutions.
• Achieved 8% average annual store sales growth over 2 consecutive years as Store Manager.
• Identified and recruited top talent to management positions. 
• Management candidate interviewer for District.
• Performed wage and sales forecasting.
• Utilized Brassring to attract and hire salaried Managers.
• Originally hired as Loss Prevention Specialist; promoted to Apparel Manager; promoted to Operations Manager (1 of only 12 Candidates selected out of 250 in region); promoted to Store Manager.

Store Manager

As a Senior Consultant at Paradyne Consulting, I partner with executive teams to accelerate business performance, optimize talent strategy, and drive measurable impact. With over 20 years as a trusted C-suite advisor and senior executive, I specialize in leadership development, cultural transformation, and strategic workforce planning. My expertise spans M&A integration, change management, and operational excellence—helping organizations build high-performing teams and achieve sustainable growth.

Previously, I led large-scale transformations at Everus and CrossCountry Freight Solutions, delivering multimillion-dollar EBITDA gains, cost reductions, and significant boosts in engagement. I bring a data-driven, people-centric approach to every engagement, equipping leaders and organizations to thrive in dynamic environments

☛ Key Skills ☚ 

•	Strategic Planning & Execution
•	Talent Development & Growth
•	Risk Management/Mitigation
•	Operational Excellence
•	Strategic Workforce Planning 
•	Mergers & Acquistions (M&A) 
•	Change Management 
•	Executive Coaching 
•	Data Driven Decision Making
•	Scaling & Driving Growth Business

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