Portico Group, Inc.

Advisement and Project Management to growth-phase companies on Operations, Supply Chain and Contract Manufacturing.

- Led a conversion to full turnkey contract manufacturing for a leading $150M medical-grade skincare company.

- Re-engineered the project management processes and reporting of all new product launches and packaging upgrades for the same company.  

- Served on the core Project Management team for a major re-formulation initiative impacting 9 product lines of a Fortune 100 consumer and skincare products corporation.

- Founded FamilyForHealth.com, a health and wellness online business dedicated to helping families become healthier when they “EAT.MOVE.BE…together”.

- Founded HealthyFamilyMealPlans.com, the simple way for families to eat healthy just one meal at a time, to grow better together and to stay healthy for life.

- Train Health Coaches and Consultants to share their authentic self and brand online so that they are better able to serve their clients.

http://michaelortiz.com

CMTC

As an independent consultant, I partner with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) small and midsized manufacturing businesses to serve as a business advisor, growth coach, and consultant.  By providing strategy, planning, and operational services, clients are able to expand their manufacturing businesses to new levels.

Business Advisor, Growth Coach, and Consultant

RGP - Resources Global Professionals

Industry-leading external disk storage solutions provider

Responsible for operational planning and supply chain support recommending, teaching and implementing “best practices” methods to leaders and cross-functional groups, M&A integration support, and contract manufacturer and demand flow management.

Lead Consultant, Supply Chain Management

Resources Global Professionals is a global professional services firm that helps clients solve problems, execute internal initiatives and transfer knowledge. The areas of focus includes Accounting and Finance, Information Management, Internal Audit, Legal Services, Human Resources and Supply Chain Management. Although the company has its roots as part of Deloitte & Touche and Ernst & Young, since 2000 it has operated as an independent and publicly traded company [NASDAQ (RECN)] with over 80 offices worldwide, and employing over 4,000 professionals. 

Resources has been named to Fortune magazine's list of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, BusinessWeek's list of 100 Hot Growth Companies and spent five consecutive years on the Forbes 200 Best Small Companies list.

Director of Client Service, Supply Chain Management

Orange County Young Executives

OCYE is a collection of young professionals, executives and entrepreneurs, seeking to make a difference through philanthropy and the exchange of innovative ideas.

OCYE Membership provides exclusive access to the best professional development, social and civic programming in Orange County.

OCYE Members are committed to:

(1) philanthropy with a focus on making a real and tangible difference in Our community;

(2) developing leaders through education, mentorship, and the mutual support between Members;

(3) creating the next generation of ambassadors promoting business growth; and

(4) forming the most influential network of future business and community leaders.

Member

YMCA of Orange

The YMCA Indian Program has been helping dads be an important part of their child’s life for 85 years. The Indian Program provides the opportunity to strengthen your relationship and communication with your child by fostering experiences for parents and children that reinforce their awareness to nature, community and family ties.

Indian Princess Nation Chief

Nexiant (currently MarginPoint)

Inventory control technology and solutions provider to the industrial market

Responsible for staff development, department budgets, manufacturing, Lean programs, inventory management, sales and operations planning, and active leadership with sales, engineering, field services and customer support.

Director, Operations

CooperSurgical, Inc.

Manufacturer and distributor of health care products

Responsible for process improvements, cost savings initiatives and operations management.

SAGE BioPharma, Inc.

Manufacturer of health care products.  Acquired by CooperSurgical, Inc.

Responsible for staff and organizational development, supply chain leadership, operations expansion and ERP implementation and integration.

Pacific Andrology, Inc.

Manufacturer of health care products.  Acquired by SAGE BioPharma, Inc.

Responsible for business development, manufacturing and operations expansion.

Operations Manager

“The Ops Solutions Guy” | ⬇️ Chaos, ⬆️ Operational Freedom for Busy SMB Owners | Operations Consultant & Fractional COO for Manufacturing and Service-Based Businesses.

❖ About Me

With a passion for revitalizing small to mid-sized manufacturing and service-based companies, I am a Strategic Operations Consultant specializing in navigating complex business landscapes. My expertise lies in turning around challenging situations to foster growth, reduce costs, and harness the power of technology and e-commerce.

❖ My Journey

My career is built on a foundation of operational excellence, where I have consistently delivered sustainable solutions across various industries. From driving turnarounds in private equity-owned manufacturers to optimizing supply chains for global brands, I bring a wealth of experience in managing multifaceted projects with tangible results.

❖ My Approach

I thrive in environments where I can energize teams and cut through complexity to uncover the essence of a challenge. My superpowers include synthesizing intricate scenarios into actionable strategies and transforming complex data into compelling, easy-to-understand narratives. I believe in simplifying complexity, making the intricate manageable, and guiding businesses through transformative change.

❖ Specialties

▻ Growth & Cost Management: Expert in identifying areas for revenue increase and operational cost reduction, pivotal for businesses grappling with financial pressures.

▻ Staffing Solutions & Process Optimization: Skilled in developing strategies to overcome staff shortages and streamline business processes, crucial for scaling and growth.

▻ E-Commerce & Digital Transformation: Experienced in guiding companies through digital transitions, including e-commerce digitization and remote customer engagement.

▻ Strategic Planning & Execution: Adept at focusing on long-term strategic goals, navigating through cashflow challenges, and ensuring businesses stay competitive in evolving markets.

❖ Looking Forward

I am dedicated to helping businesses not only navigate their immediate challenges but also prepare for future growth. If you're facing difficulties in scaling your business, managing increasing operating costs, or transitioning to digital platforms, let's connect. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities for sustainable success.

So, if you're interested and want to learn more about my services and discuss how I can help you achieve your growth potential, then let’s chat.

→ WHAT NEXT?

1/ Book some time on my calendar at https://porticogroup.co/meet

2/  Take my quiz to determine what your No.1 growth blindspot is.

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Let's work together to reach your business goals!

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