Committed professional with the experience and skills required to lead complex businesses. Currently I am managing the transition and operations for our newest acquisition Worldwide Plastics, a manufacturer and distributor of thermoformed clamshell packaging products, as well as a member of the team implementing SAP for Orora North America. In these roles I provide strategic and tactical leadership to drive revenue growth through supplier alliances, product and supply chain strategies, and S&OP at the headquarters of Orora North America, a leading North American integrated packaging manufacturer and distributor. From my initial business experience in hotel management and continuing to through my transition to operations and general management, my strengths have centered around aligning operations and sales to grow profitability.

Manager, Special Projects @ Manager for new acquistions and member of SAP development and implementation team. From July 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) Director of Procurement @ Provide strategic and tactical leadership to drive revenue growth through supplier alliances, product merchandising strategies, and S&OP at headquarters of leading North American integrated packaging manufacturer and distributor From 2011 to July 2014 (3 years) Regional Operations Manager, Northwest US @ Direct daily operations of regional hub division and support all aspects of sales and operations planning and execution for 8 satellite divisions in a packaging distribution operation covering Northern California, Portland and Seattle markets. From 2008 to 2011 (3 years) Division Manager @ General manager for Indianapolis division encompassing sales, service, purchasing, warehousing and transportation in packaging distribution serving Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky From 2006 to 2008 (2 years) Indianapolis, Indiana AreaOperations Manager @ Directed daily operations in customer service, purchasing and warehousing of packaging distribution division From 2004 to 2006 (2 years) Self Employment and Contractor @ - Member of takeover task-force for Lane Hospitality. Functioned as either Director of Sales or Food and Beverage Director during transition of newly acquired, distressed or under-performing hotels. - Sales and Promotions Representative for Bon Vivant Libations, a startup microbrew distributor From 1999 to 2002 (3 years) Marketing Manager @ Developed course materials and website for productivity training and consulting organization From 1997 to 1999 (2 years) General Manager @ Responsible for daily operations including breakfast service, reservations and bookkeeping. From 1994 to 1995 (1 year) Director of Catering @ Managed operation of Catering Department in property focused on business and convention market. Administered coworkers, policies, sales plans and operations. From 1992 to 1994 (2 years)

Bachelor of Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management @ Purdue University From 1983 to 1987 Sherry Wickham is skilled in: Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Packaging, Supply Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Management, Warehousing, Marketing, People Skills, Team Leadership