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Delivered 200+ risk, cost, and schedule assessments supporting $300M+ in strategic programs

40%

Reduction in Disruption Impact

$275k

Inventory Recovery

93%

On-Time Delivery Improvements

Strategic Operations, Risk & Supply Chain Leader

Driving resilience, operational clarity, and cross-functional alignment across global, multi-site environments.

Signature Achievements

Capacity & Growth Planning

Modeling capacity and cost for large‑scale organizational growth.

  • Delivered a full $180M expansion model in 24 hours

  • Built cost, capacity, and resource forecasts for long‑term growth

  • Strengthened stakeholder confidence through clear, data‑driven analysis

  • Supported a $140M growth contract with strategic planning models

  • Developed scalable workforce and equipment plans for future demand

Global Business Continuity Program Leadership

Building global continuity systems that reduce downtime and risk.

  • Completed 100+ BIAs across global, multi‑site operations

  • Redesigned 50 emergency response plans for enterprise resilience

  • Reduced downtime by 20% across nine facilities

  • Trained 200+ employees in continuity and crisis response

  • Standardized continuity frameworks across operations, IT, and leadership

Inventory Optimization & Financial Accuracy

Improving accuracy and financial reliability through optimized inventory systems.

  • Recovered $275K through redesigned inventory controls

  • Reduced variance from 12% to 1.3%

  • Implemented standardized cycle count and audit processes

  • Improved financial accuracy and material readiness

  • Strengthened accountability across multi‑site operations

Career Highlights

Systems Architecture & Tool Development
  • Reduced manual effort by 70%

  • Built scalable digital tools

  • Improved data visibility

  • Automated critical workflows

Capacity & Growth Planning
  • $180M expansion proposal

  • 24‑hour turnaround

  • Scalable growth modeling

  • Strengthened stakeholder confidence

Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Improved team cohesion

  • Accelerated timelines

  • Strengthened cross‑functional alignment

  • Increased strategic clarity

Process & Workflow Optimization
  • Reduced operational waste

  • Improved throughput and flow

  • Built KPI dashboards

  • Standardized processes

About Me

I am a strategic operations and risk management leader with experience spanning aerospace, defense, and global supply chain environments.

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What I Do

Clear thinking. Steady leadership. Practical solutions.

 

I help organizations bring order to complexity — building systems, improving workflows, and strengthening operational resilience. My work spans strategy, supply chain, risk, and cross‑functional execution.

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Let's Connect

If you're looking for a leader who brings structure, clarity, and measurable impact to complex operations, I'd love to talk.

(316) 650-9461

prestonwarden@gmail.com

Based in Wichita, KS - Relocating to Southern Maine

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