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Sydney A. English, MBA

CAREER PROFILE

✧ Fully invested in the success of each transaction, project, and strategy.
✧ Successful in multiple arenas resulting in broad experiential foundation and steep learning curve.
✧ Exceptional innovation and leadership skills coupled with strong interpersonal acumen.
✧ Dedication to Good Business Practices, improved Quality Standards, and effective Management Methodolgy.
✧Bilingual English/Spanish - conversational, technical, and business spoken, written and read.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Marcuse & Son, Inc., Ft. Worth, TX General Manager – Operations 2003- Present
Managed and coordinated 8-10 personnel in management, accounting, and service/maintenance.
Originated and implemented performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction metrics.
Established and streamlined operations procedures with emphasis on efficiency.
Excelled in customer development, relations, and retention resulting in increased and repeat sales.
Yearly Stats: Gross Sales increase 39%, Net Income increase (??), and Personal Sales increase 26% 2005-2007.

CAMEX, Inc., Austin, TX & Tonala, MX Operations Executive 2001-2002
Interacted daily with custom's brokers, international and domestic, insuring prompt processing of merchandise. Coordinated all documentation
Administered sales accounts and prepared associated reports for internal use and at clients’ request. Supervised client tours of manufacturing facility in Mexico.
Restructured and maintained internal processes/documents.
Implemented inventory controls establishing bar-coding and item coding protocols.

World Pieces, Inc., Ft Worth, TX & Guadalajara, MX Chief of Operations 1997-2001
Supervised the wholesale distribution, marketing and sales of imported Mexican products. Arranged and attended markets in High Point, Chicago, and Dallas.
Directed client accounts with emphasis on developing strong relationships with buyers and providing excellent customer service.
Organized and maintained order, inventory, and invoice protocols enhancing performance and client satisfaction.

Alcon Laboratories - Ft Worth, TX Scientist I, Retina Research 1993-1997
Devised new protocols and paradigms for in vivo and in vitro research studies.
Prepared and evaluated various tissue for histopathology in multiple substrates; light and electron microscopy; and biochemical assays, i.e. immunocytochemistry, ADP-ase, and related procedures..
Analyzed processed tissue samples via photomicroscopy and digital analysis.
Perfected micro-dissection, micro-surgery, cell culture and tissue recovery techniques.
Evaluated animal health and performed necropsy, interacting with staff veterinarians.
Reported on all data produced from studies with emphasis on presentation and statistical analysis including documentation and procedures associated with DEA scheduled substances.

EDUCATION

Texas Christian University 2007
Master of Business Administration; Concentration - Management/Negotiations

Texas A & M University 1987
Bachelor of Science Psychology/Biology; Secondary Minor - Spanish

PUBLICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

Emmett-Oglesby, M.W., Lytle, D.A., English, S.A., Anxiolytic β-Carbolines: From Molecular Biology to the Clinic, "Abecarnil Used to Treat Benzodiazepine Withdrawal," Springer-Verlag, 1993, pp. 121-131.

Dallas Caged Bird Society/Fort Worth Bird Club – Member since 2003

Project Haven – certified rescue home since 2003