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.

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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!

Michael Ortiz

William Gemmell

WRK2GROW

WRK2GROW has been incorporated as an extension of the work done since 2009 under the WG Management banner.  We continue to provide fractional leadership, administrative, and operational mangement services in the areas of finance, human resources, information technology, administration and procurement, marketing, strategy, and leadership development. Our typical clients have not yet reached the point where they can afford a full time senior team of administrative professionals and we act as an intermediary fractional resource for our clients to access a team that understands how to help professionals compete, grow, and achieve previously unattainable objectives within their specific industry.

Managing Director, Fractional Services

MGA | Michael Green Architecture

Unfortunately, the US Parent, Katerra Inc., filed for Bankruptcy protection in May 2021 which resulted in this position being eliminated.  

MGA is a global architecture firm from Vancouver with a focus on innovative wood and carbon-neutral building. The firm was recognized by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada as 2021 Firm of the Year in Canada, and as 2021 Firm of the Year in North America by the Architizer A+ Awards. 

Initially, the COO position was created, in part, to help navigate the relationship between MGA and its US parent company Katerra, and to offload many of the administrative and operational tasks from the Principals.  With the unfortunate demise and bankruptcy of the US Katerra operations, the duties and responsibilities related to the COO role drastically reduced and the position was eliminated.

Chief Operating Officer

PDG Pediatric Dental Group Inc.

The PDG Pediatric Dental Group provides pediatric dental services for infants, children, and adolescents as well as orthodontic services for children, teenagers, and adults.  The role of Director of Operations has been created to structure the operations (Accounting and Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Facilities, Marketing, and Clinical Operations) so as to improve our ability to provide the highest level of dental services and oral health to our patients and clients and to ensure long term health of the business.

Director Of Operations

WG Management

WG Management has provided the platform to help clients in a wide range of leadership, managment, administrative and operational services to firms across North America.  From start-up operations to fully mature and sophisticated organizations, we have helped firms increase profitability through process and production improvements.  We understand the core competencies required of successful businesses including:

     - Finance
     - Operations
     - Administration
     - Marketing
     - Human Resources
     - Technology

We have distinguished ourselves in the market by emphasizing long term relationships that help us create true value for our clients.

Principal Advisor, Strategy and Operations

Chandler Associates Architecture

Chandler is the 11th largest architecture firm in Vancouver.  Over the past five years, the firm has been the lead Architect on one of Canada’s largest construction projects.  The COO is responsible for all strategic and functional operations for the firm.

Boughton Law Corporation

Boughton Law Corporation is a large full service law firm servicing clients across Canada.  Boughton is internationally affiliated, through Meritas, which has firms in 67 countries with 220 offices and over 7,000 professionals.   The CEO is responsible for all strategic and functional operations including creating and executing the firm vision in concert with the Board of Directors, lawyer recruitment, and five direct reports from the finance, information technology, marketing, human resources, and administration departments.

Chief Executive Officer

Miller Thomson LLP

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada's most respected national business law firms with over 425 lawyers working across Canada.  The Director of Administration is responsible for all strategic and functional operations including setting and executing the regional vision, regional growth, and five direct operational reports from the finance, marketing, human resources, administration and professional services departments.

Director of Administration

Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region

The Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region is the largest health care delivery system in southern Saskatchewan, and one of the most integrated health delivery agencies in the country.

Acting Director, Performance and Utilization Management

Fractional Administrative and Operational Services | Recover time through delegation so you can get back to the work you love doing | Make work like play...hard, competitive, and build spectacular teams

Serving in a senior capacity as a strategic leader for large regional, national, and internationally affiliated professional organizations (health care, law, architecture), I have led and driven these diverse organizations to higher levels of successes.

LEADERSHIP: Most significant, I understand the importance of people when driving towards success. The relationships that are built both internally and externally are the foundation upon which success is achieved. Through my leadership skill set, I have created environments that enhance the ability to recruit and retain top talent in order to achieve the short and long term goals of the organization.

ADMINISTRATION: I have led major initiatives that include overhauling financial control systems, information technology platforms, office design and construction, and most critically, collaborating with key stakeholders to create and then to execute on the firm vision, mission, and values. These accomplishments have led to improvements to the client experiences, recruitment and retention, and overall internal capabilities which have contributed to significant financial returns to stakeholders.

OPERATIONS: Having earned Master's Degrees in the Social Sciences and Business Administration, combined with and applied to over 20 years of senior management experience, I have acquired a unique understanding of Business Intelligence tools, and Key Performance Indicators that create an environment of “evidence-based” decision making. Through systematic utilization of these tools, I can effectively evaluate the needs of the organization and capitalize on uncovered opportunities.

Specialties: Leadership, Administration and Operational Management
Governance; Change Management; Creating and Implementing Corporate Vision Structures;
Operational Controls and Efficiencies

Since leaving MGA Architecture, WG has been voluntarily helping three young entrepreneurs build a consulting start-up WRK2GROW. Giving back to the community is important at WG Management. 

WG Management provides a wide range of services to firms across North America.  From start-up operations to fully mature and sophisticated organizations, we help firms increase profitability through process and production improvements.  We pride ourselves in understanding the core competencies of successful businesses including:

     - Finance
     - Operations
     - Administration
     - Marketing
     - Human Resources
     - Technology

We distinguish ourselves in the market by emphasizing long term relationships that help us create true value for our clients.

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