Kelsey Short
Partner @Vidalia Mills
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WORK HISTORY
Partner @Vidalia Mills
Vidalia, LA
State of the art, fully integrated denim mill.
EDUCATION
University of Missouri
Master's degree
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
ABOUT KELSEY SHORT
Management and business skills have contributed to the success of diverse organizations including a New York Stock Exchange corporation, an agricultural cooperative and an economic development agency. Demonstrated an ability to lead people and achive results. Key career accomplishments: • Developed new capital investments of $3.0 billion, and facilitated the creation and/or retention of jobs. • Managed an operating budget covering six manufacturing facilities, six distribution warehouses, a shipyard and fifty-four fishing vessels. • Developed and launched five new, value-added products into aquaculture, pet food, livestock feed, nutraceutical, and functional food markets. Positioned the company out of commodity markets into value-added, higher margin products. Operating income grew from $5 million to $38 million. • Led a three-man senior management team, raising $145 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange. • Established joint venture, protein-blending operation in Mainland China.
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