CollineIQ LLC

I am an independent senior professional with decades of management experience in both the manufacturing and commercial construction industries. Many business owners operate in isolation, without external input, but not anymore. Mentoring, consulting, and public speaking require real-world experience, and I am eager to share mine. Following a personal battle with Stage IV colon cancer, I have been granted a second chance at life. Now, I feel it is my time to give back. In 2008, I engaged a professional résumé writer. We met over lunch, and she recorded our conversation. During my tenure at that company, I had progressed from a 19-year-old graphics operator to Plant Manager by the age of 26. The writer crafted a compelling summary based on our conversation, and that version has served as the “About” section of my personal LinkedIn profile for over 15 years. The only revision made since has been to update my years of experience. Why do I share this? Because we all need help. While I bring deep expertise in the areas described below, she brought excellent writing skills. Her words about me, “Senior professional with a 30+ year career defined by broad-range, progressive, and hands-on experience. Contributions in start-up, high growth, and turnaround situations in both production and management; oversaw key operations that contributed to organizational growth. Critical thinking, leadership and decision-making skills apparent; chosen to lead projects with demanding schedules, tight budgets, and challenging specifications. Strong intuitions relative to sales concepts, image building, and lead generation. More importantly, proven skill and effectiveness in bringing concepts to fruition. Market research, data analytics, and new media skills that generate quantifiable results. Superb management skills; intelligent and methodical in accomplishing demanding tasks and working under pressure. Resourceful and driven; unflinching leadership in the face of new challenges.”