Art applies over 35 years of strong business and operations management experience to provide results-oriented ISO 9001, AS 9100 (aerospace) and TS 16949 (automotive) consulting. His services include interpretation, documentation, system development, training, project management and internal audits leading to successful certification to these quality management standards. He has a reputation for getting his clients certified, on their first attempt, on time, and within budget. EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTSConsultancy: He has helped over 100 clients in a wide variety of industries achieve ISO/QS 9000 or TS 16949 certification. He has also worked with IBM & KPMG as an Associate QMS Consultant for 3 years.Training: He has delivered public and on-site quality management training to over 4,000 students. Courses include ISO/TS -RAB approved Lead Auditor, Internal Auditing, Implementation, Documentation, as well as customized ISO/AS//TS courses, PPAP, FMEA, APQP and Control Plans. Auditing: He has conducted over 350 third party registration and surveillance audits and dozens of gap, internal and pre-assessment audits to ISO/AS/TS Standards, in the manufacturing and service sectors. He has been worked with major Registrars such as BSI, QMI and AQSR.Other services: He has provided business planning, restructuring, asset management, systems and lean manufacturing services to a variety of manufacturing and service clients.Education & Professional certification: Art has held IRCA certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9000 as well as QS 9000 Lead Assessor certification. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Prior to becoming a business consultant 17 years ago, he held senior financial (Vice President - Finance & Administration and Controllership) positions with major Canadian and US organizations.Specialties: accounting, art, business consulting, finance, financial, iso 9000,