Andrew J. Cogley Sr - Mba Email & Phone Number

Mercer County Maintenance Office

Provides budgetary oversight for the county maintenance operations.Works with County Manager and Assistant County Managers in the planning and programing of maintenance operations that include roadway seal coating, crack sealing, paving, vegetation management, and drainage issues during summer operations and snow removal during winter operations.Plans forward looking budget allocations based on historical data analysis for materials (i.e., salt, aggregates, oils, etc.) and services (rental equipment, herbicide programs, mowing contracts, etc.).Performs and/or provides oversight for all purchasing activities in the county. This include submitting purchasing requests, issuing purchase orders to vendors, coordinating contracted vendor activity, and conducting reviews of monthly purchasing card activities to ensure compliance to Commonwealth policies.Supervises the county office staff consisting of two clerical clerks, two stockroom clerks, three Roadway Program Technicians, and up to four seasonal dispatching clerks.

Oil City, Pa

Developed Crystal Reports for business units to help the units track ongoing projects, review/analyze historical data for process improvements and generate required information for performance dashboards.Utilized Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping software to assist business units and counties in tracking roadway construction/maintenance projects and as a means to perform a trend analysis on transportation related issues using geographical data.Performed technical projects including the creation of a searchable on-line catalog of the training courses available through the Department for posting on the District 1-0 Information Management System website and the review/updating of the District Information Management System.Performed research projects that included the investigation into revenue sources for multiple states to compare to Pennsylvania sources; the project included an assessment of the operations of each state to determine if they used any innovative allocation strategies for the maintenance operations at the district and/or county levels.Contributed to the development and publishing of the PennDOT District 1 Report Card and the District 1 2016 Construction Program book. Both documents are available online at PennDOT District 1 website.Performed research projects. Most recent project involved the review of revenue sources for a variety of states to compare to Pennsylvania sources; the project also included an assessment of the operations of each state to determine if they used any innovative allocation strategies for the maintenance operations at the district and/or county levelsWorked with PennDOT Central Office to create a dedicated folder system for our District on the SAP Business Objects website. The folder system will allow users throughout the district run Crystal Reports developed in the District.

Harrisburg, Pa

Provided technical assistance to business units in the development of RFPs, Notices of Forthcoming Procurements (NFP) and Requests for Quotes (RFQ); this assistance included: - working with the business unit to create an accurate and meaningful Statement of Work - managed all the supportive procurement documents for advertising to the PA eMarketplace website - facilitated proposal review by subject matter experts - processed the awarded contract through the final approval processAdministered individual contracts associated with Request for Proposals (RFP) and Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) contracts the Department of Transportation used for conducting business; this included processing applications from new businesses and working with contractors to ensure that contract provisions were properly executed.Worked with the Bureau of Equal Opportunity in developing a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise boilerplate template detailing the new requirements contractors must adhere to under federally funded contracts.

Beaver, Pa

Provided algebra and geometry tutoring to several students in the Beaver area..

Co-authored an online Introduction to Statistics course.In addition to writing text and developing examples, I developed homework assignments and final exams for each chapter covered.NursingABC provides quality academic preparation in math and science, via convenient, interactive methods, to meet entrance prerequisites and continuing needs of applicants to nursing schools. .

Beaver Falls, Pa

NursingABC provides quality academic preparation in math and science, via convenient, interactive methods, to meet entrance prerequisites and continuing needs of applicants to nursing schools. Performed technical writing assignment on a project basis.Co-wrote an online algebra course w/ concentrations on: - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Conic Sections (circles, ellipses, parabolas and hyperbolas) - Counting and Probability - Series and SequencesDeveloped homework assignments and end of chapter final exams along with answer keys for each.Course was recently approved for college level credits..

Beaver Valley Site, Monaca, Pa

Developed and implemented research programs that successfully: - Improved product safety and performance. - Improved productivity by streamlining the manufacturing processes. - Developed new products that addressed customer needs or new market opportunities.Wrote reports for distribution to management and business leaders that detailed program results. Managed capital projects involving all aspects of the purchase of new processing/testing equipment, the installation using contract craftsmen and trialing of the new equipment prior to releasing for full use.Provided input for forward looking budgets and acted as an advocate for budgetary line items during the fiscal year.Provided technical expertise at customer locations during market development projects and investigations that identified and resolved customer complaints.Developed and conducted training sessions for internal and external customers pertaining to the proper processing procedures and safe handling practices for Nova products.Developed Standard Operating Procedures for test methods, material processing and equipment usage. Led ad-hoc committees that performed Root Cause Analysis investigations of process upsets & equipment failures and then implemented corrective actions. Coordinated the use of equipment shared by the various business units to insure all work was correctly prioritized and completed on time. Coordinated upgrades, repairs and maintenance on equipment and utility systems throughout the Styrenics Technology Center. Received the Nova Chemicals President’s Award for contributions that increased production capabilities by ~20% without requiring capital investments.Performed the optimization of a new formulary for the Arcel® product line through using a Six Sigma experimental design – Nova received a U.S. patent on the new formula..

Beaver Valley Site In Monaca, Pa

Shift work position that required a strong knowledge of all processes and products manufactured at the Beaver Valley Site.Led effort to replace obsolete testing equipment with equipment capable of calibration tracing to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.Performed in-process quality testing on all products produced at the Beaver Valley Site and maintained statistical process control charts.Investigated in-process quality upsets and customer complaints with operations personnel.Calibrated and maintained laboratory testing and processing equipment.Plant site was purchased by Nova Chemicals from ARCO Chemicals in 1996..

Beaver Valley Site, Monaca, Pa

Bargaining unit position responsible for packing polymeric beads for shipping. Reported daily production results.Performed routine maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures.Left to enter the site Quality Assurance Department..

Masters Degree, Business Administration, 3.79

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Honors Society; National Society of Collegiate ScholarsSuccessfully completed the MBA program.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Applied Mathematics - Operations Management, 3.97

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi National Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate ScholarsGraduated Summa Cum Laude in August.

Diploma, Academic Curriculum, Graduated With Honors

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, AFS Exchange Student to Brazil - Summer Program