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Boston, Ma, Us

Cabot Corporation is a Fortune 1000 international chemical company that for over 100 years has been providing carbon and other material solutions for automotive, color, printing, and batteries. The $1.7B Reinforcement Materials division supplies products to improve the performance of rubber products including: tires, hoses, belts, and molded goods.Lead global FP&A support for variable costs for the Reinforcement Materials business segment and raw materials feedstock for Reinforcement Materials and Specialty Carbon Businesses. Additionally lead financial support for Industrial Products Segment and other strategic projects including sustainable feedstock initiatives.

Amersfoort, Utrecht, Nl

For over 100 years, Norit division has provided activated carbon solutions for air, water, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical purification as well as additives for various consumer, industrial, and military products.Cabot's Purification Solutions' business was sold to One Equity Partners and is now Norit Activated Carbon.Key Contributions:- Developed business cases leading to strategic and tactical actions through market intelligence and analysis- Thought partner for strategic growth for the Biogas market

Boston, Ma, Us

Cabot Corporation is a major international chemical company. In 2012, Cabot purchased the Norit business which became their Purification Solutions division.Worked on special projects for the VP / General Manager Global & Americas, Purification Solutions business segment. Key Contributions:- Created market analysis and go-to-market plan with business case and organization chart for strategic growth segments.- Trained the new Business Manager, H2S Removal Products and consulted on strategic actions.- Proposed a plan to streamline product portfolio of over 300 products to improve sales – supply chain coordination.

Boston, Ma, Us

Charged with returning $5-20MM market segments to previous growth trajectory by leading a 17 member sales team plus technical, marketing, and new product development teams. Other responsibilities included leading marketing, product management, sales and managing the development and launch of new products for H2S removal. Key Contributions:- Returned segment to growth in 6 months while expanding margins and exceeding targets for new customer acquisition by coaching the sales team, implementing new sales processes, and aligning sales and marketing activities. - Managed development and launch for 5 new activated carbon products. - Negotiated multi-year agreement with manufacturing and technology development partner to produce new products.- Returned market segments to growth in the first 2 months in the role in spite of COVID-19 challenges. Mentored by the Chief Information Officer. Achieved the MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership.

Boston, Ma, Us

Responsible for all marketing activities for the Americas region including market strategy and service models, market and competitive intelligence, market research and analysis, new market and product development, and marketing communications. Key Contributions:- Developed new business and go-to-market strategies for the Americas region after reorganization- Evaluated numerous M&A opportunities in conjunction with competitive intelligence activities. - Led teams to develop and launch of 6 new activated carbon products (one was patented). - Part of a team that implemented the CEO’s business segment transformation plan. Team was awarded the Samuel Bodman Award for Excellence – the highest recognition in the company. Mentored by the Chief Information Officer. Obtained my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Certified Association of National Advertisers Marketing Professional (CAMP) certification. Achieved the MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation and the MIT Professional Certificate in Innovation and Technology.

Boston, Ma, Us

Responsible for marketing activities for the North America region including market and competitive intelligence, market research and analysis, new market and product development, and marketing communications. Key Contributions:- Achieved 55% revenue growth in 3 market segments by generating and executing a series of strategic plans including marketing campaigns, sales coaching, and filling product portfolio gaps. - Led teams to develop 11 new activated carbon products utilizing market research and business cases. - Self-trained to introduce Microsoft PowerBI dashboards that were adopted globally.Mentored by the Chief Information Officer. Participated in Cabot’s Engineer Development Program.Obtained my Data & Marketing Association Certified Marketing Professional certification – later becoming the Certified Association of National Advertisers Marketing Professional (CAMP) certification.Achieved the Harvard Business School Online Credential of Readiness with High Honors.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

An automation integrator, software developer, and cathodic protection services company serving the midstream oil & gas industry.Key Contributions:- Led efforts to start a new division to offer chemical treatment services to the upstream and midstream oil & gas industry. - Recruited and managed 2 engineers and 2 scientists both locally and remotely. - Directed development of the business model, service offering, roles and team roles and responsibilities. - Spearheaded marketing and business development efforts for the new division.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Responsible for engineering automatic controls, human machine interfaces (HMI), and SCADA installation and field validation for oil and gas transportation projects. Also performed factory acceptance testing on new PLCs before installation using new to company field simulation software. Key Contributions:- Trained in multiple platforms including iFIX, Logix, Wonderware HMI, and Mynah MIMIC. - Performed demonstration of new capabilities for a key client.

Houston, Texas, Us

One of the world’s largest independent oil & gas exploration and production companies. A part of a new Optimization Engineering group. Responsible for managing chemical treatment for over 3,000 oil & gas wells, well compressor optimization, and acted as a back-up for Area Production Engineers as required. Key Contributions:- Used large data sets to uncover new insights and trends in this over 100-year-old basin. - Shared information across departments. - Developed well remediation and plug & abandon projects and business cases.

Houston, Texas, Us

Responsible for supporting Area Production Engineers and acted as a back-up as required.Key Contributions:- Participated in introductory Petroleum Engineering training. - Traveled with oil & gas well operators to gain first-hand experience in well production and well drilling.

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

A part of Southern Company – one of the largest electrical power utilities in the United States. Co-Op rotations were as a plant engineer at Plant McDonough (two rotations) and Kemper County integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) project. Key Contributions:- Supported decommissioning and demolition efforts of coal fired units as well as start-up and construction of new combined cycle units at Plant McDonough. - Supported construction and start-up efforts at the Kemper County project.

Advanced Certificate For Executives (Ace) In Management, Innovation, And Technology

Master Of Liberal Arts In Extension Studies, Finance

Executive Certificate In Technology And Operations

Executive Certificate In Management And Leadership

Executive Certificate In Strategy And Innovation

Professional Certificate Program In Innovation & Technology

Core Credential Of Readiness

Professional Education, Certificate Of Completion, The Intersection Of Leadership And Innovation

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering