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The Woodlands, Tx, Us

Charged with maximizing return on investments for our stakeholders, I research investments, assessing risk versus reward. By focusing on cost-containment, including renegotiation of contracts, exceeding budget goals while improving the top and bottom lines. Focusing my strong interpersonal and communication skills, I unite teams towards achievement of organizational objectives, building a positive culture that fosters productivity. I focused on continually improving all operational fronts, reviewing processes to identify and rectify opportunities for improvement.Some of the top contributions I have made include:● I strategically reduced costs through renegotiation of third party contracts spanning operational and maintenance efforts.● Reinforcing high standards for asset performance, I completed 15 due diligence reviews of plants during 2018.● Strategically overseeing operational direction, I led all facilities in meeting or achieving budgeted EBIDTA or net revenue numbers with zero lost time accidents.● I beat budgeted net revenue numbers with reduced capacity through unexpected, forced outage during half of 2017.● Enacting change management training, I provided leadership members with the tools to successfully enact organizational changes.

ConsultingAttending Networking Events Researching Industry LeadersTracking Industry TrendsParticipating in Industry Discussions

Tampa, Florida, Us

Championing reliable, competitive wholesale power, I led a team of 350 to sustain projected growth and organizational success. I analyzed the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of current performances, crafting action plans to enhance performance. Uniting company efforts, I cultivated teamwork on the “Global Improvement Plan,” gaining company buy-in for changes and managing cross-functional stakeholders. Executing changes end-to-end, I ensured tasks were completed on-time and under budget.The top achievements I made during this role:● I improved processes and efficiency, reducing expensive contractor staff 50% while not adding additional staff or labor costs.● Championing increased efficiency, I led projects resulting in $32M in year-over-year savings.● Over an extended term I saved $36M, and reduced costs $40M in operational expenses overall, renegotiating key outside supplier contracts.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Tasked with transformation of a financially-unstable business unit, I developed and implemented a $24M turnaround project. I realigned business operations to refocus on profitability and reliable operations. Throughout the project, I oversaw financial success, reviewing project budgets, loans, and contracts. With all project activities, I reviewed expenses against budgeted allowances to ensure budget compliance. I monitored task performance, ensuring efficient completion through delegation to appropriate staff members.I made substantial gains while transforming this business unit:● Effectively managed the project, delivering 13% under budget and ahead of established schedule.● Increased the business unit’s YOY EBIDTA $25M per year by strengthening business processes.

Christiansted, Vi, Vi

Spearheading efforts to revitalize company culture and improve performance, I helped the refinery meet needs as the only power source. Fostering cross-departmental collaboration, I built a framework to shift cultural expectations and deliver on a clear organizational vision, promoting team accountability for personal performance. I set goals for both the company overall and individual performance, monitoring progress and making changes to encourage success. Brainstorming initiatives, I championed safety and efficiency, while upholding reliability standards. My efforts resulted in a $2.5 annual savings in 18 months, enacting a strategic paradigm shift that decreased maintenance costs and reactive equipment repairs.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General