✅ SNAPSHOT: I was hired by this mining and smelting operation to lead all facets of day-to-day operations for 2 mining facilities in Tennessee. Lead team of 400 with 12 direct reports while managing $150M P&L. Primary functions include production, health, safety, budget management, human resources, corporate communications, vendor management, logistics, forecasting, talent acquisition, professional development, strategic planning, process improvement, and project management.✅ SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:👉 HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP🔹 Hand-selected to lead turnaround of downtrodden location after multiple unrelated fatalities pulling together diverse team of 400 team members with relatable and ubiquitous leadership style slashing turnover from 42% to 22% within 3 years 🔹 Influence all facets of business operations and organizational ethos in numerous ways, including driving value-based decision-making, improving planning processes, organizing peer-feedback groups, and serving as member of technology innovation steering committee🔹 Revamped employee scheduling models that boosted employee morale, reducing turnover from 38% to 28%🔹 Championed creation of first-of-its-kind leadership development course covering various topics, including strategic planning, crucial conversations, and conflict resolution👉 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE🔹 Transformed unprofitable location slated for closure into revenue-producing center within 6 months after reallocating and consolidating human capital from 3 mines into 2 with no decrease in production🔹 Identified $100M business opportunity capitalizing on mining byproducts; leading development and build-out of new infrastructure🔹 Drove 2-year transition from traditional random room and pillar to longhole stoping method that reduced unit costs over 20%🔹 Boosted profitability through reducing electable benefits costs 30% with no downgrade to employee offerings

✅ SNAPSHOT: Began with this global coal mining and energy company as Manager Trainee and promoted up the ranks reaching General Manager in 2010. Worked in several different facilities worldwide, encompassing all facets of mining operations, including greenfield sites, closures, and reclamation projects. Led teams up to 1000 with 9 direct reports. ✅ SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:🔹 Earned reputation as turnaround expert seamlessly adapting to five different global operations within 11 years 🔹 Spearheaded consolidation of 3 operations into 1 after corporate bankruptcy, reversing mine closure into 6 additional years of profitable operations🔹 Led negotiations with Australian team considering unionization, successfully articulating value of remaining non-unionized workforce 🔹 Overhauled focus and rebuilt safety-first culture, moving from worst to first, earning President’s Safety Award 3 consecutive years🔹 Led, coached and mentored teams of up 1000 with 9 direct reports driving focus on professional development; promoted over 3 dozen team members into leadership positions ✅ CAREER PATH:General Manager, 2010 – 2019Mine Manager, 2009Assistant Mine Manager, 2008 – 2009Continuous Improvement Engineer, 2005 – 2007Production Supervisor, 2003 – 2004 Management Trainee, 2001 – 2003 ✅ CORE COMPETENCIES:Strategic Planning and Execution, Human Capital Development, Corporate Communications, Project Management, Process Improvement, Contract Negotiations, Vendor Management, Relationship Building, Union and Non-Union Operations, Budget Management, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Safety, Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt