In 2012, started a retail business that quickly expanded to 3 locations with revenues over $1.5M yearly. Sold the business in 2018.Before 2012, worked in the corporate world gaining experience as a leader with a proven track record in building, managing, and mentoring teams, setting specific goals and performance objectives, and managing to achieve measurable results. An all around problem solver with years of experience in delivering outstanding results to organizations. Broad functional background in areas such as strategic planning, R&D, manufacturing, commercial operations, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and continuous improvement. Experienced in oil and gas service and manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and transportation organizations. Strengths include the practice of structured problem solving and using effective communication skills to engage teams.Specialties: Lean Six Sigma trainer, mentor, project leader.Business strategy development & transition to action.Expertise in Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS).Statistical data analysis, Root Cause analysis, Failure analysis, Cost/Benefit analysis, metrics developmentProject manager.Development and improvement of manufacturing and transactional processes.Technical writer for operation and service instructions, compliance documents, and testing protocols, training curriculums.