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Ottawa, Illinois

Managed all EHS functions for 150 employees at 13 locations specializing in creating a strong safety culture detailing OSHA regulations and how they relate to the employee in a positive fashion resulting in continuous improvement through compliance.*Train new and current employees at 13 plant locations and conduct site audits correcting issues resulting in lower insurance premiums and increased employee engagement.*Scored 96% on November 2019 Corporate Safety Program Audit.*Groundwater and Soil Remediation Project Management*Lead safety committees which gave rise to grass roots safety program support at the plant level.*Manage OSHA and Illinois Department of Agriculture site visits and investigations*Manage EPA functions including SPCC plans and their corresponding inspections, chemical containment, waste generation, and repackaging.*Root cause accident investigations performed and analyzed to aid in future loss prevention.*Audit DOT driver files, maintenance records, and pre and post trip inspections. Train CDL drivers in Haz-Mat Refresher and Safe Driving written programs.

St. Charles, Il

In an underachieving market segment for equipment manufactured in Hungary, previous product line metrics in warranty, service and parts were outperformed. Increased market presence, sales ad return on investments by managing across cultures and building relationships.Quote from manager: 'It was amazing to me how you worked with Hungary, Gary (warehouse manager), and the dealerships to get the parts needed ASAP. It was no small task.*Reduced Warranty processing time and subsequent dealer payment from 60 to 10 days!*World class product support implemented providing delivery service not previously achieved. This was accomplished by aggressively forecasting, purchasing, vendor management, negotiation, and warehouse integration.*Implemented, promoted and performed product service campaigns.*Set up and managed trade shows in both a sales and service function.*Called on dealers to negotiate and close sales.*Cold called to set up new dealers which increased dealer network size and localized customer support.

Elwood, Il 60421

Developed, implemented and managed OSHA and EPA programs; coordinated and managed intermodal container loading operations, grain operations and construction projects for 50 employees at 4 locations.*Developed and implemented a safety and environmental program. Trained and coached operational employees in the classroom and at their work stations to insure comprehension and compliance developing a safer company culture and work environment. *Key programs include Forklift Training, Confined Space and Bin Entry, PPE requirements and Housekeeping*Managed OSHA and EPA audits and investigations.*Manage employees loading up to 4400 tons of agricultural product (200 40’ containers) for export via intermodal transportation including all scheduling, rail billing, and managing demurrage*Collaborated with purchasing and logistics to aggressively manage consistent product flow.

Successfully delivered multiple projects including tenant improvements, retail, speculative industrial buildings and industrial warehouses. Acted as a cross cultural liaison with building trades. Actively managed and coordinated architectural, structural, civil and M.E.P.’s from the office to field construction solving conflicts to avoid future problems.-Organized projects and led meetings with municipalities insuring clear expectations to meet deadlines-Excelled in all quantifiable performance areas earning a promotion in July 2008 including Employee and Client Relationships (subcontractors and owners/tenants),Punch List and Project Closeout, Safety and Time Management.Projects include:-120,000 Sq. Ft Ashley Furniture Office/Warehouse Tenant Improvement managinga compressed schedule (12 week schedule completed in 6 weeks) in Bolingbrook-25,000 Sq. Ft W.W. Grainger multipurpose facility from dirt to final in Aurora-50 acre Paragon Business Park mass grading and infrastructure including sewer and water, utilities, curb, and 2 miles of city street in Romeoville-30,000 and 45,000 Sq. Ft Paragon Business Park Office Condos in Romeoville-Managed remodeling phases at C.R. Laurence’s 120,000 Sq. Ft working office/manufacturing facility renovation in Cicero

Greater Chicago Area

Successful construction superintendent in a high volume environment with progressively increased responsibility in all stages of home construction.*Aggressively and effectively closed 133 homes in 2004, 136 in 2005, 50 in 2006 and 10 in 2007*Guided homeowners through the building process by administering pre-construction and pre-drywall orientations. Set and understood customer customer expectations to delivery an exceptional customer experience as reflected in both internal and JD Power customer survey results (97% customer satisfaction).*Communicated customer expectations cross-culturally to construction crews.

Hoopeston, Il

Learned and labored details of running a successful family farm. Continued involvement in the corn and soybean farming operation.• Raised on the family farm learning the value and ethics of hard work.• Farrow to finish swine operation.• Performed planting, harvest and tillage operations.

Batavia, Il

Marketing Product Management• Increased ROI on 3 major product lines with total revenue approaching $20 M: lubricants, filters (OEM and aftermarket), and hardware.• Introduced all makes sprayer parts line to AGCO’s dealer network.

Batavia, Il

Leveraged technical knowledge, field experience and multi-disciplinary resources to solve customer parts issues. Superior customer service and results in this role led to a promotion into product management and marketing where measurable results were achieved.• Solved dealer parts issues in a high-volume call environment utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach that included personal knowledge, blueprints, engineering, and service personnel.

Bs, Technical Systems Management

Activities and Societies: Illini Ag Mech Club: Numerous Committees, Winter Coat Drives, Lawnmower Winterization Fund Raiser,Vice.

Certificate, Negotiations Seminar

Effective Negotiations Seminar

Certification Course, Project Management

Certificate, Usdot Fmcsa Regulations Part: 172, 177, 383, 385, 386, 391, 395, 396

Hazwoper First Responders Operations Level