John Simpson & Associates, Inc (JSAI) helps businesses and non-profits become more successful by assisting them with Strategic Planning, Internal & External Communications, Organizational Improvements, People Solutions, and other challenges.With extensive hands-on experience with most business processes, we can connect the dots that others miss to provide unique solutions that solve business problems and increase organizational effectiveness.  Examples of projects we have completed include team building, company retreats, strategic planning, business planning & growth advice, organizational reviews,  leadership mentoring, process improvements, incident investigations, respect & dignity training, communications advice, struggling business recovery, … and more. JSAI is Focused on, and Dedicated to, Your Success. Available for project, interim, contract, and other assignments.

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With offices in Calgary and Toronto, Kelemen & Company specializes in assisting companies to increase profitability and growth. Using a hands-on approach, our team of seasoned, multi-disciplinary business experts combine strategy, operational restructuring, financial advisory, information management, and other expertise to assess operational effectiveness and grow enterprise value. We combine seasoned experts matched to each specific client engagement with an organization’s own people to assess and execute the growth/turnaround blueprint. This approach dramatically reduces professional fees, execution risk and increases stakeholder buy-in and change adoption.We work alongside our clients to support their efforts to restore and build value, offering highly tailored services in three main practice areas:• Turnaround and Corporate Restructuring• Financial Advisory• Enterprise Improvement• Lender Consulting Services• Interim ManagementWhether healthy or in distress, every established business has opportunities to increase efficiencies and profitability. The Kelemen & Company Team has the experience and skills to assist businesses to move to the next level of success.

Senior Executive responsible for the overall strategic human resource leadership to the organization and other responsibilities. Oversee the development and implementation of human resource policies, programs and services, including employee relations; employment practices; safety, security, health and wellness, compensation and benefits; recruitment and orientation; training and development; retention; legal compliance and procedures; media development, controlled goods, environmental compliance and employee communications.Engaged in the strategic planning process by developing and supporting the execution of business unit strategies and plans through the implementation of corporate HR strategies and solutions that support short and long-term business objectives. Selects, develops, evaluates and leads a department of professionals with a goal of earning a high level of credibility as an effective and responsive resource in the organization. Fostered a workplace environment consistent with the corporate values and mission outlined by the executive team.

Reporting to the President and CEO, John was responsible for all Human Resources functions plus Health & Wellness, Safety, Security, Controlled Goods, and Environmental Compliance for a work-force exceeding 500 employees.Concurrently responsible for several non-HR special projects including strategic planning and implementation, costing, general management, project management, technology enhancement and corporate communications. Accomplishments in this position include:• Success in recruiting high quality personnel that led to improved quality, customer service, and profitability;• Ninety Percent (90%) reduction in turnover during tenure• Introduced innovative employee benefits and incentives resulting in improved engagement and retention.• Measured substantial improvements in manpower and organizational performance and productivity• Expanded and enhanced our HRIS information systems and technologies• A Major national independent employee survey reported Standen’s employee engagement survey results as one of the best in Canada.• Implemented creative and effective programs, policies, and other initiatives resulting in improving labour cost reduction, employee development, and retention.• Standen's Health & Wellness programs were Twice honored as recipients of the Premier’s Award for Health & Wellness in Alberta• Implemented effective communication and motivation programs,• Effectively and fairly recruited specialized foreign workers and assisted them to obtain their Canadian Permanent Resident status. • During the 2008-10 Global Recession successfully implemented programs resulting in increased productivity and profitability without reducing our workforce. 2009 was Standen’s most profitable year of the decade.• Led the development and implementation of multiple internal & external customized training programs• Successfully coached and mentored a multitude of employees from junior to senior guiding them towards greater success.

Responsible for Marketing, Major Customer Relations, Military and OEM Sales, New Product Introduction, Business Development and Management. Directly responsibility for major key customers such as John Deere, BAE, Stewart & Stevenson, Toyota, Oshkosh Truck, Volvo, Holland USA, and others. Accomplishments in this position include:• Achieved multi-million dollar increases in sales and profits through proactive account management.• Acquired and developed new Key Accounts and managed existing key accounts resulting in increased sales and profitability• Successfully negotiated and closed the largest multi-year contract in the history of the company ($30+ Million) complete with price increases, increased profits, including new exchange rate and raw materials adjustment factors.• Successfully expanded into new markets in new geographic regions• Developed in-depth Sales Management tools resulting in enhance sales capabilities and effectiveness.• Proactively led the improvement project to enhance a key customer’s product line by quadrupling the performance of the customer’s product resulting in a significant increase in selling volume, price, sales, and profits.• Managed the introduction of new products and worked with production, engineering, and procurement to successfully produce the new products profitably.• Implemented detailed customer surveys and analysis which resulted in focused market responses and increase value to customers.• Developed and implemented new marketing materials and tools• Improved customer service and customer satisfaction scores in key markets• Developed a major Chinese customer who purchased Standen's Canadian-made leaf-springs that are shipped to their manufacturing plant in China. Manage the sales and logistics to ensure continuity of this market and relationship. This business relationship continues today.

Fully responsible for developing and managing Standen’s information systems infrastructure and software.Examples of accomplishments in this position include:• Implemented a major corporate ERP system in which many areas where required to move from paper-based management to full utilization of the ERP system.• Developed and presented a wide range of training programs to assist employees to utilize the new tools.• Developed customized tools to improve the cooperation between sales and production.• Developed an Executive Summary reporting tool to give senior management a single page snapshot of core business information.• Managed the computer system and network infrastructure to achieve a 99.9% system uptime.

Accomplishments in this position include:• Generated profits of over $100 million (EBITDA >$150 Million) in 10+ years of managing a multinational company • Key member of the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team which sold the assets of Standen's Limited to IMT Corporation;• Developed the Business Plan for a new manufacturing plant in China which was successfully implemented by our executive team;• Led executive strategic planning, cost reduction, project planning, and improvement initiatives resulting in increased productivity and profits and long-term business development• Led and/or contributed to multiple continuous improvement and lean manufacturing/operations projects resulting in improved efficiencies and reduced operating costs.• As a team, led improvements in organizational performance, infrastructure, productivity, yield, and profitability.• As a team, successfully implemented international quality (ISO 9001), automotive (QS 9000 and TS/ISO 16949), and environmental (ISO 14001) standards.• As a team, responsible for P&L of corporation. Successfully monitored financials and EBITDA and developed strategy, new opportunities, and cost savings measures to maximize corporate success.• As a team addressed major corporate challenges and successfully addressed and mitigated the impact of those challenges • As a team, continued profitable operation of the business every year including during the recession and other major corporate challenges.• Analyzed product costing and developed a new costing strategy to drive better fact-based decision making.• Developed the submission that led to Standen’s being awarded the Alberta Exporter of the Year award. • Sole employee authorized to speak to press, government, and outside parties on behalf of corporation. Effectively raised the profile of Standen’s Limited locally, provincially, and nationally.• Corporate representative on multiple external boards, committees, and government meetings.

• Took on the role of General Manager of a subsidiary water processing and bottle manufacturing company with responsibilities to reset the business, resolve operation issues, prepare the business for sale, and sell the business.• Restructured the operations to address the financial challenges facing the subsidiary by reducing operating costs and overhead expenses through cost reductions and efficiency initiatives,• Improved revenues, profits, EBITDA, and ROI.• Implemented new technologies and automated processes to improve quality and efficiencies which led to a successful start-up of the updated production lines• Achieved the goals of reducing costs and successfully operating the business while working to ultimately sell the non-core operation.• Successfully sold the assets of Pacific Water Intl. as an operating business

Led a team responsible for purchasing, receiving, shipping, logistics, warehousing, and inventory control for a mid-sized manufacturing company. Improved customer service to internal and external customers and generated million dollar savings for the organization/

Led a team of purchasing agents procuring raw materials, components, supplies, and equipment for a mid-sized Manufacturing operation. Streamlined processes and sourced new suppliers resulting in million dollar savings to the company.