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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

In my role as Program Manager for Blended Cement, I lead key initiatives focused on sustainable product development and market adoption. My core responsibilities and accomplishments include:Leading the development and successful launch of the company’s first natural pozzolan blended cement, ensuring a reduced carbon footprint and enhanced concrete durability for customers.Facilitating the transition to Portland-Limestone Cement (PLC), working closely with production, technical services, R&D, sales, and operations teams to align product specifications with market demands and regulatory requirements - Promoting lessons learned to improve future product development efforts. Conducting extensive market research to understand customer needs, sustainability trends, and competitive positioning, which informs strategic decision-making for product development.Managing cross-functional project teams across research, production, quality control, logistics, and sales to develop and drive project execution from concept to commercialization.Collaborating with industry experts and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and secure certifications for new product offerings.Overseeing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful implementation and alignment with corporate sustainability goals.

Denver, Co

As Interim Market Manager for GCC’s Trident Plant, I played a pivotal role in navigating the business through unprecedented challenges during the global pandemic while ensuring strong client relationships and operational success. My key accomplishments in this role include:Maintained and strengthened client relationships amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic, ensuring consistent communication and support while adapting to rapidly changing market conditions.Coordinated the first full-plant transition to Portland-Limestone Cement (PLC). Developed and implemented enhanced communication processes with customers to improve forecasting accuracy and manage volume. This led to better alignment between production and market demand, driving efficiency across operations.Enabled the plant to achieve record performance in both top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability, through effective volume management and customer engagement strategies.Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and logistics, to ensure execution of strategic initiatives and maintain a strong supply chain.This interim role allowed me to demonstrate resilience and strategic leadership during a challenging time, ensuring business continuity while advancing key organizational priorities.

Denver, Co

As the Market Development Leader, I spearheaded market research, strategy formation, and launch into a new international market. My responsibilities included:Conducted comprehensive market research to evaluate potential opportunities, assess competition, and understand key industry trends.Analyzed local customer needs, and market entry barriers to develop actionable insights.Developed and executed a go-to-market strategy that positioned the company for successful entry, and sustained performance.Built key partnerships and fostered relationships with local stakeholders, distributors, and customers to drive initial business traction.Led business forecasting and budgeting efforts to ensure alignment with corporate goals and financial targets.Led cross-functional team to integrate additional business entity. Ensure alignment with federal and state regulations, fostering compliance and operational excellence. Facilitate collaboration across departments for streamlined processes.This role has allowed me to gain in-depth knowledge of international market dynamics and sharpen my strategic planning skills while contributing to the company’s global expansion efforts.

Work with new and existing rail users to optimize rail logistics to optimize transportation costs and drive long-term, profitable growth. Research and locate rail-served facilities to access new markets and accommodate growthProvide fleet sizing, route and carrier guidanceFacilitate mutually beneficial business relationships

Denver, Co

Build and maintain customer relationships with strategic accounts Develop and execute growth strategy for the proppant marketCaptured more than 10% market share from competition Drive manifest to unit train conversion projectsEvolved from 5% unit train volume to more then 75% unit train use Facilitate alignment of customer needs to BNSF capacityRealized more than $100 million customer investment for efficiency and growth projectsAchieve annual revenue and carload growth goalsRealized 400% revenue growth ($43m to $185m) Realized 300% volume growth (20k units to 60k units)

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Maintain customer relationships with a portfolio of 100+ accounts Discern customer needs through consistent communication Understand territory operations for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska Promote communication between customer and multiple BNSF departments Encourage operational efficiency through AIM reviews and Collective Customer projectsAchieve sales growth goals ($8 million gross revenue in 2012) Integrate customer service needs with BNSF services

Assess volume levels and prioritize delivery to foreign railroadsActively manage senior union crews to promote safety and efficiencyWork with a team of managers in a rapidly changing environment Assess work practices for adherence to Federal and Local Regulations – administering discipline when necessary Effectively communicate expectations and logistics to crewsTrain crews on rule changes and new requirements Develop at risk employees to ensure they can be safe and productive assets Respond to critical incidents, investigate cause, and provide interim protection Create a track tool to monitor train performance and identify specific areas for improvementCommunicate service plan to local customers and execute the plan

for Center of Development and EntrepreneurshipAssist small businesses with planning and marketing to foster local economic developmentImprove marketability of proposals by assessing business plans and suggesting improvements Format plans using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Compare business assumptions with industry averages to determine maximum lending opportunities

Developed project plans to ensure safety of personnel and property, and customer satisfactionDelegated work roles based on employee skill sets to promote efficiency in project executionAssisted in strategic planning helping lead to 350% growth during term of employmentWork load averaged 50-65 hours per week during summer; 20-40 hours per week during semester

Elected Project Leader by fellow interns for customer service research projectDeveloped and implemented milestone progress deadlines and monitored project work of eight internsPromoted teamwork during the examination of group finding Translated findings into recommendations in Executive Summary ReportPresented research findings to company executives in a formal presentation

Developed activities between residence halls: social activities, homecoming competitions, educational opportunitiesResponsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and safe community environmentCommunicated and enforced campus policies Formulated course syllabus for a Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) class and delivered to class of 18 freshmen Coordinated guest lecturers to increase class exposure to a variety of career paths

Mba, General Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration And Management, General

Crosby Mba Program Master, Business Administration; Management