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Denver, Colorado, United States

Remote

Full time 500+ hour, 12-week training program dedicated to developing a well-rounded technical foundation for software engineering. Languages Learned: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, SQLLibraries/Frameworks Learned: Express.js, Django.js, Mongoose, React.jsMisc. Tools Learned: Git/Github, OOP, RESTful APIs, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Heroku, AWS

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Chicago, Illinois

- Managed all 85+ employees and divisions at the South Chicago MRF recycling facility.- Met with high level customers and suppliers helping maintain critical long term business partnerships.- Resonsible for financial forecasting and the P&L of the South Chicago MRF.- Oversaw design changes to the processing system increasing operational efficiencies and reducing defects in outbound products.- Maintained and improved the safety program resulting in zero OSHA recordable injuries to date.- Designed new processing strategies using a data driven approach resulting in a 8% reduction of defects in outbound products.- Trained and coached staff on all procedures including administrative, operational, safety, and process improvement.- Spearheaded an area wide effort to reduce contamination in the inbound recycling stream. This included training managers and their staffs from multiple business units on new grading and reporting procedures resulting in a steadily growing increase in inbound material quality.- Responsible for site EPA, DPH, and OSHA compliance. Managed all scheduled and unscheduled inspections by government agencies resulting in zero violations.

Chicago, Illinois

- Managed 65+ employees and all operations of the South Chicago MRF recycling facility.- Created new processing strategies and trained the staff how to use them resulting in a 10% decrease in defects in outbound products and a decrease in recyclables in the reisude stream by over 7%.- A leader and trainer for the safety program. Maintained an excellent safety record with 0 OSHA recordable injuries to any direct or indirect reports.- Successfuly managed all operational KPI's directly leading to exceeding EBIT goals by 26%.- One of four representatives in the company to be selected to attend Lean Six Sigma training at Villanova University, yielding the highest score in the Illinois Missouri Valley market area. - Trained and coached staff on plant processing procedures, safety guidelines, KPI targets, and plant goals.

-Oversee all employees (23) and operations at the Non-Ferrous Division including; shredding, ECS/ISS downstream, heavy media separation, trailer breaking, baling, and commercial & public retail.-Represent SMS to high profile clients and customers throughout the marketing, purchasing, processing, and sales phases.-Accurately track and report the high volume inventory and production of the non-ferrous division. -Develop processing strategies and procure new equipment that increases capacity, product quality, and purchasing capabilities.-In charge of keeping the non-ferrous division compliant with all OSHA and EPA regulations leading to 12+ months injury and incident free while passing several OSHA and EPA audits. -A leader of the non-ferrous division’s marketing team, setting purchasing and sales targets while navigating the tumultuous commodities markets.-A leader in creating and implementing the non-ferrous division’s long term business plan.

Blue Island, Illinois

-Involved in all areas of scrap metal recycling including purchases, sales, processing, and transport.-Trained employees on, and operated mobile & processing equipment including; forklifts, material handlers, shears, bobcats, and end loaders.-Assisted management with processing strategies and yard design.-Handled ferrous and non-ferrous retail purchasing while simultaneously managing several administrative duties.-Assisted clients with order processing and logistics.

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