Design and deliver digitally-enabled workshops on a variety of topics. Client feedback includes "I've never been through anything like that!" "Best workshop ever!" "Got month's worth of work done in just 2 days!"

Building a specialty facilitation and collaboration practice. We call it "Momentum." Bring your team to a Momentum Event and watch them produce months' worth of work in 1, 2, or 3 day workshops. They'll be energized, become a higher-performing team, and leave with the intent to follow through. And, best of all, they'll have fun doing it! Here's a quote from a recent client:"Well, you are now two for two on your TRUST ME … After last nights review . . . I was impressed by the pre-work of the design team. I will tell you I had a reservation about the first exercise but knew I needed to go with TRUST ME…. I have seen Mario in action before… and you know what, it was the right thing to do. I was more than pleasantly surprised on the 5/7/5 exercise and how it got the group thinking. It set the tone early. My bottom line: Thank You, A fantastic workshop, I was very pleased with the outcome, I was duly impressed with . . . [the art of ] capturing messages and last but not least, I sure do appreciate all of the pre-work… work at the session… flexibility in action and most importantly the overall results. You nailed it. Thank you. "We can do the same for your team! I love my job!

I am driving value to the bottom line through price realization, network redesign, supply chain streamlining, and procurement excellence.

Led team of consultants in the optimization of the North American rail distribution network of a top tier natural resource company. Have identified in excess of 20% in potential savings opportunities through better synchronization of supply and demand; and the creation of a reworked distribution network. For major oil company, completed transportation cost savings benchmarking analysis that identified more than 15% in cost-out through re-bid process.

Director Global Logistics, Trade Management and Supply Chain ContinuityGlobal Logistics Led leveraged logistics and distribution activities for Eaton's operations across the globe with major operations in the U.S., Europe, Mexico, Asia and India.Drove value in a variety of different supply chain models, including distribution, line-side velocity, VMI, and others by developing and implementing an integrated global logistics strategy. Led efforts resulting in over $50 million in recurring cost out by implementing projects and processes.International Trade Management Led expansion of international trade compliance competency, standardizing and digitizing import and export controls. Obtained C-TPAT certification for Eaton. Accepted into the U.S. Customs' Individual Self Assessment Program. Eased complying with NAFTA controls and developed ITARS compliance practices by developing processes and implementing systems.Supply Chain Continuity Created program to create a more resilient supply chain by proactively planning for disruptions. Components of program include a VMI program that provides for localized supply from suppliers in low-cost countries, supplier risk mitigation planning, and transportation mitigation planning and monitoring. Planned, developed, and presented sales, inventory, operations and production (SIOP) training.

Managed $1.3 billion in global air, ocean, rail, truck and barge logistics services. Leader of logistics teams in Belgium, China, Brazil, Mexico and Canada. Led global partnerships with third-party logistics providers.Saved over $100 million in operational and contract costs. Attained top customer service ratings from internal clients (DuPont businesses).Implemented an expressive bidding process for ocean carriage, resulting in more than 15% savings. Led lean manufacturing pilot in polymers business. Improved global in-transit inventory visibility by installing the Transoval global value-added network. Served as Chairman of the Board for the $65 million DuPont-ConocoPhillips joint venture, Sentinel Trucking Company. Developed and delivered master resource planning training for supply chain practitioners and executives. Developed process to capture value from SAP implementations.

Managed teams of up to 20 consultants and knowledge workers to deliver projects for a variety of companies. Prospected, pursued, sold and delivered a project to select and implement a Transportation Management System for General Electric Power Systems. Employed Six Sigma project management methodologyIncurred immediate savings of over $8 million by implementing multiple process improvements. Successfully implemented a $3.5 million transportation management system for GE in 14 months and established $90 million in projected savings over 4 years. Appointed as Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE) Lead Facilitator and Practice Leader for Dallas. Met sales and delivery goals. Greatly facilitated change, collapsed project implementation time frames and improved productivity by leading groups of up to 60 through a patented collaborative work process. Clients included GE, Shell, Nokia, Neiman Marcus, ConocoPhillips, Disney World and Exel Logistics.

Created value by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain. Developed carrier bid process. Increased Throughput, decreased cost, and improved maintenance in the mills.

Developed and launched long term continuous improvement processes in individual paper mills. Employed Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), systematic-cost out and throughput improvement methodologies. Led teams that garnered cost savings and throughput improvements in paper mills of over $500 million.

Developed the firm's first-ever information technology strategic plan while supervising 5 direct reports and controlling a $1 million annual budget. Saved $100,000 through vendor negotiations.

Oversaw a workload of up to $1 million in simultaneous projects. Developed and implemented regulations; Performed cost / benefit and legislative analyses; supported and facilitated meetings; wrote speeches; Attained top-level client satisfaction scores.

Served as speaker for external groups. Worked as speech writer for highest level Agency leaders.