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Delray Beach, Fl

Zaxa Group provides experience-based leadership coaching and development that helps organizations and individuals achieve: 1. Meaningful, quantifiable business results 2. Noticeable changes in leadership behavior and thinkingAs an authorized licensee of Crestcom International we partner with organizations to develop executives, managers, and supervisors using proven learning techniques that include interactive learning experiences, accountability, and measured development.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Parkson Corporation is a prominent wastewater and water treatment equipment supplier. We provide numerous, cost-effective solutions for potable water, process water, and industrial and municipal wastewater applications. Parkson designs, engineers and assemble products that offer customers with advanced screening, biological, filtration, and biosolids management solutions.

Loveland, Oh

Provided technology, product innovation, project management, and customer service leadership for the world leader in dry ice blasting and production equipment, serving diverse global markets and applications. Senior staff member for this privately-owned, high-growth, global company.* over $19 million of net enterprise value added since joining the Executive Team (50% NEV growth)* $30 million of incremental revenues from newly developed products* 30% reduction in development waste expense through advanced design techniques (innovation productivity)* 35% reduction in warranty expense through cross-functional and collaborative design/manufacturing improvements* 18 patent applications filed, management of 25 granted patents across global jurisdictions

Dayton, Oh

Educating students within the Engineering and Business schools on the theory and application of Six Sigma and Lean business improvement methodologies.* over 100 students educated* consistently favorable course evaluations based on real business case studies, examples, and exercises

Dayton, Oh

Designed and launched a Process Excellence program based on Lean, Six Sigma, and Change Management techniques, integrating these methodologies into the everyday business process of LexisNexis - a global information management company.* $1.4 million in bottom line savings* 200 employees trained in Lean, Six Sigma, and Change Management techniques leading to dozens of successful Process Excellence projects * Change Management responsibility for the successful implementation of a $140 million business platform and the launch of an innovative new product line* Developed and socialized a proprietary Change Management methodology for use across the enterprise* Developed comprehensive continuous improvement infrastructure, including trained leaders, education materials, tools & templates, project & data management systems, integration points with financial systems

West Chester, Oh

Managed sourcing and supply chain activities across all Contech product lines ($800 million sales), including material purchases of $300 million, material inventories of $65 million, and planning for over 40 production and distribution facilities.* $5 million of negotiated material savings during first 6 months by understanding the supply chain cost structure, raw material indices, and the competitive landscape* $7 million of additional material savings targeted by creating a competitive vendor environment, introducing alternate sources, negotiating volume discounts, and implementing strategic rebate agreements* $8 million reduction in finished goods and raw material inventories by implementing Sales & Operations Planning processes across multiple product lines and instituting strict purchasing controls

West Chester, Oh

Managed design engineering, quoting, customer service, product development, engineering, production planning, sourced production, purchasing, quality, inventory management, and capital expenditures for the $185 million Stormwater Solutions division.* $10 million of operational savings through aggressive sourcing activities and negotiation* $3 million price erosion prevention by developing and implementing a cross-divisional precast strategy that created competitive barriers, added production capacity, and reduced overall costs* $2.5 million reduction in overhead salary costs by designing and executing multiple reductions in force with a 99% retention rate and positive employee feedback on the communication and process used* $1 million capital investment avoidance and $100,000 annual operating cost savings through the implementation of a proprietary production technology* 40% reduction of the new product introduction cycle time by implementing a rigorous cross-functional process and process tracking tools

Dayton, Oh

Created, developed, and grew an innovative Strategic Improvement Division. Tasked with delivering breakthrough financial, quality, and service improvements within hospital operations using process improvement techniques such as Six Sigma, Lean, Change Acceleration, Supply Chain Management, and many others.* $70 million in audited financial benefits in first four years through programs aimed at patient flow, service quality, labor productivity, inventory reduction, waste elimination, revenue enhancement, and resource utilization* $30 million reduction of labor expense using Lean methodologies engineering* 50% lab supplies inventory reduction, 20% pharmacy inventory reduction, and 20% excess laundry capacity liberation. Projects led by employees trained in Lean and Six Sigma principles* 40% reduction in both wait times and diversion hours in the Emergency Room realized by redesigning patient and information flow across hospital functions* Established a corporate culture of continuous improvement by developing the curriculum and training 4 Master Black Belts, 20 Black Belts, and hundreds of employees in multiple improvement methods

As a graduate of GE’s Edison Engineering Leadership Development program, frequently relocated to new assignments and exposed to advanced technical training to gain diverse experiences across multiple products and disciplines.* 37% growth of Structured Products Film business by introducing 7 new products and commissioning the most high-tech optical extrusion line in GE* $6 million growth in contribution margin for the GELOY product business through aggressive price increases and tight cost controls* 60% improvement in on-time delivery within the $600 million Styrenics business leading to improved customer service and increased revenues* 350 field commercial employees trained on the use of Six Sigma tools to improve processes for revenue growth

Basc (Honors), Chemical Engineering

* Dean's Honor List * Co-op program (degree with job experience)

Mba, Business Administration

Coursework Towards Meng, Mechanical Engineering

Received credits toward an MEng degree as part of General Electric's "Edison Engineering Program - Advanced Course" for leadership.

Coursework Towards Meng, Mechanical Engineering

Received credits toward an MEng degree as part of General Electric's "Edison Engineering Program - Advanced Course" for leadership.