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Centralia, Washington, United States

Directed all deliveries in the Blue Rhino Pacific Northwest region, consisting of 30+ drivers across 5 states. Proactively analyzed demand trends to forecast full-time and seasonal staffing needs. Major contributor to development of long-term strategy for the region. Responsible for all KPIs, all revenue, fuel and personnel/overtime expense for the region.• December 2022: delivered 210% of budgeted DCF, revenue +21% over PY, OpEx 8.5% under budget.• November 2022: delivered 236% of budgeted DCF, revenue +37% over PY, OpEx 12% under budget.• Accomplishments over first 12 months: top quartile in distributable cash flow-to-budget, 58% reduction in missed revenue, 63% reduction in missed volume, 39% reduction in stockouts, fill rate increase of 7.6%, all while consistently under budget on personnel and fuel expense.• Proposed and validated service unit relocation and larger headcount to increase operational efficiency in Oregon.• Excelled as the only internal recruit (of 23) in the Ferrellgas Management Development Program and was assigned to a Logistics Supervisor role with Blue Rhino Pacific Northwest to assist in turnaround of a struggling service center.• Emerged as the leader of the Management Development Program cohort based on business acumen and understanding of Ferrellgas/Blue Rhino business and mentored others through and beyond the end of the program.• Asked to stay in the Blue Rhino Pacific Northwest region to complete the turnaround and guide the operation forward.• “Your articulate and informed approach is appreciated. Your impact to the company continues to make a difference not only for Blue Rhino but for our Logistics team. I wanted to personally thank you for choosing Blue Rhino as the place to share your time and talent. We are better because of your leadership.” -Tamria Zertuche, President and CEO, Ferrellgas.• Operated Class B commercial vehicle to deliver propane cylinders to customers.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Visionary responsible for small manufacturing business start-up. Owner of all business strategy and functions including securing financing, product development, production, supply chain, advertising, sales, accounting, and customer service. • Profitable in year 1.• Built business to $300k revenue and 40+ clients in 4 years, doubling revenue annually until sale of business in 2020.• Hired and managed full-time staff of 12 employees.• Designed and built prototype machinery.• Sourced and imported material inputs.• Sole consultant on design, bidding, and installation for Sage Creek Environmental.

Greater Denver Area

Administered stormwater management programs for clients per local, state, and EPA requirements. Partnered with project superintendents, erosion control contractors, and state/local regulators to meet stormwater management permit requirements and maintain site compliance. Mediated between government regulators and clients. Managed and updated Stormwater Management Plan binders, active site plans, and inspection logs to maintain permit compliance.• Administered up to 35 programs at a time.• 100% of clients passed regulatory inspections during my tenure.• Client list included 6 of the top 10 US homebuilders including Lennar, DR Horton, Toll Brothers, Century, Taylor Morrison, KB Home, Meritage Homes.

Greater Denver Area

New position created in response to regulatory changes. Directed deployment of entire Measurement team.• Pioneered and administered natural gas flow meter calibration and gas analysis program for a network of over 500 meters.• Automated the scheduling process.• Created written policy and procedures for Measurement team.• Ensured integrity of flow meter data before sending to Production department. • Created and managed gas allocation charts and created cross-functional processes and partnerships to mine and synthesize data from siloed departments. • Managed over 400 miles of pipeline permitting with the Texas Railroad Commission.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Analyzed wastewater flow meter and CCTV data for errors and completeness. Managed and dispatched 15 field crews by creating work assignments and acting as live tech support.• Increased flow meter uptime on 300-meter Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission project from 90% to 99% by identifying bad data and issuing specific and detailed work orders for prompt repair, which increased revenue by 6%.• Rescued Baltimore Herring Run CCTV project by migrating 10 sets of physical records and 10 databases of CCTV footage into 1 master set, identifying missing footage and reissuing work orders to complete the 1.2M-linear-foot project. Project was 6 months late and a million dollars over budget when I joined, but was finished quickly enough to prevent the client from revoking 2 additional $1M contracts with ADS.

Master Of Applied Data Science

B.S., Biology

Engineering

Four semesters of math and physics