- Lead overall execution and stewardship of global distributor strategy and regional roadmaps - Oversight of the Distributor Advisory Board, Associate Advisory Council, distributor programs, compliance, external partnerships, training programs and business plans.- Lead cross-functional project teams for global distributor programs such as Global Training Platforms, Technical Services Offerings. and Distributor Network Optimizations and Assessments.- Oversight of Distributor Loyalty… Show more - Lead overall execution and stewardship of global distributor strategy and regional roadmaps - Oversight of the Distributor Advisory Board, Associate Advisory Council, distributor programs, compliance, external partnerships, training programs and business plans.- Lead cross-functional project teams for global distributor programs such as Global Training Platforms, Technical Services Offerings. and Distributor Network Optimizations and Assessments.- Oversight of Distributor Loyalty Programs, Distributor Partner Performance Plans, Incentive Programs, and leveraging external sponsorship programs. Show less

- Lead overall execution and stewardship of global distributor strategy and regional roadmaps - Oversight of the Distributor Advisory Board, Associate Advisory Council, distributor programs, compliance, external partnerships, training programs and business plans.- Lead cross-functional project teams for global distributor programs such as Global Training Platforms, Technical Services Offerings. and Distributor Network Optimizations and Assessments.- Oversight of Distributor Loyalty… Show more - Lead overall execution and stewardship of global distributor strategy and regional roadmaps - Oversight of the Distributor Advisory Board, Associate Advisory Council, distributor programs, compliance, external partnerships, training programs and business plans.- Lead cross-functional project teams for global distributor programs such as Global Training Platforms, Technical Services Offerings. and Distributor Network Optimizations and Assessments.- Oversight of Distributor Loyalty Programs, Distributor Partner Performance Plans, Incentive Programs, and leveraging external sponsorship programs.- Lead Regional 5-Year Strategic Growth project teams for China, EMEA, APAC, USA. Show less

- Strategic Leadership of Global Management Systems at Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. & HollyFrontier LSP- Corporate OEMS Management Systems Integration- Lead team of 20 people including Manager, Global Quality Assurance, Quality Control Lab and Management System Coordinators for Quality ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Environmental 14001, GMP, Food, Regulatory, & Corporate (OEMS) Operational Excellence Managements Systems- Strategic leadership in developing, integrating and continuously… Show more - Strategic Leadership of Global Management Systems at Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. & HollyFrontier LSP- Corporate OEMS Management Systems Integration- Lead team of 20 people including Manager, Global Quality Assurance, Quality Control Lab and Management System Coordinators for Quality ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Environmental 14001, GMP, Food, Regulatory, & Corporate (OEMS) Operational Excellence Managements Systems- Strategic leadership in developing, integrating and continuously improving PCLI & HFC LSP Quality and Environmental management systems, processes and registrations. - Operating budget of $10+M.- Risk Management and Continuous Improvement integration Show less

- Global Strategic Leadership of a team of 35 Sr. Technical Services Advisors & leaders. - Strength in people leadership, capability development and succession planning of employees with a long term strategic business vision.- Certified Predictive Index Analyst for People Behaviour Assessments- In depth knowledge of emerging trends, technology, and understanding customer needs and equipment applications. - Effective management skills and technical knowledge to lead technical… Show more - Global Strategic Leadership of a team of 35 Sr. Technical Services Advisors & leaders. - Strength in people leadership, capability development and succession planning of employees with a long term strategic business vision.- Certified Predictive Index Analyst for People Behaviour Assessments- In depth knowledge of emerging trends, technology, and understanding customer needs and equipment applications. - Effective management skills and technical knowledge to lead technical aspects of lubricants globally and equipment applications related customer and OEM needs.- 24+ years experience including the development, testing, performance, and field applications in commercial and industrial industries. - Support services to global sales teams, 200+ Distributors & Marketers, and thousands of customers while optimizing and aligning resources with high value strategies.- Operating Budget of ~$8M- Capability Development for highly technical senior professionals with extensive credentials- Lead and develop Best-in-Class Vision, solutions & processes for the Lubricants business.- Effectively lead & manage change- Responsibility and final authority sign-off of Manufacturing waiver requests and quarantines- Responsible for ISO/TS Quality Audit Processes- Responsible for managing all root cause failure investigations and potential warranty claims- Manage contract labs globally(15) to develop and support oil analysis & reliability programs- Approval of all Marketing literature and training tools- Reliability Specialist with extensive Lubrication Tribology and mechanical equipment experience. Show less

- Strategic marketing leadership of White Oils, Automotive, & Specialty Base Oils- Responsible for Plan of 422 ML and $49M.- Conducted customer-based market segmentation research White Oils 8 industry segments- Developed White Oils Launch and Go-to-Market Channel Strategy and product/sevice offering.- Developed a Strategic Direction for Automatic Transmission Fluids- University Campus Ambassador- Campus hiring for New Grads & Interns (Eng'g & Business)- Mentorship… Show more - Strategic marketing leadership of White Oils, Automotive, & Specialty Base Oils- Responsible for Plan of 422 ML and $49M.- Conducted customer-based market segmentation research White Oils 8 industry segments- Developed White Oils Launch and Go-to-Market Channel Strategy and product/sevice offering.- Developed a Strategic Direction for Automatic Transmission Fluids- University Campus Ambassador- Campus hiring for New Grads & Interns (Eng'g & Business)- Mentorship Program Leader- Joint Health & Safety Committee- Judith Humphries presentation training Show less

- Strategic leadership of Drill Mud, Agricultural Spray Oils, Dust Suppressant Fluids, Luminol Transformer Fluids, Synthetic Coatings, and Lawn Care Project "Cloverleaf" (Golf Course and Lawn Care Fungicides and Herbicides) for New Sales Development- Responsible for Plan of 94 ML and $13M.- Launched PureSpray GREEN, 1st Grower and Arborist Organic product to be listed by OMRI, NOP and EPA.- Completed a 5 Year Ag Spray Strategic Review to refocuse toward high margin branded and… Show more - Strategic leadership of Drill Mud, Agricultural Spray Oils, Dust Suppressant Fluids, Luminol Transformer Fluids, Synthetic Coatings, and Lawn Care Project "Cloverleaf" (Golf Course and Lawn Care Fungicides and Herbicides) for New Sales Development- Responsible for Plan of 94 ML and $13M.- Launched PureSpray GREEN, 1st Grower and Arborist Organic product to be listed by OMRI, NOP and EPA.- Completed a 5 Year Ag Spray Strategic Review to refocuse toward high margin branded and partnered business in North America & Latin America.- Conducted market research study and consumer focus groups for LawnCare products (fungicide, pesticide, herbicide) with Golf Course Superintendants, Commercial LawnCare service providers, and home owners in Canada and USA.- Completed a Strategic Review for Luminol Transformer Fluids and launched Luminol Class B Transformer Fluid for North America.- Completed a 5 Year Supply/Demand Study to balance refinery basestocks to support IDW Plant Expansion Strategy- 2006 Lubricants Conference Chair & MC- 2006 New Grad Conference Steering Team and Lead for Logistics & Planning Processes.- Campus Ambassador for various Universities. Show less

- API Detroit Advisory Panel - Vice Chairman & Treasurer- Petro-Canada Rep for API Lubricants Committee & ILSAC/Oil Committee- OEM Global Industry Technical Sales Liaison for Automotive OEMs, Additive Companies, Governing Standards Bodies.- Senior Sales Account Manager for OEM Service Fill business in U.S.- Developed & implemented strategic growth business for transmission fluids and engine oils, such as Ford Factory Fill Type E ATF, GM DEXRON VI ATF, Toyota WS ATF, GF-4 and… Show more - API Detroit Advisory Panel - Vice Chairman & Treasurer- Petro-Canada Rep for API Lubricants Committee & ILSAC/Oil Committee- OEM Global Industry Technical Sales Liaison for Automotive OEMs, Additive Companies, Governing Standards Bodies.- Senior Sales Account Manager for OEM Service Fill business in U.S.- Developed & implemented strategic growth business for transmission fluids and engine oils, such as Ford Factory Fill Type E ATF, GM DEXRON VI ATF, Toyota WS ATF, GF-4 and GF-3 Passenger Car Motor Oils, Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oils, etc.. Worked closely with Additive companies, R&D, & OEMs on these multi-year projects to develop and test new products and gain approvals and the business.- In-depth knowledge of ISO/TS Quality Systems and protocols. Show less

- Managed thermal fluid sales for heat transfer OEMs, engineering firms, direct customers and distributors in North America- Developed and managed global OEM approvals process for Lubricants business unit- Sales Specialist for OEM mechanical equipment fluids- Sales Specialist for industry strategic global business such as aluminum, plastics, die-casting & food processing industries- Developed and implemented distributor and customer training programs & industry strategies for… Show more - Managed thermal fluid sales for heat transfer OEMs, engineering firms, direct customers and distributors in North America- Developed and managed global OEM approvals process for Lubricants business unit- Sales Specialist for OEM mechanical equipment fluids- Sales Specialist for industry strategic global business such as aluminum, plastics, die-casting & food processing industries- Developed and implemented distributor and customer training programs & industry strategies for USA and Canadian sales forces.- Stewarded new pricing strategies for thermal fluid OEMs & engineering firms consistent with distributor pricing strategies- Displayed/participated in major US Industry Trade Shows- Championed successful launches of new products with Marketing and R&D (Duron Synthetic 5W-40, Luminol TR/TRi, Synduro SHB, Hydrex) Show less

- Senior Technical Services Advisor for steel industry, Oil and Gas Refineries, Power Generation, support on Terra Nova FPSO Offshore Vessel and North Atlantic Refinery. Experience in mining, pulp & paper, food and general manufacturing industries- Senior Technical Advisor & Sales Training Support for Petro-Canada America, distributors, & customers in the USA.- Lead product OEM approvals and development of global approval process and database- Back-fill position as the Technical… Show more - Senior Technical Services Advisor for steel industry, Oil and Gas Refineries, Power Generation, support on Terra Nova FPSO Offshore Vessel and North Atlantic Refinery. Experience in mining, pulp & paper, food and general manufacturing industries- Senior Technical Advisor & Sales Training Support for Petro-Canada America, distributors, & customers in the USA.- Lead product OEM approvals and development of global approval process and database- Back-fill position as the Technical Services Manager- Co-op. interviews and hiring of students for Technical Services Dept.- SurveyPro, SurveyView and Lube-it lubrication software Eastern Region Specialist.- Completed training in LubeTech Seminars, Sales Networking, Steel Mill Lubrication, Synthetic Lube Technologies, Lube Problem Solving, SAE Engine Oils, Grease training, Oil Analysis, ASTM testing and various other STLE seminars.- Trained customers on lubricants and implementing plant lube PM and Reliability programs.- Conducted product field trials/testimonials and plant surveys.- Specialist in performing root cause failure investigations Show less

- Reliability Engineer - Responsible for the development and implementation of Preventative and Predictive Maintenance programs and providing technical leadership to improve refinery equipment reliability and setting industry pace setter records for Mean Time Between Failures.- Leadership of 12 millwrights (including foreman and vibration analysts) and two clerical assistants- Shut Down Mechanical Co-ordinator for major plant turnarounds for all rotating equipment.- Advance… Show more - Reliability Engineer - Responsible for the development and implementation of Preventative and Predictive Maintenance programs and providing technical leadership to improve refinery equipment reliability and setting industry pace setter records for Mean Time Between Failures.- Leadership of 12 millwrights (including foreman and vibration analysts) and two clerical assistants- Shut Down Mechanical Co-ordinator for major plant turnarounds for all rotating equipment.- Advance knowledge and experience in all types of rotating equipment, mechanical design and rebuilds.- Implement Best-in-Class programs such as vibration analysis, Bentley Nevada racks, thermography, seal and bearing improvement programs, rotor balancing, laser alignment, epoxy foundations, metallurgical chroming and welding repair methods, oil mists systems, lubrication programs, chemical processes, control and operating systems, and web based remote monitoring of the above while integrating and analysing with Honeywell TDC 3000 plant process operating systems.- Specialist in conducting root cause failure investigations Show less

- Provided mechanical engineering design for the development of major plant additions and modifications to improve the operating efficiency and cost competitiveness of the plant- Project Management - Developed feasibility studies, capital budgets and project schedules.- Reponsible for projects from concept through to commissioning.- Worked closely with operations and maintenance to design, build and commission various projects in the plant.- Respsonsible for 10 different… Show more - Provided mechanical engineering design for the development of major plant additions and modifications to improve the operating efficiency and cost competitiveness of the plant- Project Management - Developed feasibility studies, capital budgets and project schedules.- Reponsible for projects from concept through to commissioning.- Worked closely with operations and maintenance to design, build and commission various projects in the plant.- Respsonsible for 10 different operating units in the refinery.- Member of Fire Crew, LPG Railcar Derailment Emergency Response Team, Certified Tank Car Specialist Show less

- Provided mechanical engineering design for the development of major plant additions and modifications to improve the operating efficiency and cost competitiveness of the plant.- Responsible for hiring Engineering co-op students for the Project Engineering Department.- Project Management - Developed feasibility studies, capital budgets and project schedules.- Reponsible for projects from concept through to commissioning.- Designed, implemented and commissioned CAPEX AFE… Show more - Provided mechanical engineering design for the development of major plant additions and modifications to improve the operating efficiency and cost competitiveness of the plant.- Responsible for hiring Engineering co-op students for the Project Engineering Department.- Project Management - Developed feasibility studies, capital budgets and project schedules.- Reponsible for projects from concept through to commissioning.- Designed, implemented and commissioned CAPEX AFE Projects up to $2M.- Lead and participated in many HAZOP, DFMEA, PFMEA, & What-If Teams- Certified Incident Investigations Leader- Management member of the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee.- Ontario Central Region Vice Chair and Chair for United Way Show less

- Performed a detailed finite element stress analysis on work roll chocks for the #2 Hot Mill finishing stands.- Developed and performed a testing experiment for CIGGT and the National Research Council (Ottawa) to obtain dynamic hunting instability data at critical speeds for the GO Bi-Level Railway Passenger Vehicle.- Conducted experiments, testing, and calculations for frames, bolster, and suspension and braking systems to calculate moments of inertia and centre of gravities for the… Show more - Performed a detailed finite element stress analysis on work roll chocks for the #2 Hot Mill finishing stands.- Developed and performed a testing experiment for CIGGT and the National Research Council (Ottawa) to obtain dynamic hunting instability data at critical speeds for the GO Bi-Level Railway Passenger Vehicle.- Conducted experiments, testing, and calculations for frames, bolster, and suspension and braking systems to calculate moments of inertia and centre of gravities for the components and assembled systems to be usedin the dynamic modelling.- Designed a cutting tool mechanism for machining external spherical radii on blast furnace blow pipes for a three-dimensional horizontal milling machine.- Completed various other design and drafting projects for the Foundary, Galvanizing Line and Hot & Cold Mills. Show less