Operations Management & Continuous Improvement Professional with a strong retail waste management profile coupled with a Class B CDL Professional with HAZ Mat endorsement and an dynamic hands-on leader with a demonstrated history of developing and leading teams in the environmental, industrial, HAZ Waste management, Shipping & Receiving, Healthcare and Transportation industries. Strong operations professional with full P&L responsibility, skilled in Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Facility Management, M&A, Supply Chain Management, EH&S, Integration, Innovation and Contract Negotiation. Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Kaizen Facilitator and Project Management Professional (PMP) with 15+ years of experience in the environmental industry. Successful track record of increasing efficiency and reducing costs by identifying gaps and implementing value-add solutions in all operational areas. Implemented “5S” system and value stream mapping to achieve strategic and project objectives. Built and managed top-performing field service teams. Vast knowledge of RCRA regulations. Managed and strengthened operational performance in high-volume facilities and regions. Background is supplemented by key leadership roles with Verizon and Lucent.