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The Woodlands, Texas, Us

• Developed and implemented strategic plans and initiatives to drive business growth in the territories under assigned responsibility• Provided overall leadership and direction to the operations team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management• Ensured operational excellence by monitoring and optimizing operational processes and systems, and identifying areas for improvement• Managed budgets and financial performance, including revenue forecasting, expense control, and profitability analysis• Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention• Collaborated with other departments, such as sales, marketing, and human resources, to align strategies and achieve business objectives• Remained updated on market trends, competitive landscape, and industry regulations, and make recommendations for adjustments to business strategies accordingly• Prepared and presented reports to senior leadership on operational performance, financials, and other key metrics

The Woodlands, Texas, Us

• Performed duties of a Director of Projects in relation to project oversight and execution• Managed in-territory staff of six Operations Managers on daily functions of shutdown consulting, turnaround planning and execution• Coordinated with Business Development Team for planning schedules, chemistry allocation, staffing requirements and sales presentations• Developed relationships and regularly interfaced with clients’ maintenance, operations, engineering, and turnaround teams• Completed Incident Reports and participated in cause findings and corrective action• Conducted semi-annual performance reviews• Reviewed and approved vacation requests, expense reports, stipends, etc.• Challenged direct reports with work assignments and continuing education responsibilities• Served as a lead for training new Operations Managers

The Woodlands, Texas, Us

• Reviewed and provided feedback for all chemical cleaning plans and assigned projects • Developed and managed deliverables schedules for project plans• Provided in-field supervision for key projects• Performed as Execution Lead on cleaning projects as necessary• Participated and led reviews of client shutdown procedures in order to improve clearing plans and integrate RTI cleaning procedures• Performed as the onsite safety liaison for projects under my control• Managed project schedules, timelines, and logistics

The Woodlands, Texas, Us

• Established and maintained key relationships with the client’s Operations, Turnaround, Technical, and Maintenance teams• Developed detailed cleaning plans for a wide-variety of refinery, petrochemical, and upgrading facilities through a combination of field walk downs and P&ID reviews• Created, reviewed and implemented MOC-level clearing and cleaning procedures using MS document and drawing programs• Managed project deliverables to ensure they were on time with an exceptional level of quality• Conducted on-site training for all personnel impacted by the project plans• Lead project staff to execute clearing and cleaning activities in client facilities to achieve excellent results• Participated in sales presentations, lending plant expertise to specific application strategies• Reviewed projects upon completion and prepared documentation with suggestions to be incorporated into future projects

Findlay, Ohio, Us

• Established operations compentency through qualification testing for refinery operations and console proficiency• Used troubleshooting skills to resolve process issues and keep the unit in a stable condition• Monitored lab results to optimize unit variables to produce a quality product• Safely started up and shut down the unit during turnaround activities• Trained refinery operators on process skills and computer applications• Engaged as an active member of the Emergency Response Medical Team

London, England, Gb

• Monitored pressure and temperature gauges, vessel levels, unit equipment• Assisted Console Operator by using troubleshooting skills to resolve mechanical issues• Cleaned and isolated equipment for maintenance using Lock Out Tag Out procedures• Conducted routine PRIDE rounds and collected samples for lab analysis • Signed permits for work, and served as the unit safety officer

Washington, Dc, Us

• Managed a staff of 20+ personnel and reported to higher authority• Evaluated and counseled personnel on proficiency and conduct• Conducted training in areas of leadership, safety, and professionalism• Operated personal computers, multimedia data entry, scanning and retrieval systems• Maintained fiscal ledgers and financial reports

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science, Organizational Leadership

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Process Technology

Military And Strategic Leadership