1080 Peachtree St NE, Unit 1109, Atlanta, GA, 30309
Cell (404) 210-4079
MBA professional with experience in Performance Improvement and Project Management
SKILLS AND TALENTS
• Seven years experience utilizing Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to improve business performance, operational efficiency, and profitability
• Strong background in business consulting and training, including business process and performance assessments, project management, change management and systems integration
• Leadership experience, including management of teams across multiple regions, business units and industries
• Developed and executed international business strategy and expansion planning
• Experience in multiple industries including logistics, consulting, forestry
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Hardwood Industries
10/12-Present
Independent Contractor / Consultant
• Short-term contract to design and implement a continuous improvement program in one of their struggling mills. Helped improve the mill from the worst performer to best performer of 11 company mills. Increased production efficiency by 16% and mill up-time by 9%.
• Assisted in assessing and improving overall company continuous improvement program.
Poyry Management Consulting (formerly Perforex USA), Atlanta, GA
5/06 – 9/12
Project Manager / Principal
• Managed onsite engagement teams of up to six consultants, ensuring the attainment of project objectives and performance benchmarks, ensuring client satisfaction and strengthening the client relationship
• Typical project financial improvement for clients ran in the 4-10% of the organization’s revenue with production and quality gains of up to 10%
• Lead training and development of new consultants.
• Implemented custom reporting software on several projects to replace or enhance legacy systems.
Senior Consultant
• Analysis and identification of client performance gap, redesign and implementation of new management systems and processes to deliver sustainable performance improvement.
• Leveraged multiple analytical techniques to eliminate duplication, facilitate workflow, and assure optimum utilization of staff and equipment.
Consultant
• Developed and implemented new management processes and structures to drive improvements based on the client’s business objectives and project scope and goals.
Air Cargo Solutions USA, Inc, Atlanta, GA
3/03 – 5/06
General Manager
• Delivered expert consulting services for transportation industry clients, including business plan / budget preparation, operating procedure development and vendor negotiations
• Acquired and retained multiple international airline client accounts
Capitol International USA, Inc, Atlanta, GA 1/02 – 3/03
Vice President USA
• Managed all operational and financial aspects of the company, including budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, preparation of financial accounts
• Led the expansion of the company into the United States, establishing the business strategy and operations
• Secured new clients in the airline industry across multiple countries and continents
Chapman Freeborn Group of Companies, USA & Ireland
6/95 – 12/01
Air Logistics America, Inc. (Chapman Freeborn subsidiary), Atlanta, GA
Vice President of Operations USA
• Led operational and financial business units and was responsible for bud...
Login or Register to view the full resume.
