Aaron Culbertson Sr. Management Consultant at The Sinclair Group

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Summary

Completed an engagement in China focusing on Organizational Development, Rapid Transformation,

Organizational Performance, Supply Chain Management and Lean Manufacturing Improvements on projects

with China (National) Bluestar/Blackstone Group Co. Ltd.

Motivational leader with over 25 years of progressively responsible experience and proven success in

introducing management operating systems, installing operational excellence programs, and implementing

process improvements. Specializing in changing cultures through organizational behaviors. Track record of

increasing productivity and efficiency, improving on-time performance, and contributing to revenue and

profitability growth while generating multimillion-dollar annual cost savings.

Specialties: Rapid Transformation, Organizational Development, Coaching at all levels, Goal Setting and

Productivity Improvement, Construction of site specific enablers. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Consulting,

Installation of Energy Management System, Installation of Management Operating System, Supply Chain

Management.

Experience

Sr. Management Consultant at The Sinclair Group

November 2011 - Present (1 year 9 months)

As a unique global operations management consultant. He was Instrumental in Energy and Small Project

Work Process training. Furthermore Coaching, Facilitation, Operations, Operational Best Practices, and

implementation of Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing methodologies. This is completed through Rapid

Transformation and Critical Organizational Behavior driving Culture Change.

Owner at Culbertson Professional Services

June 2011 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Energy Management Consultant at MPC Energy

October 2008 - June 2011 (2 years 9 months)

Assisted energy-intensive manufacturing clients in reducing energy consumption, costs, and greenhouse gas

emissions through the implementation of Energy Management Systems. Increasing awareness along with

Energy-related behavioral and cultural change. Produced significant cost savings and resolved critical

problems for clients by implementing productivity and energy improvements through increased Industrial

Energy Efficiency. Installed operational excellence programs in diverse industries including Chemicals,

Electrical and gas utilities, Refineries, Mining and processing, Polypropylene (BOPP) and Cellulose based

films. During each project daily interactions with operations, engineering, finance and facility managers to

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identify and implement a full scale energy management system for their facility.

** Successfully delivered five projects, $24 million in total annualized savings by installing Energy

Management System while utilizing existing client resources.

** Contributed to energy cost reduction of 15%-35% and reduced Nitrogen usage by 50%.

** Created and implemented leak tag procedures for integrity of gas, steam, and air delivery systems.

4 recommendations available upon request

International Management Consultant at Dewolff, Boberg & Associates

March 2006 - October 2008 (2 years 8 months)

Supervised, trained, and collaborated with clients in multiple industries to implement Management Operating

System for increased performance, productivity, profitability, communication, and service levels.

Optimization of staffing and equipment utilization was completed by improving supervisory skills with daily

coaching/training on the floor thus changing the culture. Coached clients in root cause analysis and

completion of action plans for permanent solutions. Developed daily tools enabled tracking hourly, daily, and

weekly performance in all areas. Managers and front line supervisors where directed in achieving goals

through annualized savings with downtime reductions through setting reasonable expectations and

accountability. Workshops in such areas as team building, role modeling, S.M.E.D., commitment, attitude,

and behavioral change where facilitated.

** Increased all

assigned departments productivity by 15%-25% by training and coaching each client’s managers and

supervisors in line balancing, root cause analysis, barrier removal, confrontation, and problem solving.

** Compiled and developed enablers with

procedure manuals to realize guaranteed savings.

3 recommendations available upon request

Manager at Vitran Express

December 2002 - March 2006 (3 years 4 months)

Directed staff to ensure timely and accurate freight deliveries while increasing efficiency of all drivers.

Expertly managed office personnel, line haul, dock workers, and city parcel drivers. Scheduled and developed

improved performance standards in all areas. Maintained safe handling and storage of hazardous materials in

compliance with DOT and OSHA requirements. Interpreted company policies and enforced safety

regulations. Conducted staff performance evaluations and recommended personnel actions.

** Enhanced on-time performance by training employees and substantially improving productivity.

** Produced revenue growth by implementing accurate freight weighing procedures.

Operations Manager at Consolidated Freightways

November 1995 - September 2002 (6 years 11 months)

Managed and executed daily operations of nation's third largest carrier with 250-door terminal.

Developed and implemented operational and administrative policies and procedures. Managed productive and

efficient freight loading and unloading by supervisors and dock workers. Supervised over 150 employees,

scheduled manpower, determined salaries, and resolved conflicts. Trained and directed staff to achieve load

factor improvements. Coordinated activities to achieve optimum utilization of staff, facilities, and equipment.

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Ensured consistent compliance with safety rules and government regulations. Led investigations into

customer complaints and created action plans to eliminate root causes.

** Dramatically improved productivity while achieving significant claims reduction.

** Increased efficiency by recommending capital expenditures for new equipment acquisition.

** Represented transportation organization before commissions and regulatory bodies during hearings for

dock workers and drivers.

Supervisor at United Parcel Service

October 1987 - September 1995 (8 years)

Skills & Expertise

Energy Consulting

Energy Management

Energy Efficiency

Energy Conservation

Energy Analyst

Oil & Gas

Energy Audits

Change Leadership

Operational Excellence

Business Process Excellence

Business Process Improvement

Implementation

Process Optimization

Change Management

Operations Management

Behavioural Change

Leading transformational change

Business Performance Coaching

Best Practices

Global Transformation

Organizational Behavior

High Performance Cultures

Energy Monitoring

Lean Consulting

Continuous Improvement Culture

Management Consulting

Supply Chain Management

Energy Conservation Measures

Dashboard

Energy Industry

Metric Development

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Performance Management

Social Networking

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Business Process

Coaching

Performance Improvement

Energy

Six Sigma

Manufacturing

Strategy

Business Transformation

Streamlining Complex Work Processes

8 Wastes

Program Management

Management

Team Building

Process Engineering

Mergers & Acquisitions

Education

Villanova University

Master Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), 2008 - 2009

Grade: 4.0

The Defiance College

University of Toledo

BBA, Operations Management

Interests

Mid-Ohio Foodbank, Investing, golfing, fishing, basketball and spending time with my family.

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Aaron Culbertson Sr. Management Consultant at The Sinclair Group

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7 people have recommended Aaron

"It was a pleasure working with Aaron at the various refineries we were assigned to during my time at MPC.

Aaron had the unique ability to connect with the customer without conflict allowing for a smoother

implementation of the energy management system. The various locations and integrating our small team into

the variety of corporate cultures was habitually a challenge which was much easier for the projects where I

was assigned to work with Aaron. I can attest that is Aaron is an ideal consultant, able to connect with any

customer and ease the implementation of any operational or financial management process and someone I

would recommend to anyone."

Rich Spadaccini, Energy Systems Project Modeler, MPC Energy LLC, worked directly with Aaron at

MPC Energy

"It was my unique previlege to work with Aaron at various Valero refineries. I found Aaron to be thorough

technically in developing and later implementation of energy reduction programs. I would not hesitate in

approaching Aaron with any process improvement related questions. Aaron is an excellent energy consultant

guy and get's things done. He is customer oriented and always kept an eye on ensuring that we met customer

needs."

Zaheer Babar, Operations Manager, Omnium LLC ( A joint venture of Land O' Lakes and Agriliance

LLC), worked directly with Aaron at Modular Process Control

"Aaron is a great project resource and picked up a lot of specific energy industry knowledge while working

with us on a refinery energy cost reduction program."

Jack Davis, Managing Partner, Resources2Energy, was with another company when working with Aaron

at Modular Process Control, LLC

"Aaron is an asset to our project and his development of the energy management systems greatly benefited

the client, he was also extraordinarily helpful in other areas. In addition to writing effective operations

reporting for energy ratios and targets, Aaron assumed a leadership role in production meetings, inspiring and

motivating the client."

Joe Rosengarten, Energy Management Consultant, Modular Process Control, worked directly with

Aaron at Modular Process Control, LLC

"Apart from being a detail oriented and a top notch consultant, Aaron has been a inspirational professional for

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many. His ability to deliver fast and intelligent results is impeccable. His experience in consulting is

commendable especially when the world markets are implementing Lean methodologies to improve their

profit margins. I highly recommend Aaron as he can be an asset for any team or organization. I wish him all

the best for his future endeavors."

Sunil Kappal, AM Process Excellence, R Systems, worked directly with Aaron at Dewolff, Boberg &

Associates

"Aaron and I worked on the same project in the same department. he was extremely effective in working

together as a team. Aaron was very good at driving the client to achieve levels of performance that had

previously been unobtainable."

James (Jim) Kehoe, Consultant, Dewolff, Boberg & Associates, worked directly with Aaron at Dewolff,

Boberg & Associates

"I worked on a Project with Aaron. He was professional and knowledgeable in all areas. I enjoyed working

with him and feel that I learned from the opportunity."

Sherri Bell, Consultant, DBA, worked directly with Aaron at Dewolff, Boberg & Associates

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