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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