Director of Operations

Needs Assessment Budgeting and Forecasting Risk Management Contract Negotiation Project Management

Continuous Process Improvement Cost Reduction Business Development Strategic Planning and Implementation

Qualifications Profile

Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven professional, with extensive experience in operations management; complemented with expertise in identifying profitable growth opportunities within fast-paced environments. Display expertise in leading cross-functional teams toward the attainment of organizational goals and initiatives. Possess broad knowledge of regulatory standards as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Employee focused leader that allows new ideas to surface from the frontlines of the business. Exemplify technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and numerous internal company systems.

Professional Experience

Waste Management, Columbus, Cleveland, Youngstown, and Akron, OH

Multiple Business Unit Recycling, and Transfer District Manager, Northeastern Ohio 2012–Present

úResponsible for the $50MM P/L of the MI/OH/IN Market Areas largest Recycling infrastructure and largest Transfer Station operations including two high-grade facilities and a 30-ton/hr 24-hrs/day operation, in addition to over 2.4-Million tons of Solid and Special Waste.

úThrough my team (of 150-employees), delivered the turnaround of the Market Areas Recycling Northeastern Ohio Operations (2 of which were 12-month old startup and acquisitions) to the most profitable (by EBIT dollars) in 2016. All while facing declining commodity values and increased customer quality demands. This is a $3.7-million profitable increase over the last 3-years

ú2016 awarded a $250K grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for Market Development (funds use to upgrade technologies in our single stream operations).

úWorking with a team of company operators built the Equipment Utilization Tool, used at our transfer stations to “right size” equipment based on peak volumes and operating hours. Tool saves on operating cost and capital demand. Over $325K in the last 2-years.

Waste Management, Columbus, OH

Multiple Business Unit Hauling District Route Manager, Central Ohio 2009-20012

úManaged daily safety of over 50-drivers and 12-opertors over the 24-hour operating schedule of this large hauling division, transfer station and recycling plant.

úDeveloped route sequencing and production expectations for team including driver input and the accountability for shortfalls.

úManaged the division $5.4MM P/L

úWorked with dispatching team to navigate drivers around known hazards within their working environment.

úDrove hauls per hour up from .81 HPH to 2.24 HPH.

Waste Management, Columbus, OH

Multiple Business Unit Landfill District Manager, Central Ohio 2003-2009

úOperations Manager of large municipal Landfill Operating contract (SWACO) in Central Ohio, The Waste Management Suburban Landfill, and Gallia County Landfills.

úResponsible for waste placement, phasing and airspace utilization for the over 11,000 tons received at these three operating districts daily.

úResponsible for the cell construction oversight, road way construction (and maintenance) and the compliance needs (surface water, LG, Groundwater monitoring, and cover).

úThrough stronger surface water controls, and permit modifications to the OEPA, reduced landfill operating costs by $248K.

úPermitted and marketed solidification operations which added to the $20MM in operating revenue.

úIn accordance with GAAP created a capitalization of labor for daily cover activities as new cell construction driving EBITDA up and cutting 50% of the labor cost at these facilities.

Earlier Career

Quality Environmental Technologies, Inc., Macedonia, OH

Environmental Project and Account Manager 2001-2003

úOne of the founding partners of this environmental brokerage and consulting firm.

úBuilt and expanded the firm’s global network of disposal locations including solid waste, hazardous waste, and waste water. Attributing to $1.6MM in costs saving 2002-2003.

úLaunched and managed the Environmental, Health and Safety Services, including $250K in additional annual revenues.

úManaged several Projects including the chemical cleaning waste associated with pre-and post Co-Gen power plant construction.

Ameriwood Industries Inc., Tiffin, OH

Environmental Health and Safety Manager 1999-2001

úLeader of companywide EHS department that included five facilities throughout the US and Canada.

úEstablished EHS Operating Budget $750, which included the development of 560 employees, site audits, and OSHA, NFPA, and EPA Compliance programs.

úMonitored, researched and advised on the environmental legal activities for historical Brown-Field issues the company faced (legacy issues from 1970’s acquisitions).

Hull and Associates Toledo, OH

Landfill Construction Intern 1997-1999

úResponsible for the moisture density testing of RSL placement on 6-new construction projects and 3-Capping projects.

úAided in daily landfill construction project meetings

úWorked in soils lab aiding technician in identifying RSL compaction standards for new construction.

úAssisted on Ground water well abatement, monitoring and new well installation projects.

City of Wapakoneta, Wapakoneta, OH

Yard waste and Holiday Driver Helper 1995-1997

úAided in the curbside collection of MSW and dual stream recycling.

Notable Accomplishments:

Received a Circle of Excellence Award in waste management for outstanding performance and professionalism

Earned company-wide recognition for cross-functional management and new Business Development Team redevelopment

Successfully accomplished no OSHA recordable accidents at all five BUs from 2008 to 2016, as well as defended the OSHA claims and fines against the organization on workplace employee injury in 2012

Brought significant enhancement in operating margins of 3 of the material recycling plants by more than 23.2% from 2014 to 2015, as well as 2 solid waste transfer business by 12%

Improved the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $2.8M in 2016 through revenue and rebate management, return on investment (ROI), lean operations and management, and continuous processes improvement

Implemented the acquisition and assimilation of two operating units, which produced more than $50M revenue in 2013

Played a vital role in enabling the operating units for earning the “A Best Place to Work” by leading Gallup Survey Group staff

Efficiently interfaced with Northeastern Ohio government officials and organizations in rebranding the expectations of commodity rebates

Education

Master of Business Administration Keller Graduate School of Management- Columbus Campus, Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Hazardous Materials Management University of Findlay, Findlay, OH

Professional Development

Emotional Intelligence Environmental Compliance Accounting Practices Ethics in the Work Place

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