--Executive Management--
Qualifications Profile
Seasoned, astute, and results-oriented professional, offering broad-based background in gas utility, encompassing operations management and team leadership. Known for strong work ethic and outstanding performance during the Massachusetts Environmental Response Team (ERT) remediation efforts, which resulted in the attainment of Gold Award. Skilled in driving process improvements, including the implementation of an Excel SharePoint spreadsheet that enabled the yard to monitor budget for CAPEX and OPEX, which was utilized by other yards to effectively track overtime in their respective areas. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Core Competencies
Project Management Repair and Maintenance Customer Service Quality Control Regulatory Compliance
Performance Evaluation Safety and Security Issue Resolution Strategic Planning and Implementation
Relevant Experience
National Grid, Malden, MA
Supervisor, CMS/Malden May 2017–Present
Oversee daily operations and staff performance, including issue resolution associated with sickness, discipline, and poor standards of work; as well as resource allocation and quality service during the United Steel Workers locals 12003 and 12012 strike
Lead and accomplish commercial and residential fitting projects for Malden area, including proper assessment, development, planning, sourcing, and scheduling to ensure best value
Implement new technologies and innovative solutions to improve the delivery of Malden complex capital projects in a safely and timely manner while adhering to regulations, policies, and procedures
Guarantee alignment of employee personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, and materials with National Grid safety policies and standards for the safety and wellness of public and organizational personnel
Promptly respond to various emergencies, including gas leaks, storm restoration, contractor damages, and large scale outages; communicate with other company emergency response personnel and agencies, as well as regulators and law enforcement
Offer hands-on support with continuous development of union workforce through safety assessments of safe and unsafe acts (SUSAs), coaching, performance assessment, and appraisal
NiSource, Various Locations
Lead Field Technician/Service Technician, Columbus, OH Mar 2014–May 2017
Fulfilled a wide range of field and service technical duties and served as lead employee of a team, in charge of identifying leakage, facilitating repairs, and replacing services or portions of mains
Conducted strategic leadership training and team building activities to establish a positive team culture of accountability and drive performance improvement
Held full accountability in testing and inspecting service house lines, as well as lighting appliances based on policies and procedures, as well as approved code transfers
Took charge of locating and repairing curb boxes, removing active and inactive meters, and disconnecting gas service at meter/curb box install and remove gas meters, meter settings, and regulators
Performed preventative maintenance and appropriate testing based on gas system specifications
Closely monitored status of new processes to make process recommendations and eliminate issues, while responding to new ideas and potential service/product opportunities
Service Technician, Coraopolis, PA Sep 2012–March 2014
Ensured line integrity by turning gas off, reading meters, and utilizing pressure gauges and gas detection instruments to locate leaks
Coordinated with company customers in the field to determine their service needs on equipment and meet their satisfaction
Handled complex technical assignments and created new and innovative methods
Demonstrated industry skills in performing preventive maintenance checks and service on communication equipment
Operations Coordinator, Columbus, OH Jan 2010–Sep 2012
Managed company database to track contractor performance and invoicing, including updating Excel spreadsheets, which was monitored by the state utility commission
Created and implemented measures for process improvements and reconciliation of customer concerns with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and state utility commission guidelines
Provided resolution to payroll discrepancy issues in collaboration with stakeholders
Organized project schedule for evaluation in compliance with commission guidelines
Employed analytical skills in validating and approving payroll timesheets for service and plant technicians within multiple areas in the company
Interacted with operation coordinators to coach them on job orders within mainframe systems
Arranged schedule and assignment of job orders to assist multiple disciplines within the organization
Rendered assistance to contractors in locating high-pressure gas mains
Facilitated comprehensive research to prepare and submit reports, as well as handle data requests
Thoroughly assessed performance data and other analytic information to improve capabilities
Bermex, Columbus, OH
Collections Agent Aug 2007–Dec 2009
Obtained contracting experience with Fortune 500 companies for collection services to recover revenue and increase profits, including NiSource residential and commercial accounts
Functioned as meter reader for customers throughout various cities in Ohio
Generated detailed and accurate reports of workload completed for customers
Worked within residential/commercial environments to locate curb boxes and meters
Coordinated with business clients on payment status of overdue invoices
Evaluated all records for delinquencies or discrepancies, drafted collection notification letters, and reported collection status
Education
Master of Business Administration: 2017
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science in Business Management: 2011
Franklin University, Columbus, OH