Leo C. Gillen

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PROFILE

Mr. Gillen is a proven leader with an understanding of those activities that affect a production environment competing in today’s global economy. He is able to establish communication procedures to be an effective leader, and has provided professional management and leadership for more than 11 years. As a results-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities, Mr. Gillen is able to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status. He is an organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver with a proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers and Board of Directors.

EDUCATION

1994 - 1995 The University of Findlay Findlay, Ohio

Master of Science / Environmental Management

1987 - 1989 The Ohio University Athens, Ohio

Bachelors Degree / Business Administration

1985 - 1987 Shawnee State University Portsmouth, Ohio

Associate Degree / Data Processing

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Mr. Gillen has been responsible for the management of critical components contributing to the success of a production environment, including information technology, engineering, scheduling, finance, purchasing, budgeting, compliance management, and records management. He consistently evaluates and reports on each component for continuous improvement to support business operations.

In addition, Mr. Gillen has managed and directed employees, suppliers, and vendors that directly support business operations, while establishing and writing company policies and procedures and job descriptions for office management.

He has assessed, designed, implemented, and managed technology solutions to solve business problems while understanding budget and time constraints. Mr. Gillen has proficient understanding of network management, human resources, payroll, marketing, finance, EDI, contact management, electronic commerce, and enterprise resource planning.

He has established planning and budget sessions to measure and report profit margin on production operations, and has provided detailed analysis and review of each component including sales, the supply chain, inventory, and shipping and receiving.

Mr. Gillen has also provided overall operational safety and training to protect and limit risk to personnel and environment, and has assisted with records management for regulatory compliance.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2013-2016

Kenworth Truck Company Chillicothe, Ohio

Coordinating and scheduling maintenance activities for internal and external crews supporting facility and production equipment.

Earned Lean Certification and Green Belt Training.

Supported internal and external audits for Quality and Environmental certifications.

Participated in off-shift management facility coverage

Ensure scheduling of preventive maintenance for facility and production equipment.

Assisted storeroom with purchase and receiving of inventory.

Managed daily support of maintenance request

2002-2013

Business Consultant Leo Gillen, Waverly, Ohio

While managing three office locations in medical, solid waste management, and construction industries, Mr. Gillen has assessed business problems and implemented technology solutions that are on time and within budget. He has also managed office responsibilities including personnel, budget, billing, purchasing, accounts receivable, and safety. Mr. Gillen has also established communication for management with key performance indicators to report and measure production processes for continuous improvements, and has ensured compliance with regulatory agencies including OSHA, the Ohio EPA, ODOT, HIPPA, Medicaid, and Medicare.

He has assisted clients with fleet, records management, documentation, and disaster recovery. He has written business plans and proposals that communicate direction and establish milestones and performance goals in the production environment. Mr. Gillen has also established sales and marketing plans that outline community involvement and Internet strategy.

1997-2002

Network Manager Mill’s Pride, LP, Waverly, Ohio

Mill’s Pride, a Masco company, and a leader in the Ready to Assemble (RTA) furniture business with annual sales over $700 million and 3,100 employees in five states. Primary customers would include The Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Sears, and Helig Meyers.

Mr. Gillen managed all aspects of Telecommunications to support production and shipping requirements 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. He was responsible for the supervision of eleven employees and 2,000 computer devices for four production facilities in five states. Other responsibilities included the procurement, delivery, and installation of all computer systems, as well as the training of company employees to ensure safe and accurate implementation of computer equipment. Mr. Gillen served as Project Manager for document imaging implementation for processing customer orders, and for the implementation of technology infrastructure for construction of new and existing buildings. He has written and designed statements of work for bids and delivered quality in a safe working environment.

1991-1997

Business Analyst Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Piketon, Ohio

Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc., responsible to the Department of Energy (DOE) for Environmental Restoration of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant.

Mr. Gillen assisted with compliance for OSHA, RCRA, and CERCLA sampling for regulatory requirements. He had extensive knowledge of the plant site and operations under DOE guidelines, and assisted with records management, inventory control, disaster recovery, and database maintenance to ensure reporting compliance.

He was responsible for records management and computer support for Health Physics, Environmental Safety and Health, Accounting, Payroll, Travel, and Finance Departments. Mr. Gillen also managed compliance for training and employee medical records, as well as for various technical staff and union workforce.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Mr. Gillen has developed a strong working relationship to several non-profit organizations in the area, including Congressman Rob Portman’s office, the Governor’s Economic Development Office, Pike County Chamber of Commerce, Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative, Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission, The Ohio State University South Centers, City of Waverly, City of Portsmouth, The Lawrence Economic Development Corporation, Shawnee State University, and Pike County Community Action.

CLEARANCE LEVEL

Issued “Q-Level” Clearance from the Department of Energy in June 1991. Downgraded to “L-Level” on or around December 1993. Inactive clearance after November 1997.

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