Management Manager

Lorraine Wiseman B.B.E., CMA, M.B.A.

Address: Kelterstrasse 7

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Contact Information: Cell +41-79-929-****

Home +41-71-910-****

Email Address: ********.*********@*****.***

Objective

To lead a company in market share growth, through its product and people while generating a significant return on investment.

Accomplishments:

• Successfully completed a business turnaround of a $120 million business in Sweden

• Developed Global Strategic Plan for the Nuclear Division of a $120 million business, involving current operations in 31 countries worldwide

• Lead an engineering design and manufacturing company in the nuclear industry through significant organizational change that resulted in double digit profits from previous losses

• Developed strong key account relationships to move the company into a position of demand and growth in market share

• Restructured company to align the available skills with the organizational structure that was necessary to move the company forward

• Developed a system to rationalize inventories allowing for a 20% increase profitability and turnover

• Project managed the financing and construction of a $10 million dollar construction project from concept to occupancy, on-time, on budget

• Developed a multi-generational product plan for a nuclear division identifying $3.2 billion of opportunity for the division

• Managed the divesting process of a distribution business

Skills:

• Global turnaround strategist from concept to implementation.

• Leading companies through setting, developing and communicating the corporate vision while recruiting, developing and motivating the right employees to achieve outcomes

• Leading people through versatility of social style, global mindset, strong interpersonal skills, active listening, confident public speaking and the ability to influence others

• Strategic planning from concept to implementation (mission, vision and values and departmental plans aligned)

• Developing change management plans for large corporations including transitions from regional marketing and development to a global perspective

• Leading cultural change resulting from mergers and acquisitions

• Operational planning and management through both growth periods and downsizing

• Rationalizing of markets and operating activities supporting economies of scale

• Strong financial skill developed through years in Director Finance roles

Experience:

IMIplc is a global leader in providing design-engineered solutions. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is FTSE 100 business with more than 10,000 employees. Its markets include nuclear, energy, life sciences and automotive to name a few. CCI, IMI Nuclear and Newman Hattersley are a part of the Severe Service Division and Thomson Valves, Fluid Power.

IMI Nuclear (June 2010 to Present)

Senior Director Global Nuclear Operations

Managing Director – CCI Switzerland

(IMIplc Business Unit established in 2010)

Completed turnaround of the Switzerland location including the creation of a Nuclear Centre of Excellence and global head office in Switzerland, a facility move to a new Kanton and a transfer of the fossil business to the Czech Republic. Leading the organization through significant change in executives, location, product specialization and process generated an instability that required a unique leadership style and management approach to change to retain top talent and customers.

CCI Sweden (March 31 2009 to June 2010)

Managing Director

(Acquired by IMIplc 2001)

Completed turnaround of a failing business within a six month period including 200% improvement in on time deliver, improved gross margins, profitability and reduced inventory on hand increasing cash conversion. Developed mission, vision and values strategy to focus and lead the staff to the next phase in the business success. Created a global mindset within a local division.

CCI Nuclear Division ( July 2008 to March 2009)

Global Director of Strategic Development WW Nuclear

(IMI plc Severe Service Headquarters)

Responsible for development of global strategy for the development of the nuclear division for CCI and key account management program as well as product line leadership for nuclear products and R & D priority management.

Newman Hattersley Ltd./ Thompson Valves (2002 to 2009)

Director and General Manager

(Acquired by IMI plc 2006)

Responsible for leading the Canadian and British operations in the nuclear valve industry including; strategic planning and implementation, leading the team in operating activities, key account relationships with customer and generating appropriate returns for the shareholders with full balance sheet and profit and loss accountability.

Hillfield-Strathallan College (1992 to 2002)

Director Finance

The Finance Director had full financial responsibility and accountability for the school and its operating activities to the Board of Governors. In addition to finance, the position was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the site including capital management and expenditure, plant and facility, transportation, market/public relations and IT.

Other experiences include, internal auditor, accounting manager and university instructor.

Academic:

University of Phoenix 2008 Doctorial Candidate (2012 expected graduation)

Athabasca University 1999 Masters of Business Administration

Society of Management Accountants 1990 Certified Management Accountant

Brock University 1986 Bachelor of Business Economics

Professional Development

IMI Aspire – One of 7 leaders selected in 2008 from a pool of 750 to be developed for Presidential candidacy and future Executive leadership roles within IMIplc

IMI Leaders Bootcamp – 2010 to 2011 – Earned the License to Lead in a program intended to take the Leadership and Executives to the next level of performance to differentiate IMI Leaders from the rest and to drive Excellence world wide.

Awards

IMI CEO Award for Leading the IMI Way 2009

IMI Leadership Award – Team Engagement 2010

Interests:

Interests include public speaking and writing on the subjects of leadership, change management, and global mindset. Additionally, I enjoy singing, dancing and power walking.

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