Objective

Process/manufacturing operator or management position utilizing resource develop

ment, processing, accuracy, and customer delivery and service skills developed o
ver a 30 year career in industry. I desire to continue with production, training
, and supervision needed to facilitate delivery of finished consumer products.
Profile
Motivated, personable business professional with a variety of experience, traini
ng, and education geared toward optimizing resources for maximum return to my bu
siness entity.. Talent for quickly mastering technology and implementing change
that results in quanitifiable process improvements. Diplomatic and tactful with
professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensit
ive, confidential, and capital intensive records and transactions. Demonstrated
history of producing accurate, timely reports meeting stringent EHS and sustain
able guidelines.
Flexible and versatile - able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poise
d and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differenc
es. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-builder.
Skills Summary
* Project Management
* Report Preparation
* Written Correspondence
* EHS Training & Auditing * Computer Savvy
* Customer Service
* Scheduling
* Marketing
* Facility Start-ups
* Production Functions * Accounting/Bookkeeping
* Sustainablity Initiatives
* Professional Presentations
* Equipment Operation & Training
Professional Experience
PROJECT MANAGEMENT/START-UPS/MARKETING/ACCOUNTING
* Facilitate two green field start-ups of manufacturing facilities.
* Prepare complex reports for management team production and cost decisions.
* Develop vendor networks for raw material supply.
* Direct equipment operation and training according to safe work guidelines.
* Develop and administer payments and receivables system for raw material supply
.
* Assist with staffing through screening by job fairs and skills assessment.
* Intiate and monitor environmental compliance for facilities in relation to wat
er quality and long term resource availability.
* Basic to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
* Enforcement of safety and efficient work practices policies.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/SCHEDULING/PROBLEM SOLVING
* Oversee front-office operations and provide exceptional customer service to ve
ndors and downstream supply customers
* Develop and implement strategic business model that utilized all resources opt
imally through scheduled processing.
* Win over a skeptical local community to our business model through outreach an
d community involvement.
* Author professional correspondence to custmers and vendors.
* Facilitate and participate in committees to address safety and production issu
es.
* Drive sustainable marketing strategy by on ground implementation and monitorin
g.
* Quantify production accuracy through Statistical Process Control.
* Ability to manage professional and hourly employees under both Union and Nonun
ion work rules.
Professional Experience, continued
ENTREPENURESHIP/INNOVATIVE THINKING & IMPLEMENTATION
* Develop, implement, and manage my own business - Responsible for all business
functions and customer service delivery
* Provide financial analysis for management alternatives.
* Implement system for replacement of fossil fuels with renewable alternatives.
* Author third party certified environmental management systems.
* Operate and train innovative equipment usage for renewable fuels harvesting an
d supply to market.
Employment History
GEORGIA QUICK START - West Point, GA
Contract Staffing Assessor for KIA Project - 2009 to Present
NORBORD ALABAMA - Lanett, AL
Raw Materials Manager - 2000 to March 2009 (Plant closed due to economic condit
ions)
INTERNATIONAL PAPER - Brandon, MS
Team Leader - 1995 to 2000
FOREST MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT - Tylertown, MS
Independent Business Manager - 1993 to 1995
CAVENHAM FOREST INDUSTRIES - Fernwood, MS
Production Operator/Superviser - 1981 to 1993
Education
VIRGINIA TECH - BLACKSBURG, VA
Bachelor of Science, 1981
FERRUM COLLEGE - FERRUM, VA
Associate of Science, 1978
Affiliations & Activities
Mississippi Registered Forester - #1591
Society of American Foresters - Since 1982
Alabama Forestry Association
Georgia Forestry Association