Les Cohn, MBA, PMP®

Experience

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  Gard Corporation

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2000

  President & CEO

  A manufacturer and contract packager of automotive, industrial and military, lubricants and petrochemicals for automotive, industrial, agriculture, marine and military applications.————————————————■ Directed the sales, marketing, and operations■ Managed military and Federal government contracts■ Negotiated financing and managed lender relationships ■ Responsible for intellectual property and product commercialization■ Company was acquired in 2000

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  Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc.

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Vice President Business Development

  ■ Developed and deployed strategic business and marketing plans■ Created a robust supply chain and distribution program■ Monitored and controlled financial and sales performance metrics■ Managed corporate trademarks and intellectual property

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  Honeywell Aerospace & Defense

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  Senior Program Manager

  Honeywell FM&T manages and operates the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Kansas City Plant. The site is a highly-secure, government-owned contractor-operated, applied engineering and manufacturing facility. ———————————————Technology & Partnerships Program Office Senior Program Manager■ Managed programs for Department of Energy and Defense ■ Performed financial budget and performance metrics■ Directed US and Russian weapon scientists to promote innovation and technology ■ Managed Voice of the Customer (VOC) Program■ Authored Customer Focus component of Malcolm Baldrige application Show less

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  Cohn Strategic

  Feb 2008 - now

  Principal

  ■ Data Analytics, visualization and modeling ■ Microsoft Excel training and support■ PowerPoint design services■ Six Sigma Continuous Process Improvement, Training & Implementation■ C-Suite and Business Support Services■ Program and Project Management, PMP®

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  Palm Beach State College

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2019

  Adjunct Faculty

  ■ Developed curriculum for PMP® Exam Preparation Course■ Instructor for Project Management PMP® Exam Preparation Course■ Instructional Design & Camtasia Studio Screencasts

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  Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System

  Nov 2012 - Aug 2019

  Business Improvement Project Manager

  ■ Launched and managed the Project Management Office ■ Direct IT and departmental process improvement projects■ Champion Six Sigma process improvements and project management ■ Perform financial modeling, data analysis and trend analysis for senior management■ Manage and direct large-scale procurement activities■ Develop predictive analytics to support business decisions