Experience

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  Xerox

  May 2002 - Sept 2004

  Design engineer

   Granted 2 US patents for new product development  Analyzed component failure modes  Prepared assembly process procedures and conducted process capability studies Worked closely with both system engineers and assembly line workers to improve product quality, increase efficiency as well as troubleshoot daily problems encountered during manufacturing

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  Dsg canusa a division of shawcor ltd.

  Jun 2004 - Jan 2006

   Led and managed engineering projects (Highlight: Engineered, procured and commissioned a new co-extrusion production line) Designed tooling Drove continuous improvements in test processes, reliability and repeatability metrics by interfacing with Manufacturing, Production, Sales Quality teams Oversaw quality control checks for project work to drive quality and functional excellence Assisted in the resolution of supplier technical issues Implemented and supported Health and Safety initiativesKeywords that describe this role: Engineering, Production, 5S, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, 6 Sigma, KPI, Problem Solving, Innovation, Design, Wire, Cable, Tubing, Polymer, Extrusion, Expansion, Cross linking, Radiation, Moisture, Show less

  • Process Engineering (Extrusion Department Lead)

    Oct 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Process Engineer

    Jun 2004 - Oct 2005
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  Shawflex

  Jan 2006 - Apr 2015

  Formed and led the highly engineered product business development team within the ShawCor Connection Services group of companies. The team was focused on providing technical electrical, mechanical and digital solutions with project partners through innovation, policy development and end user quantified value-added results to the public and private sectors.Specifics: Built and led a highly technical team responsible for identifying and growing value-added revenue base on holistic approach to problem solving Managed an international portfolio in excess of 65 million USD with 26% from new product development roadmap initiatives Successfully executed and supported major new innovative market engineering lifecycle products design and commercial deployment  Provided expertise and guidance when developing and reviewing technical contracts, statements of work, collective bargaining agreements and labour legislation Led in the resolution of technical and commercial issues to ensure the completion of key projects and strategies reporting to senior leaders  Incorporated quality assurance and quality control principles, practices and methods during implementation of controls for contract management processes Managed and communicated project-based milestones and schedules with end users including Hydro One, OPG, Bruce Power, Saint Lawrence Seaway, TTC and Metrolinx Managed processes, controls and measures to ensure contract compliance  Oversaw EPCs and third-party contractors including Aecon, Amec, Bantrel, Black and MacDonald, ES Fox, Fluor, GE, Kinectrics, PCL, Promation Nuclear and SNC Lavalin Show less Led the highly engineered product business development team. The team was focused on providing technical electrical, mechanical and digital solutions and product innovation with project partners through innovation, policy development and end user quantified value-added deliverables.Specifics: Built, engaged and motived the highly technical team (4 direct reports, 37 indirect reports) responsible for identifying new business and growing value-added revenue base on holistic approach to problem solving design with a special focus on the construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of power generation, transmission and distribution assets Oversaw P&L of 65 million USD with 26% from new product development roadmap initiatives Developed and maintained marketing plans including capital investment justification plans including initiating over 2.6 million CAD in capital spending that was successfully executed with a 16-month payback Managed and communicated project-based milestones and schedules with end users including Hydro One, OPG, Bruce Power, Saint Lawrence Seaway, TTC and Metrolinx  Managed processes, controls and measures to ensure contract compliance  Oversaw EPCs and third-party contractors including Aecon, Amec, Bantrel, Black and MacDonald, ES Fox, Fluor, GE, Kinectrics, PCL, Promation Nuclear and SNC Lavalin  Provided expertise and guidance when developing and reviewing technical contracts, statements of work, service level agreements and detailed contractual terms and conditions Led in the resolution of technical and commercial issues to ensure the completion of key projects and strategies reporting to senior leaders  Incorporated quality assurance and quality control principles, practices and methods during implementation of controls for contract management processes Show less  Successfully organized and executed multiple projects simultaneously  Provided technical clarifications to customers, end users, and technical specifiers Translated customer requirements into design requirements for the engineering, quality, and manufacturing teamsHighlight Achievements  Increased International Sales (Non-USA) by 1100% by monetizing and offering full deployment management services to end usersKeywords that describe this role: Sales, Sales Manager, Technical Sales, Solution Sales, Engineering Sales, International Sales, Specification, Board of Trade, Engineering, Problem Solving, Innovation, Design, Utility, Telecommunications, Oil and Gas, Pipe Line, Infrastructure, Lateral Thinker, Out of box, Electrical, Mechanical, Heat Shrink, Cold Shrink, Wire, Cable, Polymer, Show less  Lead and managed 35 operators  Oversaw Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario and the Ontario Environmental and the Ontario Environmental Assessment Active role in performance evaluations and salary recommendations Drove continuous improvements initiatives for an annual cost reduction of $130,000  Communicated with Supply Chain Management team to ensure continuous supply of critical components Managed team members by setting goals and objectives, coaching, success planning, reviewing performance and establishing a positive working environment Oversaw quality control checks for capital project workKeywords that describe this role: Engineering, Production, 5S, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, 6 Sigma, KPI, Problem Solving, Innovation, Design, Wire, Cable, Tubing, Polymer, Extrusion, Expansion, Cross linking, Radiation, Moisture, Show less

  • Sales and Business Development Manager

    Jan 2011 - Apr 2015

  • Central Canada Sales Manager

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  • Central Region Sales Representative

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Production Supervisor

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
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  Gendon polymer services inc.

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2019

  Engineering, sales and marketing manager

   Recruited, guided and engaged a multidisciplinary team (4 direct reports, 11 indirect reports) that were responsible for supporting business process initiatives through new business identification, analysis and documentation of end user gaps between current and designed end states Developed and implemented the project roadmap, risk mitigation analysis, and project execution strategy that identified information system lean opportunities for standardization, simplification and process automation that when implemented resulted in a cloud based digital business solution that transformed the current customer service module resulting in a 39.2% improvement in customer response time Oversaw domestic and international commercial portfolio in excess of 30 million USD with 31% from new product development roadmap initiatives by analyzing and identifying new business development and continuous improvement opportunities utilizing customer relationship management (CRM) tools to develop and maintain a business intelligence System (BI) while managing budget, scheduling and resource plans  Created and presented 1, 3 and 5-year business strategic and marketing plans (including financial investment analysis, business process mapping and pricing strategies) to senior management Developed the organization’s governance and management standardized strategies and maintained company safety qualifications Led the creation and issuance of multiyear bid packages including bid organization, bid strategy, risk mitigation and bid commercial/technical/legal clarifications with project stakeholders  Managed stakeholder conflicts/change management plans while collaborating and maintaining central project management information systems using software tools including MS Project and Excel Negotiated partnership agreements/contracts with supply chain, clients, and stakeholders Show less

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  Alternate angle inc

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

  Project manager

  Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) mobility consultant currently under contract supporting municipal regional services. Specializing in collaborating with business units to develop, refine, and implement customer strategies to continuously improve customer insights, customer care, and customer programs.Specifics: Develops metrics and KPIs to measure and assess the performance of existing and future programs and identifies opportunities for growth and changes that enhance the customer experience Develops demand, cost and revenue forecasts, tracks monthly performance, and reports all variance explanations Develops and implements detailed plans including; project roadmap, risk mitigation analysis, and project execution strategy by following a situation, target and path (STP) project management methodology Quantifies infrastructure information assets using Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS) Acts as a subject matter expert on the AODA, its standards and accessibility best practices Attends and participates in Accessibility Advisory Committee and subcommittee meetings Show less

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  L.y.r. inc

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Operations manager

   0.5 million CAD annual net income P & L responsibility  Provides leadership to a team of 36 including project managers, project coordinators, accountants, and onsite construction personnel Responsible for implementing and maintaining all in-house processes and procedures Develops, recruits, trains and assigns staff Reviews budgets, revenue growth, and profitability. Prepares, manages and implements commercial RFP, RFQ contracts Develops key performance measures to evaluate the success of new initiatives, solutions, quality and service while delivering commitments within time, scope and budget Show less

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  Csa group

  Dec 2022 - now

  Project manager

   Working with stakeholders to develop and maintain Technical Nuclear Power Generation Standards within Canada