High integrity leader and communicator used organization-wide to identify issues and obstacles, offer practical recommendations and integrate win-win solutions.

Diverse management career is distinguished by complex acquisition and global expansion successes. Strong background in defusing toxic behaviors and situations and in guiding global business groups to build positive international partnerships.

Extensive operations and business knowledge combined with astute people skills provide the necessary expertise to offer a firm understanding of what makes people and organizations work well.

Consultant/Coach

Retained by such diverse operations as a Fortune 500 corporation and small specialized manufacturing company to improve communications and productivity within workforces of 2500 and 120.

FOSTER WHEELER – WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS, CLINTON, NJ 1972 TO 2002
Vice President (1989-2002)
Progressive operations leader for global power generation engineering and equipment supplier.

Key Achievements Throughout Career

Re-engineered Continuous Improvement Program by introducing people solutions to encourage teamwork and a free exchange of ideas at all levels. Projected $3+ million value to company through changes introduced. Designed and delivered high-impact group training and coaching sessions to managers and staff throughout the US.

Key player in implementing a seamless game plan to transition organization through acquisition of major competitor. Introduced new staff to corporate structure, procedures and culture.

Identified and resolved specific issues and information requirements to integrate 8 international centers (U.S., Finland, Spain, China, Poland, Japan, Italy and India). Serving as a communications link, increased cooperation among corporate entities. Key participant in cross-fertilizing human resources worldwide to build cohesive team units.

On-site management of 5-month dissolution and liquidation of engineering and project management facility with staff of 120 in San Diego.

Successfully transitioned staff through shutdown, convincing half to relocate to New Jersey headquarters and facilitating integration of transferred staff.

Sustained high level of productivity during closing process, retaining core work force to complete $60 million in backlog projects.

Accomplished positive non-alienating atmosphere throughout process.

Established international sourcing group for company’s entire power business.

Launched aggressive international sourcing strategies to reduce supplier expense and accelerate profit gains.

Established procurement office in Beijing, China, including recruiting Director of Purchasing and all initial staff.

Instrumental in organizing Three-Year Strategic Plans since 1989. United each unit within organization to formulate one consolidated plan.

Restructured estimating approach to implement cost reduction and maintain leadership in Chinese market.

Career Path

VICE PRESIDENT, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (2001-2002)

Replaced outside consultant in leading the continuous improvement program to embrace a culture of change. Motivated staff through daily on-the-spot in-depth mentoring discussions to resolve disputes with co-workers, work issues and career issues. Designed and delivered high-impact group training and coaching sessions to management and staff nationwide.

VICE PRESIDENT, MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS (1995-2002)
and VICE PRESIDENT, SALES SUPPORT (1998-2000)

Collaborated with 3 successive chief executives of power business in leading workforce of 400+ in selling and executing projects up to $350 million. Concurrently supported global sales strategy for 6 international business segments.

VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING (1989-1994)

Purchasing, Estimating, Financial Analysis, Cost Control, Scheduling and Information Systems

DIRECTOR, SPECIAL PROJECTS (1985-1989) — Acquisition Activities

MANAGER OF PROJECT OPERATIONS (1979-1985)
Project Management, Cost Control/Scheduling and Purchasing

PROJECT MANAGER, NUCLEAR PRODUCTS (1972-1979)

Education

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY, RUTHERFORD, NJ
MBA for Executives Program (1980)

COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS, RANDOLPH, NJ
Mechanical Engineering (1975-1979)

DREW UNIVERSITY, MADISON, NJ
BA CUM LAUDE, Political Science (1972)