Operations Manager with extensive experience in improving operations to increase profitability in Biodiesel and Pulp and Paper Industries. Firm leadership style with demonstrated talent for identifying and innovatively solving problems. Effectively uses persuasive techniques to work through peers and subordinates. Possess excellent presentation, motivational and team building skills. Expertise includes: *Production Management *Leading Organizations through Change *Communication Skills *Pi Process Book *Training *Continuous Improvement *Microsoft Office *Linux

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
(Confidential)	(Confidential)	9/2006 - Present
Alabama River Pulp Company	(Confidential)	4/1999 - 9/2006
Buckeye Technologies Inc	(Confidential)	5/1995 - 5/1999
Union Camp Corporation	(Confidential)	12/1992 - 5/1995

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
North Carolina State University	Chemical Engineering	1992	Master Degree
Tulane University	Chemical Engineering	1983	Bachelor Degree

Highlights:

Companies I like:

NewMarket Corporation, DuPont, Wyeth, Phillip Morris

Presentation
Technology Solutions
Software Implementation
Leadership

• Operations Manager
• Chemical Engineer
• MBA
• MS
• M.B.A.
• Engineering
• Production
• Training
• Kepner Tregoe
• Continueous Improvement

*Responsible for start up and management of a 40 million gallon per year Biodiesel plant with 9 employees and a $92 million budget. *Hire and train new employees. *Plan and coordinate raw material and finished product logistical requirements.