Experience

Township of Georgian Bay

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Glad to have the opportunity of working with a dedicated and talented team! Glad to have the opportunity of working with a dedicated and talented team!



Township of The Archipelago

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Operational Services

  • May 2020 - Jul 2022

  Member of the Senior Leadership Team with a diverse and unique portfolio. Responsible for the largest department in terms of staffing and budget. Proud to be working for a municipality with a progressive Council and a "get it done" attitude. Look us up and you will be amazed at what we do and where we work! Member of the Senior Leadership Team with a diverse and unique portfolio. Responsible for the largest department in terms of staffing and budget. Proud to be working for a municipality with a progressive Council and a "get it done" attitude. Look us up and you will be amazed at what we do and where we work!



Triple M Metal LP

• Canada
• Mining
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Non Ferrous Operations

  • Dec 2018 - Mar 2020

  Provide leadership, direction and responsible for five locations across Canada and the USA. OPEX of $24m, CAPEX of $2m, with over 170 union and non-union staff, including middle management.Reduced operational expenses by approx. $650,000 (-2.7%), across the five locations despite increases in workforce costs (+2%) and a 5% upswing in the US dollar exchange rate.Member of a CI implementation team delivering training, support and guidance across the company.Prior to my departure proposed organisational changes to Brampton location following objective performance assessments and candid shop-floor feedback that would have resulted in further efficiency improvements and productivity. Show less

• Non Ferrous Operations Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Nov 2018

  Management of a $25m state-of-the-art, >20,000 net ton per month non-ferrous metal recycling facility employing over 50 unionized (United Steel Workers) and salaried staff on a continental rotation. Also responsible for a second ferrous processing location operating stationary shredding, shearing and breaking equipment complete with scales, rail loading/offloading and maintenance facilities. Fostered excellent working relationship and respect among union/non-union staff which was key for successful business expansion at both yards and I will miss them! Show less



The Corporation of the Town of Perth

• Perth, Ontario

• Environmental Compliance Consultant - Contract Work

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

  Fixed term contract to review the Municipality's solid waste and drinking water quality management systems. Provided continuous improvement suggestions for the Town’s drinking water quality management standard (DWQMS) while carrying out a QMS audit. Assessed existing and developed new policies and procedures and delivered training at the Town's landfill and composting sites. Developed and implemented a solid waste training matrix for Environmental Services staff. Provided advice on the Town's existing organics recycling program, conceived a Salt Management Plan and updated the Town’s Sewer Use By-Law. Show less



Orgaworld Nederland BV

• Netherlands
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Operations/Special Projects Manager

  • May 2011 - Dec 2015

  Responsible for both the Ottawa and London, Ontario facilities, combined licensed processing potential up to 300,000 tonnes per year source separated organics.Engaged with and managed relationships with key external stakeholders for the company as a member of the company's senior leadership team.Provided the company with advice on technical issues, changes to regulations impacting operations and ways to adapt.Furnished input and advice on major capital projects and participated in corporate strategic planning."Cold eyes" reviewer for the technical submission of the successful Surrey, BC project. Show less

• Site Operations Manager

  • Nov 2009 - May 2011

  Responsible for commissioning then managing a 25 acre aerobic tunnel composting facility licensed to process up to 150,000 tonnes source separated organics per year for the City of Ottawa and other commercial customers. Following successful management, was requested to also manage a similar facility in London, ON.



The Corporation of the Town of Perth

• Perth, Ontario

• Superintendent of Utilities

  • Sep 2006 - Nov 2009

  Responsible for water and waste water infrastructure and operations for a Town of 6000 inhabitants. Budget responsibility of $3m. Primary contact for the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Health for water and sewer related issues. Obtained Class I licenses in all four water/waste water fields in one year. Responsible for water and waste water infrastructure and operations for a Town of 6000 inhabitants. Budget responsibility of $3m. Primary contact for the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Health for water and sewer related issues. Obtained Class I licenses in all four water/waste water fields in one year.



Syngenta

• Switzerland
• Farming
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Plant Manager

  • Jul 2003 - Jan 2006

  Helped manage the plant, more than 40 people and resources of two production buildings manufacturing a blockbuster product (global annual sales ~$200million) and its intermediates.Helped realign maintenance budgets following $13million investment in the two buildings in 2003.Aided and ensured smooth running of a 4-shift working system.Liaised with Global Supply Chain and Planning to ensure production supply followed market demand.Actively searched for cost reduction opportunities, process improvements and carried out troubleshooting. Show less

• Senior Plant Chemist

  • Jan 2002 - Jun 2003

  Managed the plant, 16 people and resources for a specialist chemical production unit comprising phosgenation, hydrogenation, chlorine storage, solvent recovery and tank farm management.Responsible for the smooth running of a 5-shift working system.Production scheduler for one of Syngenta’s Core products (global annual sales >$50million) and its intermediates.



Novartis UK

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Development/Plant Chemist

  • Nov 1997 - Dec 2001

  Managed all aspects of production of a wide range of chemical processes in manual and computer controlled multipurpose batch production plants. Ensured that all production targets (quality, yield, throughput, HSE) were met. Assessed the feasibility of scale up of new processes and supported introduction into full-scale production. Optimised and improved existing and new chemical processes. Provided trouble shooting and support for production. Managed all aspects of production of a wide range of chemical processes in manual and computer controlled multipurpose batch production plants. Ensured that all production targets (quality, yield, throughput, HSE) were met. Assessed the feasibility of scale up of new processes and supported introduction into full-scale production. Optimised and improved existing and new chemical processes. Provided trouble shooting and support for production.