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Francesca Ruggiero
I have worked with Preston for a few years now, and I can say that Preston is dedicated, extremely well organized and has a strong business acumen. And it doesn't end there! He's also a fine human being, capable of maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, handling tricky situations, while keeping a smile and a positive attitude. Always a pleasure working with him.
Steven McCarthy
In the 6+ years, Preston reported to me, he consistently demonstrated 4 powerful characteristics: entrepreneurial skills, commercial instincts, a strong focus on growing his business line in both content and geography and strong relationship management. Preston successfully expanded his business line into several new countries while maintaining tight cost discipline. He also successfully expanded content coverage by over 400% using his extensive contact network and ability to develop new relationships. Preston is a highly effective commercial manager; he is also a pleasure to work with.
Francesca Ruggiero
I have worked with Preston for a few years now, and I can say that Preston is dedicated, extremely well organized and has a strong business acumen. And it doesn't end there! He's also a fine human being, capable of maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, handling tricky situations, while keeping a smile and a positive attitude. Always a pleasure working with him.
Steven McCarthy
In the 6+ years, Preston reported to me, he consistently demonstrated 4 powerful characteristics: entrepreneurial skills, commercial instincts, a strong focus on growing his business line in both content and geography and strong relationship management. Preston successfully expanded his business line into several new countries while maintaining tight cost discipline. He also successfully expanded content coverage by over 400% using his extensive contact network and ability to develop new relationships. Preston is a highly effective commercial manager; he is also a pleasure to work with.
Francesca Ruggiero
I have worked with Preston for a few years now, and I can say that Preston is dedicated, extremely well organized and has a strong business acumen. And it doesn't end there! He's also a fine human being, capable of maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, handling tricky situations, while keeping a smile and a positive attitude. Always a pleasure working with him.
Steven McCarthy
In the 6+ years, Preston reported to me, he consistently demonstrated 4 powerful characteristics: entrepreneurial skills, commercial instincts, a strong focus on growing his business line in both content and geography and strong relationship management. Preston successfully expanded his business line into several new countries while maintaining tight cost discipline. He also successfully expanded content coverage by over 400% using his extensive contact network and ability to develop new relationships. Preston is a highly effective commercial manager; he is also a pleasure to work with.
Francesca Ruggiero
I have worked with Preston for a few years now, and I can say that Preston is dedicated, extremely well organized and has a strong business acumen. And it doesn't end there! He's also a fine human being, capable of maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, handling tricky situations, while keeping a smile and a positive attitude. Always a pleasure working with him.
Steven McCarthy
In the 6+ years, Preston reported to me, he consistently demonstrated 4 powerful characteristics: entrepreneurial skills, commercial instincts, a strong focus on growing his business line in both content and geography and strong relationship management. Preston successfully expanded his business line into several new countries while maintaining tight cost discipline. He also successfully expanded content coverage by over 400% using his extensive contact network and ability to develop new relationships. Preston is a highly effective commercial manager; he is also a pleasure to work with.
Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma - White Belt
Break Through Performance LLC
Experience
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Justifacts Credential Verification, Inc.
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Apr 2021 - Present
For over 35 years, Justifacts has been providing accurate, cost effective and efficient background screening services to companies ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies world-wide. Services include Criminal Checks, Employment Verifications, Drug Testing, Post-Hire Checks and more! For over 35 years, Justifacts has been providing accurate, cost effective and efficient background screening services to companies ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies world-wide. Services include Criminal Checks, Employment Verifications, Drug Testing, Post-Hire Checks and more!
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MC Tank Transport
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Truck Driver: MC Tank Transport
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May 2020 - Apr 2021
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Schneider
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Bulk Tank Driver
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Jan 2019 - May 2020
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Head of Global Training
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Jul 2011 - Mar 2018
I organize, manage P&L and host training classes for Platts in the following markets: - How The Steel Market Works - How The Aluminum Market Works - Steel Hedging & Price Risk Management Workshops - Aluminum Hedging & Price Risk Management Workshops - How The Petrochemical Market WorksMy exclusive team of industry experts methodically and clearly articulate the detailed workings of the steel, aluminum and petrochemical markets. The classes are designed to be relevant and informative for newcomers and veterans alike. We start with the raw materials and progress through the entire supply chain while focusing on the importance of each sector to the market as a whole. We cover the entire upstream and downstream process for these markets including global and local market dynamics, international trade, trade laws and hedging and price risk management techniques and strategies. Classes are held throughout the USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia.Contact me if you are interested in attending a class or have colleagues you think should attend. We always have room for one more.
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Mgr. Events & Training
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
I am responsible for organizing and running the conference and training business for Steel Business Briefing (Platts/McGraw-Hill) in North America.
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VP Sales & Marketing
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May 2009 - Jan 2011
I became an officer of the N. American opertion of SBB. We increased the number of US conferences and seminars. I also launched our very successful "How The Steel Market Works Training" program in the US.
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Commercial Manager - North America
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May 2007 - May 2009
Managing Director Patrick Flockhart hired me in May 2007 to open the N. American office for Steel Business Brieifng. As the Commercial Manager I was responsible for all revenue generated for SBB in N. America which included subscription sales, conferences, advertising and sponsorships. I hired the sales team and staff for the office and we built it into the number 1 revenue generator for SBB.
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Fastmarkets Metals and Mining
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United States
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Mining
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales & Marketing
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1985 - 2002
I started my metals publishing career with American Metal Market in 1985 as an advertising account manager. The last seven years I was there I was Director of Sales & Marketing. I was responsible for managing the domestic and international sales teams. The hightlight of my marketing activities was creating AMM.com in 1995, making AMM the first daily metals news publication to launch on the web. I started my metals publishing career with American Metal Market in 1985 as an advertising account manager. The last seven years I was there I was Director of Sales & Marketing. I was responsible for managing the domestic and international sales teams. The hightlight of my marketing activities was creating AMM.com in 1995, making AMM the first daily metals news publication to launch on the web.
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Education
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1977 - 1981
Grove City College
BA Communication Arts & BA Religion
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