Experience

Cornell Operations Consulting
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Managing Director

  • Feb 2021 - Present

Alvarez & Marsal
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee
• Director, Private Equity Performance Improvement

  • Nov 2021 - Present

Advanced Operations Partners
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Independent Management Consultant

  • Apr 2021 - Present
• Director, Private Equity Performance Improvement

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2021


Argo Inc.

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

• Director

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2014

  • Provide integral leadership, driving projects that heighten clients’ profitability using lean tools and principles. • Captain team of consultants evaluating client business practices, and then proposing and presenting projects to transform operational culture. • Activate and lead change initiatives using Toyota Production System principles (Kaizen methodology). Conduct weekly Kaizen training / events and management classes. • Expert in: Leading Kaizen events, Developing Kamishibai cards, Leading Jishuken, Yokoten to other areas, Setting up Pokayoke Systems, Kanban management, Company Turnarounds, Executive Coaching, and Setting up TPM systems.

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Jan 2011

  Accomplished senior-level consultant or project manager with 8 years of experience in lean manufacturing within a Toyota Production System organization. Proven record of implementing multimillion-dollar cost-saving initiatives by guiding others to advance overall operational and organizational effectiveness. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Background includes working across industries and in multifaceted roles as extraordinary leader, trainer, and change agent.Core competencies include:• Lean Manufacturing Principles• Strategic Analysis & Proposals• Team Building & Leadership• Change Management Strategies• Cost Reduction & Containment • Productivity & Efficiency Increases• Training, Mentoring, & Coaching• Continuous Process Improvement • Customer Support & Satisfaction• Follow-up & Sustainability



Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia

• Group Leader

  • Feb 2000 - Feb 2007

  Recruited to support start-up operations of large-sized automatic transmission plant. Completed 9 months of lean / TPS training prior to production and then assumed group leadership role. In charge of both assembly and machining departments, consisting of ~50 employees. Assured team members thoroughly understood and applied Toyota Production System principles. Efficiently managed departments by leveraging Toyota tools daily, including Kaizen, Kamishibai cards, Jishuken, Yokoten, Pokayoke, Kanban management, and TPM. Directed 5 six-month Kaizen events and 2 Jishuken events. Selected Contributions: ♦ Originated assembly Pokayoke audit Kamishibai board and cards that were adopted by other Toyota facilities. ♦ Achieved consistent 97% Operational Availability for assembly and machining departments. ♦ Instrumental in design of plant’s ISO 14001 environmental management system, which was employed globally. ♦ Improved operations by developing 5S audit system that used zones and Kamishibai cards in assembly and machining.



Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems / General Motors

• Manufacturing Supervisor

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Propelled smooth operations of assembly and machining departments, consisting of 104 and 17 unionized employees respectively. Directed labor relations; mediated and resolved grievances by collaborating with union steward, labor relations representative, and employees. Equipped employees with coaching, counseling, and training. Guaranteed department’s strict compliance with QS9000 and lean manufacturing standards. Selected Contributions: ♦ Sustained highest quality ratings plant-wide of 99.7% by implementing effective quality gate in machining department. ♦ Initiated plant’s first performance board to track daily quality, cost, safety, and production levels.



Hamilton County Department of Human Services

• Caseworker / Investigator

  • Feb 1996 - Feb 1998

  Managed a caseload of at risk families to provide safety and security to children. Worked with police, prosecutors, and court system to determine what is best for the children. Managed a caseload of at risk families to provide safety and security to children. Worked with police, prosecutors, and court system to determine what is best for the children.



Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center

• Unit Leader

  • Jan 1994 - Feb 1996

  Provide for the safety and security of minors that have been adjudicated by the courts in a high security facility for up to a 90 day stay. Provide for the safety and security of minors that have been adjudicated by the courts in a high security facility for up to a 90 day stay.