Expert Details
Product Development, Product Sourcing, Finishing Systems, Consumer Data Decision-making, IP
ID: 726129
Illinois, USA
He has worked in Business Development for over 10 years
He has worked in Business Strategy for over 16 years. He has developed and implemented business plans for a Fortune 500 company.
He has worked in Consumer Product Marketing for over 10 years
He has worked in Corporate Strategic Planning for over 16 years. He has developed and implemented business plans for a Fortune 500 company.
He has numerous licenses and certifications in this area and has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors.
He has numerous licenses and certifications in this area and has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors.
He has numerous licenses and certifications in this area and has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He has taught on this standard at numerous companies.
He has numerous licenses and certifications in this area and has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors.
He has numerous licenses and certifications in this area and has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors.
He has numerous licenses and certifications in this area and has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors.
He has numerous licenses and certifications in this area and has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors.
He has worked in a Fortune 500 company in this area developming products and marketing them using many tools in product development.
He has worked in a Fortune 500 company in this area developming products and marketing them using many tools in product development.
He has worked in a Fortune 500 company in this area developming products and marketing them using many tools in product development.
Has worked in this area for over 10 years developing businesses models and operational efficiency.
He has led the development of new finishing technology for wood products. The project was a multi-year excercise that included joint development agreements, purchase agreements, technology and revenue sharing. This project resulted in change over of traditional technology that generated organic emissions to a lower cost solvent-free system.He was a key leader in consumer based research in the use of kitchens and storage in cabinets. This work resulted in the customer increasing brand strength, market share, and also the generation of multiple patents.He was the leader in providing power to a new construction of a five factory campus in Mexico of over 1 million square feet. This required agreements and meetings between the Mexican local and federal government officials, contract development for power sharing, and project management of a multimillion dollar infrastructure investment from other international service and product providers.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1986 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Operations & Marketing | Institution: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Year: 1984 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemical Engineering | Institution: Northeastern University, Boston |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: VP Operations | Department: |
Responsibilities:Operations management of alternative fuel center of excellence. Involved with all aspects of business |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 2008 | Employer: Fortune Brands, Inc. | Title: Senior Director, Technical Innovation | Department: |
Responsibilities:Product Development, Business Development, Sourcing, Intellectual Property Management, Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management, Technology Managment, Real Estate Management, Computer Infrastructure & Operations |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1986 to 1992 | Employer: Timken Aerospace | Title: Human Resources And Regulatory Affiars | Department: |
Responsibilities:Human Resources, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Safety & Health, Risk Management |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1985 | Employer: Unocal | Title: Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Chemical Engineer in an oil refinery, Energy management & forecasting |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1982 to 1984 | Employer: Monsanto | Title: Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Production Supervision, Engineer |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1982 | Employer: US EPA | Title: Inspector | Department: |
Responsibilities:On Sceen Coordinator for Superfund cleanup sites, Inspector, Emergency Response Team |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1980 to 1982 | Agency: US EPA | Role: On Scene Coordinator | Description: Inspector, On Scene Coordinator at Superfund Sites |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1998 to 2002 | Country / Region: Nogales, Senora, Mexico | Summary: He was the leader of a group providing power to a new construction of a multi-facility factory campus. This project required negotiation with government agencies, contractor selection, working with five customers, managing the installation electrical infrastructure, arranging an on-going maintenance program, and contract development. |
| Years: 2006 to 2007 | Country / Region: Hong Kong / China | Summary: He was leader of the international sourcing group for the integration of newly acquired company. He reviewed the sources, met and assessed liability and long term source viability. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| AICHE, ACS, ACHMM, REM, ASSE |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| CHMM, REM, CEA, Real Estate Broker |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Sigma Iota Epsilon |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Storage Innovations, Finishing systems/formulations |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Knowledgable in patent review and discussions, business managment activities, Finishing systems for wood and metal substrates. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Seminars on the Front End of Innovation and Regulatory managment. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, UK |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Numerous licences and certifications in chemical and environmental management & Real Estate Broker |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Completing and implementing strategic plans at various levels |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Armenian | Conversational |
Fields of Expertise
business, business development, business strategy, consumer product marketing, corporate strategic planning, environmental cleanup, environmental remediation, Hazard Communication Standard, hazardous chemical, hazardous material, hazardous waste, hazardous waste management regulation, marketing, new consumer product development, new product development, business operations, market segmentation, business analysis, branding, business process management, customer segmentation, health care claims substantiation research, market positioning, Internet marketing, marketing brand management, marketing database, distribution channel, behavioral science, marketing communications, market trend, ideation, hazardous chemical transportation, supply chain management, hazardous chemical processing, hazardous waste fuel, hazardous waste remediation, product development cycle time, device product development, hazardous waste related equipment, mixed hazardous waste, hazardous waste cleanup service organization, design for manufacturability, hazardous-waste storage equipment, hazardous waste monitoring equipment, hazardous waste land disposal equipment, hazardous waste handling equipment, hazardous-waste encapsulation, hazardous-waste disposal, hazardous waste control instrument, hazardous waste collection equipment, hazardous waste cleanup statute, hazardous waste cleanup incineration, hazardous-waste cleanup, hazardous-waste characterization, hazardous-waste carbon adsorption, hazardous waste analysis instrument, mobile hazardous waste treatment, hazardous-waste management, hazardous waste treatment, hazardous waste packaging process, hazardous-waste source reduction, hazardous waste material substitution, hazardous waste treatment facility design, hazardous waste treatment facility, new product development management, hazardous waste recycling, hazardous waste transport, hazardous waste treatment system, hazardous waste incineration system, hazardous waste treatment organic chemical, hazardous waste treatment inorganic chemical, hazardous waste microencapsulation, hazardous waste removal operation, hazardous waste materials reuse, hazardous waste landfill