Accomplished leader skilled in effective decision making and strategic initiatives. Known for optimizing workflows and enhancing operational efficiency, significantly contributing to sustainable profit margins and customer satisfaction.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
CJ Consolidated Enterprises, LLC
Lincoln, NE
01.1996 - Current
Formulated and implemented strategic initiatives aimed at achieving customer objectives.
Engineered substation designs to optimize customer value and operational efficiency.
Analyzed purchasing workflows and implemented improvements to maximize time savings and minimize costs.
Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainable profit margins through effective budgeting practices.
Managed cross-divisional activities to ensure efficient transportation of large, oversize commodities, effective crane management, and streamlined substation logistics.
Negotiated strategic partnerships that expanded service offerings and enhanced customer satisfaction metrics significantly.
Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Assistant Plant Manager
Continental Carbonic, Inc.
Beatrice, NE
03.1993 - 01.1996
Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and operational best practices.
Coordinated plant operations to optimize production efficiency across departments.
Analyzed production data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
Conducted regular performance reviews for employees, identifying areas for improvement and setting goals for future success.
Supported Plant Manager in establishing strategic objectives for the facility, aligning with broader company goals.
Provided coaching and mentoring to team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
Education
Master of Science - Electromechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management And Robotics
Peru State College
Peru, NE
Skills
Effective decision making
Operational excellence
Customer focus
Strategic visioning
Digital transformation
Business development
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of 10 other engineers at Idaho Power Company in the development of multiple distribution substations.
Interests
Outdoor Recreation
Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
Cooking
Solar power design and creation for alternative energy at our property
Classic car restoration
Timeline
CEO
CJ Consolidated Enterprises, LLC
01.1996 - Current
Assistant Plant Manager
Continental Carbonic, Inc.
03.1993 - 01.1996
Master of Science - Electromechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management And Robotics