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OBJECTIVE
Results-Oriented Mining Management Professional Seeking a Challenging Senior Managerial Position, where my Proficient Leadership Skills, Effective Managerial Strategies and Creative Analytical Problem Solving Techniques can be Applied to Optimize an Organization's Profitability and Financial Stability.
Over 35 Years Experience with a Proven Record in Successful Leading Diverse Teams to Attain Zero Harm for the Safety of the Employees, Systems, Process, and Operations. My Leadership Proficiency and Managerial Competency have been Verified by the Resulting Profitability and Financial Stability of the Companies/Projects which were under my Administration. Broad-Based Administrative, Financial, Engineering and Operations Background. including Practical Hands-On Experience with Strong Technical Business Qualifications in Strategic Tactical Planning, Business Unit Development, and Project Management.
PROFILE
A Graduate Mining Engineer and Highly Experienced Management Professional, with a Distinguished Record in Providing the Leadership in Directing Diverse Teams in Attaining a Proactive Safety Culture, Profitability and Financial Stability.
CAREER KEY QUALIFICATIONS
* Resourceful Analytical Decision Maker who is Innovative in Successfully Reducing Process Gaps/Bottlenecks, and Underutilized Resources by Implementing Methods for Improvement.
* Respected Personal Integrity with a Passionate, Driven To Achieve, Work Ownership Ethic.
* Highly Articulate, Inspirational, Persuasive Leadership Style with a Meticulous Interpersonal Communication Skill that Motivates Subordinates Performance.
* Demonstrates Sound Judgment Skills with Perceptive Creativity in Developing Innovative and Cost Effective Solutions to Achieve Exceptional Business Performance.
* Proven Visionary Capabilities in Designing, Planning, and Implementing Improvements within Each Business Discipline: Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Product Development to Consistently Attain Higher Margins of Profitability.
* Confident, Charismatic Leader Proficient in Developing a Collaborative Employee Involvement Team-Building Environment for Joint Problem Solving to Produce Long-Term Financial Gains.
* Thrives within an Entrepreneurial Environment and in Managing Project Initiatives from Conceptual Feasibility Through to Successful Reality.
* Competent in Acquisition Analysis, Due Diligence Investigations, Reasonableness Reviews, and Operations Assessments for Potential Synergisms and Earned Value.
* Excellent Computer, Time Management, Organizational and Personnel Administration Skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CEMENTATION, CANADA INC. 2007–PRESENT
POSITION HELD: PROJECT MANAGER
XSTRATA'S NICKEL RIM SOUTH
Directed and Coordinated Activities of the Project to Obtain Optimum Safety, Efficiency and Economy of Operations and Maximize Profits by Systematic Scheduling, Organizing and Directing Activities through Subordinate Managers, Superintendents and Front Line Supervisors.
Managed Engineering, Procurement and Construction Activities with Project Management Responsibility in the $50M range.
Developed Plans and Executed the Methodology for the Safety, Engineering, Procurement, Mining, and Construction Activities for the Contractual Project Scope within the Budget, Schedule, Quality Standards And Project Objectives.
Responsible and Accountable for the Safety, Scope, Cost, Schedule, and Quality for the Project.
Results Obtained Include: 5 Million Man-Hours Worked W/O A Lost Time Accident,
Exceeded Contractual Scope, on Schedule and Below Budget.
MULLINS CONSULTING & ASSOCIATES 1998-2007
POSITION HELD: PRINCIPLE
CLIENT LIST INCLUDES PRIVATE ENTERPRISE COMPANIES, MINING COMPANIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, CONTRACTORS, MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS
Formed a Management-Consulting Firm Offering Multi-Discipline Professional Strategic Advisory Services to Assist Management Improve the Effectiveness of the Business Strategy, Process, and Operations by assessing Needs, Functions, Plans and Direction. Integrated Services included: Human Resource Management, Safety Training, Regulatory Audit/Compliance, Operations Support, Engineering Technical Support, Productivity Improvements, and Adoption Of Best Practice Methodologies. Supplemental Services Consisted of: Project Management, Acquisition Valuations, Feasibility Studies, Due Diligence, Property Management, Litigation Support, and Brown & Green Field Evaluations.
PROJECTS INCLUDED:
*Introduced, Managed, and facilitated a wide range of Multi-Disciplinary Project Teams, including: Strategic Planning, Feasibility, Startups, Safety Management, Property Sales, and Marketing.
*Instituted Performance Improvement Training which increased Productivity 14%, Quality Assurance Teams resulted in 21% less Reject, Operations Development Team Projects reduced cost by 21%.
*Developed Comprehensive Safety Regulations & Procedures (including initial training and SJP's & SJA's) in conjunction with USA's & China's Laws for submission & approval.
*Consulted & lived in China for 2 1/2 years on one of the first successful Joint Ventures.
*Formulated an Environmental Impact Analysis, Community Relations Policy and acted as the Community Liaison with the Local Residents and the Board of Directors for Asian America.
*Conducted Risk Assessments, Economic Appraisals, Property Acquisitions/ Sales, and Identified Reclamation Liabilities.
*Managed Multiple Commercial, Residential, & Retail Properties including Lease Negotiation, Lease Administration and Maintenance of Properties. This Resulted in a 30% Increase of Accounts Receivables as Compared to the Previous Ten Years.
DRUMMOND COMPANY 2001-2002
POSITION HELD: TECHNICAL ASSIST.TO MGR.
Appointed to a Created Position to Assist the General Manager in Assessing the Organization's Effectiveness in Safety, Cost, Planning, Productivity, Engineering And Maintenance Activities.
*Audited all Functional Areas of Managerial Responsibility and Formulated Plans, Methods and Procedures to Address Performance Improvements by Benchmarking Current Levels and Documenting Improvements and Communicating Results with All Personnel.
*Developed and Implemented Human Resource Processes and Training For Area Management Concept of Managing Projects and Personnel.
ZEIGLER HOLDING CO., 1993-1998
POSITION HELD: GENERAL MANAGER
Responsible for Multi-State Operations in WV, KY, and IL.
*Coordinated all Operation, Production and Maintenance Training related to the Design, and Installation of Integrated Systems of Safety, People, Materials, Methods, and Equipment.
*Designed and Implemented Development Training for All Management From President Level to Front-Line Supervisors which resulted in a 23% Productivity Improvement within the First Year.
*Introduced Engineering Techniques in Benchmarking Productivity Resulted In 17% Improvements.
U.S. STEEL CO., INC., 1976-1992
POSITION HELD: NUMEROUS MANAGEMENT POSITIONS,
LEADING TO GENERAL MANAGER
Attained Consecutive Promotions Based Upon My Performance. At the Age of 26, Promoted (and recognized internally within US Steel – as the Youngest Person within the organization) to a Senior Level Management Position. Responsible for Multi-State Operations in WV & AL. Throughout my career Managed Multiple Million-Dollar Projects for Expansion. Each Project was Completed under Budget on Schedule and Exceeded Production Expectations.
*Instituted Operational & Safety Procedures that Increased Productivity 45% and Decreased Cost Per Ton by 20% and Managed the First operation to Operate 1 year (over 1 Million Man Hours) with Zero Lost Time Accidents.
*Organized a Joint Employee Problem Identification and Resolution Team that Strengthened Employee Ownership and Involvement in the operation, thereby Reinforcing the User-Fixer Concept and Decreasing Unplanned Downtime By 10%.
*Successfully Conducted the Operation of the First Completely Computerized Maintenance System, which Improved Productivity and Operational Efficiency by 12%.
*Designed Employee Utilization Plans that Reduced Operating Cost 30%, & Increased Productivity 19%.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mining Engineering, West Virginia University, 1976-Completed 4 year degree in 3 years & attained Dean's Academic List
West Virginia Explosives Certification
MSHA Certified Instructor
WV Mine Foreman Certification
AL Mine Foreman Certification
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Administration of Employee Policies, Advanced Executive Management Program,
Advanced Supervision, Alabama Real Estate License (currently inactive), Corporate Financial Management, Emergency Medical Technician (currently inactive), Executive Management Development, Facilitator Training, Catalytic Management, Finance for Non -Financial Mgrs., Hazard Control in the Mining Industry, Job Description Development, Risk Assessment & Loss Control, Key Manager & Leadership Development, Organization Management, Leader-Manager Development, Longwall Mining, Mine Accident & Prevention, Mine Mapping & Layout, Mine Rescue Training, Performance Appraisal & Evaluation, Principles of Accident Prevention, Interaction Management, Values, Roof Control & Mine Ventilation, Safety Training Observation Program, Total Productive Management, Finance for Non – Financial Managers, Executive Management Development, Leader-Manager Development, Labor Negotiation & Issue Resolution, Safety Leadership Training Program, Facilitator Training - Values, Financial Accounting and Analysis, Integrative Analysis in Management, Legal Issues in Management, Loss Control, Management Information Systems, Marketing Concepts and Strategies, Modern Catalytic Management, Operations and Quality Management, Organizational Theory and Design, Performance Evaluation, Principles of Accident Prevention, Statistical Applications in Management, Strategic Human Resources Management, Strategic Planning and Management.
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