Director of Foods Group at E2M, Inc.
August 1988 - January 2002
Manage the design and installation of packaging manufacturing systems from conceptualization to
implementation. Responsible for consultative selling to Fortune 500 clients in the film, food and beverage
industries. Prepare proposals, correspondences and contracts for sales activities. Relationship manager for key
client such as Nabisco (Kraft), Procter and Gamble, Tropicana, Coca-Cola and Gerber Foods.
Key Accomplishments
o Developed initial contact and strategically positioned with a Fortune 500 client to create a revenue source
of $500,000 a year. Prepared proposals and led a team of three mechanical and electrical engineers to
meet the client's packaging objectives.
o Led the development of a conceptual plan for the creation of a business case for the introduction of a new
cleaning device. In addition, led the conceptual project plan for the development of a toothpaste
dispensing operation located at the injection modeling facility.
o Led the design, prepared equipment specifications and conducted equipment inspections for a new one-
gallon plastic bottle line. Prepared specifications and purchase orders for installation contractors.
o Led an engineering team to design, install and start-up a Bag-n-Box packaging line (Bucket system,
Cartoner, Baggers, and Shrinkwrapper). Developed the mechanical and electrical contractor's
specifications for the installation of the Bag-n-Box packaging line.
Director of Support Services at Tuskegee University
January 1987 - January 1988
Managed the equipment and 140 indirect reporting maintenance, grounds, and custodial personnel at the
Tuskegee University Physical Plant. Performed budget, payroll, scheduling and contract management. Served as
account manager with primary responsibility to interface with administrator and faculty.
Key Accomplishments
o Led the initial management team in implementation of the ServiceMaster system.
o Managed a $2.0 million dollar contract agreement.
o Set up preventive maintenance program for the University heat, ventilation and air conditioning
equipment.
Engineering - Project Engineer & Product Technologist at PROCTER AND GAMBLE COMPANY
January 1982 - January 1987
Led technology improvements and equipment prototype development in the cookie forming area. Performed
statistical analysis and experimental design. Introduced and qualified new products to the manufacturing
organization. Supported marketing for evaluating new products. Developed capital appropriation requests for
energy savings projects. Managed the design of numerous boiler systems for all plants. Identified and resolved
technical issues relating to energy conservation and food technology.
Kev Accomplishments
o Conceptualized and developed two methods for the addition of chocolate chips to an extruded dough rope
for improving finished cookie appearance.
o Managed personnel to perform statistical analysis and experimental design in the pilot plant. Trained
personnel to mix, form, bake and evaluate doughs for experimental trials.
o Led the technology development of the extruder and rotary moulder. In addition, assisted with mixing
and baking equipment technology development for the Duncan Hines cookies.
o Led the energy team to develop ideas and implement plans for the reduction of the plant's electrical
demand. This saved the company $85,000.
o Developed savings package to upgrade coal-fired boiler controls. The result was an annual savings of
$233,000.
o Identified cost savings of $225,000 by delaying the start-up of a new turbogenerator until after the ratchet
period.
o Developed a $185,000 savings package and managed the installation of a steam venting system.
Co-op Student at JOHN DEERE COMPANY
January 1977 - January 1981
Held various cooperative education assignments in manufacturing, facilities and quality engineering.
Certifications
President at THE TRIO GROUP, INC
January 2002
Founded and developed the business model for this virtual organization. Developed, and established policies and
objectives for The Trio Group in accordance with board member directives. Coordinated business functions and
operations to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives and increasing productivity.
Key Accomplishments
o Directed and coordinated sales programs to provide funding for new or continuing operations.
o Planned and developed marketing policies designed to improve company's image and relations with
customers, employees, stockholders and public. Recruited, trained and evaluated performance of
employees for compliance with business objectives and contributions in attaining objectives and increase
productivity.
o Planned and implemented policies relating to all phases of personnel activity: Managed new employee
orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals. Maintained record of accounting, payroll
and insurance coverage and personnel transactions, such as hires and terminations.
o Manage the planning and execution process for project for Kraft Foods, Shell Oil and General Mills and
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