Professional References • • • Efficient, Effective and Elegant in Implementing Strategies to achieve whatever goal is set. A natural leader, he inspires confidence by demonstrating competence. He has a quick eye for streamlining processes and finding the most elegant method for solving any problem. He sees the big picture, identifies the ultimate goal, quickly finds the best route to get there, and communicates effectively to motivate the troops to pull it off. He identifies strategic improvements in days that others would miss forever. I have never worked with anyone who could analyze a business situation so thoroughly and yet so quickly. - Joe Warner, M&A Instructor & Business Intermediary Apex Business Advisors, Kansas City, MO A Mind for Building Effective Benchmarks, identifying and implementing efficiency improvements to improve the quality of products and services. Builds the brand and financial strength of the organizations. He objectively leads an organization to success through drive, analytical mindset, and ability to connect to internal personnel, the customer and the industry. - Brian J. Courtney, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Micro Merchant Systems, Inc., Syosset, NY Very Capable Leader with Very Strong Analytical Abilities as well a solid strategic vision. Operationally focused with the ability to lead multiple teams in a quest for growth. An ability to digest vast amounts of data and clearly communicate the opportunities and challenges that are part of an acquisition. - Mike Rossi, RPh, President/Board Member Jubilant DraxImage, Philadelphia, PA Integrity, Intellectual Horsepower, Business Acumen and Managerial Experience combined with pure passion to succeed in any field he sets his mind to conquer. He promotes customer-focused business practices and he offers a well-rounded mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment to make wise-decisions. Direct, truthful, and sought out by others for advice and solutions. A relentless and versatile learner. A demonstrated ability to outperform in difficult situations. Steadfastly pushes himself and others for results in tandem with communicating a compelling and inspired vision to rally his teams. - Kay Yoder, VP, Environmental Health and Safety Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits, Miramar, FL Voracious Appetite for Learning allows him to quickly grasp new industries, markets or product positioning to very quickly be an asset to any company. Inherent leadership skills to systematically, analytically, and decisively best position his team and the company for sustained competitive success. He has the vision to not only quickly see opportunity in the midst of chaos, but also has the ability to lead his team in executing accurate solutions. - Chris Wagner, Chief Operating Officer Eden Radioisotopes, St Louis, MO Tenacious Approach to Issue Resolution. Open minded/probing, a true think-outside-the-lines approach to handling opportunities and challenges. Dealing with issues is a primary characteristic. Possesses a stable, calm, thoughtful, and thorough manner in approach to decisions and action using a structured analytical thought process and scientific methodology. - Steve Garner, CFO, Journatic (Digital & Print Media) St Louis, MO Vision and Drive to Innovate is Infectious and Inspiring. He brings strong business acumen, healthcare experience, consulting experience, and a history using technology to improve business processes. Embraces and supports process improvement methodologies to drive positive change. He’s a friend, mentor, and manager - there is no person more responsible for my professional development. - Sean Murphy, Director Operations Excellence Triad/Jubilant DraxImage, St Louis, MO An Accomplished Executive Possessing Exceptional Leadership. His strengths are in motivating and inspiring teams of professionals to exceed project goals and customer expectations. He achieves a competitive advantage through strategic focus, change management, strong professional relationships, innovative thinking and teamwork. - Tony Panchot, Principal, E & A Applied Engineering St Louis, MO Innovative, Efficient, Always Looking to Improve the Process. He follows his instincts, but validates his "gut feeling" with precise and astute analysis and validation. Defines the goal and pursues opportunities that will improve the bottom line. Ability to find the "root cause" of issues and does not make impulse decisions. Well versed in the teachings of "Lean Manufacturing" and "Six Sigma." Strong business savvy. Assembles and cross trains his teams, and effectively leverages talented people. - Quent Besing, RPh, Director of Account Management Trilogy Healthcare, St Louis, MO Unique Ability and Amazing Energy. He has the ability to multi-task, not only for his own multiple responsibilities, but also to better the operations in other departments like Marketing, Sales, HR, Safety, Regulatory, Finance, and Engineering. He’s always willing to help, provide ideas, collect ideas and promote teamwork to achieve the best solutions for operational challenges. A passion for continuous improvements for the whole company. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts all come natural to him. As a friend, he is humorous, fun, and honest! - Dave Wong, PE, retiree of Mallinckrodt/Covidien St Louis, MO Accomplished Business Strategist with a rare ability to grasp both the broad executive perspective and the technical nuances of the operation. Alert to changes in industry, proactively initiates necessary change in business direction. Proven leadership and able to identify a complex business problem, generate effective solutions, and mobilize support for rapid implementation. Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels. - Rex Ayers, Medical Physicist Northwest Medical Physics Center, Richland, WA |
Career-Based Assessment Summaries • • • Insights Discovery Forward looking, realistic, pragmatic, dependable, high practical person whose agile mind and skills combine well to generate fast results. Alert to problems, seeks to find solutions. Logical, analytical, an ingenious thinker, short & long-range planner. Good with rapid reasoning and able to think on his feet. Assertive, strong communicator, and natural gift for presentation. Strengths Finder 2.0 Achiever, Analytical, Relater, Strategic, Learner. Envisions what can be accomplished. A reputation for being ready and able to participate. Sorts the clutter and finds the best route. A creator of alternatives. Industrious, no-nonsense, innovative and original. If there's a goal, it's reached for. If there's a problem, it's broken into parts and solved. DISC Classic - Developer Independent thinker, on the look out for new opportunities and fresh concepts, creates innovative solutions and will do what it takes to succeed. Focus is on results. Self-reliant, confident, a tendency to think well outside the box. Relentless pursuit of solutions and a persistence in solving dilemmas. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) ENTP – Innovative, individualistic, versatile, analytical, and attracted to entrepreneurial ideas. Plans theoretical systems to address organizational needs, encourage independence in others, applies logical systems thinking, uses compelling reasoning to support actions, and acts as catalysts between people and systems. American Management Assoc–Influencing Style Strong sense of right and wrong. Good listener and supporter of others. A quiet keystone for relation- ships. Viewed as “energy source” for others, stimulating, creative, able to enthuse others, creates an air of excitement. Action oriented, independent, and prefers to get on with things and make things happen. Giombetti Associates–Performance Dynamics Strong knowledge of management, leadership, and supervision. Likes to move at a face pace and can keep pace with a quick environment. Task focused and task oriented and wants to get the job done. Provides focus, structure, and direction to others and to hold others accountable for staying on track. Very self-disciplined, sets very high expectations, and can set similar expectations for others. Human Synergistics Int'l - Life Styles Inventory Achievement. Positively challenged. Strong belief that you can change things; not afraid to take moderate and well-calculated risks. Formulates contingencies and maintains accountability. Encourages achievement-oriented thinking. Future Step - StyleView and CareerView Good fit with positions that deal with complex issues, and a mix of approaches to manage, solve and provide leadership. Career motives include expertise, stability, leadership, achievement, personal growth and creativity. Focus areas: • creating new ideas & finding alternatives • identifying products or services for an increasingly broad range of applications. |