Functional Skills
Business Development
Business Intelligence
Business Unit Strategy
Change Management / Org Design
Compliance and risk
Data Analysis
Growth Strategy
Operational Efficiency
Organizational Effectiveness
Program Management
Project Management
Restructuring / Turnarounds
Risk Management
Strategic Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Software Skills
Azure DevOps
PowerBI
Python
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI
Microsoft Office
Asana
Canva
Certifications
PMPProject Management Professional
PCCPProsci Certified Change Practitioner
Sector Experience
Business Services
Chemicals
Energy
Manufacturing
Technology
Case Study
Case Studies
Environmental Compliance PMO
Energy
PMO Transformation
Environmental Health & Safety
Regulatory Compliance
Compliance Program Turnaround
Chemicals
Restructuring / Turnarounds
Regulatory Compliance
Program Management
Manufacturing Asset Support During a Federal 114 Request
Chemicals
Regulatory Filings
Environmental Health & Safety
Fortune 500
Experience
The Blue Phoenix Institute
Management Consulting
Founder | Strategic Integrator | Fractional Chief of Staff
7/2024 - Present
Delivering embedded Chief of Staff and executive advisory services to senior leaders in SMBs, founder-led startups, holding companies, and regulated enterprises—supporting strategic alignment, cross-functional execution, and operational continuity during growth or transition.
• Advance leadership execution by building operating infrastructure, prioritization workflows, and communication
systems.
• Streamline executive prep and internal alignment through strategic communications, stakeholder coordination tools,
and enterprise reporting frameworks.
• Strengthen cross-functional execution by establishing operating cadences, escalation pathways, and clarity in ownership
and decision-making.
• Support clients navigating complex regulatory matters by translating external commitments into internal action plans
and embedding them into operating systems.
• Ensure continuity and decision-making support during high-visibility transitions and executive absences.
• Advance leadership execution by building operating infrastructure, prioritization workflows, and communication
systems.
• Streamline executive prep and internal alignment through strategic communications, stakeholder coordination tools,
and enterprise reporting frameworks.
• Strengthen cross-functional execution by establishing operating cadences, escalation pathways, and clarity in ownership
and decision-making.
• Support clients navigating complex regulatory matters by translating external commitments into internal action plans
and embedding them into operating systems.
• Ensure continuity and decision-making support during high-visibility transitions and executive absences.
Hybrid
Operations
Operations Excellence Specialist | PMO
9/2018 - 6/2024
• Led a Power BI-driven business intelligence initiative, automating workflows and real-time reporting, resulting in $1.5M in efficiencies and increased productivity for 500+ operators and 2,000 stakeholders by enhancing data driven decision-making and organizational alignment across a large strategic manufacturing asset.
• Led the implementation of the Operations Excellence Project Management Office (PMO), developing a multi-year structure and integrating change management strategies across 24 teams to align with business goals and ensure smooth execution of priorities.
• Guided the adoption of Azure DevOps and Power BI, implementing agile methodologies and change management strategies to streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and boost performance across leadership and operational teams.
• Trusted advisor to operational and executive leaders; designed cross-functional governance and operating rhythms to improve cross-team alignment and advance high-impact initiatives.
• Led the implementation of the Operations Excellence Project Management Office (PMO), developing a multi-year structure and integrating change management strategies across 24 teams to align with business goals and ensure smooth execution of priorities.
• Guided the adoption of Azure DevOps and Power BI, implementing agile methodologies and change management strategies to streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and boost performance across leadership and operational teams.
• Trusted advisor to operational and executive leaders; designed cross-functional governance and operating rhythms to improve cross-team alignment and advance high-impact initiatives.
BP
Management Consulting
Change Management Coordinator
3/2021 - 10/2022
* Led a team of agile coaches, launching 20 agile squads in the first year, driving enterprise-wide agile transformation at a large manufacturing asset and embedding new ways of working across the refinery.
* Implemented large-scale transformation strategies, executing training programs, communication plans, and change management to support the adoption of Azure DevOps and agile methodologies across cross-functional teams, aligning with organizational objectives and improving performance.
* Developed and implemented the first scaled scrum effort in bp's refinery portfolio, establishing the Compliance PMO with six scrum teams and guiding cross-functional planning and integration to achieve business objectives and measurable performance outcomes.
* Guided teams and advised leadership during restructuring efforts, providing change management and risk mitigation strategies to help teams navigate large-scale changes and align with business objectives.
* Implemented large-scale transformation strategies, executing training programs, communication plans, and change management to support the adoption of Azure DevOps and agile methodologies across cross-functional teams, aligning with organizational objectives and improving performance.
* Developed and implemented the first scaled scrum effort in bp's refinery portfolio, establishing the Compliance PMO with six scrum teams and guiding cross-functional planning and integration to achieve business objectives and measurable performance outcomes.
* Guided teams and advised leadership during restructuring efforts, providing change management and risk mitigation strategies to help teams navigate large-scale changes and align with business objectives.
BP
Operations
Environmental Team Leader
9/2018 - 10/2022
* Oversaw environmental strategy and compliance programs across a large, complex oil and gas refinery with 5,000+ employees and contractors.
* Led a $2 million environmental project, prioritizing tasks and removing barriers for two field teams, while collaborating with asset teams, legal, environmental, governmental affairs, and local municipalities to advance objectives and deliver project outcomes.
* Managed training, technical development, and leadership coaching for a team of eight Environmental Specialists, new graduates, and interns, supporting continuous skill growth and driving performance improvements.
* Facilitated communication and negotiations with local municipalities and regulatory bodies, building community partnerships and advancing shared environmental goals.
* Led risk mitigation strategies, identifying compliance opportunities, reducing environmental risks, and strengthening organizational accountability.
* Led a $2 million environmental project, prioritizing tasks and removing barriers for two field teams, while collaborating with asset teams, legal, environmental, governmental affairs, and local municipalities to advance objectives and deliver project outcomes.
* Managed training, technical development, and leadership coaching for a team of eight Environmental Specialists, new graduates, and interns, supporting continuous skill growth and driving performance improvements.
* Facilitated communication and negotiations with local municipalities and regulatory bodies, building community partnerships and advancing shared environmental goals.
* Led risk mitigation strategies, identifying compliance opportunities, reducing environmental risks, and strengthening organizational accountability.
Flint Hills Resources
Management Consulting
Air Compliance and Air Permitting Compliance System Owner
5/2014 - 9/2018
• Managed complex air compliance projects, including a debottleneck permit, Title V Permit Application Update, and a 5,000+ page 114 request to the Federal EPA, facilitating accurate documentation and meeting critical deadlines.
• Led cross-functional planning and execution, collaborating with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to align environmental initiatives with compliance goals and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Leveraged data-driven insights to monitor progress, identify risks, escalate issues, and implement corrective actions, driving continuous improvement and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
• Cultivated partnerships with industry experts and thought leaders, actively engaging with environmental and ESG policies to integrate transparency and best practices into operations, enhancing organizational agility and ensuring long- term compliance.
• Led cross-functional planning and execution, collaborating with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to align environmental initiatives with compliance goals and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Leveraged data-driven insights to monitor progress, identify risks, escalate issues, and implement corrective actions, driving continuous improvement and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
• Cultivated partnerships with industry experts and thought leaders, actively engaging with environmental and ESG policies to integrate transparency and best practices into operations, enhancing organizational agility and ensuring long- term compliance.
Flint Hills Resources
Engineering
Optimization Engineer
5/2014 - 9/2018
• Led daily process engineering and performance oversight for a specialty chemical unit, driving compliance, performance, and product quality.
• Partnered with Operations to resolve bottlenecks, optimize process conditions, and align production with business goals.
• Led alarm rationalization and RCFA-based investigations to improve reliability and reduce unplanned events.
• Managed performance reporting and aligned operational strategy with overall plant goals.
• Enhanced cross-unit coordination to reduce utility usage and drive efficiency.
• Partnered with Operations to resolve bottlenecks, optimize process conditions, and align production with business goals.
• Led alarm rationalization and RCFA-based investigations to improve reliability and reduce unplanned events.
• Managed performance reporting and aligned operational strategy with overall plant goals.
• Enhanced cross-unit coordination to reduce utility usage and drive efficiency.
Exelon
Operations
Environmental Supervisor
2/2011 - 5/2014
* Led environmental and chemical compliance programs at a large nuclear facility, managing staff and aligning with NRC, EPA, and internal standards.
* Supported executives and industry advocates with congressional and public communication strategies, including securing U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding for the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) and high-visibility responses like the Fukushima incident.
* Led a national social media and grassroots campaign through Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) to advance nuclear energy policy and public engagement.
* Managed NPDES permit renewals, regulatory reporting, and stakeholder engagement with state and federal agencies.
* Developed environmental management systems and training to meet evolving compliance requirements.
* Supported emergency response, incident investigations, and mentoring on regulatory and corrective action processes.
* Supported executives and industry advocates with congressional and public communication strategies, including securing U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding for the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) and high-visibility responses like the Fukushima incident.
* Led a national social media and grassroots campaign through Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) to advance nuclear energy policy and public engagement.
* Managed NPDES permit renewals, regulatory reporting, and stakeholder engagement with state and federal agencies.
* Developed environmental management systems and training to meet evolving compliance requirements.
* Supported emergency response, incident investigations, and mentoring on regulatory and corrective action processes.
Exelon
Engineering
Environmental Chemist
4/2009 - 2/2011
* Provided technical oversight for chemical usage, environmental waste, and air programs to mitigate safety, environmental, and asset health risks.
* Led ISO 14001 audits and compliance reviews, supporting ongoing alignment with regulatory and internal standards.
* Served as Environmental and Chemistry Outage Director during critical outage periods, coordinating cross-functional activities in the Outage Control Center.
* Supported operational readiness through real-time monitoring of process health during steady-state and transient conditions.
* Participated in the Emergency Response Organization and Corrective Action Program, providing environmental and chemical leadership in incident response and plant operations.
* Led ISO 14001 audits and compliance reviews, supporting ongoing alignment with regulatory and internal standards.
* Served as Environmental and Chemistry Outage Director during critical outage periods, coordinating cross-functional activities in the Outage Control Center.
* Supported operational readiness through real-time monitoring of process health during steady-state and transient conditions.
* Participated in the Emergency Response Organization and Corrective Action Program, providing environmental and chemical leadership in incident response and plant operations.
Exelon
Engineering
Primary Systems Engineer
2/2008 - 4/2009
• Monitored and managed system performance to exceed plant safety, production, and cost objectives.
• Led root cause analysis and troubleshooting for emergent equipment issues, coordinating cross-functional maintenance responses.
• Oversaw diagnostic activities, corrective maintenance priorities, and risk-based planning for critical system components.
• Developed mitigation strategies for systems with degraded performance or elevated operational risk.
• Field-commissioned large environmental systems and infrastructure projects, ensuring readiness prior to operation.
• Led root cause analysis and troubleshooting for emergent equipment issues, coordinating cross-functional maintenance responses.
• Oversaw diagnostic activities, corrective maintenance priorities, and risk-based planning for critical system components.
• Developed mitigation strategies for systems with degraded performance or elevated operational risk.
• Field-commissioned large environmental systems and infrastructure projects, ensuring readiness prior to operation.