Functional Skills
Project Management
Change Management / Org Design
Supply Chain Management
Customer / Vendor Calls
Communications
Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Machine Learning
Predictive Analytics
Business Analytics
Software Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Project
Microsoft PowerPoint
SQL
Python
Certifications
PMPProject Management Professional
Sector Experience
Consumer Goods
Industrials
Manufacturing
Social & Public Sector
Languages
English
French
Greek
Fortune 500
Experience
Githio Consulting
Management Consulting
Principal Consultant
6/2020 - Present
I help my industrial clients realize their operational & project objectives. Developing a great strategy is only the first part of a successful engagement. I will partner with your teams to ensure they have the management systems and implementation capabilities in place to deliver a successful outcome.
Industries:
Construction, Mining & Resources, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Functions:
Capital & Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Transformation, Digital Transformation, Change Management, Operations Strategy & Implementation
Industries:
Construction, Mining & Resources, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Functions:
Capital & Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Transformation, Digital Transformation, Change Management, Operations Strategy & Implementation
Partners in Performance
Management Consulting
Engagement Manager
2/2018 - 9/2019
• Mining Organization, Digital Transformation (Canada):
Identified $1.3B NPV in growth opportunity through $200M digital and technological transformative
investments; deliverables included:
o Industry-wide study and prioritization of more than 400+ available technologies
o Business case evaluation and selection of 30+ prioritized initiatives
o Facilitation of syndication workshops with asset-level stakeholders
o Custom design of project management methodology for transformative initiatives
• Chemical Plant, Construction Productivity (Trinidad & Tobago):
Delivered $22M in realized operational savings over an 11-week period (>40 days saved); used
continuous improvement methods to improve critical path contractor productivity
o "Boots-on-ground” field diagnostic of construction management processes
o Creation of front-line management tools to support shift handovers, work package last-mile
Identified $1.3B NPV in growth opportunity through $200M digital and technological transformative
investments; deliverables included:
o Industry-wide study and prioritization of more than 400+ available technologies
o Business case evaluation and selection of 30+ prioritized initiatives
o Facilitation of syndication workshops with asset-level stakeholders
o Custom design of project management methodology for transformative initiatives
• Chemical Plant, Construction Productivity (Trinidad & Tobago):
Delivered $22M in realized operational savings over an 11-week period (>40 days saved); used
continuous improvement methods to improve critical path contractor productivity
o "Boots-on-ground” field diagnostic of construction management processes
o Creation of front-line management tools to support shift handovers, work package last-mile
Partners in Performance
Management Consulting
Senior Associate
9/2016 - 2/2018
• Mining Organization, Strategic Sourcing (Canada):
Identified $4M in savings opportunity within industrial materials category sourcing group
o Conducted RFP, gathered bids & created analysis tool for bid comparison
• Transportation Company, Corporate Services Transformation (Australia):
Identified $54M in savings during diagnostic review of corporate service (head office) functions
including legal, IT, human resources, finance, strategy, and sales and worked with Transformation
PMO to lock-in value capture of opportunities; deliverables included:
o Business case preparation of opportunities across legal, HR and real estate groups
o Custom design of project management system, including implementation of transformation
program software used to track project milestones and report on value captured
• Oil & Gas Plant Mega-Project, Construction Productivity (USA):
Delivered $6M in realized operational savings over a 5-week period, as well as additional $33M in future annualized benefit
Identified $4M in savings opportunity within industrial materials category sourcing group
o Conducted RFP, gathered bids & created analysis tool for bid comparison
• Transportation Company, Corporate Services Transformation (Australia):
Identified $54M in savings during diagnostic review of corporate service (head office) functions
including legal, IT, human resources, finance, strategy, and sales and worked with Transformation
PMO to lock-in value capture of opportunities; deliverables included:
o Business case preparation of opportunities across legal, HR and real estate groups
o Custom design of project management system, including implementation of transformation
program software used to track project milestones and report on value captured
• Oil & Gas Plant Mega-Project, Construction Productivity (USA):
Delivered $6M in realized operational savings over a 5-week period, as well as additional $33M in future annualized benefit
Partners in Performance
Management Consulting
Senior Associate (Intern)
6/2015 - 8/2015
• Underground Mine, Operational Excellence (Canada):
Designed and implemented front line management tools for day-to-day performance management of operations and maintenance teams
o Design of front-line shift tools & dashboards in excel
o Training & on-the job coaching of front-line supervisors in use of new frontline tools
Designed and implemented front line management tools for day-to-day performance management of operations and maintenance teams
o Design of front-line shift tools & dashboards in excel
o Training & on-the job coaching of front-line supervisors in use of new frontline tools
PepsiCo
Operations
Manufacturing Shift Leader
1/2013 - 5/2014
Accountable for cross-functional salaried team (6 leaders from production, maintenance, and quality) as
well as all unionized staff (120 employees per shift) in Quaker Oats facility
• Analyzed productivity and optimized production & plan process for Pancake & Baking Mix business
unit; incorporated into 2014 strategic plan ($200K+ annual savings)
• Led site-wide attendance intervention resulting in 50% absenteeism reduction in 6 months
• Implemented site-wide launch of new food safety program, resulting F22K certification
well as all unionized staff (120 employees per shift) in Quaker Oats facility
• Analyzed productivity and optimized production & plan process for Pancake & Baking Mix business
unit; incorporated into 2014 strategic plan ($200K+ annual savings)
• Led site-wide attendance intervention resulting in 50% absenteeism reduction in 6 months
• Implemented site-wide launch of new food safety program, resulting F22K certification
Agropur, Division Natrel
Operations
Quality Supervisor
9/2010 - 9/2011
Supervised unionized crew (30-40 employees per shift) in meeting daily production targets while
adhering to quality and safety standards
• Developed and led implementation of new Master Production Schedule that reduced downtime by
20% and improved customer fill rate to 99.8%, exceeding targets for customer satisfaction
• Created and implemented plan to reduce overtime from 32% to 16%; utilized change management
skills to ensure productivity achieved during major culture change
• Executed productivity initiative that doubled output on IS7 packaging lines; increased capacity
allowed acquisition of major client
• Purchased production ingredients and supplies valued at more than $100M per annum
• Partnered with Sales & Marketing teams to ensure successful implementation of promotional programs
adhering to quality and safety standards
• Developed and led implementation of new Master Production Schedule that reduced downtime by
20% and improved customer fill rate to 99.8%, exceeding targets for customer satisfaction
• Created and implemented plan to reduce overtime from 32% to 16%; utilized change management
skills to ensure productivity achieved during major culture change
• Executed productivity initiative that doubled output on IS7 packaging lines; increased capacity
allowed acquisition of major client
• Purchased production ingredients and supplies valued at more than $100M per annum
• Partnered with Sales & Marketing teams to ensure successful implementation of promotional programs
Agropur, Division Natrel
Operations
Logistics & Planning Manager
1/2008 - 9/2011
Supervised unionized crew (30-40 employees per shift) in meeting daily production targets while
adhering to quality and safety standards
• Developed and led implementation of new Master Production Schedule that reduced downtime by
20% and improved customer fill rate to 99.8%, exceeding targets for customer satisfaction
• Created and implemented plan to reduce overtime from 32% to 16%; utilized change management
skills to ensure productivity achieved during major culture change
• Executed productivity initiative that doubled output on IS7 packaging lines; increased capacity
allowed acquisition of major client
• Purchased production ingredients and supplies valued at more than $100M per annum
• Partnered with Sales & Marketing teams to ensure successful implementation of promotional programs
adhering to quality and safety standards
• Developed and led implementation of new Master Production Schedule that reduced downtime by
20% and improved customer fill rate to 99.8%, exceeding targets for customer satisfaction
• Created and implemented plan to reduce overtime from 32% to 16%; utilized change management
skills to ensure productivity achieved during major culture change
• Executed productivity initiative that doubled output on IS7 packaging lines; increased capacity
allowed acquisition of major client
• Purchased production ingredients and supplies valued at more than $100M per annum
• Partnered with Sales & Marketing teams to ensure successful implementation of promotional programs
Agropur, Division Natrel
Operations
Production Supervisor
7/2007 - 9/2010
Supervised unionized crew (30-40 employees per shift) in meeting daily production targets while
adhering to quality and safety standards
• Developed and led implementation of new Master Production Schedule that reduced downtime by
20% and improved customer fill rate to 99.8%, exceeding targets for customer satisfaction
• Created and implemented plan to reduce overtime from 32% to 16%; utilized change management
skills to ensure productivity achieved during major culture change
• Executed productivity initiative that doubled output on IS7 packaging lines; increased capacity
allowed acquisition of major client
• Purchased production ingredients and supplies valued at more than $100M per annum
• Partnered with Sales & Marketing teams to ensure successful implementation of promotional programs
adhering to quality and safety standards
• Developed and led implementation of new Master Production Schedule that reduced downtime by
20% and improved customer fill rate to 99.8%, exceeding targets for customer satisfaction
• Created and implemented plan to reduce overtime from 32% to 16%; utilized change management
skills to ensure productivity achieved during major culture change
• Executed productivity initiative that doubled output on IS7 packaging lines; increased capacity
allowed acquisition of major client
• Purchased production ingredients and supplies valued at more than $100M per annum
• Partnered with Sales & Marketing teams to ensure successful implementation of promotional programs
Family Medicine Clinic
Customer Service
Medical Office Administrator
1/2001 - 12/2007
Office Administrator at high-volume family medical practice