Westlake Chemical
Industry: Petrochemical manufacturing company
DescriptionWestlake Chemical is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated building products. The company is the largest producer of low-density polyethylene in the US and ranks among the Forbes Global 2000. The company was founded by Ting Tsung Chao in 1986. Revenue: 4.415 billion USD CEO: Albert Chao (Jul 2004–) Subsidiaries: Royal Building Products, Axiall, Vinnolit, Parent organization: TTWF LP
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Westlake Chemical Employees
Wood Mackenzie February 2009 - Present
Chevron September 2008 - February 2009
GTC Technology July 2007 - August 2008
Westlake Chemical June 2002 - July 2007
Sunoco Chemicals/Aristech Chemical Corporation April 1998 - May 2002
JLM Industries--Olefins Marketing, Inc./Olefins Terminal Corporation June 1995 - March 1998
Dow Chemical Company October 1990 - May 1995
Dow Chemical/Oronzio DeNora JV March 1989 - September 1990
Dow Chemical 1986 - 1989
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Energy, Strategic Planning, Human Resource..., Mergers, Lean Manufacturing, IPO, Petrochemical, Petroleum, Strategy, Refining, Change Management, FEED, Oil/Gas, Mergers & Acquisitions, Refinery, Supply Chain Management, Pipelines, Upstream, Procurement, Polymers, New Business Development, Supply Chain, Chemical Engineering, Business Strategy, Downstream Oil & Gas, Process Engineering, Gas, Natural Gas, Business Planning, Commodity, Market Analysis, Manufacturing, Business Development, Oilfield, Leadership, Energy Industry, Risk Management, Process Optimization, Logistics, Renewable Energy, Commodity Markets, Management, Oil & Gas Industry, Energy Markets, LNG, Engineering, International Business, Contract Management, Process Simulation
Education
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School 1999 — 2001
MBA, Executive MBA
Texas A&M University - Look College of Engineering
BSME, Mechanical Engineering/Metallurgy
Westlake Chemical April 2015 - Present
Samsung Engineering June 2013 - April 2015
Samsung Engineering February 2011 - June 2013
Samsung Engineering November 2010 - February 2011
Kershner Trading Group October 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Auditing, Accounting, Budgets, Accounts Receivable, SAP, Investments, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Managerial Skills, Cost Accounting, External Audit, Microsoft Office, Contract Management, Project Planning, General Ledger
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance
Westlake Chemical May 1997 - Present
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical, Process Simulation, Process Engineering, Aspen Plus, Control valve sizing..., Hydraulic analysis, Project Scope..., Process support during..., Polymers, Process Safety, Process Optimization, Coordination and..., Factory, Project Engineering, Capital Projects, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Hydraulics, Heat Exchangers, Process Control, Process Design, Distillation, HAZOP, Instrumentation, Aspen HYSYS, P&ID, Refining, Petroleum, R&D, DCS, Refinery, Water Treatment, FEED, Process Safety..., Plastics, Catalysis, Gas, Oil/Gas, Chemistry, PSM, Equipment Sizing, Oil
Education
Tulane University 1982 — 1986
BS ChE, Chemical Engineering
West Jefferson High School 1979 — 1982
Westlake Chemical June 2015 - Present
Haverhill Chemicals LLC April 2012 - May 2015
Star of Hope Mission April 2010 - April 2012
Volunteer October 2008 - April 2010
LyondellBasell July 2008 - October 2008
LyondellBasell October 2007 - July 2008
LyondellBasell July 2006 - October 2007
LyondellBasellHoust September 2004 - July 2006
Halliburton KBR June 2003 - September 2004
Halliburton KBR June 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Communication Training, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Analysis, SAP, Auditing, Process Improvement, Internal Audit, SEC filings, Budgets, Cost Accounting, General Ledger, Consolidation, Financial Accounting, Business Process..., US GAAP, Mergers, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Risk Management, Managerial Finance, Analysis, Accounts Payable, Business Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Cash Flow, Access, Management, GAAP, Business Process, Finance, Variance Analysis, Leadership, Account Reconciliation, Cash Management, CPA, Cash Flow Forecasting, Restructuring, Treasury Management, Hedging, Cross-functional Team...
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1981 — 1985
BBA, Accounting
AT&T March 2015 - Present
FMC Technologies November 2014 - March 2015
Westlake Chemical January 2014 - December 2014
Mccoy Student Managed Investment Fund June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Leadership, Team Building, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Accountability, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Information Systems, Microsoft Office, Management, Marketing, Bloomberg, Team Management, Equity Valuation, SAP, Salesforce.com, Bourque Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, ISO
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
Westlake Chemical May 2008 - Present
Mitsui & Co., USA 2000 - 2007
Skills
Pricing, Rebate Accrual, Rebate Reconcilation, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Master Data, SAP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Houston-Downtown
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Westlake Chemical December 2014 - Present
Los Alamos Technical Associates June 2014 - December 2014
USEC Inc. April 2005 - April 2014
Skills
Engineering, Power Plants, Project Engineering, Power Generation, Factory, Nuclear, Water Quality, Systems Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Corrosion Engineering, Pumps, PLC, Engineering Management, Control Valves, Process Control, Energy, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Management
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1988 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Westlake Chemical December 2013 - Present
Estron Chemical May 2012 - November 2013
Westlake Chemical May 2011 - August 2011
USEC June 2009 - August 2010
PEBCO Inc. May 2008 - March 2009
Gerdau Long Steel North America May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Project Management, Reliability Engineering, CMMS, Process Safety..., Engineering, Financial Analysis, ISO 9000, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER, Rhinoceros 3D Modeling, MATLAB, LabVIEW, ANSYS Workbench, SAP, Microsoft Office, Finite Element Analysis, 5S, CPR Certified, Six Sigma, ANSYS, Manufacturing, CAD, Root Cause Analysis, Pro Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Heat Transfer
Education
University of Kentucky 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Graduate
Western Union March 2014 - Present
Janus Capital Group June 2011 - September 2013
DIRECTV June 2010 - June 2011
Westlake Chemical June 2008 - June 2010
GE Aero Energy February 2006 - June 2008
GE Consumer & Industrial 2003 - 2006
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland April 2000 - April 2003
Skills
Six Sigma, Project Management, Process Improvement, Minitab, Business Process..., Operational Process..., Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Iso 9000, Contract Management, Operating Budgets, Letters of Credit, Finance, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Budgets, Accounting, Visio, Cross-functional Team..., Managerial Finance, Vendor Management, Software Project..., Risk Management, Internal Audit, Management, Team Building, Project Planning, Leadership
Education
Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management 2001 — 2002
MBA, Banking and Finance, Accounting, GPA 3.5
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company March 2014 - Present
LyondellBasell September 2011 - February 2014
Frontier El Dorado Refrinery March 2008 - September 2011
Westlake Chemical January 2005 - November 2008
Skills
Petrochemical, Refinery, Root Cause Analysis, Pipelines, Petroleum, Factory, Process Engineering, Inspection, Piping, Materials, Welding, Process Safety, Polymers, Coatings, Six Sigma, ISO, Gas, Plastics, Process Optimization, Fired Equipment..., Capstone RBI System, Refractory, Oil, RBI
Education
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc 1987 — 1988
Associate's degree
Westlake Chemical October 2014 - Present
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2011
Bachelors, Human Resource Development
Westlake Chemical March 2014 - Present
Hess Corporation May 2013 - September 2014
Reliant Energy January 2007 - May 2013
CenterPoint Energy 1996 - 2008
Reliant Energy March 2003 - February 2004
National Oilwell Varco August 2002 - March 2003
Reliant Energy August 2001 - July 2002
Kirloskar Electric Co. Ltd. 1982 - 1991
Skills
SAP, ABAP, ERP, Integration, SAP BW, Energy, SAP R/3, ETL, SAP IS-U, Business Objects, Data Warehousing, SAP BI, SAP ERP, SD, Oracle, Requirements Analysis, Business Process, SAP Implementation, Business Analysis
Education
University of Alabama 1991 — 1993
MS, Engineering
Skanska USA August 2015 - Present
Matrix Engineering, PLLC April 2011 - August 2015
PROCESS HAT INDUSTRIES, PLLC January 2011 - August 2015
Westlake Chemical August 2008 - September 2010
Westlake Chemical August 2004 - August 2008
Westlake Chemical May 2004 - August 2004
MeadWestvaco May 2003 - August 2003
University of Kentucky April 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Instrumentation, Process Automation, System Automation, Control Systems Design, Project Engineering, Production Support, Rockwell Automation, Wonderware, Honeywell DCS, GE Intelligent Platforms, AutoCAD, RSView, PLC, Aspen Plus, Capital Projects, Motion Control, DeviceNet, Advanced Process Control, SCADA, Modbus, RSLogix, Allen Bradley, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Process Simulation, Process Safety, Control Valves, HMIs, Engineering, DCS, P&ID, SIL, Gas, OSIsoft PI, Modicon, Robotics, Process Safety..., Gas Processing, Variable Frequency..., Valves, Safety Instrumented..., Commissioning, Industrial Ethernet, SIS, LOPA, Foundation Fieldbus, MES
Education
University of Kentucky 1998 — 2004
BS, Chemical Engineering
Emerson Process Management - Educational Services
Special Valve and Instrument Technician
GE Intelligent Platforms - Global Training Services
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Honeywell Automation College
Distributed Control Systems
Rockwell Automation - Training Services
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
Westlake Chemical November 2010 - Present
Global Systems Automation July 2009 - August 2010
State of Alabama October 2008 - October 2009
Topre America Corporation May 2004 - May 2009
University of Alabama May 2002 - May 2004
Skills
PLC, Robot, Automation, Electronics, Instrumentation, Troubleshooting, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Windows, PowerPoint, Allen Bradley, Robotics, Microsoft Excel, Variable Frequency..., Continuous Improvement, Electricians, 5S, Microsoft Word, Manufacturing..., Factory, Project Engineering, Energy, Power Systems, Einstein, Rectifier, Physics, Electricity, Transformer, ControlLogix, Energy Conservation, HMIs, Building Management..., Research, Problem Solving, Programming, C++, Testing, Process Engineering, Budgeting, Excel, Word, Computer Hardware, Sensors, Simulation, Assembly, Operating Systems
Education
University of Alabama 1997 — 2009
MS & BS, Electircal Engineering w/ Computer Engineering
Westlake Chemical November 2014 - Present
Westlake Chemical May 2012 - October 2014
Albemarle Corporation May 2011 - May 2012
Albemarle Corporation May 2010 - August 2010
Albemarle Corporation May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Product Development, Process Optimization, Polymers, Process Safety, P&ID, HAZOP, Project Engineering, Project Coordination, Troubleshooting, Team-oriented, Process Design, Process Control, Engineering, Chemistry, Factory
Education
University of Arkansas 2007 — 2011
BS, Chemical Engineering
Allen Harrison Company April 2014 - Present
The Dinerstein Companies August 2012 - April 2014
Westlake Chemical September 2011 - August 2012
Westlake Chemical December 2010 - September 2011
Westlake Chemical January 2010 - November 2010
The Hanover Company August 2006 - December 2009
Skills
HRIS, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Sourcing, Human Resources, Onboarding, Change Management, Recruiting, Project Management, New Hire Orientations, Temporary Placement, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Management, Talent Management
Education
Texas Tech University 2002 — 2006
BA, Public Relations, Business Administration
Cy-Fair High School 1999 — 2002
Tyler ISD June 2009 - Present
Westlake Chemical February 2007 - June 2009
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler January 2001 - February 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Active Directory, Servers, Microsoft Exchange, VMware, Virtualization, Security, Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Cisco Technologies, System Administration, Windows, Business Analysis, Networking, Disaster Recovery
Education
Texas State Technical College-Marshall 1997 — 1999
AAS, Computer Networking
Tyler Junior College
Westlake Chemical November 2014 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Customer Service, SAP, Management, Project Planning, Time Management
Education
Texas A&M University at Galveston 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Marine Sciences
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2012
Ocean Engineering
Westlake Chemical April 2013 - Present
LyondellBasell Industries January 2009 - April 2013
LyondellBasell June 2007 - December 2008
LyondellBasell April 2006 - May 2007
LyondellBasell April 2001 - March 2006
LyondellBasell October 1996 - March 2001
LyondellBasell February 1995 - September 1996
LyondellBasell September 1992 - January 1995
Skills
Polymers, Divestitures, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Market Development, Plastics, Mergers, Chemical Engineering, Coatings
Education
Xavier University 1983 — 1985
MBA, Finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1978 — 1982
B. A. Business Administration, Marketing
Westlake Chemical January 2013 - September 2014
IHS May 2011 - December 2012
CMAI December 2009 - May 2011
CMAI March 2008 - December 2009
CMAI August 2006 - March 2008
CMAI September 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Public Relations, Product Development, Negotiation, Marketing, Polyethylene, Polymers, Market Analysis, Petrochemical, Supply/Demand..., Pricing & Economics..., Capacity Database..., SAP, Market Research, New Product Launch, Creative Team Leadership, Product Positioning &..., Marketing Strategies &..., Corporate Communications, Public & Media Relations, Web & Print Content..., Analysis, Plastics, Content Development, Creative Direction, Competitive Analysis, Management, Pricing, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Strategic Planning
Education
Texas A&M University-Kingsville 2000 — 2004
Bachelor, Business Administration & Marketing
Western Refining September 2015 - Present
Westlake Chemical September 2014 - September 2015
Westlake Chemical November 2008 - August 2014
Bourque Logistics January 2006 - October 2008
Vopak January 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Transportation, Shipping, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, SAP, Outlook, Warehouse Management, Freight, Warehousing, Customer Service, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Transportation..., Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain..., Negotiation, Training, Project Planning
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 2010 — 2014
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies
Lonestar College 2004 — 2010
Associate of Arts, Art/Art Studies, General
Cirrus Logic May 2012 - Present
Silicon Laboratories, Inc. November 2005 - May 2012
Texas State University March 2004 - November 2005
Whitaker Consulting May 1998 - August 2003
Reliant Energy 1998 - 2003
Westlake Chemical March 1997 - May 1998
Compaq October 1996 - March 1997
Price Waterhouse May 1995 - October 1996
Universal Computer Systems June 1994 - May 1995
Skills
ABAP, SAP, SAP R/3, ECC6.0, SAP CRM, SAP BW, SAP BADI, BAPI, BDC programming, SAP Implementation, SAPScript, SAP Smart Forms, Direct Input, Call Transaction, User Exits, Integration, IDOC
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1988 — 1992
B.A., Plan II Honors Program, Music
King 1985 — 1988
Westlake Chemical July 2008 - Present
Westlake Chemical January 2005 - July 2008
Westlake Chemical March 2003 - July 2008
Westlake Chemical January 1995 - March 2003
Vista Chemical December 1991 - January 1995
Skills
Six Sigma, Polymers, SPC, Process Engineering, Project Implementation, Process Improvement, Process Control, Engineering Management, Water Treatment, DCS, Chilled Water, Compressed Air, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Process Safety, Process Optimization, Capital Projects, Process Simulation, Aspen Plus, Petrochemical, Root Cause Analysis, P, Instrumentation, Management, Chemical Engineering
Education
University of Alabama
BS, Chemical Engineering
Halliburton June 2010 - Present
Westlake Chemical May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Engineering, Fluids, Oil/Gas, Oilfield, Cement, Chemical Engineering, Stimulation, Formation Evaluation, Onshore, Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum, Upstream, Reservoir Engineering, Completions, Well Testing, Offshore Drilling, Drilling Engineering, Gas, Drilling, Matlab, Directional Drilling
Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Westlake Chemical March 2011 - April 2012
Frontier Drilling USA, Inc. April 2010 - July 2010
Transocean November 2007 - December 2009
GlobalSantaFe September 1982 - November 2007
Skills
Mergers, Vendor Management, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Defined Benefit
Education
University of Houston
Business
Westlake Chemical April 2015 - Present
Westlake Chemical February 2013 - Present
Bayer MaterialScience January 2009 - February 2013
Bayer Material Science June 2008 - December 2008
Bayer Material Science January 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Polyurethane, Foam, Insulation, Sales, Marketing, Sealants, Adhesives, Coatings, Polymers, Elastomers, Resin, Paint, Chemistry, Materials, R&D, Product Development, Waterproofing, Cross-functional Team..., Injection Molding, Plastics, Building Materials, Extrusion, Market Development, Continuous Improvement, Polymer Chemistry, Key Account Management, Strategy, Thermoplastics, Formulation, Manufacturing, Commercialization, Process Safety, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Process Simulation, Pricing, Chemical Engineering, Leadership, Design of Experiments, Supply Chain, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, Additives, Raw Materials, Materials Science, Composites, International Relations, Procurement, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1986 — 1990
B.S., Chemistry
Ron Eddy, CPA April 2015 - Present
Lentrade, Inc. August 2001 - April 2015
Westlake Chemical 1997 - 2000
Igloo Products Corp. 1982 - 1986
Anderson Clayton & Co/Igloo Corp 1976 - 1986
Skills
Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Cash Management, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Financial Accounting, Mergers, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Management, Excel, Manufacturing, Business Planning, Banking, Insurance, Inventory Management, Budgets, Managerial Finance, GAAP, Fixed Assets, Internal Audit, Auditing, Revenue Recognition, Analysis, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel
Education
Tulane University
Operations Research
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
B.S., Accounting
Media Nation USA December 2009 - Present
StaffingForce 2009 - 2010
Complete Solutions November 2007 - June 2009
Westlake Chemical 2009 - 2009
Pinstripe Talent August 2006 - November 2007
US Oncology July 2003 - August 2006
Enterprise Controls Consulting 2006 - 2006
People Solutions 1996 - 2001
Snelling & Snelling Personnel June 1981 - December 1992
Education
University of New Orleans
Elementary Education
Westlake Chemical October 2013 - Present
Westside Tennis Club September 2012 - February 2013
Westside Tennis Club June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Demand Forecasting, Six Sigma, Lean Management, Lean Tools, Lean Thinking, Leadership, Logistics, Solver, Regression Models, Bilingual, SAP ERP
Education
University of Houston 2009 — 2013
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Axip Energy Services, LP June 2013 - Present
Energy Transfer Equity November 2011 - June 2013
Occidental Petroleum March 2008 - November 2009
Westlake Chemical May 2007 - March 2008
Unocal May 2002 - May 2006
United States Air Force December 1993 - August 1997
Skills
Microsoft Office, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis, Financial Accounting, GAAP, Accruals, Consolidation, Cash Flow, Journal Entries, Forecasting, Financial Statements, Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis
Education
Universtiy of Houston 1999 — 2002
Bachelors, Accounting
North SHore High School
University of Houston
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Westlake Chemical August 2004 - Present
Paranet August 1994 - August 2004
Skills
Data Center, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Integration, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Virtualization, Security, Project Management, Visio, Business Analysis, Citrix
Education
University of Houston 1983 — 1988
Vmware
Motiva Enterprises LLC November 2013 - Present
Motiva Enterprises LLC August 2011 - November 2013
Motiva Enterprises LLC November 2007 - August 2011
Westlake Chemical 2004 - 2007
ERM 2002 - 2004
Skills
Petroleum, Environmental Awareness, Petrochemical, Refining, Gas, Refinery, Pipelines, Water, Process Safety, HAZOP, Waste, Downstream Oil, Refineries, Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., HAZOP Study, Industrial Safety, Process Safety...
Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1997 — 2002
Bachelors of Science, Industrial
Westlake Chemical March 2014 - Present
Westlake Chemical May 1998 - March 2014
Quantum Chemical (aka Millenium & Equistar) 1996 - 1998
OxyChem (aka Lyondell) 1994 - 1996
Alcoa 1992 - 1994
Skills
Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, Process Engineering, Polymers, Process Optimization, Six Sigma Green Belt..., SWLA Chamber Foundation..., PrimaTech Certified PHA..., Apollo Root Cause..., Radiation Safety..., DOT Hazardous Materials..., Advanced Process..., Safestart Program..., Petrochemical, Engineering, Factory, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Petroleum, Project Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Process Simulation
Education
Texas A&M University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Westlake Chemical March 2013 - Present
The Siegfried Group September 2012 - March 2013
Harper & Pearson Company, P.C. January 2006 - August 2007
PricewaterhouseCoopers January 2005 - April 2005
Skills
Auditing, Accounting, US GAAP, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Variance Analysis, Tax, SAP, Financial Analysis, BPC - Business Planning..., Forecast, SAP BPC, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business 2000 — 2003
MBA, Management Infomation Systems
Westlake Chemical May 2013 - Present
Saint-Gobain May 2011 - April 2013
Saint Gobain September 2006 - May 2011
Saint Gobain November 2003 - September 2006
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Audits, Process Improvement, Hyperion Enterprise, Managerial Finance, Auditing, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Forecasting, Management, Budgets, SAP, Variance Analysis, Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing
Education
Villanova University 2000 — 2003
MBA, Finance
Susquehanna University 1989 — 1993
BS, Accounting
Westlake Chemical April 2014 - November 2014
Eaton October 2013 - April 2014
Cameron November 2012 - April 2013
Westlake Chemical February 2007 - December 2012
ExxonMobil Corporation January 2002 - February 2007
Enron Corporation December 1999 - January 2002
Skills
SAP R/3, SAP, ECC 6.0 Upgrade, SAP Implementation, SAP BI, SOX Compliancy, SAP Netweaver, SAP ERP, ERP, Business Intelligence, ABAP, Business Process..., SAP BW, ECC, SAP HR, SD, Consulting
Education
University of Houston
BBA, Business Marketing
Westlake Chemical December 2006 - Present
Eastman Chemical Company 1992 - 2006
Eastman Chemical Company 1985 - 1991
Skills
Materials Management, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, SAP R/3, R&D, Troubleshooting, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, SAP, Process Control, Process Simulation, Polymers, Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Petrochemical, DCS, SAP ERP
Education
University of Arkansas 1984 — 1985
MSChE, Chemical Engineering & Mathematics
University of South Florida 1979 — 1984
BSChE, Chemical Engineering
Schlumberger September 2011 - Present
Global Paragon TX October 2010 - July 2011
Westlake Chemical June 2007 - July 2009
Komp Horticultural Services June 2005 - July 2006
PROLAMSA 2006 - 2006
HP April 1989 - June 2005
Skills
Forecasting, SAP, Customer Service, Team Building, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Business Planning, Leadership, Project Management, Supply Chain, Program Management, Financial Modeling, Procurement, Project Planning, Analysis, Change Management, Six Sigma, Management, ERP, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Training, Accounts Receivable, Coaching, Business Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Operations Management, Microsoft Office, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Accounts Payable, Strategy, Process Engineering, Risk Management, Management Consulting, Business Analysis, SAP R/3, Business Development, Performance Management, Business Process, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Business Process..., Contract Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2004
Accounting, Accounting
Lone Star College 1998 — 2002
Associates, Accounting
Landmark Education
Personal Growth & Development
Westlake Chemical November 2014 - Present
Consultant December 2013 - November 2014
Revenade July 2011 - December 2013
OpenSymmetry July 2010 - July 2011
Excentive July 2009 - July 2010
Visual Numerics May 2008 - May 2009
Iconixx April 2007 - May 2008
Iconixx April 2006 - April 2007
State Farm Insurance November 2003 - November 2006
The Program for Excellence in Selling July 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Lead Generation, Salesforce.com, Business Development, Sales Operations, Sales, B2B, Sales Management, Team Leadership, New Business Development, Training, Account Management, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Sales Enablement, Selling, Sales Process, Sales Effectiveness, Solution Selling, Management, CRM, Coaching, Customer Service, Relationship Management, Google Docs, Leadership
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business 2001 — 2005
B.A. Business Administration, Marketing & Operations Management
Westlake Chemical May 2000 - Present
Skills
Networking, Firewalls, WAN, VoIP, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Management, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Troubleshooting
Education
University of Houston 2015 — 2016
Andover Consulting September 2014 - Present
INVISTA / Koch Industries July 2012 - August 2014
Flint Hills Resources / Koch Industries November 2008 - June 2012
Total Petrochemicals September 2005 - October 2008
Westlake Chemical August 2004 - August 2005
Total Petrochemicals July 1999 - July 2004
Total Petrochemicals November 1997 - June 1999
Total Petrochemicals April 1995 - October 1997
Total Petrochemicals July 1992 - March 1995
Total Petrochemicals May 1982 - June 1992
Skills
Factory, Supply Chain, Engineering, Petroleum, Refinery, FEED, Polymers, Refineries, Procurement, Chemical Engineering, Oil, Gas, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Process Engineering, Refining
Education
Texas Tech University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Anadarko Petroleum 2013 - Present
Westlake Chemical 2013 - 2013
Hempel A/S February 2012 - August 2012
Flint Hills Resources February 2011 - January 2012
Flint Hills Resources August 2007 - January 2011
Skills
Polymers, Product Development, Chemistry, Chemicals, Continuous Improvement, Supply, Supply Chain..., Logistics Management, Oracle E-Business Suite, Six Sigma, APICS, Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning, Production Managers, Customer Service, Process Improvement, business optimization, Department Budgeting, Revenue & Profit Growth, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, freight management, chemical operations, chemical engineer, Capital Projects, Business Planning, Management
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1986 — 1988
MSChE, Chemical Engineering
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1982 — 1986
BSChE, Chemical Engineering
Russellville High School 1979 — 1982
Russellville High School
M. Holland Company May 1995 - Present
M. Holland Company June 2015 - Present
M. Holland Company October 2013 - June 2015
M. Holland Company 2007 - October 2013
M. Holland Company 2002 - 2006
M. Holland Company May 1995 - January 2002
Westlake Chemical September 1989 - September 1995
Calabrian Corporation January 1988 - January 1989
Mobil June 1986 - January 1988
Muehlstein September 1985 - June 1986
Skills
Plastics, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Team Building, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Account Management, Sales, Leadership, Resin, Pricing, Polymers, Thermoplastics, Sales Operations
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 1981 — 1985
BBA, International Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio August 2012 - December 2014
Army Research Lab - Vehicle Technology Directorate June 2013 - August 2013
Westlake Chemical July 2011 - August 2011
University of Cincinnati June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Matlab, Labview, Microsoft Office, Program Evaluation, Research
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Trinity University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering Science
Strake Jesuit
Westlake Chemical January 2015 - Present
Brenntag May 2013 - December 2014
Nexeo Solutions, LLC October 2010 - April 2013
Houston Astros April 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Salesforce.com, Account Management, Sales, Sales Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Pricing, New Business Development, Value Selling, Marketing Strategy, Direct Sales, Product Launch, Marketing Communications, Sales Cycle Management, Sales Rep Training, Social Media, Event Planning, Strategic Sales Plans, SAP, SAP BW, #Winning, CRM, Management, Strategy, Negotiation, Sales Operations
Education
Texas Tech University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Cheniere Energy March 2007 - Present
Trunkline LNG May 2003 - March 2007
Westlake Chemical December 1990 - August 2002
Skills
MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, Six Sigma Quality..., LNG, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Solid computer skills, Technical Writing, SAP, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Process Safety, Process Control, SCADA, Foxboro, Yokogawa CENTUM CS 3000, Honeywell DCS, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Oracle, Visio, Power Generation, Gas, Natural Gas, Gas Processing, Six Sigma, HAZOP, Petrochemical, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Pipelines, Oil & Gas, Commissioning, Energy, Factory, HAZOP Study, Petroleum, Supervisory Skills, DCS
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2011
BSIT/MVC, Information Technology, Multimedia, Visual Communication, 3.6 GPA
Silliman And Associates, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Platts Petrochemicals (subsidiary of The McGraw Hill Companies) April 2011 - January 2012
Brenntag Latin America March 2010 - September 2010
Chemex Corporation August 2001 - March 2010
Caribbean Plastic December 1997 - August 2001
Westlake Chemical September 1996 - December 1997
Plexchem International December 1987 - September 1996
Self Employed August 1982 - December 1987
Conoco Chemicals Latin America July 1979 - August 1982
Dow Chemical Latin America April 1969 - July 1979
Skills
Logistics, Plastics, Business Strategy, Procurement, Business Development, Business Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, New Business Development, Negotiation, Analysis, Sales, Market Analysis, International Sales, Spanish, Marketing, Polymers, International Trade, Strategic Planning, Start-ups
Education
Texas A&M University 1963 — 1969
Bachelor Of Science, Chemical Enginering
Westlake Chemical June 2011 - Present
GDF SUEZ Energy September 2007 - June 2011
Haynes and Boone, LLP October 2005 - September 2007
The Boeing Company April 2001 - May 2005
Equistar Chemicals January 1996 - April 2001
Skills
Energy, Renewable Energy, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Power Generation, Corporate Law
Education
University of Houston Law Center 2001 — 2004
University of Houston-Clear Lake 1997 — 2000
MBA, Business Administration
The University of Texas at Austin 1991 — 1995
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Westlake Chemical September 2013 - Present
USEC Inc. August 2010 - August 2013
PRS LLC. October 2009 - July 2010
Arkema May 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, PTC Pro/Engineer, KENO, Engineering, Nuclear, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Inspection, Factory, Operations Management, Testing, AutoCAD, Analysis, MS Project, Root Cause Analysis, Energy
Education
University of Kentucky 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Westlake Chemical June 2015 - Present
WorleyParsons June 2014 - Present
WorleyParsons January 2014 - June 2014
WorleyParsons November 2011 - January 2014
Mary Kay Inc. 2010 - 2012
LyondellBasell February 2011 - November 2011
ConocoPhillips April 2008 - October 2010
CEMEX February 2006 - June 2007
Sysco August 2005 - February 2006
Lockheed Martin November 2000 - December 2004
Skills
Human Resources, Recruiting, Leadership, Applicant Tracking..., Training, Talent Acquisition, Mentoring, Personnel Management, Management, Team Building, Temporary Placement, Project Planning, Sourcing, Hiring, Interviews, Coaching, HRIS, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning
Education
Texas A&M University 1992 — 1997
BA, Speech Communication
Avoca Central
Tripaga, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Westlake Chemical April 2010 - June 2012
ESA Technologies, Inc. January 1999 - April 2010
McCoy Electric/M-Optic 1984 - December 1998
Skills
Petrochemical, Instrumentation, Process Control, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, DCS, PLC, Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Electricians, SCADA, Project Engineering, Commissioning, Process Engineering, Factory, Automation, Process Automation, Gas, Pumps, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Maintenance Management
Education
Texas A&M University 1990 — 1994
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Fort Lewis College 1975 — 1981
BA, Finance
Westlake Chemical September 2010 - Present
LyondellBasell November 2005 - August 2010
SAP January 2004 - November 2005
Accenture January 1994 - December 2003
Amoco Production Company September 1990 - January 1992
Skills
Business Intelligence, SAP R/3, SAP, ERP, Integration, Business Process, Business Process..., Business Analysis, SAP ERP, Process Improvement, SAP Implementation, CRM, Project Management, Change Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Visio, Process Engineering, IT Management
Education
Texas A&M University
MBA
Texas A&M University
BS
Westlake Chemical May 2010 - Present
Westlake Chemical January 2003 - May 2010
ExxonMobil June 1999 - January 2003
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical, Process Safety, Process Engineering, Project Managment, Six Sigma, Ethylene, Operations Management, Training, Root Cause Analysis, Process Optimization, Engineering, Capital Projects, HAZOP, Polymers, Project Management, Refining, Instrumentation, Distillation, Aspen Plus, Petroleum, Project Engineering, Process Simulation, Aspen HYSYS, Factory, P&ID, Refinery, PSM, Heat Exchangers, Commissioning, DCS
Education
University of Kansas 1996 — 1999
BS, Chemical Engineering
Westlake Chemical August 2015 - Present
Tricon Energy, Ltd. April 2015 - August 2015
Tricon Energy, Inc. March 2014 - April 2015
The Dow Chemical Co. January 2010 - March 2014
The Dow Chemical Co. January 2008 - January 2010
The Dow Chemical Co. September 2006 - January 2008
The Dow Chemical Co. January 2004 - September 2006
The Dow Chemical Co. January 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Market Development, Global Marketing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Voice of the Customer, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Segmentation, Market Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Product Management, B2B Marketing, Coatings, Commercialization, International Business, International Sales, New Business Development, Plastics, Polymers, Six Sigma
Education
MBA 1993 — 1995
Marketing
University of Puerto Rico
BA Industrial Management
Westlake Chemical November 2014 - Present
KMG Chemicals February 2012 - August 2014
KMG Chemicals January 2009 - February 2012
KMG Chemicals November 2004 - January 2009
BP Solvay Polyethylene January 2002 - November 2004
Solvay Polymers January 2001 - January 2002
Solvay Polymers August 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Change Management, Due Diligence, Organizational Design, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain Operations, Global Logistics, Budget Management, Strategy Development, Logistics, Process Engineering, Budgets, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Chemical Engineering, Strategy, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Process..., Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Information Systems, Information Technology, IT Business Management, Production Planning, SAP, ERP, Project Management, Materials Management, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Management, Business Strategy, Integration, Process Optimization, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., Process Simulation, Global Sourcing, Leadership, Football Coaching
Education
Dale Carnegie 2000 — 2000
University of Oklahoma 1992 — 1996
BS, Chemical Engineering
Westlake Chemical January 2014 - Present
Air Liquide June 2011 - January 2014
Air Liquide September 2010 - June 2011
Air Liquide January 2008 - September 2010
Forex Capital Markets, LLC June 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Supply Chain Management, SAP, Logistics, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Oracle Applications, Microsoft Office, Market Analysis, Cost Management, Cost Planning, Cost Reporting, Rail Operations, Railway Systems, SCADA
Education
Texas A&M University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Semeron Corporation ConsultantSemeron Corp2002 - 2010
Westlake Chemical 1992 - 1998
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1973 — 1977
Ensco plc 2011 - Present
Pride International 2008 - 2011
Pride International 2007 - 2008
Bristow Group Inc. 2006 - 2007
Westlake Chemical 2003 - 2006
Skills
Financial Reporting, GAAP, Hyperion Enterprise, Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Controls, SEC filings, Process Improvement, Accounting, Internal Audit, Auditing, Risk Assessment, Essbase, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SAP
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business 2006 — 2006
Accounting
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2005
BS, Accounting
AIG January 2012 - Present
Westlake Chemical 2007 - 2010
Affiliated Computer Services 2005 - 2007
Tenet Health System 2004 - 2005
Burlington Northen Snata Fe 2001 - 2002
Burlington Northern Santa Fe 2001 - 2002
Arthur Andersen 2000 - 2001
University of North Texas 1994 - 2000
Education
University of North Texas 1994 — 1999
BS/MS
Westlake Chemical March 2015 - Present
Westlake Chemical October 2013 - February 2015
Westlake Chemical April 2012 - September 2013
DuPont September 2008 - April 2012
Stone & Webster March 2007 - August 2008
Total Petrochemicals 1991 - 2007
Union Carbide June 1990 - September 1991
Skills
Process Safety, HAZOP, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Process Control, Process Safety..., Process Simulation, Project Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Commissioning, HAZOP Study, Factory, Refinery, Petrochemical
Education
Tulane University 1986 — 1990
BS, Chemical Engineering
Westlake Chemical 2012 - Present
Westlake Chemical 1998 - 2012
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University 1989 — 1993
BBA, Marketing/Management
Stematix, Inc. April 2008 - Present
Pretium Innovation February 2004 - November 2011
Pretium LLC 2003 - 2007
Rohm and Haas 1999 - 2002
Westlake Chemical 1996 - 1999
BFGoodrich 1986 - 1992
Skills
Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Biotechnology, Materials Science, Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Lifesciences, Stem Cells, R&D, Venture Capital, Clinical Development, Drug Discovery, Biopharmaceuticals, Nanotechnology, Medical Devices, Patents, Drug Development, Cell Culture, FDA
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1969 — 1972
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin 1967 — 1968
M.S.Ch.E., Chemical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin 1963 — 1967
B.S.Ch.E., Chemical Engineering
Westlake Chemical February 2014 - Present
ION Geophysical September 2012 - February 2014
Seneca Resources Corporation 2009 - 2012
Decision Strategies 2005 - 2009
Chemical Market Associates, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Aker Kvaerner 2001 - 2003
Texas A&M Press 2000 - 2001
Skills
Energy Industry, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Project Management, Market Research, Energy, Internal Communications, Leadership, Change Management, Program Management, Analysis, Coaching, Human Resources, Organizational..., Public Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Team Leadership, Brand Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Team Building, Risk Management, Project Planning, Operations Management, Marketing Communications, Start-ups, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Business Planning, Budgets, Brand Development, Business Process..., Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Training, Forecasting, CRM
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business 2010 — 2012
Masters of Business Administration, Global Energy Management
Texas A&M University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor, International Studies & English
Westlake Chemical 2013 - Present
Air Liquide America 2008 - 2013
General Motors August 1995 - October 2008
Entergy October 1992 - July 1995
Skills
Electricians, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Process Control, Continuous Improvement, Commissioning, Project Engineering, Electricity, Systems Engineering, Maintenance Management, PLC, Factory, Control Systems Design, Engineering Management
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1996 — 1999
Master of Science, Technical Management
University of Maryland College Park 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Westlake Chemical June 2005 - June 2015
Skills
SOX, Tax Compliance, Corporate Tax, Tax Accounting, Federal Tax, FAS109, Income Tax
Education
Texas A&M University-Kingsville 1978 — 1980
BBA, Accounting
jacobs Lead Project EngineerExxonMobil2005 - 2006
Bechtel 2001 - 2004
UOP 1999 - 2001
Westlake Chemical 1993 - 1997
Skills
Automation, Commissioning, Construction, Contract Management, DCS, EPC, Energy, Engineering, Control Systems Design, Chemical Engineering, Gas, HAZOP Study, LNG, MS Project, Microsoft Office, Microstation, Oil, P, PLC, Petrochemical, Instrumentation, Engineering Design, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Process Simulation, Procurement, Project Control, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Refinery, Refining, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Writing, Upstream, Program Management, Process Control, Petroleum
Education
University of Houston
MS, Petroleum Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Chemical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
MS, Chemical Engineering
Mercer April 2000 - Present
eSolve 1999 - 2000
PDVSA SERVICES 1992 - 1998
Westlake Chemical 1986 - 1992
Skills
CruiseControl, TFS, Release Management, MSBuild, VSS
Education
Texas A&M University 1980 — 1985
Bachelors
SMU Engineering 1999 — 1999
MCSE
ConocoPhillips August 2011 - Present
Prosource.IT December 2010 - July 2011
Westlake Chemical June 2010 - April 2011
Software North LLC July 2009 - October 2009
ConocoPhillips March 2004 - April 2009
Rancho Santa Fe Technology January 2003 - February 2004
Halliburton February 2002 - July 2002
TRMG / Tivoli 1999 - 2000
Skills
Servers, Technical Support, Printers, Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, Software Installation, Citrix, HP, Routers, Information Technology, Windows 7, XP, VPN, Networking, Windows XP
Education
The University of Texas at El Paso 1970 — 1971
Marketing
Westlake Chemical April 2015 - Present
Technip January 2014 - March 2015
Technip September 2012 - December 2013
The Shaw Group E&C September 2006 - September 2012
The Shaw Group July 1996 - September 2006
Skills
Primavera P6, Process Engineering, LNG, Oil/Gas, Power Plants, Process Scheduler, MS Project, Chemical Engineering, Cost Control, Energy Industry, Process Simulation, Power Generation, Energy, Inspection, Commissioning, Construction Management, Supervisory Skills, FEED, Petroleum, Gas, Pipelines, Project Control, Factory, Materials, Upstream, Downstream Oil & Gas, Safety Management..., Offshore Drilling, Natural Gas, Refining, Oil & Gas Industry, Instrumentation, Oil & Gas, Microsoft Project, EPC, Petrochemical, Project Engineering, Refinery, Engineering, Contract Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Management, Piping, Project Planning, Onshore
Education
University of Ottawa 1977 — 1981
Université de Sherbrooke
Kaneka North America LLC January 2007 - Present
Westlake Chemical 2005 - 2007
Skills
Process Safety, Process Optimization, Process Simulation, HAZOP Study, Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis
Education
University of Rochester 1981 — 1985
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Westlake Chemical June 2011 - Present
Westlake Chemical April 2009 - June 2011
Westlake Chemical December 2006 - April 2009
Eastman Chemical Company May 1989 - December 2006
Skills
Quality Assurance, ISO, Process Engineering, Lean Facilitation, LIMS, Lean Fundamentals, Polymers, Root Cause Analysis, Quality System, Quality Control, Six Sigma, Process Simulation, Continuous Improvement, SPC
Education
University of North Texas 1980 — 1982
BA, Education
Eastman Chemical Company, Texas Operations June 2011 - Present
Westlake Chemical December 2006 - May 2011
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Self Employed SOX ComplianceSCI2006 - 2008
Westlake Chemical 2005 - 2006
Jefferson Wells 1998 - 2005
Hughes Tool 1982 - 1986
Skills
Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Auditing, Accounting
Education
University of Houston 1979 — 1982
BA, Accounting
Texas Tech University 1969 — 1974
BS, Elementry Education
Hobbs High
Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority May 2014 - Present
Westlake Chemical November 2012 - April 2014
Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority January 2006 - October 2012
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County 2006 - October 2012
Miro Technologies June 1998 - January 2006
Spirent Systems 1998 - 2006
Miro Technologies (Spirent Systems-WPDS) 1998 - 2006
ExpressJet Airlines 2001 - 2005
USA 3000 Airlines 1999 - 2000
US Navy 1991 - 1997
Skills
SAP Security, SQL Server, SAP Implementation, ERP, Analysis, Process Improvement, Visio, SAP Portal, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Requirements Analysis, ABAP, SAP R/3, Data Warehousing, SharePoint, Business Process..., Microsoft SQL Server, SAP Netweaver, SQL, Information Security, Oracle, Project Planning, SAP ERP, Change Management, Business Intelligence, SAP, Integration, Business Process, Business Analysis, SAP BI, SAP HR, Project Management, Program Management, SAP XI, SAP BW, SDLC, Software Development, Data Conversion, Software Project..., Databases, Business Objects, IT Management, MS Project
Education
University of Arizona 1986 — 1991
Bachelor, Nutritional Science (Dietetics)
Westlake Chemical March 2015 - Present
Sunivo America LLC June 2012 - Present
BDP International November 2004 - June 2012
Skills
Management, Warehousing, Import, Process Improvement, International Logistics, International Trade, Operations Management, Container, Transportation..., Freight, Freight Forwarding, Export, Ocean, Customs Regulations, Logistics Management, Air Freight, Transportation, Team Leadership, Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain..., 3PL, Supply Chain Operations, Warehouse Management, International Shipping, International Business, Forwarding
Education
Texas A&M University 1998 — 2002
BA, English
Texas A&M University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Westlake Chemical May 2012 - Present
Atwood Oceanics December 2010 - April 2012
Methodist Retirement Communities December 2009 - November 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers September 2007 - October 2009
Schlumberger July 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Internal Controls, SOX, Auditing, CPA, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
University of Houston 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's, Accounting
Boxer Property October 2010 - Present
Westlake Chemical April 2007 - January 2008
Shell Corporation June 2006 - January 2008
Huntsman Chemical Corporation January 2004 - March 2006
Houston Cutting Tools January 1997 - January 2003
Skills
JD Edwards, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Analysis, Data Entry, SAP, Credit, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Accounting, Software Documentation
Education
Texas Southern University 1988 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Business/Management
Westlake Chemical May 1980 - February 2012
Education
University of Louisville 2014 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Oxyhydrochlorination Catalyst Research, Catalyst State Modeling/Control via RMPCT
University of Kentucky 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Precision Drilling October 2013 - Present
Westlake Chemical June 2010 - September 2013
Hewitt Associates January 2004 - September 2009
Hewitt Associates January 2000 - January 2004
Hewitt Associates June 1997 - January 2000
FEVI VENTILATION INC January 1991 - January 1992
CNRS (CENTRE NATIONAL DE RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC) January 1990 - January 1991
Skills
•SAP HR experience user, •SME in data..., •Expert user in MS..., •Languages: English,..., Analysis, Project Management, Employee Benefits, Strategy
Education
University of Houston
BA, Mathematics & Accounting
University of Houston
BA, Mathematics & Accounting
Westlake Chemical July 1990 - Present
Education
University of Kentucky 1974 — 1976
BSCE, Civil Engineering
BASF April 2015 - Present
Westlake Chemical November 2012 - April 2015
Noranda Alumina July 2007 - November 2012
Engineering Inspection Service February 2007 - January 2008
east bank electric 2001 - 2002
gulf states marine 1992 - 2000
Skills
RCM, Root Cause Analysis, Maintenance Engineering, Profesional Engineer, Reliability, Maintenance Management, Preventive Maintenance, Factory, Capital Projects, Engineering, Commissioning, Engineering Management, Equipment Maintenance, Instrumentation, Reliability Centered..., Condition Monitoring, 5S
Education
University of New Orleans 2001 — 2007
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Westlake Chemical April 2013 - Present
Westlake Chemical April 2011 - April 2013
Sunoco January 2011 - August 2011
Flint Hills Resources September 2008 - December 2010
Western Refining September 2007 - September 2008
Clariant April 2006 - September 2007
LCY Elastomers May 2005 - April 2006
Celanese February 1980 - September 2004
Celanese January 1998 - January 2002
Skills
Petrochemical, Instrumentation, Root Cause Analysis, SIS, Engineering, Procurement, Electricians, Process Control, Six Sigma, PLC, DCS, Maintenance Management, Functional Safety..., Layers of Protection..., SISTech SilSolver, Process Safaty..., I&E Reliability, Electrical, Instrucalc, Refinery, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Factory, Reliability Engineering, ISO
Education
Universidad de Guanajuato
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Universidad de Guanajuato
Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Westlake Chemical July 2011 - Present
Westlake Chemical May 2010 - July 2011
R Stahl Ltd February 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Procurement, SAP, Supply Chain Management
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business 2005 — 2009
BBA, Supply Chain Management
Walter P Moore May 2014 - Present
Parker Drilling Company September 2013 - April 2014
Oxy April 2013 - June 2013
Westlake Chemical February 2013 - April 2013
CITGO Petroleum September 2011 - May 2012
Nestlé USA July 2011 - November 2011
N/A May 2005 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Teamwork, Research, Java, SQL, HTML, HR Policies, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Taleo, SAP Netweaver, SAP FICO, Project Management, Market Research, Demographic Analysis, Compensation & Benefits...
Education
Bellevue University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources/Finance
University of Houston-Downtown 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance
Sasol North America Inc. January 2004 - Present
Sasol North America April 1992 - December 2003
Westlake Chemical March 1990 - March 1992
Olin Corporation May 1989 - February 1990
Olin Corporation March 1987 - April 1989
Lockwood-Greene Engineers, Inc. July 1985 - February 1987
Phelps-Dodge Corporation January 1981 - January 1985
Skills
Combustion, Gas Processing, Heat Transfer, Heat Exchangers, HAZOP, Process Optimization, Instrumentation, Instrument Control, Statistical Modeling, Relief Systems, Pump Design & System..., Distillation, Gas Absorption, Reaction Engineering, Crystallization, Project Planning, Project Execution, Process Simulation, Engineering, HAZOP Study, Project Management, Process Control, Factory, DCS, Process Engineering, Petrochemical, Project Engineering
Education
University of Arizona 1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Consultant January 2012 - Present
Westlake Chemical June 2008 - January 2012
Eastman Chemical Company January 1978 - May 2008
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Polymers, Engineering, R&D, Process Simulation, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing, Process Optimization, Petrochemical, Chemistry, Process Improvement, Process Control
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1976 — 1977
MS, Chemical Engineering
University of Oklahoma 1970 — 1976
BS, Chemical Engineering
Plains All American February 2014 - Present
TNT Crane and Rigging Inc. November 2013 - February 2014
Westlake Chemical June 2013 - August 2013
Netsync Network Solutions March 2013 - April 2013
Xtec Systems August 2012 - March 2013
Friedkin Information Technology October 2011 - July 2012
Xtec Systems May 2008 - September 2011
Geek Squad November 2007 - May 2008
Harry Gee & Associates, PLLC June 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Active Directory, Windows Server, XP, Servers, Microsoft Exchange, VMware, Windows 7, Technical Support, Disaster Recovery, Troubleshooting, Hardware, Software Installation, System Administration, Visio, Laptops, OS X, Networking, Help Desk Support, Network Administration, Windows XP
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business 2004 — 2011
BBA, MIS
Westlake Chemical 2008 - Present
Westlake Chemical 2006 - 2008
Westlake Chemical 2003 - 2006
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor, Chemical Engineer
University of Houston
Bachelor, Mathematics
Cameron LNG 2012 - Present
BP Texas City Chemicals 2011 - 2012
ConocoPhillips 2007 - 2011
ENGlobal Engineering, Inc. 2004 - 2007
SASOL North America, Inc. 1995 - 2004
Westlake Chemical 1989 - 1993
Skills
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Construction, Electric Power, Commissioning, Project Engineering, Instrumentation, Gas, Oil/Gas, Petrochemical, Petroleum, Inspection, Refinery, Factory, Process Control, Oil & Gas
Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
Westlake Chemical April 2014 - Present
Skills
Process Engineering, Inventory Management, Root Cause Analysis, Petrochemical, Capital Projects, Six Sigma, SAP, Safety Management..., Chemical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Engineering, Process Safety, Materials Management, Electricians, Lean Manufacturing, Procurement, Microsoft Office, Maintenance Management, Supply Chain, Factory, P&ID, Oil/Gas, Project Engineering, Budgets, Plant Maintenance, Microsoft Word, Risk Assessment, Gas, Piping, Supervisory Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management
Education
Texas A&M University
BS Mechanical Engineering
Westlake Chemical March 2004 - Present
Westlake PVC - Pensacola, Fl. June 1995 - September 1998
Monsanto - Queeny Plant June 1975 - February 1988
Skills
SAP, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymers, Six Sigma, Petrochemical, Process Safety, Lean Manufacturing, SAP R/3, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Factory, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1977 — 1981
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Washington University in St. Louis 1971 — 1975
BsChe, Chemical Engineering
Westlake Chemical June 2012 - Present
Reidland-Farley Fire Department December 2004 - Present
Westlake Chemical June 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Aspen Plus, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Teamwork, Windows, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Simulation
Education
University of Kentucky 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering, 3.84
West Kentucky Community and Technical College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (AS), Pre-Engineering, 4.0
Waddey & Patterson, P.C. June 2012 - August 2012
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP May 2012 - June 2012
King & Schickli June 2011 - August 2011
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP May 2011 - June 2011
Paducah Remediation Services September 2009 - July 2010
University of Kentucky August 2008 - May 2009
Westlake Chemical May 2008 - August 2008
U.S. House of Representatives June 2007 - July 2007
Education
University of Kentucky College of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Kentucky 2005 — 2009
BS, Chemical Engineering
Westlake Chemical May 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Chemical Engineering
Education
University of Kentucky 2009 — 2013
University of Kentucky
PhD Chemical Engineering, Membrane Separations
Westlake Chemical November 1991 - Present
Eastman Chemical Company November 1991 - September 2006
Skills
Manufacturing, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Commissioning, R&D
Education
University of North Texas
Data tech, 1 year
eastman chemical
chemical industry
Frontier Logistics, LP August 2002 - Present
Westlake Chemical 2008 - 2008
Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas February 2000 - August 2002
Solvay Polymers February 1998 - February 2000
Education
Texas A&M University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
Teague High School 1988 — 1991
Westlake Chemical October 2013 - Present
General Dynamics Satcom August 2001 - October 2013
Skills
Engineering, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Project Engineering, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, CAD, Root Cause Analysis, R&D, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Testing
Education
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering
Westlake Chemical August 2010 - Present
Flint Hills Resources June 2006 - July 2010
Honeywell Speciality Chemicals January 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Quality Assurance, Iso 9000, Quality Control, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, Analytical Instruments, Method Development, Troubleshooting, Analytical Chemistry, R&D, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Industry, Six Sigma, Supervisory Skills, Employee Training, Industrial Safety, Hazardous Waste..., HAZWOPER, HAZCOM, Procedure Creation, Procedure Development
Education
Texas State Technical College-Marshall 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Chemical Technology/Technician
Marshall High School 1990 — 1994
General Studies, Regular/General High School
Westlake Chemical July 2008 - Present
Lyondell Chemical Company August 2007 - June 2008
Lyondell Chemical Company May 2006 - August 2007
Equistar Chemicals, LP January 2001 - April 2006
Skills
Polymers, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Sales, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Mississippi 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Westlake Chemical
Skills
Customer Service, Engineering
Education
Texas State Technical College Waco 1971 — 1973
Associate of Science (AS), Architectural Drafting
Gladewater High School