Praxair Inc
Industry: Industrial gases company
DescriptionPraxair, Inc. was an American worldwide industrial gases company. It was the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and the third-largest worldwide by revenue. In 2018 it merged with Linde AG to form Linde plc. Headquarters: Guildford, United Kingdom CEO: Stephen F. Angel (Jan 1, 2007–) Revenue: 11.44 billion USD (2017) Number of employees: 26,461 (December 2017) Subsidiaries: SIAD, Praxair Surface Technologies Inc, Parent organization: Zamalight Holdco LLC
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Praxair Inc Employees
Two Rivers Marketing August 2012 - Present
Relationship Marketing, Inc. February 2010 - August 2012
ITAGroup August 2001 - October 2010
Praxair, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Skills
Multi-channel Marketing, Strategic Planning, Channel Integration, Performance Improvement, Data Driven Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Timeline Management, Incentive Programs, Reward Strategy, Campaign Management, Campaign Planning, Campaign Optimization, Communication Strategies, Account Management, Audience Segmentation, New Business Development
Education
Marquette University 1994 — 1998
Marketing, Public Relations
Drake University 2000 — 2002
MBA
Valley High School Des Moines Iowa
JPMorgan Chase & Co. July 2014 - Present
PopSpace Software, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Deloitte Consulting, LLP August 2013 - March 2014
Hewlett-Packard June 2012 - August 2012
Praxair, Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Time Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, PowerPoint, Hard Worker, Visual Basic, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Organizational..., Leadership Mentoring, Social Media, Accounting, Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Event Management, Project Planning, Photoshop, Team Building, Market Research, Facebook, Social Networking, SAP, iMovie, Cognos, Lotus Notes, Investran, Forte, VB.NET, MySQL, HTML, Product Management, Networking
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Supply Chain Management
Sigma-Aldrich 2013 - Present
Sigma-Aldrich 2012 - 2013
Cabot Microelectronics 2011 - 2012
Praxair, Inc. 2007 - 2010
Bausch + Lomb, Inc 2007 - 2007
Skills
Product Development, Photovoltaics, Polymers, Materials Science, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, Technology Transfer, Nanotechnology, Polyurethane, Chemical Mechanical..., Product Management, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, OLED, Semiconductors, Organic Electronics, Product Marketing, Chemistry, Business Strategy, Materials, R
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA, Marketing/Finance
University of Rochester
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
Peking University
MS, Polymer Science and Engineering
Nankai University
BS, Chemistry
High School
Praxair, Inc. April 2013 - Present
Airgas USA, LLC 2004 - 2012
ATMI, Inc. 2000 - 2003
Praxair, Inc. 1997 - 1999
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales Management, Territory Management, Negotiation, Business Development, Sales, Strategic Planning, Account Management, New Business Development, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Cross Selling, Competitive Intelligence, Life Science Industry, Contract Negotiation, Market Research, Market Analysis, Mentoring, Team Building, Strategic Partnerships, Team Leadership, Best Practices, B2B, Management, Strategy, Pricing, CRM, Key Account Management, Sales Force Development, Direct Sales, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Selling, Medical Devices, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Product Launch, International Sales, Awesomeness, General Awesomeness, Hip-Hop, Rap, Swag, Whole Life, Customer Retention, DADS, Key Account Development
Education
University of Redlands 2004 — 2006
MBA - Master, Business Administration Finance; Marketing
San Jose State University 1985 — 1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology; Biology
Williams Retired Activities October 2008 - Present
Praxair, Inc. September 1975 - October 2008
White Martins/Praxair Inc. 1975 - 2008
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Six Sigma, Engineering, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Process Safety, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, P&ID, Commissioning, Renewable Energy, 5S, Process Simulation, Energy, Petrochemical, Process Control, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Water Treatment, Product Development, Petroleum, R&D, Gas, Project Management, Process Optimization, Materials, Design of Experiments, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Management, Automation
Education
Mississippi State University 1965 — 1969
Industrial Engineering
Vanguard October 2014 - Present
Vanguard October 2013 - October 2014
Coleman Research June 2013 - October 2013
Bosch North America September 2012 - January 2013
Praxair, Inc. 2012 - August 2012
Ameriprise Financial October 2011 - April 2012
Proehlific Park August 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Marketing, Customer Service, CRM, Data Analysis, Lead Generation, Analysis, Digital Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Accounting, Business Development, Management, Spanish, Salesforce.com, Research, Team Leadership, Project Management, Market Research, Sales, Leadership, New Business Development, Social Media, Social Networking, Finance, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Event Management, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis, Team Building, Event Planning, Public Relations, Teamwork, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Advertising, Series 7, Series 63
Education
North Carolina State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration- Marketing
North Carolina State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
Praxair, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Delta Sonic May 2010 - June 2014
Carleton Technologies Inc. May 2013 - May 2014
The Buffalo News January 2011 - January 2012
Master Chong's World Class Tae Kwon Do January 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Matlab, Simulink, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, 3D Modeling, Solidworks, C++, Maple, MathCAD, Oral & Written..., Teamwork, Team Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, Actuators, Engineering Design, Engineering..., Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Fluid Mechanics, Hands-on Problem Solver, Mathematical Analysis
Education
North Carolina State University 2015 — 2018
Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical Engineering
State University of New York at Buffalo 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's of Science, Mechanical Engineering with a Mathematics Minor
Erie Community College 2010 — 2012
Cheryl Lechok Communications, LLC 2004 - Present
TranSwitch Corporation 2002 - 2004
Cheryl Lechok Communications, LLC 1995 - 2001
Praxair, Inc. 1985 - 1994
Union Carbide Corp./Linde Division 1979 - 1984
Skills
Marketing Communications, Competitive Analysis, Online Advertising, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Media Relations, Online Marketing, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Start-ups, Product Development, Product Management, Technical Writing, Publicity, Market Research, Leadership, Marketing, Analysis, Project Management, Press Releases, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
BS, Chemical Engineering
University of Connecticut
MBA, Marketing
Praxair, Inc. January 2005 - Present
R.P. Adams March 2004 - December 2005
Sterling Fluid Systems January 1999 - March 2004
Skills
Professional Engineer, Certifed Project..., Skills Leader for..., Engineers, Engineering, Heat Transfer, Heat Exchangers, ASME, Pumps, P&ID, Piping, Pressure Vessels, Stress Analysis, HAZOP, Materials, Project Engineering, Process Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Commissioning, Finite Element Analysis, Metal Fabrication, HAZOP Study
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering
University at Buffalo 1987 — 1990
Electrical Engineering
Praxair 2011 - Present
Praxair, Inc. January 1981 - Present
Praxair, Inc January 1981 - November 2011
Skills
Industrial Gases, R&D, Global Business..., Technology Transfer, Key Account Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Chemistry, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Transfer, SharePoint, Communities of Practice, Marketing Communications, New Business Development
Education
SUNY at Buffalo 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
SUNY Binghamton 1976 — 1978
Physics
Praxair, Inc. 2011 - 2014
Praxair, Inc. 2002 - 2011
Praxair, Inc. 2000 - 2001
Praxair, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Praxair, Inc. 1990 - 1998
General Electric Company 1981 - 1990
Various June 1967 - September 1981
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Chemical Engineering, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Management, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Black Belt, Logistics, Strategy, Team Building, Business Process..., Forecasting, Manufacturing, Change Management, Key Account Management, Supply Chain Management, New Business Development, Procurement, Supply Chain
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School 1978 — 1981
JD, Law
Fordham University 1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
QuesTek Innovations LLC December 2012 - Present
QuesTek Innovations LLC October 2010 - December 2012
Praxair, Inc. October 2004 - October 2010
Praxair January 2004 - October 2004
Eager Plastics August 2000 - November 2003
Tempco Electric Heater Corp April 1999 - July 2000
Bethlehem Steel Corp. September 1998 - April 1999
Skills
Materials Science, Manufacturing, Steel, Polymers, Engineering, Metallurgy, New Business Development, Aerospace, Account Management, Business Development, Project Management, Heat Treatment, Failure Analysis, Characterization, Welding, Contract Negotiation, Machining, Industrial Gases, Aluminum, Alloys, Sales Engineering, Business Strategy, Thermodynamics, Technical Writing, Proposal Writing, Commercialization, Contract Management, Technology..., Material Selection, Public Speaking, Relationship Management, Creative Problem Solving, Value Based Selling, Sales Growth, Closing Deals, Prototyping, Manufacturing Scale-up, Spanish, Revenue Forecasting, Margin Analysis, Profit Improvement, Cost Reduction Analysis, Search Engine..., Sales Process, Miller Heiman, Prospect Research, Cold Calling, Trade Shows, Press Releases, Creative Writing
Education
Northwestern University 1996 — 1998
MS, Materials Science and Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1996
BS, Materials Science and Engineering
Robert Half Management Resources June 2015 - Present
Praxair, Inc. August 2014 - May 2015
The Chefs Warehouse 2015 - 2015
The Chefs Warehouse 2015 - 2015
The Chefs Warehouse 2015 - 2015
General Electric July 2011 - April 2014
Elizabeth Bigge January 1983 - December 2011
GE April 2010 - July 2011
Elizabeth Bigge April 2009 - February 2010
General Electric August 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Cash Management, Account Reconciliation, GAAP, Data Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Internal Controls, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Finance, Consolidation
Education
Sacred Heart University; Fairfield University 1992 — 2006
Under grad and grad level Finance and Accounting
Sacred Heart University 1989 — 1991
MBA, Accounting, Finance
Sacred Heart University 1984 — 1987
B.S., Economics
Molex January 2013 - Present
Molex April 2010 - April 2013
Praxair, Inc. November 2006 - November 2008
Praxair November 2004 - November 2006
Praxair, Inc. 2000 - 2004
Skills
Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Change Management, Leadership, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Training, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Sales Process, Strategy, Integration, Data Analysis, Voice of the Customer, Team Leadership, Key Account Management, Business Process..., Mentoring, Six Sigma Blackbelt, Business Process Mapping, People Development, Organizational Behavior, Training Delivery, Operational Excellence, Culture Change, Organizational..., Organizational..., Organizational..., Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Hiring Practices, Decision Support, Decision Making, Reasoning Skills, Behavioral Interviewing, Large Group Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Talent Management, Performance Reviews, Interview Skills
Education
Benedictine University 1997 — 2000
Master of Science, Organizational Development/Change Management
Benedictine University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Communications
Ingersoll Rand May 2012 - Present
Redcats April 2011 - April 2012
Redcats USA April 2009 - April 2011
Praxair February 2007 - June 2008
Praxair, Inc. February 2006 - February 2007
Praxair, Inc. December 2004 - February 2006
The Stanley Works January 2003 - December 2004
GE Commercial Finance August 2001 - January 2003
GE Supply May 2000 - August 2001
GE Supply June 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Sigma, GAAP, Cost Accounting, English, Technology Change..., International Business..., Forecasting, IFRS, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, Finance, Leadership, Management, Mergers, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis
Education
University of Puerto Rico 1990 — 1995
Business Administration, Accounting
Praxair, Inc. December 2012 - Present
Otis Institute, Inc. September 2010 - September 2012
State Water Resources Control Board January 2008 - October 2010
DF Engineering, Inc. June 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Stormwater Management, Hazardous Waste..., Stormwater Pollution..., Environmental Awareness, Water Quality, Air Quality, Environmental..., Waste Management, SPCC Plans, Environmental Permitting, Spill Reporting and..., Environmental..., Greenhouse Gas..., Environmental Auditing, Remediation, Environmental Consulting, RCRA, Air Permitting, Water Resources, Sustainability, Water Treatment, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Climate Change, Industrial Safety, CEQA, Wastewater Treatment, NPDES Permitting
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2005 — 2010
B.S., Environmental Engineering
Praxair, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Praxair Asia Inc. November 2011 - January 2015
Praxair, Inc. July 2004 - November 2011
Praxair, Inc. January 1999 - June 2004
White Martins Gases Industriais Ltda. January 1996 - December 1998
White Martins Gases Industriais Ltda. June 1990 - December 1995
Praxair, Inc. January 1992 - January 1993
Aços Villares S.A. June 1985 - May 1990
Fundação Osvaldo Cruz 1985 - 1990
Grupo Paranapanema January 1983 - February 1985
Skills
New Business Development, International Business, Market Analysis, Thermal Engineering, Steel, Glass, Non-ferrous, Incineration, Fluid Mechanics, Statistics, Computer Science, R&D, Metallurgy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Alternative Energy, Process Automation, Process Development, Process Optimization, Intercultural..., Training Skills, Business Analysis, Market Development, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Program Management, Valuation, Process Engineering, Engineering, Product Development, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Energy, Chemical Engineering, Project Management, Negotiation, Petrochemical, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Industrial Gases, International Sales, Business Planning, Renewable Energy, Gas, Project Planning, Process Control, Marketing Strategy, Management
Education
Universidade de São Paulo 1985 — 1990
Post Graduate, Metallurgical Engineering
Fundação Getulio Vargas 1986 — 1987
CEAG, Business Management
Universidade de São Paulo 1978 — 1983
Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
Colégio Objetivo 1975 — 1977
HIgh School, Technology
Praxair, Inc. August 2007 - Present
Rockwell Scientific November 2000 - July 2007
Skills
Acoustics, Acoustical, Sound Quality, Acoustic Emission, Acoustic Measurement, Environmental Noise, Build multi-physics..., Evaluate and validate..., Instrumentation and..., Health Monitoring, Engineering, Simulations, Matlab, R&D, CFD, Design of Experiments, R&D finance, Engineering Statistics, Machine Learning, Anechoic/reverberation..., Digital Signal..., Simulink
Education
Penn State University 1995 — 2000
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Thermoacoustics, physical acoustics, 4.0
Pennsylvania State University, State College 1992 — 1995
Master of Science (M.S.), Physical acoustics, computational acoustics, 3.6
i5 Scientific July 2012 - Present
Fortinet July 2011 - July 2012
i5 Scientific, LLC August 2007 - July 2011
FIFA World Cup 2010 December 2008 - December 2010
Avaya April 2002 - January 2008
Alteon/Nortel Networks November 2000 - March 2002
Praxair, Inc. June 1998 - November 2000
Molecular Biology - Baylor College of Medicine June 1990 - January 1996
Skills
Management, CISSP, Firewalls, VPN, Checkpoint, Security Architecture..., Network Security, Security, Data Center, Information Security, Penetration Testing, DNS, IPS, Communication Skills, Routing, VoIP, Strategic Influence, WAN, Networking, Application Security, Enterprise Architecture, Linux, Operating Systems, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications, Cloud Computing, Managed Services, Disaster Recovery, Program Management, Computer Security, Infrastructure, Solution Architecture, Cisco Technologies, IT Strategy, MPLS, Virtualization, IT Management, Troubleshooting, ITIL, Wireless, LAN-WAN, Consulting, Business Intelligence, Intrusion Detection, High Availability, Information Technology, Computer Forensics, Network Architecture
Education
Baylor College of Medicine 1981 — 1989
Doctor of Philosophy
Miami University 1974 — 1979
BS
Praxair, Inc. 1995 - Present
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company 1978 - 1991
Fidelity Union Trust Company 1975 - 1978
Skills
Financial Analysis, Relationship Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Investor Relations, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Corporate Finance, Treasury Management, Finance
Education
Smith College 1971 — 1975
BA, Economics
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
MBA, Finance
NRG Energy June 2012 - Present
Pierce Munitions, LLC November 2010 - June 2012
FREY ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. August 2009 - November 2010
PRAXAIR, INC. May 2005 - April 2009
Aurubis Buffalo (formerly American Brass) October 2000 - February 2005
Precision Castparts (formerly Curtis Wright) February 1996 - October 2000
(see below) June 1981 - February 1996
Skills
Project Management, Engineering, Ballistics, Six Sigma, Concept Development, Strategic Planning, CPM Scheduling, Troubleshooting, Earned Value Management, Lean Manufacturing, Portfolio Management, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, Analysis, Process Improvement, PMP, Construction, Project Planning, Design of Experiments, Process Engineering, MS Project, Leadership, Integration, Kaizen, Risk Assessment, SPC, Process Scheduler, Coordination, Microsoft Project
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1977 — 1981
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering
City of Buffalo, New York – Department of Permits & Inspections
Chief Engineer - License No. ######
International Institute for Learning
Project Orange Belt 2007: Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2007
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Certification No. ######
Praxair, Inc. ContractorTekSystems, inc.August 2001 - December 2003
Tek Systems, Inc. June 1999 - July 2001
Radio Computing Services 1994 - 1999
Hudson International Conductors August 1991 - June 1994
KPMG Peat Marwick February 1986 - November 1990
Education
Pace University 1985 — 1987
None, Business Administration
New York School of Computer Technology 1980 — 1981
Certificate, Computer Programming, Operations, Design
Westchester Community College 1976 — 1979
None, Business Administration
New York Institute of Technology 1973 — 1975
None, Architecture, Business and Business Administration
O2-N2 Consulting Group, LLC September 2001 - Present
St. Edwards University 2001 - 2012
Praxair, Inc. November 1978 - March 2000
Skills
Supply, Industrial Gases, Business Management, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Petrochemical, Management, Logistics, Team Building, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Leadership, Process Improvement, Gas, Analysis, Process Engineering, Strategy, Cryogenics, Six Sigma, Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Change Management, Integration, Start-ups
Education
Texas A&M University 1972 — 1974
MBA, Finance
Texas A&M University 1959 — 1963
BS, Mechanical Engineering
McKesson February 2015 - Present
Union First Market Bank June 2012 - February 2015
Capital One September 2011 - March 2012
Praxair, Inc. March 2008 - September 2011
Boehringer Ingelheim March 2000 - March 2008
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals March 1998 - March 2000
IBM 1997 - 1998
IBM 1990 - 1997
Skills
HRIS, Performance Management, Mergers, Divestitures, Incentive Programs, Compensation, Salary, Job Evaluation, Sales Compensation, Benefits, HR Strategy, Market Pricing, Salary Structures, Bonus, Benefits Administration, Executive Compensation, Compensation..., FLSA, Job Analysis, Compensation Planning, Benchmarking, Salary Surveys, Salary Administration, Compliance, Performance Appraisal, Executive Pay, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Payroll, Change Management, Talent Management, PeopleSoft, Employee Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Human Resources, Compensation & Benefit, Global Compensation, Management, Leadership, Compensation
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
M.B.A. Degree, Finance
Syracuse University
B.S. Degree, Liberal Arts / Psychology
Praxair September 2015 - Present
Praxair, Inc. September 2012 - Present
M&T Bank December 2011 - September 2012
Ablitt Scofield, P.C. September 2011 - November 2011
Mercantile Adjustment Bureau May 2010 - August 2011
COLLEGE RELATIONS OFFICE, BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE May 2010 - October 2010
M&T BANK CORPORATION April 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Press Releases, Blogging, Marketing, Leadership, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Customer Service, Facebook, Media Relations, Editing, Research, Outlook, Marketing Communications, Time Management
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Communication
Global HyCO, Praxair February 2015 - Present
Praxair, Inc October 2013 - April 2015
Praxair, Inc. January 2012 - September 2013
Praxair July 2011 - December 2011
Praxair, Inc. January 2008 - June 2011
University at Buffalo, Dept. of Chemical & Biological Engineering January 2002 - August 2009
Praxair, Inc. December 2007 - January 2008
Praxair, Inc March 2005 - November 2007
Praxair, Inc. March 2003 - March 2005
Praxair October 2000 - February 2003
Skills
Executive Management, Real Time Optimization, Advanced Process Control, Optimal Control of..., Plantwide Optimization,..., Energy, Gas, Pipelines, Engineering, Oil, Chemical Engineering, Contract Negotiations, Engineering Process, Petroleum, Optimizations, Root Cause Analysis, Optimization, Industrial Gases, Leadership, Process Optimization, Six Sigma, Contract Negotiation, Management, Process Engineering, Analysis, Process Control, Operations Management, Project Management, Process Safety, Process Simulation, Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D, Program Management, Aspen HYSYS, Petrochemical, Project Engineering, Materials, Continuous Improvement, Refinery, Logistics, Product Management, Polymers, Lean Manufacturing, Coatings, Capital Projects, ISO, Engineering Management, Factory, Operational Excellence
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management 2014 — 2015
Executive Certificate in Technology, Operations & Value Chain Management, Executive Education
Queen's University 1992 — 1996
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
University of Toronto 1989 — 1990
M.A.Sc., Chemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi 1982 — 1987
B.Sc. (Hons) Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, First Class
Retired and Riding a Bike August 2013 - Present
Praxair December 2010 - July 2013
Praxair, Inc. July 2009 - December 2010
Praxair Inc. NAIG March 2007 - July 2009
Praxair March 2003 - March 2007
Praxair March 1999 - March 2003
Praxair April 1996 - March 1999
Skills
Leadership, Negotiation, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Sales, Sales Management, Product Development, Product Management, Management, Logistics, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Process Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Strategy, New Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Operational Excellence, Business Development, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Planning, Inventory Management, Key Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership
Education
Oklahoma City University 1983 — 1985
MBA, Marketing
Georgetown University 1977 — 1981
BSBA, Marketing
Praxair, Inc. October 2008 - Present
Pfizer February 2007 - October 2008
North Broward Hospital District November 2005 - February 2007
Vantage Perspectives, Inc. February 2004 - January 2006
Office Depot January 2002 - February 2004
Darden Restaurants October 1982 - January 2002
Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA
Kansas State University 1972 — 1977
B. Architecture, Design
Wichita High School Southeast 1968 — 1972
Praxair January 2013 - Present
Praxair November 2009 - Present
Praxair, Inc. December 2007 - September 2010
Praxair Surface Technologies October 2005 - November 2007
Praxair Surface Technologies July 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Engineering
Education
Michigan Technological University 2000 — 2004
Bachelors Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Curtin University of Technology
IBM International Foundation November 2010 - Present
Danbury Animal Welfare Society April 2005 - Present
Ct Business Educators Association (CBEA) October 2010 - August 2012
Purchased Real Estate 2012 - 2012
Bethel High School August 2008 - June 2010
Danbury Animal Welfare Society 2005 - 2010
Woodland Regional High School August 2004 - July 2008
Cheshire High School 2003 - 2004
The Ice Cream Lady April 2003 - September 2003
Praxair, Inc. June 1990 - December 2001
Skills
Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Six Sigma, Program Management, PowerPoint, Training, Business Planning, Market Research, Sales Management, Social Media, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Organizational..., Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Strategy, Team Leadership, Management Consulting, Staff Development, Research
Education
University of Bridgeport 2002 — 2003
6th Yr, Education
University of Phoenix 1998 — 2000
MBA, Global Management, International Studies
University of Michigan 1993 — 1993
Certificate, Instructional Design / Curriculm Development
Quinnipiac University 1977 — 1980
BA, Legal Studies
Academy of Our Lady of Mercy - Lauralton Hall 1972 — 1976
HS, College Prep
St. Bernadette 1964 — 1972
Beltrano Law 2012 - Present
Hedgestone Consulting Group, LLC April 2010 - June 2014
Praxair, Inc. 2007 - 2010
Henry Ford Hospital March 2000 - August 2005
Preferred Health Plan, Medicare HMO, Henry Ford Health System October 1998 - March 2000
Applewood Nursing Center March 1993 - October 1998
Skills
Healthcare, Policy, Risk Assessment, Medical Devices, Compliance, Business Strategy, Project Management, Elder Law, Special Needs Trusts, Advance Directives, Will drafting, Preparation of Wills, Revocable Trusts, Multi-generational..., Medicare/Medicaid..., Medicaid, Medicare, Training, Administrative Law, Guardianship, Wills, Legal Writing, Long-term Care, Legal Research, Powers of Attorney, Conservatorships, FCPA, Corporate Law
Education
HCCA's Compliance Academy
CHC Certification
Pace University School of Law
JD, Law
RN., BSN.-Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science Degree, RN BSN, Science of Nursing
Viridant Technologies, Inc September 2008 - Present
University of Cincinnati 1999 - Present
ReviewReady, Inc. September 2006 - December 2014
Praxair, Inc. June 1995 - August 1999
Skills
Characterization, Catalysis, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Chemistry, R&D, Nanoparticles, Inorganic Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Physics, Purification, Commercialization, Molecular Modeling, Materials, Membrane, Engineering, Spectroscopy, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Surface Chemistry, Science, Chemical Engineering, NMR, Analytical Chemistry, Polymers, Electrochemistry
Education
Princeton University 1991 — 1995
PhD, Chemistry
Moscow State University 1987 — 1990
Postgraduate Studies, Physical Chemistry
Materion Corporation February 2011 - Present
Environmental Management Services, Inc. September 2009 - February 2011
Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. October 2003 - January 2009
BEST Institute, Inc. April 2002 - August 2002
Praxair, Inc. November 2000 - April 2001
Praxair October 1999 - November 2000
Praxair May 1999 - October 1999
Praxair December 1992 - October 1999
Process & Cryogenic Services, Inc. June 1986 - December 1992
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Product Management, Forecasting, Trade Shows, Sales, Marketing Communications, Salesforce.com, Leadership, Strategy, Business Development, B2B, Product Development, P&L Management, Account Management, Sales Operations, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Management, Team Building, Pricing, Market Analysis, Manufacturing, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management, Sales Management, International Sales, New Business Development, Retail, Operations Management
Education
Santa Clara University 1985 — 1987
MBA, Business Administration / Marketing
University of California, Berkeley 1979 — 1983
BA, Economics and Computer Science
Mills High School 1975 — 1979
San Jose State University January 2014 - Present
Praxair, Inc. August 1993 - Present
Indian Prairie Public Library District June 2005 - May 2013
Metropolitan Library System June 2007 - July 2011
Liquid Carbonic 1993 - 1998
Skills
Library Management, Library, Public Speaking, History, Special Libraries, Information Management, Library Science, Non-profits, Library Instruction, Strategic Planning, Knowledge Management, Historical Research, Intellectual Property, Collection Development, Library Reference, Nonprofits, Library Research, Information Retrieval, Electronic Resources, Genealogy, Memoir, Online Research, Management, Public Libraries, Digital Libraries, Information Literacy, Database Searching, Leadership, Corporate Library..., Creating Virtual..., Genealogical Research, Nonprofit Board..., Strategic Planning for..., University Teaching, Libraries
Education
Dominican University 1991 — 1993
MLS, Library and Information Science
Rhode Island School of Design 1984 — 1986
BFA, Interior Architecture
Chubb & Son 2002 - Present
Praxair, Inc. 2000 - 2001
BOC Group (now Linde North America) 1998 - 2000
BOC Group (now Linde North America) 1994 - 1998
BOC Group (now Linde North America) 1991 - 1994
BOC Group (now Linde North America) 1987 - 1991
Chiat Day Advertising/Jessica Dee Communications Public Relations 1982 - 1987
Skills
Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Employee Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing..., Advertising, Content Development, Web/ Social Media..., Crisis Communications, Business Continuity..., Feature Writing/Editing, Direct Mail Marketing, Collateral Development, Seminar/Tradeshow/Event..., Publications, Media Relations, Social Media, Copywriting, Press Releases, Management, Newsletters
Education
Bryn Mawr College
Bachelor’s Degree, Major: English Literature
UB Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach (STOR) February 2012 - Present
Praxair, Inc. June 2004 - November 2011
Jaeckle Fleischmann Mugel LLP (Rochester, NY) May 1997 - May 2004
Skills
Intellectual Property, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Risk Assessment, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Financial Reporting, Research, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Legal Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Compliance Management, Patents, Intellectual Property..., Material Transfer..., Contract Management, Technology Transfer, Government Compliance, Business Management, Licensing Agreements, Option Agreements, License Management, Royalties, Trademarks, Legal Contract Review
Education
University at Buffalo 1996 — 1999
Bachelor’s Degree, Law/Political Science
Niagara County Community College 1982 — 1984
Associate’s Degree, Business Management/Legal Studies
Praxair November 2014 - Present
Praxair, Inc. August 2006 - November 2014
Praxair Inc July 1997 - August 2006
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, UniSim, Water, Process Simulation, Activated Sludge, Water Treatment, Modeling, Matlab, Process Optimization, Spectroscopy, MBR, R&D, Manufacturing, Product Development, BioWin, Project Management
Education
University of Notre Dame 1992 — 1998
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
Rockhurst University 1988 — 1992
B.S., Chemistry & Computer Science
Procter & Gamble August 2015 - Present
Praxair, Inc. September 2010 - July 2015
Procter & Gamble May 2008 - September 2010
Chrysallis, Inc. November 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Cosmetics, Skin Care, Onboarding, Human Resources, HRIS, Employee Benefits, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Competitive Analysis, Talent Management, Management, Training, Leadership, Recruiting, Vendor Management, Benefits Administration
Education
State University of New York College at Geneseo 2001 — 2005
History, Business
McDonald's Corporation March 2015 - Present
Walgreens May 2012 - September 2014
Walgreens August 2011 - May 2012
Praxair, Inc. September 1998 - May 2011
Skills
Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Strategy, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Change Management, Team Building, Talent Management, Leadership, Performance Management, Microsoft Office
Education
Roosevelt University 2006 — 2008
MATD, Masters of Art in Training and Development
Illinois Institute of Art 2002 — 2006
BFA, Interactive Media Design
Idol & Associates, LLC 2007 - 2014
Praxair, Inc. 2012 - 2012
Apria Healthcare March 2011 - July 2011
Praxair Healthcare Services August 2008 - March 2011
MD Anderson Cancer Center December 2007 - August 2008
Praxair Healthcare Services June 2004 - December 2007
Home Care Supply August 1999 - June 2004
ActionCare February 1997 - August 1999
Americair September 1994 - February 1997
Skills
Healthcare, Process Improvement, Team Building, Healthcare Management, Managed Care, Six Sigma, Hospitals, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Project Management, Policy, Performance Improvement, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Management, Coaching, Customer Service, Home Care, Medicare, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Training, Healthcare Industry, Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, Time Management, Clinical Research, Accreditation, JCAHO
Education
Marymount University 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem State University 2013 — 2013
pre-requisite science courses, 3.4 GPA
Lone Star College System 2012 — 2012
Certification, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 1988 — 1992
BA, Political Science & Philosophy
Praxair, Inc. February 1988 - Present
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Chemical Engineering, Market Development, Sales Operations, Coatings, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Pricing, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Strategic Planning
Education
Marietta College 1982 — 1986
BS Petroleum Engineering/Geology Liberal Arts Minor
Praxair, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Praxair February 2011 - May 2013
Praxair October 2006 - February 2011
Praxair July 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Infrared Thermal Imaging, RCM, Reliability Centered..., Capital Projects, Predictive Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Maintenance Management, Hydrogen, Reliability, PSM, Factory, Process Safety..., Mechanical Engineering, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Safety, Air Compressors, HAZOP, Plant Operations, Plant Maintenance, Process Optimization, Project Engineering, Preventive Maintenance, P&ID, Plant Engineering, Commissioning, Rotating Equipment, Pumps, Failure Analysis, Refinery, Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical, Instrumentation, HAZOP Study
Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
BP Products North America 2007 - Present
Praxair, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Praxair, Inc. 2000 - 2005
Praxair, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Skills
Petrochemical, Refinery, Refining, DCS, Commissioning, HAZOP
Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Praxair 2012 - 2015
Praxair 2011 - 2012
Praxair, Inc. 2000 - 2011
Perkin Elmer 1990 - 2000
Skills
Web Design, Content Management, Web Content Management, SharePoint, Information Architecture, Management, Knowledge Management, E-commerce, Information Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Writing, Document Management, Sitecore, Strategic Communications, Social Media, B2B, Strategic Planning, Editing, Corporate Communications, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Strategy
Education
Boston College
B.A., Psychology
Norwalk High School
The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business
Masters of Business Administration, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Westchester Health Associates November 2014 - Present
Health Quest March 2012 - November 2014
Pepsi Beverages Company September 2011 - February 2012
Chemtura December 2010 - June 2011
Boehringer Ingelheim February 2009 - September 2010
Praxair, Inc. March 2007 - November 2008
MasterCard 2005 - 2007
MasterCard 1999 - 2004
Skills
Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, HRIS, Talent Management, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Recruiting, College Recruiting, HR Policies, Sourcing, Taleo
Education
Stony Brook University Graduate School 2015 — 2018
Master’s Degree, Human Resources Management
Fordham University 2002 — 2005
BS, Business
The Spice & Tea Exchange® of Evanston April 2014 - Present
LifePoint Hospitals September 2012 - November 2012
Praxair, Inc. January 2000 - December 2011
Praxair August 1996 - December 1999
CBI Industries, Inc. January 1994 - August 1996
Skills
Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Compliance, Vendor Management, Benefits, Defined Benefit, 401k, Retirement, Pensions, Project Coordination, Budgeting, Plan Conversions, Outsourcing, Budgets, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Risk Management, PeopleSoft, Management, Analysis, Change Management, Investments, Program Management
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management
BSM, Management, Finance
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
MBA, Finance
Cameron June 2014 - Present
Cameron May 2011 - June 2014
Cameron 2008 - May 2011
Praxair, Inc. August 2000 - October 2008
Skills
Air Compressors, Gas, Oil/Gas, Instrumentation, Power Generation, Petrochemical, Energy, Engineering, Process Engineering, Power Plants, Gas Turbines, Maintenance Management, Renewable Energy, Air Separation
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management 2005 — 2008
MBA, Marketing & Operations
State University of New York College at Fredonia 1996 — 2000
BS, Chemistry
NBC Universal March 2011 - Present
Praxair, Inc. December 2007 - March 2011
Niagara County Community College September 1999 - December 2010
Northrop Grumman Newport News December 2003 - November 2007
ITT Technical Institute March 1999 - September 2003
Wendel Duchscherer Architects & Engineering P.C March 1997 - September 1999
APV Anhydro May 1995 - March 1997
Skills
Instructional Design, Training Delivery, Leadership Development, E-Learning, Organizational..., Talent Management, Change Management, Team Leadership, Six Sigma, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Training, Process Improvement, Coaching, Organizational..., Performance Management, Process Engineering, Needs Analysis, Workshop Facilitation, Succession Planning, Project Management, Learning Management, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition
Education
Capella University 2013 — 2015
PhD Education, Training & Performance Improvement
State University of New York College at Buffalo 2009 — 2011
MSAE, Adult Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Niagara County Community College 1992 — 1995
Associate in Applied Science, Mechanical & Process Piping Drafting
Praxair, Inc. January 2001 - Present
Praxair, Inc. October 1989 - December 2000
Skills
SharePoint, Engineering, Agile Methodologies, Strategy, Project Management, Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, CAD, Leadership, .NET, Visual Studio
Education
Purdue University 1987 — 1989
M.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering
Clarkson University 1983 — 1987
B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering
Retired --- from Benefits Administration May 2014 - Present
Praxair, Inc. January 2008 - April 2014
Reader's Digest Association March 2002 - August 2007
Thomson Newspapers December 1995 - March 2001
Booz, Allen & Hamilton 1975 - 1983
Booz 1975 - 1983
Skills
Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Vendor Management, Analysis, Human Resources, Leadership, Internal Communications, Policy, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, CRM, Administration, Program Management, Payroll, Mergers & Acquisitions, Outsourcing
Education
Marymount Manhattan College 1967 — 1969
B.A., History
Fairfield university
Fairfield university
Fairfield university
GE January 2013 - Present
GE Capital August 2010 - January 2013
Praxair, Inc. June 2000 - September 2010
Pepsi Bottling Group 1991 - 2000
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care February 1988 - October 1991
Pro Systems, Inc. February 1984 - February 1988
Skills
Data Warehousing, ETL, Integration, Acquisition Integration, Six Sigma, Business Process..., Cognos, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Engineering, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Business Intelligence, ERP, Management, Program Management, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., SDLC
Education
Bryant University 1987 — 1992
MBA, Management
Rhode Island College 1984 — 1987
BA - Music Performance AS Computer Science
Praxair, Inc. 2011 - Present
Anheuser-Busch InBev Services LLC September 2009 - December 2010
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA May 2007 - September 2009
InBev USA LLC January 2006 - May 2007
InBev USA LLC November 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Mergers, Intellectual Property
Education
New York University School of Law 1989 — 1992
JD, Law
Columbia University in the City of New York 1985 — 1989
AB, History
KPMG LLP February 2014 - Present
Praxair, Inc. 2013 - 2013
Axia, Ltd. 2012 - 2012
UTC Aerospace Systems 2008 - 2012
US Army 2000 - 2007
Skills
Leadership, Program Management, Strategy, Leadership Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Consulting, Project Management
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 2007 — 2009
MBA, Management
United States Military Academy at West Point 1996 — 2000
BS, Operations Research
Wells Fargo March 2012 - Present
Wells Fargo March 2010 - March 2012
General Electric August 2002 - March 2010
Danone Waters of North America (Great Brands of Europe/Danone International Brands) 1999 - 2001
Praxair, Inc. 1998 - 1999
PepsiCo, Inc. 1994 - 1998
PepsiCo, Inc. 1991 - 1994
Ernst & Young 1988 - 1991
Skills
Treasury Management, Bank Relationship..., Treasury Systems, System Conversion, Corporate Treasury, Money Transfer, SWIFT, Cash Management, Payments, Product Management, Acquisition Integration, Working Capital..., Electronic Payments, Best Practices, SWIFT payments, Banking, IT Strategy, Business Requirements, Cash Flow, Capital Markets, Treasury, Financial Services, Business Process..., Internet Banking, ACH, Business Analysis, SDLC, Finance, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Banking, SWIFT Payments
Education
University at Albany, SUNY 1986 — 1988
MBA, Management Information Systems
State University of New York at Binghamton 1982 — 1986
BA, Mathematics
Hillcrest High School 1979 — 1982
Novvi, LLC February 2014 - Present
Praxair July 2011 - February 2014
Praxair, Inc. January 2009 - September 2011
Praxair May 2007 - December 2008
Praxair January 2006 - May 2007
Praxair October 2003 - January 2006
Praxair June 2002 - October 2003
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Product Development, Management, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Strategy, Product Management, Project Management, Manufacturing, Contract Management, Pricing
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA
Caltech 1998 — 2002
BS, Chemical Engineering
Self Employed March 2013 - Present
Pacific Cheese Co. January 2011 - March 2013
Coca-Cola Refreshments June 2006 - January 2011
Praxair, Inc. 1998 - 2005
GAF 1996 - 1998
Compliance Partners 1995 - 1996
AgrEvo Environmental Health 1991 - 1995
Skills
Auditing, Quality Control, Management, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Industry, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, GMP, Food Science, FDA, ISO, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Dairy, 5S, SQF, ISO 22000, FMEA, Quality Auditing, Sanitation, Food Manufacturing, Engineering, SPC, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
BS, Business Management
Towson University 1974 — 1976
N/A, Post-Baccalaureate: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, 71 semester hours
University of Houston-Clear Lake 1991 — 1993
N/A, Post-Baccalaureate and Masters Program: Chemistry, Environmental Management, 18 semester hours
Gridiron Capital September 2013 - Present
Chemtura July 2010 - July 2013
Praxair Inc. April 2004 - July 2010
Praxair, Inc. July 2001 - March 2004
Brinks Inc. 1994 - 2001
Southern Peru Copper Corporation 1993 - 1995
PwC 1988 - 1992
Skills
Analysis, SEC filings, Consolidation, Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Due Diligence, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Corporate Finance, Acquisition Integration, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Accounting, Cross-functional Team..., Valuation, Strategic Planning, Internal Controls, Strategy, Business Planning, Divestitures, Process Improvement, M, US GAAP, Six Sigma, Auditing, Business Development, Strategic Financial..., Hyperion Enterprise, Negotiation, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, International Relations, Relationship Management, Building Relationships, Managerial Finance, Business Valuation, Budgets, Leadership, Joint Ventures
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business 1994 — 1998
MBA, Finance, International Business & Mgmt
Lehigh University 1984 — 1988
BS, Accounting and Finance
Wilton High School
Univar June 2014 - Present
Praxair April 2008 - June 2014
CAS (div. of American Chemical Society) January 2007 - April 2008
Praxair, Inc. July 2001 - December 2006
Lab Support 1999 - 2001
Topco 1997 - 1999
General Mills 1995 - 1998
Skills
Market Analysis, Contract Management, Pricing, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, Management, Selling, New Business Development, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, B2B, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., CRM
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA
North Central College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's
Praxair, Inc. March 2013 - Present
J. Stewart Communications January 2013 - August 2013
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide February 2011 - January 2013
J. Stewart Communications July 2009 - February 2011
The Hartford December 2008 - July 2009
The Thomson Corporation August 2000 - February 2008
Connelly & McLaughlin 1994 - 2000
David Kratz & Co. 1993 - 1994
U.S. Congressman Robert G. Torricelli 1990 - 1992
Skills
Investor Relations, Crisis Management, Messaging, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Digital Communication, Public Relations, Speech Writing, B2B Marketing, Financial Communications, Corporate Communications, Business, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Change Communications, Message Development, Spokesperson, Media Skills Training, Public Affairs, Leadership, Digital Media, Strategy, Managerial, Reputation Management, Integrated Marketing, Event Management, Thought Leadership, Social Media, Copywriting, Publicity, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Corporate Social..., Positioning, Communications Planning, Content Development, Politics, Corporate Branding, Storytelling, Social Media Measurement, Content Strategy
Education
New York University 1996 — 1999
MPA, Finance and Policy
Connecticut College 1986 — 1990
BA, Government/Psychology
Seattle Academy of the Arts and Sciences 1983 — 1986
High school
The Northwest School for the Arts, Humanities and Environment 1981 — 1983
High school
Praxair Inc. October 2013 - Present
Praxair, Inc. June 2006 - October 2013
Praxair September 2001 - June 2006
Education
Columbia Southern University 2008 — 2010
Master’s Degree, Occupational Safety and Health- Environmental Mgt, 4.0
Kansas State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry, 3.35
Dartmouth-Hitchcock June 2013 - Present
Fujifilm 2009 - 2013
Praxair, Inc. 2005 - 2009
Eastman Chemical Company 2002 - 2005
WorldCom 2000 - 2001
Ericsson 1999 - 2000
AllMedia Solutions,Inc. 1997 - 1999
Data General 1991 - 1997
Skills
Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Business Development, Integration, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Analytics, Leadership, Product Development, Negotiation, New Business Development, Business Intelligence, Project Management, IT Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Healthcare, Business Analysis, Business Planning, Vendor Management, E-commerce, Strategy, Process Improvement
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Boston University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering
Axalta Coating Systems July 2014 - Present
Chemtura Corporation April 2013 - July 2014
Chemtura March 2010 - April 2014
Chemtura Corporation December 2005 - March 2010
Praxair, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Baker Corporation 1999 - 2003
Ernst & Young 1995 - 1999
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1999 — 2001
MBA, Finance
Providence College 1989 — 1993
B.S, Finance
Tappan Zee
Eberman Inc. June 2015 - Present
LifeWorx June 2014 - June 2015
Dresser-Rand September 2012 - May 2014
Dresser-Rand March 2011 - September 2012
Dresser-Rand December 2009 - March 2011
Dresser-Rand February 2007 - December 2009
Alstom July 2005 - February 2007
Praxair, Inc. January 2004 - July 2005
Praxair, Inc. January 2001 - January 2004
Praxair, Inc. September 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Minitab, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Business Process..., Change Management, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Procurement, Business Development, New Business Development, Financial Modeling, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Management
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - The Lally School of Management and Technology 1998 — 2000
MBA, Finance
Clarkson University 1986 — 1990
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Focused Marketing Associates, Inc. January 1999 - Present
Mattel / Fisher-Price September 2001 - September 2011
Praxair, Inc. September 1995 - March 2000
Skills
Business Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Promotional ROI, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Sales Operations, Marketing Operations, Dimensional Modeling, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Analysis, Marketing Management, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Vendor Management, Shopper Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Project Planning, Retail, P&L Management, Web Analytics, Market Analysis, Product Marketing, Strategy, Product Development, FMCG, Product Management, Integration, Nielsen, E-commerce, Brand Development, Marketing, Marketing Research, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Pricing, Integrated Marketing, Market Planning, Business Planning, Product Launch, Segmentation
Education
Canisius College 1999 — 2003
MBA, Management Information Systems
Canisius College 1989 — 1993
BS, Finance
Boehringer Ingelheim April 2012 - May 2014
Praxair, Inc. July 2007 - November 2011
Abbott Laboratories March 2001 - February 2007
GlaxoSmithKline 1998 - 2001
Eli Lilly 1995 - 1998
Skills
Drug Discovery, Biochemistry, Competitive Analysis, Protein Chemistry, Drug Development, Cell, Assay Development, Technology Transfer, Biopharmaceuticals, Clinical Development, High Throughput..., R&D, Commercialization, Protein Purification, Vaccines, Strategic Planning, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Formulation, Clinical Trials, Leadership, HPLC, Microbiology, Medicinal Chemistry, Cell Biology, lyophilization, vaccine development
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2011
MBA, Finance
University of Illinois at Chicago 1989 — 1992
Ph.D., Bio-Organic Chemistry and Enzymology
University of Athens 1982 — 1987
BSc, Chemistry
Merchants Insurance Group March 2008 - August 2009
Praxair, Inc. September 1984 - December 2006
Education
University at Buffalo 1993 — 2001
M. E., Chemical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1976 — 1983
BS, Chemical Engineering
Holland & Knight LLP July 2013 - June 2015
Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto November 1996 - June 2013
Praxair, Inc. 1994 - 1996
Skills
Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patents, Licensing, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Appeals, Patentability, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School 1990 — 1993
Juris Doctor (JD), Law
Bishop Anstey High School
Bishop Anstey High School
Bishop Anstey High School
Bishop Anstey High School
Howard University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Cemical Engineering
Praxair, Inc. August 1998 - Present
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP 1996 - 1998
Seward & Kissel LLP October 1989 - September 1996
Skills
Litigation, Restructuring, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Energy, Contract Negotiations, Bankruptcy, Class Actions, Corporate Law, Courts, Budgets
Education
Columbia Law School 1986 — 1989
J.D., Law
University of Amsterdam 1985 — 1985
Certificate, EEC Law
Yale University 1981 — 1985
B.A., English
Roger Ludlowe High School 1977 — 1981
Winsert, Inc. September 2013 - Present
United Technologies June 2012 - September 2013
Stepan Company November 2008 - June 2012
Praxair, Inc. September 2004 - November 2008
Bechtel Corporation August 2002 - June 2004
Skills
Leadership, R&D, Management, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Microsoft Word, Contract Negotiation, PowerPoint, Sales, Pricing, Project Planning, Negotiation, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Budgets, Sales Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Office, Analysis, New Business Development, Contract Management, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing
Education
Gonzaga University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Praxair, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Praxair, Inc. April 2011 - September 2013
Praxair, Inc. October 2010 - April 2011
Praxair, Inc. September 2010 - October 2010
Praxair, Inc. March 2010 - September 2010
Praxair, Inc. July 2009 - March 2010
Praxair, Inc. February 2005 - July 2009
Snyder’s Flooring April 2004 - January 2005
Hertz Local Edition August 2002 - October 2003
Bryant University Athletic Department October 2001 - December 2001
Skills
Sourcing, Procurement, Pricing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, ERP, Management, Cost Reduction, Supply Management, Six Sigma, Sourcing & Procurement, eSourcing, Global Sourcing, Supplier Management, Contract Management, Negotiation, Purchasing Processes, Purchasing Negotiation, Project Purchasing, Purchase Orders, Purchase Planning, Capital Equipment, Rotating Equipment, Supplier Sourcing, Low Cost Country..., Project Planning, Project Estimation, Project Coordination, Project Delivery, Project Control, Process Improvement
Education
Bryant University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
Columbus McKinnon Corporation 2005 - Present
Praxair, Inc. 1995 - 2005
CTG 1988 - 1995
Goodyear 1981 - 1988
Skills
Talent Assessment, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Performance Management, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Change Management, Organizational Design, HR Strategy, Executive Coaching, Recruiting, Executive Pay, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Coaching, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, Leadership, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Personnel Management, Labor Relations, New Hire Orientations, Workforce Planning
Education
Michigan State University
M.A., Ph.D., Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)
University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Psychology
Connolly, LLC September 2015 - Present
ANN INC. September 2013 - Present
Praxair, Inc. November 2000 - September 2013
Tyco 1995 - 1998
Skills
Corporate Tax, Tax, International Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Research, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Income Tax, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, CPA, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, SEC Filings, US GAAP
Education
University of New Haven 1993 — 1995
MST, Corporate Taxation
Sacred Heart University 1989 — 1993
BS, Accounting
Fama Communications (dba) January 2012 - Present
Praxair, Inc. February 2005 - April 2011
Chemtura Corporation May 1989 - November 2004
Uniroyal Chemical (formerly Crompton Corporation) May 1989 - November 2004
Baldwin Technologies October 1988 - April 1989
HITK Corporation March 1986 - September 1988
Skills
Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, B2B, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, Project Management, Market Research, Corporate Communications
Education
Fairfield University 1980 — 1984
Master of Arts, Corporate & Political Communications
Central Connecticut State University 1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts, English
Praxair, Inc. Lead Business AnalystGE Corporate Treasury2006 - 2007
GE Capital 2006 - 2007
General Electric Capital Corporation 2006 - 2007
Education
Pace University 1997 — 2003
Flint Hills Resources April 2013 - Present
Southern Star Central Gas pipeline in Kansas May 2008 - April 2013
Praxair, Inc. March 2002 - March 2008
Ameritech January 1992 - January 2002
Skills
Training, Performance Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Instructional Design, Management, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Staff Development, Leadership, E-Learning, Onboarding, CRM, Budgets, Interviews, Coaching, Training Delivery, Change Management, Needs Analysis, Executive Coaching, Performance Improvement, Workshop Facilitation, Employee Training
Education
Benedictine University 2001 — 2003
ABD for Ph.D, Organizational Development and Change
Northern Illinois University
BA Communications Studies, Radio TV Films
Northern Illinois University
MS Ed., Instructional Technology
Dresser-Rand May 2010 - Present
Praxair, Inc. October 2006 - April 2010
Capstone Turbine Corporation 1997 - 2006
Skills
Product Development, Finite Element Analysis, Six Sigma, Solidworks, Manufacturing, Aerodynamics, Lean Manufacturing, Turbomachinery, Mechanical Engineering, Heat Transfer, Engineering, Power Generation, Gas Turbines, Process Engineering
Education
Purdue University 1992 — 1997
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1987 — 1991
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Olson Linday & Associates March 2006 - Present
Boomm Marketing & Communications 2004 - February 2006
Praxair, Inc. 1997 - 2002
Dairy Management Inc. 1991 - 1997
Beatrice Foods 1985 - 1991
Skills
Business Strategy, B2B Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Creative Writing, Creative Non-fiction, Speech Writing, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing, Management, Advertising
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 1982 — 1983
MS, Business Management
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 1971 — 1975
BA, Foreign Languages
Superior Graphite January 2013 - Present
Superior Graphite September 2008 - December 2012
Superior Graphite June 2008 - August 2008
Praxair, Inc. March 2007 - March 2008
University of Illinois (UIUC) January 2003 - February 2007
University of Alberta September 1999 - December 2002
Tsinghua University September 1996 - July 1999
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Technical Writing, Materials Science, Characterization, Semiconductors, Nanotechnology, Thin Films, R&D, Design of Experiments, Chemical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Materials, Engineering, Process Engineering, Program Management, Testing, AFM
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
PhD, Materials Science and Engineering
University of Alberta 1999 — 2002
MSc, Materials Engineering
Tsinghua University 1994 — 1999
BEng, Materials Science and Engineering
Praxair, Inc. Corporate ParalegalJones Apparel Group1999 - 2004
Education
Mercy College 1990 — 1992
Yale New Haven Health System October 2014 - Present
Yale New Haven Health System August 2011 - October 2014
Praxair September 2009 - August 2011
Praxair, Inc. January 2003 - September 2009
BenefitPort LLC 2000 - 2003
Mercedes-Benz Credit Corp. 1994 - 1999
GTE 1986 - 1994
Education
Sacred Heart University 1988 — 1992
MBA, FINANCE
Sacred Heart University 1982 — 1986
BS, Accounting
Praxair, Inc. 2002 - Present
Burns Doane Swecker & Mathis (now Buchanan Ingersoll) 1998 - 2002
U.S. Department of Commerce (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) 1996 - 1998
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Licensing, Client Counseling, Prosecution, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Registered Patent..., Litigation
Education
New England Law Boston 1992 — 1995
JD, Law
University of Massachusetts Lowell 1986 — 1991
bs, Engineering
Apria Healthcare November 2011 - July 2012
Apria Healthcare March 2011 - November 2011
Praxair, Inc. June 2010 - February 2011
Praxair January 2008 - May 2010
Praxair 2001 - 2008
Union Carbide 1993 - 2001
Skills
Coaching
Education
The University of Connecticut School of Business 1993 — 1997
MBA, International Business
Western Connecticut State University 1984 — 1987
BA, Biology
Choate Rosemary Hall 1979 — 1982
High School
Praxair, Inc. Various sales, prod mgt and bus mgtPraxair Electronics1990 - 2004
Education
Penn State University 1973 — 1977
BS, Chemical Engineering
Praxair, Inc. December 1998 - Present
Skills
Public Speaking, Project Planning, Project Management, Information Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Editing, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Process Improvement, Social Networking
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1983 — 1986
Masters, Information & Library Studies
Praxair, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Akzo Nobel Inc. January 2013 - August 2014
Akzo Nobel Inc. January 1992 - December 2012
Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser June 1988 - December 1991
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Legal Research, Patent Litigation, Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Litigation, Legal Writing, Technology Transfer, Trademark Infringement, Chemistry, Client Counseling, Polymers, Management
Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center 1985 — 1988
J.D.
State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry 1982 — 1984
B.S. Chemistry
Praxair, Inc March 2012 - Present
Praxair, Inc. October 2008 - March 2012
Praxair, Inc. September 2006 - September 2008
TCEQ 2001 - 2006
Maryland Department of Environment 2000 - 2001
Education
Sri Venkateswara University 1996 — 1998
MS, Environmental Engineering
Praxair, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Praxair April 2004 - June 2012
US Navy - Active and Reserve May 1979 - June 2009
Nashua Corporation, Specialty Paper Products Division June 1999 - April 2004
Eastman Kodak Co October 1995 - June 1999
Eastman Kodak January 1994 - October 1995
Eastman Kodak October 1991 - January 1994
Eastmann Kodak February 1985 - October 1991
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Management, Process Improvement, Innovation / Creative..., Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Process Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality System, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Engineering Management, Project Management, Manufacturing Operations, Kaizen, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Management, Training, Iso 9000, Value Stream Mapping, Change Management, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Minitab, Process Optimization, Testing, Analysis, Risk Management, Quality Control, Design of Experiments, DMAIC, Black Belt, 5S, Supply Chain Management, R&D, SPC, Process Simulation, TQM, ISO 14001, Operations Management, ASQ Certified Six Sigma..., Analytical Problem..., Creative Strategy, ISO 9000
Education
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering – Heat Transfer and Thermdynamic systems specialty
Cornell University
Master of Engineering, Industrial Engineering - Manufacturing Systems Reliability specialty
Praxair, Inc. February 2008 - September 2015
Praxair, Inc. January 2002 - February 2008
Praxair, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Praxair, Inc. 1991 - 1999
Skills
Process Engineering, Engineering, Process Simulation, Project Engineering, Six Sigma, Petrochemical, Gas, Process Control, ISO, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Safety, R&D, Engineering Management, Chemical Engineering, Process Optimization
Education
Boston University 2002 — 2004
Project Management Master's Certification
Niagara University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Technology, emphasis Process Plant Systems / Business Management Commerce
Pactiv January 2011 - Present
Environmental Health and Safety Leaders in Shreveport LA 2011 - Present
Omni Specialty Packaging 2010 - 2011
Weyerhaeuser 2010 - 2010
Printpack 2007 - 2010
Lynx / NASA Johnson Space Center 2006 - 2007
Centerpoint Energy 2006 - 2006
Praxair, Inc. 2004 - 2006
City of Houston Bureau of Pollution Control & Prevention formerly Bureau of Air Quality Control 2002 - 2003
The DOW Chemical Company 2000 - 2002
Skills
Environmental, Compliance, Chemical Engineering, EHS, Environmental Compliance, Safety Management, Risk Assessment, Auditing, Occupational Health, Water, Petrochemical, Chemicals, Permitting, EPA, Waste, Hazardous Waste..., Emergency Management, Environmental Management, Environmental..., ISO 14001, Air Permitting, Disposal, Treatment, Solid Waste, Waste Management, Environmental Auditing, RCRA, Environmental..., Root Cause Analysis, Inspection, ISO, Ergonomics, Wastewater Treatment, Industrial Safety, Recycling, Water Treatment, Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy, Sampling, Gas, Stormwater Management, Hazardous Materials, Accident Investigation, Safety Audits, Supervisory Skills, Compliance Audits, HAZWOPER, Plant, Environmental Awareness
Education
Louisiana State University
B.S. Chemical Engineering
Praxair, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Praxair Surface Technologies June 2011 - September 2014
AMD LASERS, LLC July 2009 - July 2011
Skills
EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Accident Investigation, Auditing, Environmental Auditing, Environmental Compliance, Hazard Recognition, Environmental..., Environmental Awareness, Hazardous Waste..., Hazardous Materials, Hearing Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, Inspection, Quality Auditing, Quality System, Safety Management..., Risk Assessment, Continuous Improvement, ISO 14001
Education
Butler University - College of Business Administration 1999 — 2002
MBA, Organizational Leadership
Purdue University 1992 — 1998
B.S., Industrial Hygiene
Praxair November 2012 - Present
Praxair, Inc. 2007 - November 2012
Pace University School of Law 2006 - 2007
Dewey Ballantine LLP 2001 - 2003
Weil Gotshal and Manges 1997 - 2001
Skills
Joint Ventures, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Corporate Finance, Policy, Leadership
Education
Howard University School of Law 2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The University of Western Ontario
Bachelors of Science, Physiology, General
Airgas March 2015 - Present
Praxair Services, Inc. May 2013 - February 2015
Praxair Services, Inc. March 2012 - April 2013
Praxair Distribution, Inc. January 2011 - March 2012
Praxair Distribution, Inc. December 2009 - December 2010
Praxair, Inc. July 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Six Sigma, Recruiting, Employee Training, Customer Service, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Project Management, Human Resources, Project Planning, College Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Lean Tools, Account Management, Process Engineering, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement
Education
Clark Atlanta University 2001 — 2008
B.A., Spanish, International Business
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra 2003 — 2003
International/Global Studies
Praxair, Inc. Instrumentation/Electrical EngineerKoch Process Systems/Process Systems Int'l, Inc.December 1987 - March 1997
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1984 — 1987
EE
Praxair, Inc. Human Resource ManagerBureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc.October 2001 - September 2008
Skills
HRIS, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Management, HR Policies, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo
BS, Business Administration
Praxair, Inc. August 2012 - Present
Daniels and Porco November 2000 - August 2012
Education
Marist College
Bachelor's degree, Organization, Leadership and Communication
Iona College 1983 — 1985
AAS, Paralegal
Praxair, Inc. January 2011 - Present
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Chemical Division May 1994 - December 2010
Occidental Chemical Corporation May 1989 - May 1994
Rochester Gas & Electric January 1986 - April 1989
Skills
Mechanical Integrity, Piping, Pressure Vessels, Plant Engineering, Inspection, Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Commissioning, Integrity, Factory, Instrumentation, Petrochemical, Preventive Maintenance, PLC, Plant Maintenance, Welding, Power Generation, ASME, Pumps, P&ID, Engineering Management, NDT, Metal Fabrication, Power Plants, Corrosion, Pipelines, Heat Exchangers, Boilers, ISO, Valves, Maintenance Management, Tanks, Materials, Failure Analysis, Air Compressors, Gas Turbines, Predictive Maintenance, Rotating Equipment, Reliability, Turbines, Engineering Design, HAZOP, Pressure, Process Safety, Condition Monitoring, Capital Projects, HAZOP Study
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1982 — 1985
BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Erie Community College 1980 — 1982
AAS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Praxair, Inc. July 2007 - Present
Praxair. Inc 2007 - 2012
Praxair, INc. 1976 - 2011
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology 1972 — 1976
BE, Mechanical Engineering
Dover High School 1969 — 1972
Diploma, College prep
Praxair, Inc. October 2011 - Present
American Family Insurance October 2011 - Present
American Family Insurance June 2003 - Present
GD Searle 1998 - 2003
Skills
Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, EHS, Insurance, Safety Engineering, Program Management, Investigation, Manufacturing, Management, Property & Casualty..., Casualty, Workers Compensation
Education
Purdue University
BSHealth Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Biochemistry
GTS-Welco January 2003 - May 2009
Praxair, Inc. November 1995 - December 2002
Ashland Chemicals April 1993 - October 1995
Skills
Root Cause Analysis
Education
Villanova University 1974 — 1975
None, Chemistry
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 1970 — 1974
BS, Chemistry
Praxair, Inc. February 2004 - Present
Celera Genomics 2001 - 2003
Williams Telecommunications 2000 - 2001
Applied Biosystems 2000 - 2001
Witco Corporation 1993 - 2000
Merrill Lynch 1989 - 1993
Skills
Information Security, SharePoint, Process Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Outsourcing, Process Improvement, Networking, Leadership, Vendor Management, Telecommunications, Consulting, IT Management, Integration
Education
New York University 2004 — 2005
Master of Science (M.S.), Information Systems Engineering
New York University
Praxair Surface Technologies October 2013 - Present
Praxair Surface Technologies April 2010 - October 2013
BASF - Surface Technologies April 2008 - April 2010
BASF - Surface Technologies February 2006 - April 2008
Airfoil Technologies Inc. November 2003 - February 2006
Engelhard Corporation - Surface Technologies Division March 2001 - November 2003
Praxair, Inc. February 1999 - February 2001
Skills
Thermal Spray, HVOF Coatings, APS Coatings, Fanuc Robots, ABB Robots, IGT, Aerospace, NADCAP, ISO9001 Auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt, MBA, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, R&D, Coatings, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, Robot, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Engineering Management
Education
Clemson University 2006 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University at Buffalo 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
KBR, Inc. 2013 - Present
ATSI, Inc. 2012 - 2013
United Dairy Machinery Corporation 2010 - 2012
Praxair, Inc. 2006 - 2010
BOC Edwards Pharmaceutical Systems (IMA Edwards) 2005 - 2006
Klein Steel Service Inc. 2004 - 2005
ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc. (ARKEMA) 1996 - 2004
Calspan Corporation 1986 - 1996
Skills
Process Engineering, Capital Projects, Project Management, Process Improvement, MS Project, Project Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Integration, Commissioning, Project Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, Root Cause Analysis, Management, Process Simulation, Manufacturing, Testing, AutoCAD
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2002 — 2004
MS, Manufacturing Management and Leadership
State University of NY College at Buffalo 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering
Pebble Creek Softball October 2009 - Present
Praxair, Inc. April 2008 - May 2009
Praxair, Inc. 2003 - 2008
Praxair 1986 - 2003
Education
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 1968 — 1972
BChE, Chemical Engineering
Lake Region Medical September 2013 - Present
HDM Hydraulics, a Ligon Company December 2011 - August 2013
Ashton Potter October 2005 - September 2010
Building Controls and Services, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Bank of Akron 2003 - 2003
Praxair, Inc. July 1995 - November 2002
Skills
Supply Chain, MRP, Production Planning, Inventory Control, Project Management, Job Scheduling, Material Scheduling, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Cost Saving Initiatives
Education
Medaille College 2001 — 2003
BBA, Business Administration
SunGard Data Systems Inc. September 2011 - Present
Praxair Asia, Inc. June 2008 - April 2011
Praxair, Inc. November 2006 - June 2008
Engelhard Corporation July 2002 - October 2006
Crane Co. October 1996 - June 2002
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
MBA, International Finance & Economics
University of Hartford
BSBA, Finance & Economics
Hitachi Capital America Corp. April 2013 - Present
Warnaco May 2011 - April 2013
Praxair, Inc. December 2010 - May 2011
Praxair, Inc. February 2007 - October 2010
Praxair, Inc. May 1997 - December 2003
KPMG 1996 - 1997
Skills
Tax Accounting, Federal, State, &..., Corporate Tax
Education
University of New Haven 1997 — 2000
M.S., Taxation
Fairfield University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Accounting
Katy Independant School District August 2004 - Present
Bay Glen Animal Hospital 1994 - 2002
Praxair, Inc. 1980 - 1994
Skills
Leadership, Start-ups, Business Development, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Business Process, Finance, Energy, Policy, Accounting, Project Engineering, Teaching, Research, Public Speaking, Factory, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake 1984 — 1986
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Michigan State University 1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Praxair, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Praxair Inc July 1998 - May 2013
Norman Broadbent 1996 - 1998
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., meeting planning
Education
Mount Saint Mary College 1988 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Business/Communications
Praxair, Inc. April 1999 - May 2005
Education
California State University-San Bernardino 2009 — 2011
BA, Accounting
Victor Valley College 2006 — 2009
AA, Business Administration
Praxair, Inc. February 2003 - Present
Praxair, Inc. 2003 - 2011
Education
Middlesex County College 2003 — 2003
Yes, Computer Courses - Word - Excel
Praxair, Inc. June 1980 - Present
Skills
Project Engineering, HAZOP, Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management
Education
SUNY Stony Brook
BSME
Praxair, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Skills
C#, ASP.NET, HTML, ASP.NET MVC, jQuery, jQuery UI, LINQ, Web Applications, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, WCF, ADO.NET, T-SQL, XML, Entity Framework, AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, JSON, Sitecore, RIA, REST, ESRI, Silverlight, SharePoint, Nintex Workflow
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems
Praxair, Inc. August 2010 - Present
Enidine January 1989 - January 1999
Skills
Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, HAZOP, Logistics, Process Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Process Improvement, Factory, Supply Chain Management, Chemical Engineering, 5S, Gas, Lean Manufacturing, Process Safety, Supply Chain, Petrochemical, Operations Management, Commissioning, Root Cause Analysis, ISO, Manufacturing
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1978 — 1984
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Mechanical Engineering, 2.7
Babcock Power, Inc. February 2005 - Present
Staffing Now at Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc May 2004 - August 2004
Praxair, Inc. July 2003 - October 2003
914th Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering, P&ID, Process Simulation, Microsoft Office, Process Optimization, Aspen HYSYS, Instrumentation
Education
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2006 — 2006
FE
Clarkson University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Monash University 2003 — 2003
Cytec Aerospace Materials February 2013 - Present
Praxair, Inc. August 1989 - February 2013
U-Haul Co. of Connecticut 1988 - 1989
US Navy December 1977 - February 1984
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Process Safety, EHS, HAZOP, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Safety Management..., Process Engineering, Factory, ISO 14001, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Safety, Hazard Analysis, Industrial Hygiene, Process Safety...
Education
Columbia Southern University 2000 — 2006
Occupational Safety and Health
Lehigh Carbon Community College 1993 — 1997
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration
Onondaga Community College 1975 — 1976
Liverpool High School
Liverpool High School
General Capacitor Intl., Inc. May 2014 - Present
ReCarbon, Inc. December 2012 - June 2013
Amarante Technologies, Inc. December 2008 - August 2012
Metrology Equipment Services, LLC March 2003 - October 2008
Affymax, Inc. November 1998 - January 2003
Lam Research Corp. October 1996 - October 1998
Orbitek Engineering, Inc. January 1994 - October 1996
Praxair, Inc. January 1992 - December 1993
Process & Cryogenics Services, Inc. June 1990 - December 1991
Xidex, Inc. February 1988 - June 1990
Skills
Electronics, R&D, Supplier Sourcing, Metal Fabrication, Electrical..., Mechanical Assembly, Wiring, Technical Documentation
Education
Heald College-Rancho Cordova 1987 — 1988
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Praxair, Inc. April 1999 - Present
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad April 1994 - April 1999
Education
Purdue University Calumet 1993 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians