Mar. 2022Bellingham, Massachusetts, United StatesI work with a regional employment program to increase job opportunities for those with disabilities. We call on Fortune 500, multi national and local companies in regards to diversity strategies and hiring those with disabilities. Work closely with key National, State and Local stakeholders on this mission.
Applied Industrial MeasurementsFounder
Jul. 2019Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-siteMeasuring online color in the Food Manufacturing industry for quality control, energy efficiency and to reduce waste.
Massachusetts Department of Mental HealthPeer Specialist
May. 2014 - Jan. 2017Auburn, Massachusetts · On-siteShare passion to make a difference with CMEC’s mission to increase employment outcomes for individuals with cross-disabilities. Work with various size Employers and Agencies that serve people with Disabilities to increase CMEC’s goal of employment outcomes. Lead strategic job development, planning events and activities across regional territory. Initiate employer contacts, developing job leads at all levels of organizations.
AdvocatesPeer Specialist
Oct. 2012 - May. 2014Framingham, MAActing as a fully integrated team member providing individualized services to people receiving support. Working 20 hours per week at a Community Crisis Stabilization/Respite program facilitating Peer Support groups and working one on one with individuals sharing hope and recovery. Dedicating an additional 25-35 hours per week with two congregate homes and 8 individuals in Supported Housing/Outreach. In these roles I help promote individual self determination and decision making through the use of my own recovery story and lived experience.
Alternatives Unlimited, Inc.Peer Support Worker
Jan. 2012 - Oct. 2012Using lived experience to help individuals with emotional struggles in their recovery journey. Success measured by helping peers with jobs, homes and building relationships. Provide peers with information about available services and resources. Listening empathetically and sharing experiences of both difficulties and successes and offering hope of recovery and wellness. Continue to encourage peers served to become more connected to the larger community.
The TJX Companies, Inc.Back Room Processor/Associate
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2012Removing merchandise from boxes, affixing price tags, security tags and codes. Loading and unloading trucks, recycling and trash removal. Moving merchandise along conveyor belt to feed processing stations. Assembled furniture and lamps, processed wall decor. Prevented shrink and assisted in loss prevention.
Process Sensors CorporationAsian Regional Manager
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2009Led Sales and Service organization with eleven independent representatives throughout Asia for 1.1M in sales. Responsible for hiring and training new reps through region. 8-10 Trips per year with 150K+ miles flown annually.
On-Site AnalysisRegional Sales Manager
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2004Led 12 member team to install/train/service 6M+ Nationwide rollout in 14 months. Negotiated technology licensing agreement to reduce development time, achieve cost savings, penetrate new markets and leverage synergies. Managed key accounts with Industry leaders (Jiffy Lube, Midas, MOC Products, Sonic Automotive, Southwest Research, PACCAR, Cummins, Komatsu, Phelps Dodge.)
PAC - Petroleum Analyzer CompanyRegional Manager
Jan. 1996 - Dec. 2000
Oxford InstrumentsSales Engineer
May. 1995 - Jun. 1996Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States · On-siteOxford Instruments plc is a leading provider of high technology products and services to the world's leading industrial companies and scientific research communities. They acquired my employer Boston Advanced Technologies.