Resume

• 2013

  Certificate in Quantitative Methodologies

  Successful coursework in quantitative research methodologies using SPSS

  AMOS

  MPlus

  Hayes' Process

  and Excel. Study areas include Confirmatory Factor Analysis

  Structural Equation Modelling

  Hierarchical Linear Modelling

  Logistic Regression

  Autoregressive Modelling

  Latent Growth Curves and Bayesian Estimation techniques. First student to earn this joint certificate from Weatherhead School of Business and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing.

  Quantitative Methodologies

  Case Western Reserve University

  Ph.D. in Management; DM fellow in Management Design and Innovation

  Ph.D. research explores behaviors employees can practice to increase their effective contributions to their organizations. The dissertation investigates 'the other side of teamwork' - going beyond effective leadership

  positive company cultures and engaged employees to better understand which follower behaviors increase constructive contributions and

  therefore

  their value to the organization. The conventional theme of 'followership' is challenged with the more appropriate notion of 'contributorship'.

  Case Western Reserve University

• 2004

  International Steel Group

  Manufacturing consulting firm specializing in technical innovation

  start-up

  turn arounds and leadership coaching.

  WABC Consulting

  Mittal Steel USA

  Cleveland

  OH

  Responsible for Mittal's domestic steel operations; 14 plants

  9 states

  $14B sales

  Executive Vice President - Operations

  Teaching MBA courses in Entrepreneurship

  Operations Management and Project Management

  Baldwin Wallace University

  Responsible for post acquisition integration

  optimization and synergy capture following the consolidation of LTV Steel

  Bethlehem Steel

  Weirton Steel and others in massive industry restructuring.

  International Steel Group

  Cliffs Natural Resources

  Cleveland

  OH

  Transitioned corporate HR and LR functions to improved performance and service.

  EVP - Human & Technical Resources

  Cleveland

  OH

  Built Biomass fuel facility using innovative technology. Two patents pending. Managed portfolio of strategic businesses and R&D pipeline.

  EVP - Strategic Alternatives & Chief Technical Officer

  Cliffs Natural Resources

  Management Strategy; Business Capstone; on-line course

  Kent State University

  Cliffs Natural Resources

  Cleveland

  OH

  Led study of strategic and technical fit of value added iron business using new technology and international Joint Venture; $1.3B opportunity

  EVP - Global Metallics

  Cleveland/Akron

  Ohio Area

  Associate Professor

  Baldwin Wallace University

• 1999

  William

  Brake

  Ph. D.

  LTV Steel

  WABC Consulting

  Mittal Steel USA

  Baldwin Wallace University

  Cliffs Natural Resources

  Kent State University

  Operating responsibility for tier 1 automotive steel supplier. Improved operation efficiency and availability while lowering costs.

  LTV Steel

• 1996

  MBA

  Manufacturing & Marketing

  Case Western Reserve University

• 1982

  English

  German

  BSEE

  Electrical Engineering & Physics

  Case Engineering Student Council\nIEEE Chairman\nUndergraduate Student Government\nCo-Editor 'Above and Beyond'

  Case Western Reserve University

• City of North Olmsted

  Civil Service Commission

  City of North Olmsted

  Arts Commission -Chairman

  City of North Olmsted

  Labor Relations / Unionized Environments

  Public Speaking / Media and Crisis Communication

  Continuous Improvement

  Technical Leadership

  International Negotiations

  Turn Around Management

  Corporate Culture Change

  Lean Manufacturing

  Business Development

  Business Process Innovation / Optimization

  ISO / TS Quality Certifications

  Appreciative Inquiry

  Profit & Loss Management

  Metallurgy

  ISO

  Acquisitions / Integrations / Turnarounds

  Heavy Industrial Operations and Maintenance

  Strategic Planning

  Environments

  Collaborative Leadership Style

  Brake

  Ph. D.