Experiences

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  Vice President & Treasurer

  Inco Limited (Now Vale)

  1975 - 2010

  NY, NY and Toronto, Canada

  Vice President & Treasurer
  Vice President & Treasurer
  Vale Inco
  Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 · 2 yrs 3 mosJan 2008 to Mar 2010 · 2 yrs 3 mos
  Toronto, Canada AreaToronto, Canada Area
  Accountable to the Executive Vice President and CFO for the development of effective corporate financial policy, and attainment and maintenance of efficient cash management, development and maintenance of strong financial relations with lenders and investment advisors and for the protection of corporate assets.
  Utilized information provided by the cash and investment staff to conduct a daily review and evaluation of the cash flow of the Company. Based on this evaluation, developed continuous cash flow projections and arranged for either short-term financing or short-term investment of cash balances, normally in short-term, high-grade paper.
  Responsible for the establishment of worldwide policies, procedures and controls for the receipt and disbursement of cash and credit.
  Oversaw and managed all Forex and Metals Hedging activities
  Oversaw the Corporate Payroll Department.
  Directed the Risk Management activities of the Company covering a broad spectrum of insurances and coverages from physical plant to ocean freight.
  Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships with the financial community that enabled the Company to respond to short- and long-term financial requirements.
  Responsible for oversight and management of the Corporate Pension Administration groupAccountable to the Executive Vice President and CFO for the development of effective corporate financial policy, and attainment and maintenance of efficient cash management, development and maintenance of strong financial relations with lenders and investment advisors and for the protection of corporate assets. Utilized information provided by the cash and investment staff to conduct a daily review and evaluation of the cash flow of the Company. Based on this evaluation, developed continuous cash flow projections and arranged for either short-term financing or short-term investment of cash balances, normally in short-term, high-grade paper. Responsible for the establishment of worldwide policies, procedures and controls for the receipt and disbursement of cash and credit. Oversaw and managed all Forex and Metals Hedging activities Oversaw the Corporate Payroll Department. Directed the Risk Management activities of the Company covering a broad spectrum of insurances and coverages from physical plant to ocean freight. Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships with the financial community that enabled the Company to respond to short- and long-term financial requirements. Responsible for oversight and management of the Corporate Pension Administration group
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  Inco Limited
  Inco Limited
  32 yrs 1 mo32 yrs 1 mo
  Senior Advisor
  Senior Advisor
  2002 - 2007 · 5 yrs2002 to 2007 · 5 yrs
  Toronto, Canada AreaToronto, Canada Area
  Managed the company’s commercial and investment banking relationships
  Responsible for the negotiation and implementation of a syndicated US$4 billion acquisition line
  Responsible for the negotiation and implementation of asset based financing
  Arranged all working capital, medium, long term and project finance for the company and its subsidiaries
  Managed financing efforts related to merger and acquisition activities
  Responsible for the negotiation and coordination of all ISDA agreements (for Swaps and Financial Derivatives)
  Managed the company’s commercial and investment banking relationships Responsible for the negotiation and implementation of a syndicated US$4 billion acquisition line Responsible for the negotiation and implementation of asset based financing Arranged all working capital, medium, long term and project finance for the company and its subsidiaries Managed financing efforts related to merger and acquisition activities Responsible for the negotiation and coordination of all ISDA agreements (for Swaps and Financial Derivatives) …see more
  Director of Sales, Canada, Mexico and South America
  Director of Sales, Canada, Mexico and South America
  1998 - 2002 · 4 yrs1998 to 2002 · 4 yrs
  Greater New York City AreaGreater New York City Area
  Responsible for marketing of the company’s products in Canada, Mexico & South America.
  Introduced the sale of the company’s proprietary Plating Products into Brazil.
  Established an “In-bond” warehouse and distributor network in Brazil.
  Managed direct sales, telemarketing and trade show activities for sale of the company’s products in Brazil and Mexico.
  Responsible for marketing of the company’s products in Canada, Mexico & South America. Introduced the sale of the company’s proprietary Plating Products into Brazil. Established an “In-bond” warehouse and distributor network in Brazil. Managed direct sales, telemarketing and trade show activities for sale of the company’s products in Brazil and Mexico. …see more
  Assistant Treasurer
  Assistant Treasurer
  1975 - 1998 · 23 yrs1975 to 1998 · 23 yrs
  Greater New York City AreaGreater New York City Area
  Responsible for development of INCO’s annual financing plan.
  Responsible for monitoring global capital markets and for the identification, evaluation and implementation of a wide-range of medium and longer term financing alternatives.
  Structured, negotiated and implemented project financing for INCO and its foreign operations.
  Responsible for investor relations activities for the company’s Indonesian subsidiary and provide support for INCO’s investor relations program.
  Supervised financial analysis in connection with acquisition and divestiture activities.
  Responsible for managing INCO’s relationships with the principal credit rating agencies.
  Responsible for the development and management of worldwide credit policy for INCO and its subsidiaries.
  Supervised worldwide credit and collection activities of INCO’s marketing companies.
  Treasurer, International Nickel, Inc. (U.S. marketing subsidiary).
  Responsible for development of INCO’s annual financing plan. Responsible for monitoring global capital markets and for the identification, evaluation and implementation of a wide-range of medium and longer term financing alternatives. Structured, negotiated and implemented project financing for INCO and its foreign operations. Responsible for investor relations activities for the company’s Indonesian subsidiary and provide support for INCO’s investor relations program. Supervised financial analysis in connection with acquisition and divestiture activities. Responsible for managing INCO’s relationships with the principal credit rating agencies. Responsible for the development and management of worldwide credit policy for INCO and its subsidiaries. Supervised worldwide credit and collection activities of INCO’s marketing companies. Treasurer, International Nickel, Inc. (U.S. marketing subsidiary).
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  Canadian Representative

  Atomizing Systems Inc (Cold Fog®)

  2016

  North America

  Atomizing Systems Inc.(ASI), is a 50year old manufacturer of high-pressure fog equipment for a broad range of applications from humidification to dust-suppression and Odour Control.
  ASI has a patented Cold Fog® system which is a completely self-contained system capable of generating man-made water fog for humidification, cooling, special effects, industrial processing, mining and agricultural dust suppression, humidity control and numerous other applications.
  Our systems are used in a wide range of applications that include, Agricultural(green houses(including Cannabis), wineries, food processing, grain elevators ), Dust control in a broad range of applications including semi-conductor clean rooms, Evaporative cooling(Greenhouses) and HVAC/Humidification.
  Industrial processing:
  
  Industrial and Municipal Dust and Odour Control(Cannabis Greenhouses)
  
  Cooling/Temperature Control
  Product Conditioning (such as lumber or textile)
  Plant Humidification
  Manufacturing process Humidification