1. IVAN WINKLER 6718 Mossridge Dr Houston, Texas 77069
205.577.2712 ijwthumper06@yahoo.com
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QUA LI FIC ATI ON PROFI LE
Experienced professional with an array of
skill sets developed and refined through
multiple roles within the Non-Destructive
Industry. Strong strategic thinking, analytic
and problem solving skills with the ability to
identify business opportunities and new
ideas. Quick learner. Demonstrated
performance record in employee and
customer satisfaction, sales growth and
profitability. Proven ability to effectively
lead a large, geographically distributed staff
and lead teams through difficult times of
change, with an unwavering commitment to
success. Insightful and Innovative problem
solver.
ARE A S OF EX PE RTI SE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | PROCESS
IMPROVEMENTS | NETWORKING |
QUALITY CONTROL | CUSTOMER SERVICE
| RECRUITING |CREATIVE PRICING
CA RE E R HI GHLI GHT S
Successfully managed three companies
through an acquisition.
Reduced a $700k EBIT Loss to a $100k
EBIT profit in les than 1 ½ years
Successfully opened and operated an
Operations with little to no CAPEX or
equipment to $60,000 a month Sales
with 2 employees
Increased Sales from 4Mil to 10Mil in
less than 1 ½ years with only $250k of
Cap Ex Spent of $1.5 Mil allotted
Published Article in Manufacturing
Engineering June 2014
Published Article in TUV knowledge
Magazine March 2014
Secured Contract for new Poly Plant
based on creative pricing module. Last
doing $500k a month with 10
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANGER Nov 2014-May 2015
TUV RHEINLAND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS HOUSTON, TX
Sales, Operations, Business Development, Process Controls
Staff recruiting, hiring and development
Vehicle Fleet implementation and organization
Advanced NDT Equipment purchasing oversight
Tracking and reporting of Capital expenditures through CAPEX
Career Contributions:
Secured $1.2 Million Dollar Contract within the first thirty days
Executed implementation of new operational office in Houston
Reduced equipment expenses through vehicle leasing program
SENIOR MANAGER FIELD OPERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA Feb 2012- Nov 2014
TUV RHEINLAND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Develop and recommend operating procedures, establish major schedules and
tasks assignments and allocate staff and equipment to meet required output
levels
Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations
Control
Evaluate and analyze the efficiency of current methods and processes
Make recommendations for cost effective and efficient solutions and methods
for improved operations
Responsible for staff recruiting, scheduling, training and performance
appraisals.
Develop, implement, and monitor departmental processes, procedures and
policies; develop measures to track performance and take corrective action
Manage financial performance including annual budgets, customer experience
and overall operations for the business unit.
Drive revenue growth. Improve and maintain a cost effective operation by
controlling and improving efficiencies
Manage client engagements with proper planning and allocation of resources;
follow up on client input and resolution of issues
Manage overall quality of work and any remedial action or restructuring to
ensure compliance with company standards
Analyze operations, identify problems and recommend corrective solutions.
Identify and implement ongoing process improvements for service delivery
Work with customers and sales to identify and address industry and service
trends. Continually assess and guide improvement processes to achieve the
highest quality of technical service. Develop pricing strategy
Ensure compliance with technical, regulatory and safety standards and
company policies; identify opportunities for performance improvements
Career Contributions:
Published twice in 2014 on industry leading inspection processes
Implemented a new Field inspection line dealing with tower inspections
Reduced $700k EBIT loss to +$100k EBIT positive in less than 1 ½ years
Increased Sales from $4Mil to $10Mil in less than 1 ½ Years and with minimal
investment or CAPEX expenditures
Implemented Truck Lease program with Enterprise to capture vehicle Costs,
reducing Gas and Maintenance by $100k a year
Designed a New Darkroom for Trucks to relieve cost of replacement and
depreciation; Saved 5 miles a gallon per Darkroom mounted vehicle
Secured Contract worth $500k per month Job based on Creative Pricing
Module
2. IVAN WINKLER 6718 Mossridge Dr Houston, Texas 77069
205.577.2712 ijwthumper06@yahoo.com
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employees onsite
PROFICI E NT IN
MICROSOFT OFFICE
(EXCEL, WORD, POWER POINT)
SHAREPOINT
CAPEX
EX PE RIE NCE WIT H
RHYTHM SOFTWARE
DICONDE
CE RTI FI C ATI ONS
CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
LIQUID PENETRANT (PT) LEVEL II
MAGNETIC PARTICLE (MT) LEVEL II
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS (UTT) LEVEL II
DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY (DR) LEVEL II
COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY (CR) LEVEL II
RADIOGRAPHY (RT) LEVEL II
EN 473 LEVEL II (PED)
RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER (RSO)
SOURCE RETRIEVAL CERTIFIED
POSITIVE MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
(PMI)
BRINELL HARDNESS TESTING
MAGNETIC FLUX LEAKAGE (MFL) FLOOR
SCANNING
ME M BE RSHI PS
AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)
CURRENT SINCE 2001
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API)
CURRENT SINCE 2011
OPERATIONS MANAGER Nov 2011- Feb 2012
ACUREN INSPECTIONS WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA
Work with customers and sales to identify and address industry and service
trends to drive innovation
Continuous improvement of process controls to achieve the highest quality
level of technical service.
Pricing development and standardization to secure continuous revenue growth
Reduce expenses without sacrificing quality of operations
Manage client engagements with proper planning and allocation of resources;
follow up on client input and resolution of issues
Career Contributions:
Digital Radiography(DR) Expert with Global experience, Specifically sent
Russia to perform Radiography because of expertise level
Instrumental in new technique development for Digital Radiography through
General Electric for the industry
INSPECTOR LEVEL II Dec 2009- Nov 2011
TUV RHEINLAND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Perform Inspections to various Codes and Standards
Certified in many different disciplines in accordance to SNT-TC-1A
Radiation Safety Officer for all radioactive activities in Pennsylvania
Source Retrieval for radioactive material
Certified Welding Inspections
Career Contributions:
Re-established the RSO Program in Pittsburgh from Scratch
Established Quality controls for Casting Radiography to achieve or FMC
accreditation
Achieved CWI certification and EN 473 Certifications
INSPECTOR LEVEL II Nov 2006- Dec 2009
ACUREN INSPECTIONS KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
Embedded on site with Client (Pfizer)
Entry level Inspections
INSPECTOR LEVEL 1 MAY 2006-NOV 2006
LLOYD’S REGISTER CAPSTONE HOUSTON, TEXAS
Embedded on site with Client (Pfizer)
Entry level Inspections