Type Of Business:
Mining equipment manufacturing company
Expertise:
Operations management; Distribution management; Customer service; Business unit turnarounds
Major Product/SVS:
Surface and underground mining machinery; Mining equipment parts and services
Hobbies/Sports:
Caring for saltwater aquariums; Cooking; Entertaining
Education Degrees:
MBA, Concentration in Finance, Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI (2007); Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Marketing, Minor in Economics, Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI, Summa Cum Laude (2004); Seminar, Leadership: Beyond Management, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Course in Negotiating in the Pacific Rim, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Coursework in Project Management 1 and 2, Cardinal Stritch University; Coursework in Managing Global Distribution Channels, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Charity:
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs; Wisconsin Professional Police Association; United Way Worldwide; Covenant House; Children's Cancer Fund
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his determination.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of the large scale of the company's operations.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Oliver is a dynamic administrator with a strong record of achievement that combines his skills in diverse disciplines. His broad organizational experience is coupled with extensive international knowledge, as he has held extended assignments for Bucyrus International in Chile, Canada, and the U.S. Bucyrus International is a leading producer of surface and underground mining equipment, with annual sales of $4 billion. Mr. Oliver, who has been with the company since 1989, was tapped for his current position in 2010 to build upon the success of the business model he developed in Latin America. He is skilled at managing both time and resources to maximize productivity and bottom-line results. In addition, he is fluent in English and Spanish, and speaks some French and Portuguese.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing all distribution operations; Regaining market share; Improving operating performance; Enhancing customer support
Education Certifications:
Certified Inter-Provincial Journeyman Industrial Electrician (1988)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Oliver hopes to become the chief executive officer of the company.