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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Waukesha, Wi

Responsible for modality vision and project execution focused on global process standardization between CT manufacturing sites.• 2019 – Present: Overseeing transfer of 4 CT products into a new facility as Manufacturing Program Leader, creating dual-source capabilities to serve customers more reliably. Responsibilities include managing priorities for a global validation team (Operations, Engineering, and QARA) to establish repeatable processes, operator training, and tooling qualifications to launch the new CTs into an existing production line.• 2016 – 2018: Partnered with 2 other CT manufacturing sites in GEHC to assess gaps in process standardization and create site-specific project funnels. Legacy team delivered inventory reduction to the business and 35% shorter lead time per system through implementation of new standard work for a moving assembly line and lean test elimination to drive lower applied labor hours and defects. • Influenced student interns and OMLP associates over 2 years as assignment leader, responsible for establishing priorities and coaching performance. Provided insights on manufacturing excellence and professional development to an additional 8 associates through mentorship and technical roundtables.

Fairfield, Connecticut

Applied specialized training on financial auditing to assess accounting and operating processes of various GE businesses. Translated the audit scope approach to supply chain management in order to identify and coordinate the implementation of improvements in alignment with business goals.Project Support• Performed root-cause assessments on data flow with a cross-functional team (Mfg, IT-ERP, and Finance) for one of the service modalities to improve cost predictive models. Prioritized should cost analysis, conducted training, and led negotiation strategy sessions with sourcing leaders to recognize ~$5MM of cost out opportunity.Financial Audit• Conducted controls-based audits in various GE Power entities, validating proper procedures for year-end revenue recognition and margin and service labor rate adjustment followed applicable internal policies.

Westborough, Ma

• Facilitated 3 action workouts and value stream mapping for an Order to Remittance tiger team, identifying opportunities for 20% reduction in overall lead time for a new product acquisition.• Conducted Lean awareness training sessions with manufacturing personnel to drive continuous process improvement and idea generation

Milwaukee, Wi

Line Leader for 16 production associates and contractors over 3 shifts.Delivered largest quarterly volume and revenue recognition for business.Achieved 96% SCOT with implementation of production trackers and productivity tools.

Waukesha, Wi

Verified equipment, tools and materials in 40+ Work Instructions for Large Coils Transfer.Achieved 15% assembly foot print reduction for DVMR Transfer.Implemented packaging process for MRB material in returnable containers.

Waukesha, Wi

Led identification & risk assessments for 500+ sub tier suppliers.$4M in annualized saving ideas from suppliers.Vetted new vendor for risk management mitigation.Led GEHC planning and execution for 2nd Annual Emerging Business Opportunities Conference.

Whitakers, Nc

Responsibilities included interfacing with product assembly managers, maintenancetechnicians, and equipment suppliers to improve equipment. Implemented theinstallation of tools and established current operation parameters that were used forimprovement recommendations. Developed a bonding agent path matrix linking pathprints to equipment programs and part numbers. Gained experience in A3 reportformatting and failure mode analysis.

Columbus, In

Responsibilities included working with test engineers to understand functions ofengine testing. Analyzed test data and attended data reviews to understand specificcriteria needed to validate components. Compared data obtained from tests run oncurrent production and 2010 engines to explore the differences associated with re-engineeringvarious components. Updated a test hour tracking sheet and laterautomated the process with the aid of an information analyzer. Worked withcomponent engineers to further define testing criteria for the C/L series engine.

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Women's Track & Field, NSBE, ASME, Triad Aggies Hometown Club, Aggie Student Ambassador Completed thesis work.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Women's Track & Field, ASME, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Society, Couture Productions