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Falls Church, Virginia, Us

Managed external diversity partners and drove process improvements and automation across the function in partnership with other Corporate Centers of Excellence.• Led and supported efforts to optimize existing diversity partners’ offerings for brand awareness, talent attraction, employee awards, recognition, engagement, networking, and professional development opportunities more than doubling our participation and reach• Developed processes and automations to simplify projects and programs associated with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and maximize use of data to develop future strategy

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

Responsible for working across the enterprise to modernize the applications environment.• Deployed new tools and processes to provide automated testing, DevSecOps and Enterprise Integration Services across BAE Systems, Inc.• Driving modernization strategy and worked with key vendors, IT and business teams to develop technology roadmaps for applications solutions

London, Gb

Responsible for acquisition and deployment of end user IT assets for BAE Systems, Inc• Developed and implemented new process for PC and peripheral requests utilizing Service Now as the point of request in order to improve end user experience and standardize across the enterprise• Manage mobility team and services for 15,000+ devices across BAE Systems, Inc. including strategy development and contract negotiation• Coordinated with cross-functional IT and key business stakeholder teams to improve end user experience, and efficiency, for employees’ first and last day• Drive mobility and PC strategies to improve deployment efficiency and customer satisfaction

London, Gb

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Provide business development and management support for key accounts including distributors, integrators and end users• Fostered new relationships with several major distributors increasing sales by over 40%• Created unique programs and tools to drive sales including tailoring website and product information and developing easy-to-use selection guides and cross references• Participated in leadership meetings and training sessions to educate management on products and services through presentations and multi-media• Worked with management teams to establish stocking program and marketing strategy• Working across several divisions of Emerson Network Power to increase federal sales

Provide program management and strategic planning services to client companies· Developed win strategy and helped craft proposal to allow a small audio-visual company enter new market space· Managed multiple program schedules for a high-technology explosive detection systems company· Successfully coordinated total company move and new building recondition in under a month’s time

Federal Installation Energy Programs· Led DoD Installations business area through market evaluation and initial setup phase· Facilitated fully burdened cost-of-energy analysis at Holston Army Ammunition Plant· Worked with several major energy companies to develop partnerships· Obtained Secret security clearance

-Responsible for Asia-Pacific transit bus and truck demonstration programs, and for developing andexecuting hybrid truck business plan· Developed relationship with major Asian truck and bus manufacturer, negotiated memoranda of understanding,and led multi-site team to execute program on time and on budget· Managed truck demonstration program with Daimler Truck North America for Class 8 line-haul vehicle andnegotiated memoranda of understanding for Class 7 vehicle using series hybrid system· Coordinated efforts with integrated product team for requirements development

London, Gb

Communications focal point for several business areas, responsible for external communications and event management· Oversaw company’s participation in 36 domestic and international exhibitions per year· Established process to integrate trade show activity with marketing communications plans, and executed thoseplans with a budget of $300K· Organized events including BAE Systems’ annual employee awards program and company’s participation in aregional air show

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Team leader responsible for all aspects of projects including budget, schedule, and revenue· Led a multifunctional team of engineering, sales, and operations in launch of digital encoder product· Ran several mature digital chip programs valued at more than $150M· Evaluated multimillion-dollar business opportunities, resulting in stronger overall business plans