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Guidehouse combines deep commercial and public sector expertise to help clients solve the unique societal challenges of our time. Our Defense team is an industry leader in providing our country’s Defense Sector with innovative, tailored solutions to the toughest issues facing our warfighters across DoD.“I am proud to be able to continue to support the DoD mission with Guidehouse! Be sure to follow the @Guidehouse Defense page to meet other #Veterans from our team! #WeAreGuidehouse”

Cibolo, Texas

To identify and discuss issues impacting the City of Cibolo, receive and consider public input, make appropriate decisions in a manner which encourages full and open discussion, and exercise all the powers that State Statutes and City Ordinances empower to the City, Mayor and Council Members to lawfully govern the community.

San Antonio, Texas

Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams, in the application of process engineering principles to design and/or optimize business processes and their overall performance. Manages initiatives of moderate scope and complexity. Independently, under minimal supervision, performs moderately complex to complex work assignments and problem resolution across systems, processes or channels; may also conduct change management efforts at a moderate level of complexity impacting one or more CoSA's cross-functional processes. Performs as a resource and mentor to less experienced team members in the delivery of business improvement and development initiatives.

Usaa

Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams, in the application of process engineering principles to design and/or optimize business processes and their overall performance. Manages multiple initiatives of significant scope and complexity. Independently, under minimal supervision, performs complex work assignments and problem resolution across systems, processes or channels; may also conduct change management efforts of moderate to high complexity impacting one or multiple CoSA's cross-functional processes. Provides guidance to team members in the development and delivery of their work products critical to goal achievement and team success. Provides insight to management on issues.

Cibolo, Texas

About the CorporationThe Economic Development Corporation promotes economic development and businesses in the City of Cibolo. The Cibolo Economic Development Committee (CEDC) is a non-profit corporation created in 2007 by the citizens of Cibolo, under Section 4B of the Texas Development Corporation Act, allowing for the imposition of a local sales and use tax dedicated to economic development. The CEDC funds its operation and activities with a quarter-cent sales tax.PurposeThe purpose of the corporation is to use economic development resources as provided by law, to encourage and promote the general economic welfare of the city and its residents and businesses using the ways and means authorized by the state legislature, by the act and its amendments, and the charter and ordinances of the City of Cibolo.The corporation may expend resources and/or offer approved incentives for various business facilities, and for the enhancement of the community through the development and/or expansion of public improvements, such as, but not limited to, athletics, parks, tourism, and entertainment facilities. The corporation may also assist in certain public facilities, transportations and infrastructure improvements, or other business related improvements relating to existing or anticipated business entities.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Everything we do is guided by our vision for Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World. We operate more than 1,300 Petco locations across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including more than 100 Unleashed by Petco locations, a smaller format neighborhood shop; 10 Pooch Hotel destinations for pet daycare, boarding and spa services; and petco.com. The Petco Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization, has raised more than $125 million since it was created in 1999 to help promote and improve the welfare of companion animals. In conjunction with the Foundation, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, help find homes for more than 400,000 animals every year.As a Business Process Improvement Manager, responsible of a world-class process improvement team executing complex process improvement initiatives affecting multiple functions of the businesses and deploys methodologies to enable achievement of objectives based on strategy.Responsible for leading large scale continuous improvement initiatives emphasizing lean six sigma methodologies by using such tools as: process mapping, hypothesis testing, 5S, Kaizen, and regression analysis. Provides expert coaching and mentorship of team members to enable professional development while leveraging experience to deploy and sustain CI capabilities within the organization utilizing cross functional teams.Additionally contributes as an executive communicator reporting the results from process improvement efforts to gain leadership commitment that consistently results in significant successful completion of key improvement milestones.

Austin, Texas Area

I am a detail driven process engineer with 20+ years of aircraft industry/maintenance experience, BS in Workforce Education and Development with Six Sigma Certifications; Lean training and a track record of success in consistent achievement of project goals. Highly skilled in problem identification and troubleshooting and able to pinpoint and resolve issues in a timely manner. Very efficient, organized project leader with the ability to lead internal and external teams through complicated projects to achieve and surpass expectations. Possess expert-level skills in written and verbal communication, project presentation and project definition and management. Core Competencies: * Process Mapping and Analysis * Facilitation and Team Leadership * Lean Concepts * Six Sigma Methodology * Supplier/Customer Relationships * Kaizen Leader/Change Agent * Project Management * Business Process Transformation * Value Stream MappingSpecialties: applications, business process, calibration, change management, consulting, executive management, leadership, Microsoft Office, process engineering, project management, quality, six sigma, strategic planning, technical training, verbal and written communication skills.

Reporting to the Director, Continuous Process Improvement Office of AETC (leading National Air Force Education and Training organization with over 74K members and $8.4BN annual budget)Responsible for ensuring compliance Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) standards for multiple organizational applications include: Organizational Reporting, preparation and facilitation of internal and external self-reporting engagements (generation of populations and collection & presentation of evidence packages)Remediation: Lead matrixed teams to remediate out-of-compliance instancesEducation: Deliver compliance training and education to organizations on a national platformRisk Reporting & Mitigation: Identifying, reporting and resolving compliance risks and developing compensating controls where necessaryPerformance Analysis: Development of enterprise intelligence reporting dashboard for application portfolio

Senior Manager of Continuous Process Improvement Program consisting of all flying organizations within AETC, reporting directly to the Major Command CommanderAir Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21; Manager of AFSO21 reporting directly to the Commander at Wing, Group, and Squadron level.

Oversaw daily training programs for 127 members at 26,000 sq. ft. facility. 2004-2007

Lean Six Sigma, Business Process Engineer

Developed two separate F-16/F-117 aircraft armament courses. Built first ever multi-national F-16 aircraft armament course 2002-2004

Instructed F-16/F-117/F-15 aircraft armament loading & maintenance Instructed fundamental aircraft armament systems

Reporting to the Wing Weapons Manager (WWM), Chief of Weapons Loading (establishing base-wideweapons training requirements for 250 armament systems personnel thus established operationalpolicies governing support of flying missions during training and combat operations ) Managed 50 personnel in maintaining over 2,000 pieces of alternate mission equipment at an 99.9% in-commission rate Devised a thorough equipment scheduling program that ensured all equipment were inspected in a timely manner and maximum quantity of equipment was available for combat training and deployment Completed 7 time compliance technical orders for weapons equipment well ahead of scheduled time lines Flawless inventory management of assets valued over $35 million363rd Training Squadron (363 TRS), Technical Training Course Developer & Technical Training Master; Reporting to the Director of Training, Chief of Instructional System Development Managed curriculum development for advanced and multi-national technical maintenance courses. Evaluated and trained over 460 armament specialists in loading and maintenance techniques. Instructed maintenance courses for advanced automatic test equipment, computers, and aircraft avionics equipment. Selected as AETC Top Technical Instructor of the Year, 2000 from over 500 eligible.

B.S, Workforce Education And Development

Lss Black Belt

A.A, Aircraft Armament Systems

A.A, Aircraft Armament Systems Technology

A.A, Aircraft Armament Systems

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