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Cooperstown, New York

• Management consulting services including regulatory compliance, risk management, supply chain management (sourcing, cost improvement), sustainable operations, change management, and continuous improvement (Six Sigma, root cause analysis)• Counsel small and medium enterprises, and start-ups on strategy, business plan development, standard operating procedure development and implementation, sustainable operations, and continuous improvement

Schenectady, New York

• Led Power & Water Sourcing Compliance Council as subject matter expert on the design and implementation of sourcing compliance programs and initiatives to drive compliance across the organization, including assessment and redesign of processes, gap analysis, risk assessments, and leadership engagement• Developed the comprehensive Technical Regulations and Standards (TRS) Compliance strategy for Power & Water Sourcing organization in conjunction with the various sourcing teams to execute across the organization• Established and led Suppliers’ TRS process implementation to drive Regulatory Excellence processes

Ge Energy, Schenectady, New York

• Led GE Energy level strategic initiatives focused on technical regulations and standards (TRS) compliance• Established and drove multi-generational program plan to support cross-business cost effectiveness and competitive advantage• Led TRS Due Diligence and Acquisition Integration for more than forty deals. Provided oversight, support, and coordinated operating reviews of TRS due diligence and integration status for acquisitions• Built strategic relationships with key third party companies supporting critical TRS processes (e.g. regulatory requirements research, product certifications, site inspections, etc.)• Led improvements in process, operations and cost working with third party companies and internal organizations

• Led Supply Chain Risk Management across GE Energy Global Supply Chain by developing and implementing best in class business continuity strategies to ensure secure supply chain business relationships• Served as GE Energy Environmental Regulations Steering Committee Sourcing lead, and Global Supply Chain Management Lead for GE Energy Pandemic Planning Team• Supply Chain Risk Leadership (SCRLC) Governance board member, led Communications and Advocacy group• Furthered development of ISO 28002:2011 – Security management systems for the supply chain – Development of resilience in the supply chain. Developed Supply Chain Risk Management Book of Knowledge for publication• Participated in Industry Best Practices sessions including Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council meetings, and MIT research on current and emerging regulations

Schenectady, New York

• Led Direct Material cost reduction initiatives across Steam Turbine, Generator, Gas Turbine, Wind, and Material Ship Direct (MSD) product lines• Developed and executed financial and operating plans with Global Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing• Led Cost Reduction System (CRS) multi-generational project plan including system automation. Directed the acquisition integration of the GE Energy Product Cost program

Schenectady, New York

• Certified GE Six Sigma Black Belt, trained in DMAIC, DFSS (DMADV), Variance Based Thinking and Stable Operations, and Change Acceleration Process (CAP) for Coaches• Mentored 29 Green Belts on 87 projects with $4.7M Savings and 100% Certified Green Belts

Mba, Finance And Accounting

Bs, Economics And Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega