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Global Sages Company's vision is to transform underserved regions in the world into prominent, influential global communities with healthy population, strong economics, and sustainable environment. Our guiding principle is to "do extraordinary things in the world". We aim to disrupt traditional infrastructure development in order to accelerate the transformation of target communities around the world.We facilitate the partnership and integration of government parties, investors, financial institutions, infrastructure solution providers, and global enterprises in delivering the transformation. Most importantly, we position people in communities as a key stakeholder group in accelerating the transformation.GSC is the facilitator and owner of the long-range urban development plans in targeted global communities. Our strategy contains mechanisms to attract substantial economic investments by:• Leveraging regional intellectual capabilities and available natural resources• Targeting international enterprises which align with GSC planned portfolio including technology, education, medical, manufacturing, agriculture, and housing.Join us in our journey to do extraordinary things in the world!

CORPORATE REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES MANAGEMENTLed operational team to support Corporate Real Estate portfolio consisting of 30+ capital construction projects, 50+ facilities, 2+ million square feet of floor space, and 50,000 square miles of service territories. Instrumental in developing and implementing key operations deliverables including support delivery model, service level agreements, metrics and key performance indicators, asset compliance, budget & financial reporting, client quarterly reviews, safety excellence, and emergency incident response.BUSINESS OPERATIONS & SHARED SERVICESEffectively managed business operations to provide operational support services. Significantly improved level of client services with streamlined business processes and automation. Effectively operationalized client self-service model to streamline overall cost of service while meeting performance goals.PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGEMENTLed cross-functional teams to implement complex business solutions enabled by technology resulting in the transformation of supply chain and finance business operations. Successful in establishing PMO standard processes and tools to plan, implement and scale project portfolio.SUPPLY CHAIN & VENDOR MGMTSuccessfully led cross-functional teams to implement and operationalize SAP Supply Chain Management function across the business line. Effectively led team to develop technology acquisition and sourcing strategy, evaluate & select strategic vendors, manage vendor performance, oversee strategic vendor relationships, and execute procure-to-pay functions. EXECUTIVE & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTSuccessfully partnered with senior leadership team to gain buy-in, align organizational strategies, identify enterprise opportunities, develop strategic roadmaps, and create operational goals. Demonstrated effectiveness in highly visibile liaison roles to facilitate senior leadership alignment, enhance business relationships, and strengthen client engagement.

Successfully performed a highly visible and senior liaison role to facilitate the strategic planning, communications, integration, and implementation of the company’s top priority acquisition projects. Successfully led the integration and technology conversion of multi-million dollar financial acquisitions. Effectively developed and implemented enterprise project management capabilities to achieve consistent and predictable results from projects of varying scale. Directed project management professionals in the Program Management Office (PMO) to plan and implement complex, large size technology infrastructure projects supporting strategic financial acquisitions.

PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENTEffectively led teams to provide business advisory, project management, and technology solution delivery services for large scale clients. Successfully led high performing teams under extremely high pressure environment to deliver complex large-scale process & technology projects.PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & CHANGE MANAGEMENTLed matrix, cross-functional teams to plan and implement enterprise process improvement and transformation initiatives resulting in long-term streamlined business operations. Successfully collaborated with clients to identify organizational needs, align process ownership, define end-to-end business processes, develop roles & responsibilities, implement operational metrics, and create enabling tools. Achieved significant level of client adoption by proactively planning and executing change management strategy including communications, training, and organizational readiness.CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTEffectively played critical role as the engagement senior leader and strategic liaison between clients and implementation teams to meet business and technology needs resulting in strengthened client relationships. Leveraged strong delivery track record and effective sales/pursuit strategies to successfully meet aggressive multi-million dollar sales goals for major target accounts. Effective as industry subject matter expert providing advisory service for business development teams. STRATEGIC & BUSINESS PLANNING Highly regarded as subject matter expert to develop strategies for expanding consulting practice and positioning the firm as the leader in deregulated utility market. Integrated with senior leaders to develop corporate vision, mission, and goals in refining business model to capture market opportunities. Played strategic advisory role and partnered with key clients and senior executives to develop strategic plans, business models, and operational roadmaps.

Broad technical engineering experience including:• Mechanical engineering and design in electric power plants• Construction management overseeing major mechanical systems in generating stations• Contract management for field engineering and construction projects• Environmental & regulatory affairs focusing on air quality and hazardous materials regulations