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New York, United States

Redesigned material handling process for a 3rd tier automotive coating supplier to improve the utilization of the coating line to increase capacity.Applied Simplified Systematic Layout Planning to recommend reorganization of boat windshield manufacturing operations Lean Manufacturing implementation at a magnetic seal manufacturer allowing them to decrease lead times, decrease inventory, and simplify the scheduling and decision making process. Mentored aircraft break repair & overhaul facility employees enabling them to apply lean production tools in an R&O environment. Introduced the puller manufacturing team of an industrial tool manufacturer to the lean production concepts and techniques. Conducted training, led data collection, and facilitated Kaizen event resulting in a 38% reduction in set-up time, lead time reduction of 80%, and inventory reduction of over 50%. Developed the process and the tool for a machine shop to offer the value-added service of providing consigned inventory to their customers. The tool determines which parts can be consigned and what inventory levels should be maintained for each part.Product Line Profitability analysis for a pump repair and overhaul shop enabling them to go from negative profit margins to 16% YTD profitability in less than 12 months. Developed financial planning and analysis tools for a mechanical seal manufacturer to enable them to properly plan, budget, and price their products.Developed and delivered Operations Management training for over 100 General Electric Engineering Management Trainees annually.; Provided financial leadership for the European sales and marketing team, with specific emphasis on risk mitigation through commercial terms negotiations, and project profitability analysis for over $2 billion of new unit proposals resulting in orders totaling $800 million.

Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

I held various positions in finance and operations including positions with GE's Corporate Audit Staff, positions at GE Capital, and as an internal consultant implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Operations & FinanceLed process improvement efforts at suppliers and at GE Capital Portfolio Accounts utilizing Lean Production and Flow Technology techniques. Implemented Flow Technology at Grand Soft Equipment Company resulting in cycle time reduction (50%), lead time reduction (75%), improved inventory turns (from 5 to 12), and improved inventory control through the use of kanbans.

Facilitated ten (10) Supplier Action Work-Out events, achieving cycle time and cost reduction as well as improved inventory turns. Developed Quality Action Work-Out utilizing quantitative statistical analysis of manufacturing quality issues, and implementation of process control to drive process improvement.

I was an employee in the Financial Aid Office at Siena College in Loudonville, NY. I was responsible for processing Student Loans for the student body of 3,000 students.

Education record

GE Corporate Auditor - Seven (7) Assignments in six (6) GE Business Units

Fmp, Financial Management Program

Bachelors, Business Administration, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Stage Three - Theatre Company

Regents Diploma, College Prep