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Detroit, MI, US

Ann Arbor, MI, US

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

• Solutions group leader responsible for developing technology enabled, client focused, solutions to complex supply chain and manufacturing challenges.
• Solutions group leader responsible for group performance in developing and deploying custom supply chain solutions to clients worldwide utilizing software and advanced supply chain strategy.
• Supply chain expert responsible for building client supply chains that balance the impacts of cost, time, and risk to achieve outsized results.
• Responsible for management of Solutions team members to insure they are successful in meeting the needs of our clients and grow professionally

Leuven, BE

• Leader for the development and execution of strategic cost savings initiatives across AB’s North American supply chain.
• Led a project team responsible for applying lean principles to reduce cost in AB’s long-range transportation system. Using Green-Belt (DMAIC) methodologies the team successfully generated $2.25 million in savings.
• Responsible for leading a multi-company project team to increase transportation asset utilization. Within the first month of the project asset utilization increased by 18% in key areas saving $200,000 annually.
• Performed a detailed financial analysis of AB’s transportation fuel spend and discovered nearly $2 million in annual savings. Provided analysis support on strategic procurement initiatives aimed to capture the savings.
• Acting technical expert on a multi-company coalition focused on changing federal truck-weight regulations through an act of Congress. www.shipcoalition.org
• Actively managed personnel that supported my projects while taking the time to mentor them and improve their skills.

St. Louis, MO, US

• Developed and documented a multifaceted Supplier Quality Evaluation Program that defines the requirements and procedures for evaluating, approving and promoting suppliers. As a result a comprehensive supplier quality.
• Created a detailed Supplier Risk Assessment Program, providing the requirements and procedures for evaluating the risk of suppliers. As an outcome the company’s riskiest suppliers were identified and are the target of.
• Facilitated discussion between key stakeholders and leveraged SWOT analyses to drive commodity sourcing strategy.

Milwaukee, WI, US

• Supervised the civil engineering electrical distribution group responsible for supporting an annual construction budget of $40 million.
• Led the structural engineering design process through technical guidance, continuous review, and work planning.
• Managed multi-million dollar contracts between We Energies and major cellular service providers that govern cellular antenna attachments to electrical transmission towers.
• Negotiated and implemented a contract addendum between We Energies and a major electrical transmission company that streamlined the process for approving structural analyses of third party attachments to electrical.
• Project leader responsible for the development and implementation of new processes aimed to streamline engineering design and material procurement. As an outcome variability in engineering design and material.

Chicago, IL, US

• Led a structural engineering team of 3 responsible for the design of steel structure and concrete foundations for a new power plant located near Brookings, SD. ($350 million project)
• Designed steel structure and concrete foundations for major capital construction projects near Tallahassee, FL ($150 million project), and Coffeen, IL ($300 million project).
• Developed new technical engineering specifications for use on client construction projects.
• Independently reviewed another consulting firm’s engineering work on behalf of a client.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations And Supply Chain Management

Bs, Civil Engineering