David Beed Email & Phone Number

Franklin, In, Us

Columbus, Indiana, Us

•Oversee the development of a "Quality Tools Marketplace" by guiding a 2-person tools process team, collaborating with core quality groups, and distributing tools for 75,000+ employees.• Operate as the Functional Excellence Manager for Quality by defining/developing enterprise quality tools, outlining quality competencies/checklists for each role, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.• Create and publish 130+ educational tools and 90+ online modules for the internal learning management system (LMS), including guides, workshops, and learning materials by utilizing Articulate 360 E-Learning software.• Streamlined the quality tool system by establishing individual help pages/quick start guides for each tool, links to online trainings, and flow charts of recommended uses of other tools.• Formed a master list of "help contacts"• Project Managment Functional Excellence

Columbus, Indiana, Us

• Championed the company's net90 transition to standard payment terms by establishing timelines, re-writing all purchase agreements, refining legal documents, and establishing supplier programs, resulting in a stronger network and more working capital.• Coached 50+ projects by facilitating training sessions for 1500+ individuals (Green Belts and Black Belts), focused on working capital, information technology (IT), corporate functions, supply chain, warranty cost reduction, finance, and telematics.• Built a Free Cash Flow Calculator for several cross-functional departments to facilitate supplier negotiations and accurately adjust net payment terms.• Revamped the 6 sigma training program by improving logistics for in-person sessions, establishing 50+ online multilingual training modules, and delivering more on-demand learning opportunities for employees.• Spearheaded continuous improvement within 6Sigma and Center of Excellence by defining/tracking working capital metrics, managing strategy and programs, managing finance activities (DSO, DPO, DIO, CCC), and developing new training methods.• Served as ROANA & Purchasing Business Integrator Project Management for cost saving programs and process improvement projects.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

• Coordinated a "Past Dues" Business Unit project by identifying process gaps, integrating new follow up methods/accountability checks for delinquent customers, and successfully collecting funds.• Redesigned the "Account Hold" system by onboarding newly acquired locations and improving the system override.• Administered the Supplier Success SCF Requirements Gathering & Implementation by transitioning large suppliers via Net 90 Program, engaging with external vendors on sign-up/invoicing procedures, and achieving financial benefits for all parties.• Showcased reliable project management skills for initiatives involving warranty cost reductions, telematics, process improvement, inventory accuracy/accountability, strategy, quality tools, and finance.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

• Designed, led, and executed community development grant process for the Cummins Foundation.• Formulated the ABO Grant Process to award $5M in annual funds to 7 worldwide regions.• Led, mentored, and trained Grant Core Team toward diligent review of 10 monthly grants.• Strengthened and nurtured the $6M partnership with GlobalGiving.• Initiated training programs by overseeing the Train-the-Trainer Program, delivering CR training to staff/leads/CITs, and developing courses in the Learning Management system.• Fulfilled the Environmental Challenge (2014) by executing 62 global projects involving 41,000 employees.• Mobilized the Grant Improvement Project by reducing grant approval wait time by 40%.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

• Worked collaboratively with the Enterprise Engineering Applications Team (part of the Research & Technology Group) to identify/monitor security breaches for Tech Center files, establish a software monitoring system, and form a new position to monitor IP security, resulting in ~$90M in cost savings.• Gained key team leadership skills by guiding a team of 10 exempt/OCU/contractor employees.• Conducted a power sweep for Engineering Department by evaluating hardware needs and certifying/deploying software.• Contributed meaningful value to the organization through business analysis, system analysis, system design, IP protection, information/data security, and engineering application support/license management.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

• Technical Library managemento Financial managemento Employee developmento Resource selectiono Electronic resource managemento Card Catalog – Koha-Implementation-Cataloging-Circulation-Acquisitions• Business Analysis• System Analysis and Design• Library and Information Services• 6-Sigma Green Belto Wiki technologieso Information cost savingso Federated Search technologieso Record and information retention policieso Historical and information document storage and retrievalo Information/ Intellectual Property Security• Data storage and retrieval

Santa Ana, Ca, Us

Business & Technology

Marion, Indiana, Us

Technology, Business, & Organization Behavior

Purchasing, database develpment, technician, MCSA, Systems administration, network administration.

• Led project to analyze, select and implement a new library automation system for the entire county library system• Developed and led training classes for patrons and staff on various technology topics including, MS Word, MS Excel, Internet Searches, Online safety and security and Online Reference.• Systems and Network Administration Windows XP and Server 2003. Wireless Networking and 10/100/1000 switches. • Troubleshooting and repair, upgrades, software selections and installation.

Bloomington, Indiana, Us

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Internship• Setup computers, servers and networks. • Training of public library staff in various applications and computer uses. • Develop training programs as needed in each individual library.

Provided information to students & parents regarding career education needs, financial aid, 21st Century Scholars & FAFSA.

Master'S Degree, Information Science/Studies

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Knowledge Management

Master'S Degree, Library Science

Bachelor'S Degree, General Studies