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Associate Director (SO) responsible for leading critical internal operations teams, including but not limited to Project Management, Data Analytics, and Operations Shared Services. Directs and drives cross-functional, collaborative projects and initiatives that support and enable the mission critical work of the CDC Foundation.

CDCF Operations Manager responsible for directing the flow of operations and resources across the Foundation. Principal areas of oversight include enterprise-wide duty of care (HSSE), crisis management, global travel, business services, and day-to-day headquarters operations.

Consultant contracted to CDC Foundation

Planning Group Manager, leading and developing global inventory strategy, market intelligence, and customer demand forecasting for Safran Aerosystems Americas Services (SAU)Project Leader for Shelf Life Limited Inventory initiatives and the development of Key Performance Indicators for the SAU Supply Chain and Spares organizationKey Leader for the transition of supply chain activies and commodity specific global inventory from Safran Aerosystems to Safran Passenger Solutions (SPS) and Safran Electronics and Defense (SED)Plateau Leader, piloting a cross functional working group; tasked with driving business unit performance and streamlined process flows

Led governance, continuous improvement, process control, risk mitigation, and crisis management programs for Safran Aerosystems Services Americas (SAU)

Head of the Logistics Operations Group, leading a division of 160+ managers, supervisors, analysts, team leaders, and associates.• Senior Manager level operations analysis expert and supply chain program manager, leading logistics operations and process improvement initiatives for the Atlanta based manufacturing center.• Designated representative for corporate senior leadership at the site level, acting as the "eyes and ears" on supply chain issues, specification compliance, and process re-design.• Principal Logistics Leader providing oversight and direction to multiple layers of direct reports including department managers, shift supervisors, team leaders, and front line personnel across multiple departments.• Managed programs and special projects related to the sourcing of new material and the design of new process, material, and work flows for a 1.25M square foot production and warehouse facility. • Division Manager and principal subject matter expert for special projects, operations analysis, inventory management, production support, global parts packaging, customer specification compliance, hardware and kanban.• Senior liaison to Syncreon and XPO Logistics on all matters pertaining to respective 3PL partnerships.• Project sponsor and senior stakeholder for Project Hopper, the cross functional redesign of production support work flows within the MIM supply chain.

Oversaw and led business operations; including but not limited to operations analysis and planning, enterprise aggregate planning, fleet optimization, route/load planning, project management, continuous improvement processes and activities, regulatory compliance and corporate training.Specific responsibilities included:• Oversight and Direction of all enterprise business operations.• Head of the CHAOS Logistics' fleet carrier operations team.• Directed all Fleet Dispatch and Route/Load Planning activities; dispatching flatbed fleet at an average $2.45 Rate/Mile.• As Fleet Safety and Compliance Officer, conducted a 360 degree review of all carrier compliance.• Principal Relationship Manager for strategic partnership with INVEX Logistics. • Led all enterprise wide business development, marketing, and branding activities.• Successfully challenged a fraudulent case, brought by a former contractor, before the Georgia State Board of Worker’s Compensation, leading to a dismissal.

Managed division level strategic programs and special projects. My team was responsible for orchestrating raw operational data into business intelligence and decision models for division/executive/c-suite leadership teams.• Program Manager, Systems Administrator, and Principal Subject Matter Expert leading business intelligence initiatives, activities, and reporting for In-Flight Service Operations and Safety.• Oversaw and led daily operations, analytics and strategic planning for division level programs and subordinate project teams; including, but not limited to FACTS, FASS, and IFS Service Recovery. • Representative to Corporate Cross Divisional Project Planning Team for Service Recovery. • Representative to the Delta/Air France/KLM Joint Venture Product Working Group for Service Recovery Standards and Alignment. • Manager / Team Leader, IFS FACTS Team. • Project Manager leading Project Sequoia.

International Strategy Analyst supporting Regional Managers and the respective Sales Teams in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. • Developed 2007/2008 international revenue plans, targeting $2.9 Billion in international revenue contributions at the country, region, and geographic entity levels.• Coordinated strategic planning for international sales contract negotiations and acted as final approval step within the contract process.• Ensured that all international sales programs and pricing plans were in line with Delta’s global sales strategy.

Responsible for the analysis, management, and planning of all IFS repairable and recoverable equipment, within the Delta supply chain and at over 120 stations worldwide.• Planned and coordinated aircraft equipment orders and shipments through the Delta Supply Chain, Delta Air Logistics, and Contracted Logistics Partners.• Processed international commercial invoices in order to expedite foreign customs clearance.• Utilized JIT scheduling, Lean processes and Six Sigma to control inventory and man hour costs.• Responsible for the Forecasting and Establishment of Quality Standards and Metrics.• Tasked with the Management and Control of the Repairable Equipment Audit Program.