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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Columbia, South Carolina

-Set and executed strategy for alumni engagement of 40,000+ alumni in a dynamic environment with changing demands and requirements.-Created and executed communications strategy to alumni. Led production and redesign of an annual alumni magazine. Implemented an e-newsletter. -Project and event management from conception to execution to evaluation including annual alumni awards networking reception and dinner attended by 350+ guests. Changed awards dinner in 2011 to fully fund costs from… Show more -Set and executed strategy for alumni engagement of 40,000+ alumni in a dynamic environment with changing demands and requirements.-Created and executed communications strategy to alumni. Led production and redesign of an annual alumni magazine. Implemented an e-newsletter. -Project and event management from conception to execution to evaluation including annual alumni awards networking reception and dinner attended by 350+ guests. Changed awards dinner in 2011 to fully fund costs from corporate sponsors and donate net proceeds to scholarship fund. -Established and supported regional volunteer structure in strategic cities. Managed volunteers across the globe to create and host upwards of 75+ networking events annually. Collaborated with colleagues to capitalize on faculty, staff and student travel to areas with alumni in South America, Europe and Asia. -Led cross-functional team (sales, research, executive education, student programs, recruiting) to analyze and identify key clients as a first step in building strategies to deepen relationships which benefited students, faculty and donations.-Creatively managed part-time student resources (typically 3-7 students simultaneously) to provide coverage of key tasks (web content updates, generic email account activity, data mining, social media maintenance, event preparation). Show less

Leon, Mexico

-Oversight of all continuous improvement projects for the SBU supporting approx. US$1400MM annual sales. Assessed and implemented dashboard to monitor BPI projects for greater visibility and alignment with SBU strategy. Coordinated and shared best practices with BPI leaders in other SBUs and regions.-Developed 3-year training plan to meet training density targets by level of certification for Lean and Six Sigma by 2009. Implemented a tracking mechanism for BPI training to track approx. 4800… Show more -Oversight of all continuous improvement projects for the SBU supporting approx. US$1400MM annual sales. Assessed and implemented dashboard to monitor BPI projects for greater visibility and alignment with SBU strategy. Coordinated and shared best practices with BPI leaders in other SBUs and regions.-Developed 3-year training plan to meet training density targets by level of certification for Lean and Six Sigma by 2009. Implemented a tracking mechanism for BPI training to track approx. 4800 employees globally. -Led cross-functional team to run two pilots to evaluate a decision analysis software platform to aid in selecting projects and allocating human resources with greatest impact to the business.-Budget oversight of approx. US$1.8 MM globally. Show less

San Juan Del Rio, Mexico

-As part of the Brazil turn-around project, established a periodic review process for slow-moving and obsolete inventory. Initial inventory at risk of affecting P&L was $5MM.-Evaluated internal project management tool used in Europe. Developed specifications for programming changes to accommodate Mexico. Tested changes, trained users and launched application.-Changed process for reporting inventory of customer returns to improve efficiency and transparency. Developed procedure manual… Show more -As part of the Brazil turn-around project, established a periodic review process for slow-moving and obsolete inventory. Initial inventory at risk of affecting P&L was $5MM.-Evaluated internal project management tool used in Europe. Developed specifications for programming changes to accommodate Mexico. Tested changes, trained users and launched application.-Changed process for reporting inventory of customer returns to improve efficiency and transparency. Developed procedure manual and provided training to all users in Spanish.-Led Six Sigma project to reduce color adjustments in primer coatings resulting in faster throughput on automotive OEM production lines. Show less

Troy, Michigan

-Developed multi-generational product plan for clearcoat product line (approx. US$160MM sales globally) with profitability targets for all customers and ensured alignment with customer team strategies. -Produced gap analysis between product offering and market needs. As a result launched and managed new product development with a cross-functional team for next generation clearcoat to fill that gap. (Time to market: typically 3-5 years)-Established and coordinated a joint testing project… Show more -Developed multi-generational product plan for clearcoat product line (approx. US$160MM sales globally) with profitability targets for all customers and ensured alignment with customer team strategies. -Produced gap analysis between product offering and market needs. As a result launched and managed new product development with a cross-functional team for next generation clearcoat to fill that gap. (Time to market: typically 3-5 years)-Established and coordinated a joint testing project with 3M’s adhesive group to test adhesives on clearcoat technologies for joint learning. -Led discussions to adopt an NPV model that was launched for use by all product managers to evaluate and prioritize product development projects. Previously only sales and margins were used. Key clearcoat projects totaled US$38MM in NPV.-Prepared market analysis and competitive assessment for SBU long-range planning. Show less

Troy, Michigan

-Analyzed and prepared financial data, exhibits and presentations for 5-year long range plan and budget (approx. US$1400MM annual sales).-Analyzed and consolidated monthly results for SBU. Prepared monthly forecast. Analyzed and led discussion of monthly variances of SBU with corporate controller.-Improved models that were used for month-end analysis and 5-year planning to increase efficiency and to be able to react to changes more quickly.

Troy, Michigan

-Prepared and analyzed North American 5-year plan and budget. (Largest region in SBU with approx. US$600MM in annual sales)-Analyzed monthly sales, cost of sales and related expenses. Forecasted future months and provided variance analysis to upper management.-Managed process for reducing accounts receivable balances, including monthly meetings with internal customer sales teams and credit function. -Administered sales statistics software program (written in-house) and reporting… Show more -Prepared and analyzed North American 5-year plan and budget. (Largest region in SBU with approx. US$600MM in annual sales)-Analyzed monthly sales, cost of sales and related expenses. Forecasted future months and provided variance analysis to upper management.-Managed process for reducing accounts receivable balances, including monthly meetings with internal customer sales teams and credit function. -Administered sales statistics software program (written in-house) and reporting tool, which included troubleshooting, security, regular maintenance, user training and testing of programming changes. Show less

Paris, France

-Led and managed budget preparation (all P&L accounts and working capital to support US$500 MM annual sales) for SBU. -Developed and implemented bottom-up P&L European forecasting process.-Analyzed monthly results by coordinating results from 9 locations across 5 countries and provided variance analysis to European management and US headquarters. -Created and implemented a process to report and analyze variable and fixed manufacturing costs, headcount, and manufacturing volumes for… Show more -Led and managed budget preparation (all P&L accounts and working capital to support US$500 MM annual sales) for SBU. -Developed and implemented bottom-up P&L European forecasting process.-Analyzed monthly results by coordinating results from 9 locations across 5 countries and provided variance analysis to European management and US headquarters. -Created and implemented a process to report and analyze variable and fixed manufacturing costs, headcount, and manufacturing volumes for 9 manufacturing plants. -Reviewed and approved European capital spending requests. Prepared financial analysis (IRR, ROC, payback) and executive summary for upper management approval. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

-Led a cross-functional team and was recognized as key contributor in implementing a process for periodic review of slow-moving and obsolete products. The process was adopted as a best practice for Europe. -Organized and supervised annual physical count of inventory (US$10 MM). Developed new process for preparation of count due to recent implementation of costing and inventory management system.-Analyzed, reconciled and reported inventory results.-Developed annual variable and fixed… Show more -Led a cross-functional team and was recognized as key contributor in implementing a process for periodic review of slow-moving and obsolete products. The process was adopted as a best practice for Europe. -Organized and supervised annual physical count of inventory (US$10 MM). Developed new process for preparation of count due to recent implementation of costing and inventory management system.-Analyzed, reconciled and reported inventory results.-Developed annual variable and fixed cost manufacturing budget of US$10 MM.-Managed annual revision of standard costs for purchased and manufactured products in newly implemented costing system. Analyzed and communicated impact of changes. Show less

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

-Supervised teams of 2-5 auditors to perform financial and information systems audits on US GAAP basis of subsidiaries worldwide. -Recommended improvements in internal controls or processes to auditee. -Presented findings to local management as well as senior management at US headquarters. -Evaluated performance of junior auditors following each audit.

Mba

Bachelor’S Degree