Grant A. Allard, Ph.D., M.B.A. Email & Phone Number

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States

As a subcontractor to a national security organization, I assist the Indirect and Technology Development Program organization with its efforts to enhance its acquisition planning activities including developing and monitoring procurements to support plant directed research, escalating critical procurement to the appropriate parties, working closely with internal customers and stakeholders to identify and solve problems. In the course of my duties, I employ critical thinking and social science research and data science modeling techniques to make evidence-based decisions.

Greenville, South Carolina Area

The Supplier Strategy Analyst supports the Vice-President of Supplier Strategy and maintains accountabilities in 4 key focus areas: 1) Conducting Supplier Business Intelligence studies to identify risks and growth areas-Produce of business intelligence reports for key internal and external stakeholders -Risk Analysis -Business Performance -Competitive Intelligence -Business Model Innovation -Create and Disseminate Weekly and Daily Analyses to Internal Stakeholders -Ranking Key Suppliers' Business Performance -Payables -Inventory -Key Activities and Deliverables -Supplier Growth Strategy Consultations -Identify Suppliers with Growth Potential -Develop Relationships with Suppliers' Sales Teams -Develop Plan for Supplier to Enter New Markets through the WYNIT Platform 2) Managing of the Supplier Strategy Division's special project portfolio -Project Management of Strategic Initiatives with Objectives Set by Executive Team -Track project progress, risks, and open action items -Disseminate information to key stakeholders 3) Cultivating Data Governance behaviors for supplier data in key stakeholder groups -Develop plan for Data Governance of Supplier Data including standardized naming conventions and reporting formats -Champion Data Governance to stakeholders within the Supplier Strategy Division4) Leading and coordinating the WYNIT Supply Chain Management Internship program-Create and Build the Supply Chain Management Internship into a world-class immersive experience for undergraduate students -Cultivate relationships with colleges and universities -Develop 9-week training curriculum including 3-Day On-Boarding Boot Camp, 8 Guided Discussions, Field Trips, and Networking Opportunities -Champion program within WYNIT including recruiting WYNIT managers to volunteer as supervisors and mentors within the program

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Greenville, South Carolina Area

The Technical Advisor to the Men’s Soccer program is under the direction of the Head Coach and is responsible for the business enterprise aspects of Furman Men’s Soccer. The Technical Advisor acts as Travel Coordinator, directs the tactical video analysis workflow, directs team community engagement activities, directs creative content creation, and manages the program's budget. The Technical Advisor is also directs the Paladin for Life Professional Development program, which helps develop Men’s Soccer student-athletes’ vocational aspirations and professional qualifications and adds value to the University and Greenville through promoting volunteerism through soccer. The Technical Advisor also serves as Executive Director of the Soccer Extravaganza and Water Walk.Accomplishments: 2015: Directed logistics and activities of program’s trip with 45 people to Spain | 2015: Responsible for fundraising $137,000 in 3 months | 2014: Negotiated hotel contracts to save 10% per stay over previous year | 2014: Facilitated the creation of the program’s first strategic plan

Greenville, South Carolina Area

The Director of Men’s Soccer Operations assisted the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program. The main focus areas for the Director of Operations are 1) scheduling, logistics, and equipment, 2) media and public relations, 3) camp, 4) game film recording and exchange, 5) academic monitoring, special projects and other duties.Accomplishments: 2013: Created the Wall of Honor for soccer stadium to teach fans program’s history and honor alumni. | 2013: Fundraised over $10,000 for water charity in Guatemala through coordinating Furman’s Soccer Extravaganza and Water Walk. | 2012: Created program’s social media feeds and brand.

Greenville Area

Responsible for all team equipment and assisted in the planning and coordination of game operations, team travel, film, public relations, and community service activities

Greenville, Sc

Majored in Political Science and Philosophy with a Concentration in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies.

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Lead investigator on political philosophy exploration of human values in political breakdowns as chronicled by Thucydides in his History of the Peloponnesian War.

University Of Tennessee

Conducted background research and wrote a “Science, Energy, and Economic Growth,” a white paper for the International Summit on Science and Technology for Sustainable Economic Growth

Furman University

Coordinated student campus initiatives, events, and groups related to sustainability to promote collaboration between different groups and coordination of efforts

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Policy Studies

My research agenda explores issues in economic development related to commercialization of new technology, foreign direct investment.

Master Of Science - Ms, Industrial Engineering

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship And Innovation

In this degree, I gained academic and practical experience in developing new ideas and implementing them both in startup and corporate.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Men's Soccer Team, Global Issues Forum, Political Philosophy Club, Phi Sigma Alpha