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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Digital Transformation and IT Implementation Project:• Developed IT requirements for a DoD agency's case management system after reengineering processes and digitizing manual tasks resulting in more efficient case processing• Led the testing of the IT system prior to implementation in an agile environment and interfaced with the development team to ensure the solution met the clients’ needs• Created and executed a change management plan to implement the IT system, including transition communications and training workshops for 15 clients• Created a knowledge management repository, IT training guides, and SOP documents to ensure a successful transition to the new IT system

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Business Process Reenginering Project:• Conducted a comprehensive analysis of a DoD program’s process deficiencies and created a 75-page publication approved by senior DoD leaders and released to approximately 250 program stakeholders• Analyzed and visualized performance data and established baseline performance metrics to prioritize process improvement opportunities• Led a multi-functional team to improve processes using Lean and Six Sigma tools, including process mapping, root cause analysis, and kaizen events• Facilitated multi-day process improvement workshops with 15 stakeholders and interfaced with senior military and civilian leaders during weekly meetings• Generated additional business opportunities by developing solutions to the client’s difficult problems, building client relationships, and developing proposals

Charlotte, North Carolina

• Led a traffic team consisting of 30 truck drivers and 3 admin focusing on safety, cost, and service in a manufacturing plant setting• Delivered results in key performance areas while overseeing day-to-day operations• Reduced operating costs by creating a data collection system to analyze and improve tractor utilization using Excel• Streamlined a previous manual process by implementing an Excel tool designed to forecast trailer returns• Participated in business planning processes by setting priorities, developing action plans, and presenting to plant and headquarters leadership teams to improve productivity 1 to 3 years out• Co-leader of the CONNECT employee group that focuses on new manager orientation and employee networking

Lynchburg, Virginia

• Applied Lean Six Sigma principles to reduce finished waste on the potato chip line• Directly saved the plant $55,000 a year by improving line performance• Analyzed changeovers and worked with team members to reduce line downtime• Created Excel applications used to make business decisions for plant managers

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Assessed fall arrest usability among commercial and residential roofers• Collected and analyzed data based on comfort of harnesses using performance measures and direct and subjective ratings• Presented findings at the Undergraduate Research Symposium and a report ready for publication

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Managed a group of 6 workers on a $120,000 roofing project• Analyzed work standards in order to estimate the cost of projects• Evaluated and improved existing processes related to estimating projects• Assisted the project manager in the construction of the Virginia Tech Signature Engineering Building

Graduate Certificate, Information Technology Management, 4.0

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Industrial And Systems Engineering

Activities and Societies: • ISE Ambassador Curriculum Committee Member • Community Service Chairman for the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity •.