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San Clemente, California, Us

San Clemente, California, Us

Demonstrated consulting practice leader with success in the entire sales to delivery life cycle specializing in Business Systems and Processes. Proven success in the following work-streams:Proposal and RFP Response AuthoringSales and Pre-Sales Experience in Business ApplicationsDelivery of Systems Demonstrations and Presentations to C-Level and below.Project Estimating and BudgetingProcess Engineering & Design (Lean Six Sigma)Project ManagementSenior Functional Lead and Business Analysis Requirements Definition and DocumentationSystems Configuration and Prototyping (CRP)Implementation & Cut over PlanningTraining, Change Management Planning and ExecutionSpecializations in Oracle PeopleSoft Applications (Inventory, Manufacturing, Cost Accounting, Purchasing, ePro, Supplier Contracts, Strategic Sourcing, eSupplier Connection, PeopleSoft Mobile Inventory)

Pleasanton, California, Us

 Performed as a Business Process and Systems Consultant for business information systems projects (Oracle PeopleSoft) with a focus on supply chain processes- Supply Planning - Purchasing / Procurement - Supplier On-Boarding- Strategic Sourcing - Inventory & Distribution - Manufacturing & Cost Accounting Delivered services in functional, technical and project/program management capacities Responsible for business development activities to support organization revenue targets. This work included establishing new client relationships and expanding service offerings Performed client interactions at all levels of the engagement Including Executive and project Stake Holders Managed all aspects of project administration including staffing, recruiting, contracts and financials Developed marketing and sales collateral to support the supply chain practice Authored and delivered numerous training programs and conference presentations Key client List- Chesapeake Energy - Williams Energy - Access Midstream - Public Health Institute- Community Transit - Cal Water - Westar Energy - Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center

Saint-Mandé, Île-De-France, Fr

 Managed all facets of supply planning and manufacturing execution for $1.6 Billion video game publisher Led successful implementations of EDI integration with multiple supply chain partners Managed operational and technology transition to a multi-warehouse distribution model Spearheaded development of a comprehensive process improvement plan utilizing Six Sigma and Lean principles Developed organizations first supply chain performance dashboard Oversee and set objectives for a staff consisting of two Managers and four supply planning professionals

Saint-Mandé, Île-De-France, Fr

 Managed all facets of supply planning and manufacturing execution for $1.6 Billion video game publisher Led successful implementations of EDI integration with multiple supply chain partners Managed operational and technology transition to a multi-warehouse distribution model Spearheaded development of a comprehensive process improvement plan utilizing Six Sigma and Lean principles Developed organizations first supply chain performance dashboard Oversee and set objectives for a staff consisting of two Managers and four supply planning professionals

New York, Ny, Us

 Project leader of a 2-year enterprise initiative to reduce finished product cost by 30% Planned and managed all aspects of lean process improvement initiative in the manufacturing division of a $250 million direct selling organization All improvements yielded $6 Million annually to bottom line - Eliminated 25% of process handling steps. $2.5 Million direct labor expense reduction - Decreased average production cycle time from 2 days to 1 day. Decreased WIP by 50%. - Reduced rejects by 75%, $400k - Reduced Raw Material Costs by 10%. $2.5 Million Organized and led multiple project tracts in the areas of: Plant Layout & Product Flow, Production Scheduling, Materials Sourcing, Information Systems Redesign & Quality Management Oversaw all change management and organizational development associated with all improvements  Lead multiple Process Improvement Engineers and facilitated employee involvement teams  Developed project staffing, budgets and timelines to support a 12-month long conversion that was delivered on time and under budget

New York, Ny, Us

 Managed Computer Aided Design Department – five senior level CAD Designers Oversaw machine & tooling fabrication shop – Supervisor, two Leads and 10 Fabricators Managed development of all product specifications (manufactured and sourced products) – Two Spec Writers Developed product performance and safety testing program to insure regulatory compliance and product quality  Designed and implemented SharePoint portal site for the exchange of product development data internally and to external suppliers Developed rapid prototyping program to streamline product development process by nearly 2 months for outsourced products Responsible for managing product integration program

New York, Ny, Us

 Proposed & designed custom shop-floor material ordering & replenishment system – Integrated with PeopleSoft 8.4 Designed and implemented an online performance metrics program for Operations Management Managed staff of MIS Supervisor, four Senior Business Analysts, two Senior Production Auditors and seven Production Auditors Streamlined shop floor production data acquisition processes to save $500k annually Managed implementation of KRONOS Time and Labor Tracking for 1000 employees in manufacturing division Reported to VP of Manufacturing and Executive Director of Manufacturing Planning and Technology

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Lean Six Sigma Certification