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Herndon, Virginia, Us

As a NAVAIR contractor, I serve as the Supply Chain Manager for PMA-280 ensuring oversite of the supply base through continual monitoring and assessment of the Prime Contractor’s Supply Chain Management activity and Obsolescence Management Plan (OMP) for the Tomahawk Missile Program. I directly support Program Management providing practical SCM, industry, and production material management insight. This includes the assessment of Supplier Bases of Estimate, development of Statement of Work, participation in Contract Negotiations, identifying, monitoring, assessing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages (DMSMS), and Production Readiness Reviews.

Washington, Dc, Us

As a NAVAIR contractor, I serve as the Supply Chain Manager for PMA-280 ensuring oversite of the supply base through continual monitoring and assessment of the Prime Contractor’s Supply Chain Management activity and Obsolescence Management Plan (OMP) for the Tomahawk Missile Program. I directly support Program Management providing practical SCM, industry, and production material management insight. This includes the assessment of Supplier Bases of Estimate, development of Statement of Work, participation in Contract Negotiations, identifying, monitoring, assessing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages (DMSMS), and Production Readiness Reviews.

Serve as OMNITEC Solution Inc.’s lead supplier / supply chain analyst, providing guidance on contractor / subcontractor capabilities, capacities, relationships, interdependencies, motivations and risk management. Provided analytical support of the NAVAIR supplier network across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle. This included the formulation and application of data modeling to interpret information that assisted in identifying supply chain & industry risks, supported contract negotiation, program management, and policy formulation. This was accomplished through the identification and collection of both linear and disparate data internal and external to NAVAIR, and establishing data relationships for analysis to prioritize and support NAVAIR contract and program procurement processes. As a result, I, and the NAVAIR Supplier Analysis Team received recognition from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy and awarded Cost Analysis and Management Sciences Award.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Provide the highest quality Tail Rotors at the velocity of the customer while responsive to the needs and safety of the Tail Rotor Production Team. This is accomplished through leadership of Union Personnel in production of both composite and metal Tail Rotors. This includes composite detail layup, blade assembly, machining, blade finishing, paint, and balance operations for both Military and Commercial products.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Through the use of quantitative, qualitative, and applied statistical analysis provide manufacturing leadership with a thorough evaluation of manufacturing processes, production standards, and staff requirements to improve production, maximize efficiency, and minimize cost. Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to maximum work flow and improve efficiency.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Provide Integrated Operations with actionable information to assist in strategic cost management for manufacturing facilities consisting of ~1800 personnel and combined annual budgets of ~$60M. This includes preparation and maintenance of overhead budgets for Manufacturing (Mfg) and Sustaining Engineering & Tooling (SET) expenses. Cost analysis and forecast of Mfg expenses, SET, Manpower, Capital, and Mfg Base (Hours). Guide & support I/O in preparation of Capital Acquisition Request (CARs) and business cases, to include managing the CAR process and forecasting capital spend. Monitor monthly pricing rates applicable to I/O and impacting Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) U.S. Government Sales Contract. Assist Rate Management in analysis and forecasting. Work with I/O to develop action plans to achieve rates. Support I/O with development and monitoring of applicable Goal Deployment Plan (GDP) financial metrics and performance such as cost reduction action plans.

Providence, Ri, Us

Managed operational, compliance, IT audits, and participated in financial audits. Developed and executed a project level risk assessment methodology for operational audits resulting in the risk based audit scopes, and minimized project budgets. Developed methodologies and implemented approaches to validate the effectiveness of both Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities. Prepare and execute risk based operational and IT audits by evaluating objectives and processes so that audit objectives, scopes and workprograms can be established. Document the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of business practices, which have been established to mitigate operational risk. Prepare formal written reports setting forth the audit observations and recommendations. Acted as a consulting resource to ERM and BCM initiatives. Mentored select staff members allowing for development of technical and soft skills expected within a world class audit organization.

Providence, Ri, Us

As the manager of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) I fulfilled a critical leadership and hands-on role in sustaining an ERM & BCM processes for Textron. Primarily responsible for establishing and facilitating ERM/BCM processes, and sharing in the development and assessment of strategies to mitigate risks with the potential to impact the achievement of the companies’ business strategies and objectives.Additionally, assisted in the development and improvement of process, services, and performances of Textron Audit Services as required. This is accomplished in the form of strategic activities to guide and persuade the organization toward continuous improvements.

With limited supervision, prepare and execute risk based operational audits by evaluating operational objectives and processes so that audit objectives, scopes and workprograms can be established. Supervise 1 to 3 staff auditors while performing audits in accordance with professional standards of internal auditing set forth by the IIA. Assist staff auditors to develop test programs/templates that will identify operational effectiveness. Evaluate staff workpapers and observations to assure project objectives, scope, and time budgets are met. Document the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of business practices, which have been established to mitigate operational risk. Prepare formal written reports setting forth the audit observations and recommendations. Conduct planning, interim, and exit conferences with management to set expectations and communicate observations, recommendations and coordinate audit responses.

Assisted management in the preparation, and execution of risk based operational audits by evaluating and ranking operational procedures so that audit objectives can be established. Develop test programs/templates that will identify operational effectiveness. Act as project lead for 3 to 4 staff auditors while performing audits in accordance with professional standards set forth by the IIA. Evaluate staff workpapers and observations to assure project objectives, scope, and time budgets are met. Document the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of business practices for mitigating operational risk. Prepare formal written reports setting forth the audit observations and recommendations. Conduct planning and exit conference with management to set expectations, communicate observations and recommendations and coordinate audit responses. Appraise the corrective action proposed/taken by management and conduct follow-up reviews to evaluate the level action plan implementation.

Plano, Texas, Us

Develop and implement new Audit Procedures. Responsible for the coordination, preparation, and execution of operational audits by setting audit objectives, planning the audit scope, and establishing a time budget. Perform audits in accordance with professional standards of the IIA. Evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of business practices, with a focus on Fraud detection and investigation. Identify opportunities for profit improvement, process efficiencies, and system improvements. Prepare formal written reports and make oral presentations setting forth the audit observations and recommendations. Conduct exit conference meetings with management and staff regarding observations and recommendations and coordinate audit responses. Appraise the corrective action proposed/taken by management on audit recommendations and conduct follow-up investigations as needed.- Extensive Retail Sales & Mortgage Lending Exposure

Bachelor Of Arts, Social Science

Mba