At Slate, we deliver future-focused workplace solutions that engage people and empower organizations. Our passionate team of driven placemakers connects insights to applications with our industry-leading furniture portfolio. We deliver exceptional places and an exceptional experience. In September 2023, OfficeScapes, Colorado’s leading furniture solutions provider and Element’s studio, changed its business name to Slate. This was following the merger of OfficeScapes, Floorz, and Elements in June 2022.

Primary responsibility for providing strategic and tactical program leadership for the implementation of Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) software to facilitate and improve HR and Payroll business performance and efficiency. Secondary responsibilities include developing and leading the IT department’s business management, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, change management, talent initiatives, and governance.• IT Business Unit Champion serving as a thought leader on technology innovation and adoption, with an understanding of enterprise business operations and transformation.• Provide change leadership and support the rollout of improved business processes and enterprise organizational change.

Newly developed role, responsible for driving $800M in global revenue through the execution of business strategies and annual Action Plans, including enterprise governance.• Champion to drive Strategic Operations (StratOp) and Action Initiative Profiles (AIPs) to accelerate growth and communication for organizational alignment, leveraging Hoshin techniques.• Leadership of global continuous improvement activities (Lean) throughout the organization including Product Lifecycle Process and organizational analysis through Value Chain evaluations and recommendations to improve profitability. • Established business management systems focused on key financial, operational, and people metrics that facilitated alignment to strategy while managing financial opportunities.

Overall responsibility for the global strategy and P&L for the $750M Mobile Tablet/Case category, from product innovation through global go-to-market strategies. Enabled margin growth of 2% during Covid with massive market and competitive headwinds. • Accountable for profitability, budgeting, long-term growth, and business unit strategy, including M&A, product line rationalization, and sunsetting of a brand.

Accountable for leading global teams in the analysis and execution of the product roadmap, spanning all phases of the Product Lifecycle Process. Responsible for partnering with engineering, sales, marketing, supply chain and global leadership for the successful on-time launch of a complex portfolio of products

Responsible for refining the PMO and driving Program Managers’ overall plan and detailed implementation of projects to exceed company KPIs.

Accountable for design, development and execution for the relocation and transition of the Thrust Reverse Actuation System (TRAS) Center of Excellence from California to Colorado.

Responsibilities: Develop and execute Woodward's government and community strategies, including interfacing with key government, community, university, and other groups where Woodward's participation and influence would be beneficial and advance our business objectives.• Understanding how Business Units can gain the best benefit for Woodward through GA actions• Manage Government Relations as an ongoing, year-round process to communicate and educate leaders and members in an integrated manner • Cultivate the capability to develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships in each facility globally• Design programs to empower our members to advocate for Woodward in a common voice that aligns with Woodward Constitution, Mission, Vision and Brand

Lead and facilitated the design requirements, development and construction of 360,000 square feet of manufacturing and workplace. Full budget responsibility for a the program that was on time and under budget. • Full budget responsibility, including reporting to the CEO, CFO and Board of Directors • Management of General Contractor, Architectural Engineering and Design teams on requirements, risk and milestone management • Lead team through $3.5M in value engineering options and still met design intent and requirements• Facilitated Workplace of the Future design standards for Integrated Program Teams, lab technicians and manufacturing engineering• Lead teams on integration and relocation of manufacturing operations and all employees

Direct leader of a team of 34 engineers and 5 project managers in a global energy business group for performance, quality and reliability of engineered gas turbine systems and service for large turbine OEM’s. Full P&L responsibility for the organization. Managed a global team of engineers to achieve over 30% sales growth in organic and new business development, while maintaining corporate profitability targets. Responsible for planning and implementation of product roadmap-based strategic technology initiatives through coordination of global engineering efforts and engineering resource allocations utilizing Lean/Agile techniques.Provide technical resources, direction and support to marketing and sales colleagues related to customer requirements, product/project prioritization and critical project risk and milestone management.Coordinate resolution of manufacturing, assembly and test issues to assure timely delivery of new programs and products to the growing energy and oil and gas marketplace.

Project team leadership for software and integrated system projects valued from $50k to $2 million dollars. Manage variety of control systems projects providing cost, delivery, risk mitigation and project performance metrics to management. Management of all aspects of project planning including scope of supply definition, cost analysis, project schedule development, factory acceptance testing, customer contact and production interface Developed department metrics with strong emphasis on meeting schedule and budget performanceParticipant in internal process and quality improvement projects utilizing Six Sigma tools

Assisted in management of applications engineering performance with product and project cost, risk management, specification/requirements compliance and schedule performance. Coordination of cross-functional activities (engineering, commercial and operations)Supported turning a department with -138% contribution margin to a 45% contribution margin.Developed and maintained valid, feasible project schedules for small projects.Interfaced with engineering/project management to identify and resolve specific resource constraints.Participated in continuous improvement activities within applications engineering and production.Generated project performance reports and dashboard reviews for management.

Coordinated material procurement and assembly with Master Schedulers and Supplier management to ensure cost reductions, inventory reduction and on time delivery.Utilized “Class A” planning structure to achieve 98% on time to promise delivery goals.Planned and managed low volume, high dollar inventory.

Assisted the field operations management teams in the implementation of market development strategies. Managed branch level customer service and employee relations. Directly supervised a team of 12 employees to ensure field operations processes (sales and warehousing) required to exceed customer expectations. Service/Operational Excellence - Ensured the most efficient and effective processes were used to manage the operations of the branch through the application of Grainger’s Customer Focused Quality System. Human Resource Management - Assisted with the selection, development, involvement, recognition and retention of cross-functional employees who contribute to the growth of the business and to the continuous improvement of the organization. Cost and Asset Management – Executed management decisions on Economic Earnings to optimize asset management and control branch expenses. Sales Growth- Created and maintained an environment of enthusiasm and commitment to business growth. Partner with outside sales team and Regional Manager to implement market growth plans of 20% per year. Strong understanding of local and surrounding market as well as customer focus.