As an Enterprise Agile Transformation consultant/coach, I work with customers to transform their organizations using lean-agile methodologies, with a focus on team dynamics, portfolio management and intelligent use of metrics to make decisions and get better business results.Specialties: Enterprise Transformations, Coaching: Scrum, Kanban, Agile/Lean Mindset, Facilitation (small and large groups), Training, Metrics, and Mentoring Training: Teach teams and organizations on the foundations of agile and implementation of Scaled Agile Framework for enterprises (SAFe®), Scrum and/or KanbanFacilitation: Lead organizations in release/PI planning ranging in size from 50 - 200+ people using SAFe and/or ScrumCoaching/Consulting: Work with executive teams on how to transform into more effective organizations using agile principles, systems thinking, servant leadership and portfolio management

Responsible for leadership across core business and operational development functions including production monitoring, security incident management, provisioning management and auditing, SSAE 16 Soc I & II controls and auditing, data operations, analytics and conversions, ITIL incident and problem management, and productivity tooling and automation. Led teams of technical, data and security analysts and developers to operationalize and develop functional support plans for multiple software products. Instituted agile practices within operational services.

Responsible for creating and driving attainment of Vertafore PLM's strategic production and customer support goals for our SaaS business. Ensured end to end exceptional customer service for our large diverse customer base. Managed teams of talented technical staff. Worked collaboratively with Development and Product Management to develop and deliver high-quality, products, services and solutions that fulfill Vertafore PLM goals & strategy. Proactively identified, communicated, and mitigated risks associated with ongoing operations and assure that root causes were uncovered and resolved. Implemented effective employee development strategy to upgrade skills and foster career growth across the organization.

Joined CSM as Business Development Manager, North America, responsible for developing sales relationships with the top 100 global automotive suppliers and manufactures. Advanced to the position of Global Client Services and Publishing Manager. Responsibilities include working with CSM's various offices in the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Shanghai, Japan, Brazil and Paris to enhance our customer experience and services, product development and publishing of syndicated forecasts and market assessments, global client initiatives and programs, and structuring international support teams.Served as President and Executive Board member of the Automotive Women Alliance - a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the global automotive industry.Member of the Society of Automotive Analyst

Joined IRN as Senior Analyst and Project Director, responsible for project management of their new forecasting database software, assisting in strategic planning evaluations and conducting market research in the automotive OEM and supply base. Advanced to Director of Marketing and Senior Analyst responsible for developing and implementing their business development and customer service strategies.

Served as a principal project specialist for major international and national business attraction and development. Responsible for developing global strategic initiatives and marketing strategies for inward investment, working extensively with automotive suppliers in Michigan, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Served as Chairman and Executive Board member of the Michigan Global Partnership - a private-public sector partnership organized to assist the MEDC with its efforts to promote the State of Michigan fro foreign direct investment from selected markets including Asia, European Union and the Americas.