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Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

• Lead a global team of 5 Data Scientist, Analysts, and Engineers in the development of new-to-McCormick Supply Chain analytics, automations, and technologies• Created a generative AI application for analyzing scorecard root cause and action item commentary• Implemented a system for identifying and completing automation projects, saving 3000 hours of repetitive tasks

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

• Developed Supply Chain Analytics strategy based on new enterprise-wide ERP system, including data exposure plans, visualization tools available to users, and security structure , exposing 15 quality, manufacturing, and planning data models previously unavailable• Supported distribution, production, planning, quality, and sales in the design and development of their data source and analytics dashboarding data strategy – leading to the development of 20 dashboards• Created Site Readiness process to evaluate performance of Go Live process through every step of implementation , quickly identifying problem areas and opportunities for improvement in future Go Lives

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

- Lead the strategic agenda and roadmap of the Automation Hub, supporting the automation of 4,000 hours of repetitive tasks across 22 projects - Supported the testing and implementation of more than 5 emerging digital solutions, including Azure, HoloLens, and Microsoft Power Suite, to achieve the Supply Chain of the Future vision- Coached Digitalization Team and other Analysts through analytics and automation projects to build a data-driven culture

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

- Implemented and expanded an Operational Risk Model using machine learning to assess monthly results, and identify deviations and sources of risk- Lead a project team documenting and mapping all commonly used data sources found within McCormick’s Supply Chain network to develop global recommendations and support an ERP transition- Selected for Commercial Multi-Management Board, using sales & marketing landscape analyses to develop business-strategy recommendations for new product launches, and enhanced marketing strategies

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

- Designed and supported the start-up of a Supply Chain Automation Hub using coding languages and Microsoft Power Suite to drive efficiency and reduce errors – completed 26 automations, saving 9,000 hours in the first year- Developed a Repetitive Tasks Model to better understand a team’s repetitive tasks, calculate value lost, and identify projects that maximize return on investment- Created and led many trainings on McCormick-backed tools and technologies – including Operations Scorecards, Tableau, and Microsoft products- Re-developed the Journey to Excellence SharePoint site, optimizing the user experience through an enhanced user interface and structure

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

- Created an overtime and Process Reliability (PR) modeling tool for Department and Operations Managers to assess forecasted costs and combine Business, Operational, and Yield Glidepaths on a line level- Developed a standard for a Tablet-based shiftly Centerline audit system, streamlining data collection and analysis- Trained technicians across all 3 shifts on enhanced operational, cleaning, and safety practices – leading to a 4.7% increase in process reliability gains- Sponsored an intern for the Brand Team, assisting their work which identified $66k of cost aversion and savings through projects aimed at understanding TPM

- Responded to in-person, phoned, and emailed inquiries made to the Ohio State Admissions Office and the Student Service Center by prospective and current Undergraduate and Graduate Students- Assisted Student Service Center with day-to-day tasks and situations

- Coached both Undergraduates and Graduates in University-related finances on a one-on-one basis- Gave presentations to Academic, Athletic, Greek, and other student organizations on Personal Finance, College Finances, and Preparing for the Future- Participated in an 11 week-long Leadership Development Program that teaches how to grow as an individual and a coach

Rahway, New Jersey, Us

- Worked on a 5-person team to develop a Sterile Primary Packaging product specification document to be used in a Request for Information - Created a tool to assess the financial impact of Supplier-based changes on the company, increasing efficiency by 10% - Developed a Supplier Capacity Modeling worksheet to evaluate the impact of an order change on a supplier's capacity utilization rate - Completed Gap Assessments to ensure Merck and Suppliers are aligned on quality assessment methods and metrics

Planegg, Bayern, De

- Interned in the Control Department, with a focus on modelling various Business Plan scenarios- Prepared detailed presentations for the Board examining results of each Business Plan scenario to assist in decision making process

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering