Joshua D. Sanchez Email & Phone Number

Lean Consultant and Business Coach dedicated to helping businesses be more effective. Focus is given to the "people part" of the business as much as the "process part".- Responsible for the creation of our Lean training curriculum and program.- Facilitate Value Stream Mapping events to identify wastes and best practices.- Facilitate shop floor improvements.

Lexington, Kentucky

- The principle content contributor for the creation of a new Enterprise wide training initiative. The developed course is roughly equivalent to a LSS Green/Black Belt.- One of the principle Enterprise trainers of Process/Quality Improvement. I have taught Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies to a variety of audiences from Leadership to Front Line staff to Undergraduate Students. - Utilize lean principles to provide direction and vision for identifying opportunities for process improvement, conduct and lead staffing analyses, process engineering, and workflow analyses. - Manage healthcare projects through the entire project life cycle, collaborate with clinician champions to facilitate meetings and communication, and lead project teams through complex and ambiguous situations.

Georgetown, Ky

- As a trained Quality Circle Leader I was tasked with developing and guiding a group of employees through continuous improvement and waste reduction projects; specifically through the implementation of Toyota Business Practice (TBP) and Kaizen activities. - Active participant within the Powertrain Department Diversity committee. As an accredited Share Point Site Designer I managed the committees internal website.- Assemble engines to the high "Customer First" quality and safety standards of Toyota/Lexus, implementing Toyota Production System principles and Toyota Way philosophies.

I spent 20-50% of my time leading and managing quality initiatives and continuous improvement/waste reduction projects implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and tools including, but not limited to: 5S, FMEA, DMAIC/DMADV, and Value Stream Mapping. A high level of communication and presentation skills were required as projects were presented, and updates given, to Upper Management; obtaining buy in, through trust and respect, from all stakeholders was a critical component of my role.

Set diamonds to Tiffany & Co. standards of excellence.- Continuous focus on quality through personal ownership of quality and a responsibility to "accept no defect, make no defect and pass on no defect."- I assisted in the development of training materials showing the step-by-step standard operating procedure of specific products for incoming Jewelers.

Downtown Seattle

- Administrative position that focused on the daily operations of the business.- Created and implemented a system for financial and customer record retention.- Streamlined office communication, inventory organization and customer orders/repairs to improve efficiency.- Assisted with the training and orientation of new employees.- Handled customer complaints and managed employee relations during the absence of the store manager.

- Administrative position that included daily bank deposit reconciliation, inventory tracking, shipping and receiving, and supply orders.- Sales as needed and during peak holiday hours. Consistently had top monthly sales numbers among other Operation Assistants.- I developed and implemented jewelry and diamond specific training modules for all employees.

Owned and operated a small jewelry studio in conjunction with two other jewelers.- Our focus was high end, one of a kind jewelry with a heavy emphasis on quality. - Handled all financial aspects of the business, including but not limited to: bank deposits and funds reconciliations, all accounts payable and receivable, and state sales tax.- I was the face of the company and was active within the local Chamber of Commerce, other local organizations and charity events. - Oversaw the manufacturing process of all custom made work from start to finish.- Acted as the primary designer, performed routine jewelry repairs and assisted with casting.- Utilized Rhino/Matrix 3D Design software and have experience with a Roland and Revo CNC mill.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Worked in conjunction with local congregations to develop and promote faith based Christian principles and family unity. I served as the Financial Secretary for several months, overseeing the general financial aspects of the 200+ missionaries in the area. Afterwards, I held various leadership positions in which I was tasked with the responsibility of training and leading teams of 15+ missionaries.

Masters Of Art, Visual Studios - Metals

Thesis on innovative approaches to jewelry manufacturing using non-traditional stone setting techniques, industrial materials.

Leadership & Organizing For Change Certificate

"This course equips learners with skills in leadership and community organizing and empowers them to lead change efforts in their local.

Fundamentals Of Project Management Certificate

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Certificate program focused on Lean Six Sigma methodology, implementation, and quality improvement through statistical analysis.

Bachelor'S Of General Studies, Business/Spanish Minors