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Munster, IN, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As primary support to all Microbiology and Hematology departments across North America, and serving as thought leader for Lean culture change, I coach, mentor, train and collaborate daily with front-line associates, supervisors, and managers for them to become relentless problem solvers. Support all lab departments at multiple sites for execution of.

Chicago, IL

Independently lead and coordinate Lean business transformation engagements, taking clients through assessment, education, advisement, and implementation. Conduct on-site training, data analysis, project facilitation, and satisfaction measurement program improvements as needed to support enterprise-wide transformation. Act as the primary liaison with client.

Olympia Fields, Illinois, United States

Coached, mentored, and trained front-line, director-level, provider, and senior leadership teams at a two-campus hospital. Managed the two-person improvement team, testing and implementing best practices for daily application of Lean concepts and tools, later adopted by the entire 14-hospital system. Facilitated value stream mapping and analysis with.

Hammond, IN

Teaching Statistics and Data Analysis classes.

Hammond, IN

Teaching Quality Management classes.

Chicago, IL

Completed current state review and summary of all processes around training and education provided to member Academic Medical Centers.Led Kaizen Event team to further investigate the current state and develop a future state vision and possible structure.Recommended improvements to education oversight, structure, and delivery.Advised Leadership on.

Independently facilitated on-site hospital teams in the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve operational efficiency and quality.Led Lean rapid process redesign events for immediate implementation.Worked closely with hospital and corporate leadership to plan and implement system-wide Lean initiatives and adoption of best.

Provided corporate oversight and support for a system-wide Lean Six Sigma program across 13 hospitals, a central lab, a central pharmacy, and other groups.Trained, led and mentored Lean Six Sigma Black Belts, Green Belts, Yellow Belts and Champions across the entire SSFHS system.Led two system-wide projects: Inpatient Care Coordination and ED.

Chicago, IL

Achieved and maintained certification of worldwide headquarters (Chicago) and all 50+ North American field offices to ISO 9001:2000.Created and implemented an ISO 9001:2000 compliant Quality Management System for all world-wide Corporate functions.Worked closely on end-user product creation process improvement with the Distribution Services department for.

Des Plaines, IL

Supervised, coordinated and administered quality control and quality assurance functions, including oversight of the QC supervisor and QC inspectors covering receiving inspection, first article inspection, and final inspection.Instructed and trained personnel in the use of inspection and test equipment (micrometers, optical comparators, torque wrenches and.

East Chicago, IN

Interpreted management quality objectives, and developed and deployed quality system components to meet these objectives and product specifications.Gathered, analyzed, and disseminated data to drive problem solving, decisions, process improvement, and paths of work including modifications to process sensors and controls; coordinated additional data.

Performed management and hands-on duties pertaining to the implementation of a quality system, leading to successful certification to the ISO 9002:1994 standard.Acted as a Quality Assurance resource to all departments.Presented training sessions on ISO 9000 to the workforce and management.

Master Of Science, Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance

Bachelor, Metallurgical Engineering

Engineering

Bachelor, Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor, Mathematics And Statistics

Activities and Societies: Swimming, RugbyMathematics and Statistics

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