Kelly Dawson Email & Phone Number

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Partner providing strategic insight and analysis as well as project execution, business transformation and change management support to C-Suite and Senior Executives in the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive and Healthcare industry. Responsible for managing and building key client relationships while capturing new business for the firm. Provide functional support and best practices for the company in HR, Finance, Operations & Project Management.Pennant Solutions, LLC is a management consulting firm specializing in business growth. Our team of experienced strategists and analysts support the development and execution of actionable growth strategies. Success requires buy-in from both the executive leadership team as well as those who are on the front lines. As such, we utilize a collaborative approach in our analysis and strategy development, drawing on the experience of company leaders and functional experts. Visit Pennant Solutions at: www.pennant.solutions

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Co-led the development and execution of Bridgestone Americas Business Transformation Journey including alignment on content and deployment of messaging at the leadership and teammate level. Executed key initiatives through continuous change management and project management support. Managed the execution of the CEO/COO's business rhythm and prioritization to ensure alignment of business objectives and performance with broader C-suite, Business and Functional leadership. Led multiple cross-functional projects including a corporate-wide strategic cost reduction initiative, improving portfolio transactions and processes for mergers, acquisitions, investments, divestitures and capital allocation. Partnered with communications team to develop and deploy messaging on the status of the business and Transformation across all channels and to teammates across the organization; co-lead the bi-annual leadership meeting (150+ key leaders). Supported the development of the EPMO as well as Project Management skills across the organization by improving project execution, project prioritization and establishing best practices and governance.

Reston, Va

Lockheed Martin InternationalManaged the strategic activities that support the Corporation’s goal to transition 30% of our business to international. Developed customer-focused, market based growth strategies for Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the UK. Established approach for regional strategies (Asia, Europe, Middle East & Africa) and criteria for next set of focus countries. Ensured execution of growth strategies through continued stakeholder engagement. Supported key international growth projects and strategic initiatives identified in Country Strategies. Developed the annual strategy for LM International; spoke at events across the Corporation to reinforce the key objectives. Led a team of strategy analysts located in the US, Australia, Canada, the UAE and the UK. Engaged daily across all functions to ensure alignment on projects and objectives (including HR, Engineering, IT, Government Affairs). Directly supported the analysis and quantification of revenue forecasts for the $9B acquisition of Sikorsky Helicopter Company. As part of the Business Development Leadership Academy program, worked with a project team to develop a plan to improve the development and training of junior level talent. Acted as a mentor to talent in the Business Development, Strategy and Finance functions.

Reston, Va

Lockheed Martin International Co-led the activities of 20+ working groups to stand-up the business unit, Lockheed Martin (LM) International. Provided direct support to the LM International Executive Vice President and leadership team. Worked to establish roles, responsibilities and objectives for the organization including how we would work and partner with other LM businesses. Coordinated the communication and messaging for LM International across broader LM and the external customers. Co-led the planning and development of the LM International headquarters facility including movement of teammates.

London, United Kingdom

Lockheed Martin United KingdomEstablished a strategic analysis function for Lockheed Martin United Kingdom (LMUK) headquarters leveraging best practices and business rhythms developed at Lockheed Martin in the US. Functional support included market research, competitive intelligence and strategy development. Stood up a strategic analysis working group across the five business units in the UK to ensure sharing and collaboration. Supported LMUK long-term growth objectives through opportunity identification and analysis. Supported capture teams with independent analysis and color reviews (black hat, gold team, customer value proposition).

Bethesda, Md

Lockheed Martin Corporate HeadquartersResponsible for the development and analysis of strategies across Lockheed Martin. Provided strategic insight to executive leadership to drive value creation and performance. Developed a common framework and communication campaign to shape strategic alignment across LM businesses. Co-lead and developed corporate-wide strategies for international countries and key growth markets. Supported Senior Leadership in developing and communicating the 2012 and 2013 strategic plan and vision. Co-led and facilitated the annual Senior Leadership Meeting for the corporation including 300+ leaders.

Manassas, Va

Bethesda, Md

Owego, Ny

Owego, Ny

Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - OwegoResponsible for conducting domestic and international market analysis across the major business divisions under Systems Integration including fixed wing, rotary wing, ground vehicles and distribution technologies. Developed 5-year strategic plans for 2 of the businesses. Developed new tools and training for competitive intelligence / Positioning-to-Win procedures and guidelines. Supported capture teams during color reviews, position-to-win analysis and during proposal development. Developed tracking tool and business cases on 50+ potential Mergers & Acquisition candidates. Assisted business development leads with strategy/pricing analysis for new business opportunities valued at up to $50M. Co-lead the 2008 intern project for high potential candidates focused on developing business case skills.

Fort Wayne, In

Johnson City, Ny

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Financial & Marketing Management

Aas, Business Management

Business Management