Leanne Barnard Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

San Jose, Ca, Us

Trusted resource for confidential reporting and leadership coordination of requisition reporting and blueprint compliance

San Jose, Ca, Us

Operations lead for IAD team• Championed continuous improvement by orchestrating Quarterly Business Reviews and advanced reporting, leading strategic planning workshops, and nurturing cross-level relationships to boost executive decision-making, team alignment, and organizational culture.• Advocated as the subject-matter expert for a key reporting tool, driving its standardization and optimizing processes to increase business continuity and reporting efficiency, while ensuring high data integrity and aligning with strategic business objectives.• Reduced security risk of 5000+ users of customer data through the project management of a Cisco-wide Data Protection project.

San Jose, Ca, Us

Organizational expert driving project management and process improvements• Collaborated with the Routing Operations team to streamline processes, achieving error reduction and a faster learning curve by standardizing forms, enhancing documentation, and establishing governance. Led initiatives to bolster data quality, dismantle unnecessary hierarchies, and realign organizational structures to better reflect current business objectives.• Engineered a structured approach to leadership meetings, fostering consistency and improved efficiency through the implementation of a standardized agenda and clear objectives.• Addressed and remedied inefficiencies within an overwhelmed Data Protection team by instituting robust process documentation and balancing workloads, thereby ensuring uninterrupted business operations and demonstrating tangible value through the introduction of key performance metrics. • Dedicated to the growth and development of colleagues, providing mentorship and training to new team members, enhancing team capabilities, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

San Jose, Ca, Us

Lead collaboration and leveraged cross-cultural insights for success of Ease of Selling program • Developed metric dashboards that enable comprehensive analysis of program performance, facilitate the correction of process discrepancies, and highlight areas for improvement.• Fostered collaborative partnerships with regional leaders and the Ease of Selling team to promote data-driven decision-making through the strategic use of metrics.

San Jose, Ca, Us

Orchestrated and executed multiple simultaneous projects to meet critical timelines and objectives• Led the in-depth analysis of process management metrics, facilitating continuous improvement strategies that successfully slashed the presales customer proposal backlog by 75%.• Engineered an Excel model to evaluate the cost-benefit analysis of promotional alternatives, pinpointing key areas for enhancement.• Amplified team productivity and skill proficiency by mentoring newcomers and upskilling current members in advanced software applications and data manipulation techniques.• Offered strategic leadership in planning and team development, driving organizational process enhancements and fostering a culture of efficiency and collaboration.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Oversaw the publication of marketing collateral, encompassing newsletters, advertisements, email campaigns, website content updates, and educational materials for seminars and presentations.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Transitioned and reformatted magazine articles from Adobe Acrobat to Wordpress for the start-up of an online magazine

Led a dynamic multinational team to efficiently operate and effectively serve 190 clients• Managed initial phase of building project - evaluating quotes, selecting and hiring a general contractor, and mobilizing a multifaceted team to supervise the construction process.• Cultivated cross-cultural partnerships with a national organization for project sourcing and strategic planning.• Administered an annual budget of $300,000, conducting thorough analyses to guide fiscal revisions and optimize resource allocation.• Strategically relocated staff housing and streamlined labor resources, achieving a 30% reduction in fixed overhead costs.• Coached and counseled staff and clients to encourage their professional and personal development.

• Started a TESL program and taught 16 adults basic English • Taught at an orphanage, helped on a medical team, assisted in hosting short-term teams

• Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of a start-up business, assessing its future viability and presenting findings to the COO of the parent company, which led to the strategic decision to cease the business based on financial analysis.• Managed staff and optimized resource allocation, achieving a significant 67% reduction in indirect labor costs, thereby streamlining expenses for the start-up enterprise.• Pinpointed sales deficiencies within the start-up and executed strategic modifications, including the appointment of a dedicated salesperson, to bolster production and revenue.

• Developed a MS Access database to enhance data collection functionality, elevate process efficiency, and facilitate comprehensive analysis across production, sales, and finance departments.• Coordinated and delivered targeted training for farm and production staff on compliance standards to successfully pass an international audit allowing for market expansion into the European community.• Guided a team in the critical analysis and reorganization of the sales department, leading to improved skill deployment and maximized growth opportunities for the company.• Initiated and collaborated with a cross-functional team that contributed innovative design improvements for a new $1.5 million packing line, optimizing operational performance and product quality.

Holland, Mi, 49423, Us

• Trained 300 employees in relevant ISO 9001 standards to successfully obtain and maintain certification• Supervised and mentored seven inspectors during a transition to a lean manufacturing environment• Developed and managed systems including data collection, Statistical Process Control, Field Problem Verification, and Corrective Action