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Provide financial planning and analysis support for F404/F414 Long Term Service Agreements ($1.5B), develop annual operating plans (~$100M) and support execution of plans, prepare quarterly and annual financial reports for internal and external constituents, identify and implement process improvements.

Represent GE in the local community and serve as the contact for community inquiries. Serve on the Boards of Directors for select community organizations and represent GE on all ad hoc community committees. Manage all local funds and resources to support the Corporate United Way campaign. Develop and implement a community support strategy for maximum impact and visibility including support of the local GE Volunteer Council.Manage the GE Foundation scholarship portfolio.

Provide financial planning and analysis support to GE Foundation, develop operating plans (~$100M) and support execution of plans, prepare quarterly and annual financial reports for internal and external GE Foundation constituents, identify and implement process improvements. As GE Foundation Controller engage independent audit firm and not-for-profit tax specialist; maintain relationship with commercial bank and manage cash flow.Provide financial analysis and planning support to VP of Corporate Citizenship. Prepare GE Company contributions data reporting.Provide advice and counsel to GE businesses regarding charitable contributions policy and practices. Develop strategy and provide resources, advice and counsel for external constituency engagement, management capacity building and GE engagement for Developing Futures(TM) in Education program. Manage grant portfolios as necessary.

Provided financial planning and analysis support to Customer & Product Support Operation (2001-2004), and the GP7200 Project (2001 - 2005) with ~$200M combined budgets/ 300+ employee clients. Analyzed deal financials for GP7200 engine campaigns and make recommendations regarding campaign strategy. Developed strategies to reduce operating costs while maintaining customer service levels and meeting development program requirements. Implemented plans to integrate GP7000 into GE Aviation's financial systems for smooth transition from development to production. Developed GE/Pratt&Whitney Engine Alliance (EA) financial policies and procedures working with EA CFO and P&W counterparts. Developed entitlement notification and distribution processes with GE Aviation's Revenue Share Partners.

Develop Inquiry to Order process for GE Engine Services (GEES) Time & Material proposals. Identify requirements for IT development associated with digitizing the Time & Material proposal process by working with service shop staff and GEES sales directors.Analyze deal financials for GE Engine Services Upgrade sales campaigns working with sales directors and engineering.

Consolidate Hiring Forecasts and Interview Schedule Requests for GE Entry-Level Recruiting. Manage process for setting up interview schedules at colleges and universities. Provide advice and counsel to Entry-Level Corporate Program management with regard to interview schedules, recruiting process, training and measurements. Manage resume processing vendor to ensure timely, accurate data input. Use Six Sigma tools and methods to identify process improvements. Evaluate and implement electronic solutions for recruiting process improvements. Provide Six Sigma project management/review support for Recruiting & Staffing Services.

Provided leadership and expertise in the application of Six Sigma Quality tools to health care programs within the company. Led the work-related injuries return to work project at GE Aviation - Lynn resulting in $800K savings. Facilitated the transfer of the Lynn project learning to GE Transportation. Lead the cross-business team to develop the infrastructure for managing health care process improvement projects (PIPs). Developed database for collecting and analyzing PIPs. Co-Chair of the Process Improvement Projects Steering Committee.

Developed and implemented strategy for providing Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) regulatory-required, awareness and technical training. Redesigned and delivered Plant Manager EHS Training globally. Designed EHS module for Corporate Entry Leadership Course program and coordinated delivery internationally. Developed and implemented strategy for translating Corporate Environmental Programs best practice documents. Participated in EHS operating reviews. Lead EHS Education & Training Council and participated in GE's Americas Training Council. CEP representative on Integrity Team and Diversity Council. Provided oversight to EHS training-oriented GE Foundation grants. Managed $400K budget

Developed & implemented full-range financial reporting for Corporate Environmental Programs including an invoice processing system, monthly/quarterly reports and Session II process; performed detailed analysis of T&L, publications, meetings and membership expenses; supervised and coached FMP's and participated in FMP recruiting and mentoring program; participated in the development of Plant Manager EHS Training.

Enhanced and maintained the GE*LEX Corporate Financial Reporting System including management of development and customer support staff and customer training. Provided policy guidance and support to Corporate Financial Planning Analysts in accounting, measurement calculation methodologies and the GE*LEX database structure. Principle interface between Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis and Accounting Consolidations organization. $800K annual budget.

Successfully designed and implemented the Operations Analysis System (OASIS); directed the OASIS Steering Committee and led the Commercial Engine Operation Finance organization with regard to design, implementation and maintenance of information systems necessary to support their requirements. $2M project budget.

Developed and maintained information systems plans for Lynn Aircraft Engines Product Operation (LAEPO) Finance organization to support business cycles and acquire hardware and software. Provided training to LAEPO Finance personnel. Supervised the activities of three analysts and one Financial Management Program member.

Reported and analyzed Profit and Loss results and forecasts for the Military and Small Commercial Engine Operation. Developed computer models to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit.

Provided analytic support in the preparation, support and negotiation of GE Aircraft Engine proposals including engine procurement, overhead rates, forward pricing agreements, product support pricing factors and catalogs.

Performed needs analysis, developed and implemented systems for the Lynn Product Quality Engineering & Receiving Operation. Provided system documentation, user manuals and training.

Four six-month positions in two GE businesses:GE Aviation1/79 - 8/79 - Front-line supervisor (Foreman) 7/78 - 1/79 - Contracts AdministratorNeutron Devices Department1/78 - 7/78 - Process Control Specialist7/77- 1/78 - Systems Analyst, Manufacturing Systems