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Los Angeles, California, United States

-Develop and manage YTI's Sustainability Strategy to achieve all of its zero-emission goals, including 100% zero-emission Container Handling Equipment by 2030, and full zero-emission operations by 2040-Implement new Zero Emission technology and infrastructure of all types into Port Operations, including Battery Electric (EV), Hydrogen Fuel Cell, and other emerging technologies-Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements-Manage YTI's Environmental Programs and Initiatives for: Air Quality, Water Quality, Energy/Fuel Sources, Hazardous Material, and Recycling-Represent YTI at industry sustainability conferences, summits and other events

Los Angeles, California, United States

-Lead all strategic project management initiatives to successfully achieve Yusen Terminals’ operational objectives and long-term vision.-Implement new technologies, including new Gate Operating Systems, Appointment Systems, Real-Time Equipment Location Systems, and other safety and automation technology for improved operational and safety performance.-Formalize the establishment of project management goals by focusing on the strategy, planning, and execution of all aspects of the company’s project portfolio, including lease negotiations, facility upgrades and extensions, and technology upgrades & automation.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Manage a large portfolio of Lean Six Sigma projects across entire West Region of US Pharma Distribution Operations, made up of 14 DC’s, resulting in over $3M in operational savings and other benefits annually• Lead and support wide-array of network projects including OpEx and Quality improvement initiatives, Transportation & Supply Expense Reduction efforts, and new automation and technology implementations for PSaS Distribution Ops; collaborating with a range of other strategic groups including Quality, Sales, Engineering, Finance, Regulatory, Automation & Technology teams• Provide regular updates and reporting to Executive, Regional and Local business leaders on project prioritization, planning and status, and provide formal executive presentations for major projects and Six Sigma initiatives• Oversaw implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) projects for Pharmaceutical Distribution Operations across three critical Inventory, Payroll and Regulatory processes• Part of implementation team for new Smartsheet Enterprise Six Sigma Project Management program and current Six Sigma Supply Chain team expert & admin, developing new executive project reporting and dashboards, as well as custom-built BPM solutions for Distribution Operations and Inventory teams• Manage and professionally develop team of 4 Six Sigma Black Belts, while training and mentoring over 25 Green and Yellow Belts across entire West Region

Greater Los Angeles Area

Regional Six Sigma Black Belt and Business Process Lead for US PharmaOversee portfolio of Lean Six Sigma Improvement projects across 4 Southwest regional distribution centers, while mentoring Green and Yellow Belt candidates.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Business Process Engineering for Performance Excellence GroupLed "End-to-End" re-engineering project team for Derivatives Service business leading to the redesign of its global operating model, and the implementation of a robotic process automation solution for scalability, reduced cost and improved qualityConducted individual analysis on the Tax Reclaim process leading to increased operational efficiency, cycle time reduction, lean waste elimination, improved quality and reduced write-offs - Finalist for 2016 PEX Business Transformation AwardAs a member of the Re-engineering team for the bank's newly formed Client On-boarding GPO, was a key contributor for multiple improvement projects that resulted in the implementation of a BPM solution for streamlined on-boarding of all new business at BNYM and a significant reduction in labor costs and financial loss related to quality through the elimination of process waste and non-value added activitiesMentored 2 business candidates for their Six Sigma Green Belt projects and coached multiple operations teams (over 50 employees) in the ‘5 Performance Excellence Habits’ to build a Continuous Process Improvement culture at the operations level of a financial services firm unfamiliar with such methodologies

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Manage the day to day operations of the Production Department for the North American manufacturing site of Draeger's Safety Division with staff of over 30 full-time and temporary employees. Responsible for planning and allocating labor and resources to meet customer demands and production schedules, control and reduce production inventory levels, monitor and improve quality control of manufactured products. Continue to lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects for Operations Department.Designed and implemented production control database for improved production scheduling, streamlined material ordering and order fulfillment between production and warehousing groups, and real-time performance measurement and visual management across full Pittsburgh production operations.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Designed and implemented Kanban inventory control system for entire production department leading to optimized inventory, reduced WIP and improved cycle times.Ensured compliance with ISO and CE quality standards through maintenance of production SOP’s and regular internal audits.Implemented and oversaw 5S and ESD programs for Pittsburgh production site.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Global Management, 3.85

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors SocietyMBA Degree with Certificate in Global Management

Master Of Science (Ms), Industrial Engineering, 3.85

Activities and Societies: Institute of Industrial Engineers

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Industrial Engineering

Senior Project - Implemented a Kanban inventory management system for local manufacturing firm resulting in reduced inventory and WIP.