Responsible for providing Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) leadership through all phases of program and product life cycle. Serves as interface between programs and supply chain Cross Business Team to deliver integrated supply chain solutions. Integral member of the Program Management Office and ISC program area leadership team. Responsible for coordination and development of material strategies and execution to ensure program success. Includes oversight and management responsibility of all Integrated Supply Chain support to the program area, including direct report and matrixed employees. Tasked to drive team to new and innovative ways of performing tasks. • Accountable for Material Strategies for Captures efforts and Material Plans for Programs• Supports all leadership reviews (Gate, Monthly Operations, Customer and, Program reviews)• Responsible for material and labor budgets, Earned Value management, Estimate At Completion reporting, Annual Operating Plan • Coordinate cross-functionally to develop solutions for project challenges • Ensures that Risk and Opportunity management plans are developed and executed• Monitors operational, technical and financial health of subcontracting/material through assessments, measurements and metrics

Airborne Low Frequency Sonar Program (ALFS) 6 Sigma Expert. Working with the ALFS program team and our French supplier (Thales) to identify opportunities, address the necesary productivity improvements, and relating culture changes needed to ensure a successful and profitable future for our business.

Created the Operational Excellence Resource Center that is an integral part of Operational Excellence initiatives.Leads, defines and develops strategic activities of all Continuous Improvement, CBT Integration and Shingo initiative requirements for the IDS Center.Launched the highly successful Lean Challenge games in SCC doubling participation after the pilot.

Moved all Represented Employees from classroom based training to on-line training, increasing productive time, and decreasing overtime.Educates and trains personnel on lean/continuous improvement/R6S concepts and tools.Identifies areas for improvement using 6S Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturning Excellence Metric scoring and continuous improvement metrics.Running Hypercare Center for IADC first shift as well as POC for Communications. Accepts Front Line Leadership Train-the-Trainer project responsibility above and beyond Training Coordinator role.Provides leadership during the transformation to the desired Continuous Improvement culture. Tracks and reports on training and certification compliance of represented workforce.Liaises between management and hourly labor, diplomatically and effectively bridging the gap.Increased trust between Bargaining Unit and company by equipping employees to better perform their jobs.On IADC team to win the North American Silver Shingo Prize (Nobel Prize for Lean Manufacturing), 2007.

Tasked to lead improvements in Italy-based integrated supply chain support system. Serve as primary Italian-language consultant for sub-tier supplier regarding program management, lean manufacturing; act as program translator for suppliers. Identify business development opportunities in Italy. Leverage cultural expertise to advise US managers and optimize resources; facilitate communication to overcome language and cultural barriers.Identified deficiencies in processes, tooling, quality procedures, and documentationReduced cycle time by identifying and certifying additional vendor.Decreased cycle time by meeting demand for more qualified inspectors and qualified welders.Created checklist to closely track and eliminate quality issues.Improved scheduling from 2 weeks behind to 2 weeks ahead in just 5 months.

Fostered positive relationships between 3,000 DOD personnel and family members, and the local Italian community by instructing Americans in ambassadorship.Developed and facilitated training programs that covered basic language skills, Italian culture, local travel, and interacting with business proprietors.Mentored and evaluated Italian-national ICR Instructors to ensure effectiveness of programs.

Produced domestic and international conferences from initial concept through after action review.Developed comprehensive plans incorporating schedules, budgets, resource requirements, and milestones.Collaborated on promotional collateral, public relations materials, conference publications, and event websites.Primary point of contact for high-ranking international dignitaries.Established effective working relationships with external partners and vendors.

General AssemblyWorked as a Legislative Aide during tenure of Senator Jack Reed and Representative Patrick Kennedy.Researched varied topics and organized information into detailed and accurate reports.Collaborated in drafting of new legislation, preparing clear and articulate documents.