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Greater San Diego Area

- Managed transformation initiative to optimize the administration of contracted field services with $9M in spend by implementing a web-based tool and ensuring process controls across multiple business units.- Increased company recoveries for third-party damages by $600K by standardizing business processes, developing a tracker to monitor claim readiness and introducing process automation.- Managed projects scoped around process optimization, system enhancements, and/or continuous improvement.- Published and implemented business processes across many stakeholder groups, performing stakeholder communication, training, and change management activities. - Led efforts to develop and deliver executive-level dashboard, capturing operational and cost performance metrics for key enterprise risk mitigation programs. Collaborated with subject matter experts to fill data gaps in a timely matter and provide COO with actionable insight.- Lean Six Sigma certified

Greater San Diego Area

- Managed medium to high-value/high-risk contracts, evaluate supplier proposals, develop contract award recommendations, and establish/ maintain favorable supplier relationships- Led Category Management rollout for $75M category to align with business unit objectives, which includes spend analysis, market research, strategy development and execution, and performance management

Greater San Diego Area

- Managed contracting-related activities and processes associated with the acquisition of IT/Telecom hardware, software and services to support the operational needs of the company, including RFP creation, proposal evaluation, contract negotiations, contract drafting, and successful execution of subsequent award- Procurement project lead for a strategic sourcing event of IT services resulting in an estimated annual savings of $900K

Greater San Diego Area

Strategy & Operations Consultant- Worked collaboratively with clients to reach strategic objectives, reduce overall operating costs and invest in business growth- Managed process design update initiative to reflect output of IT transformation for a Fortune 500 integrated energy company- Validated key performance indicators with best-in-class standards and defined business requirements for a metrics dashboard to improve performance management process for a large chip-making equipment supplierForecast-to-Fulfillment Consultant - Recommended and implemented working capital solutions focused on delivering significant cash flow improvements- Contributed to the execution of a global supply chain enhancement initiative involving inventory classification, inventory level optimization, lead time reduction, and make/buy cost-tradeoff analysis

Nashua, Nh

- Facilitated the implementation and rollout of more horizontal, cross-functional organizational construct and processes to improve service delivery model to customers- Represented the sector for a company-wide team sharing best practices and promoting global collaboration within the Procurement function- Drove environmental sustainability within operating culture and procedures through incorporation of sustainable procurement - Collaborated with engineers and subject matter experts within our factories to leverage new manufacturing capabilities in support of Small Business Innovative Research requirements

Sealy, Tx

- Exercised project management skills to execute the transfer of external inventory warehouse back onsite, considering time and budget constraints, in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency- Supported cross-functional team reducing tool replacement costs on the manufacturing floor by applying six sigma methodologies

- Three-year leadership program designed to develop well-rounded, high-potential employees in support of business needs and professional growth- Completed three year-long rotational assignments within different functions and geographic locations while participating in leadership training activities and fulfilling the OLDP requirement of pursuing a Master's degree in a related field

Nashua, Nh

- Implemented continuous improvement principles to decrease turnaround time for product field returns- Supported a factory to promote kaizen culture and drive towards meeting lean maturity goals- Led the program recruiting initiative and partnered with HR to hire thirteen high-potential, entry-level participants

Wayne, Nj

- Leveraged organization skills to monitor and maintain build schedules for production programs involving multiple sites - Applied communication and collaborative skills to implement tools/processes necessary for the standardized, consistent flow of material and information in a borderless environment

Plainville, Ct

- Facilitated $500K project for disposition of obsolete/slow-moving parts by interacting successfully with peers and superiors- Utilized lean manufacturing applications to efficiently design a new assembly line layout and stockroom setup

Masters, Business Administration

Specialization in Engineering Management

Bachelor Of Science, Management & Engineering For Manufacturing

Activities and Societies: Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Management & Engineering for Manufacturing Society, Interfraternity Council, Order.