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Columbus, Indiana, US

• Pioneered the establishment of a Program Management Office (PMO) to oversee global facility projects, including new constructions and renovations, each with multi-million dollar budgets.
• Executed the implementation of comprehensive processes, policies, procedures, and technology aimed at ensuring consistent results during critical project phases. This strategic approach mitigates potential failure.

Columbus, Indiana, US

• Act as a strategic partner to the Global Integrated Services (GIS) Executive Director, who holds global accountability for Aviation, Facilities, Hospitality, and Security.
• Function as the GIS Executive Director’s dedicated liaison, ensuring seamless and constant connectivity to a diverse workforce exceeding 200 global personnel and managing an annual budget exceeding $100 million.

Columbus, Indiana, US

• Tasked with the oversight of a multi-million dollar project geared towards revolutionizing healthcare delivery through the establishment of a groundbreaking health and well-being center for employees and their.
• Successfully manage a cross-functional project team, drawing expertise from Human Resources, Communications, Facilities/Real Estate, Legal, Indirect Purchasing, and IT. This includes coordinating efforts with both.
• Actively contribute to cultivating positive relationships with community assets, fostering collaboration to make a positive impact on the community where we live and work.
• Engage executive leadership at the C-Suite level, facilitating routine sessions for progress updates and critical decision reviews.

Columbus, Indiana, US

• Accountable for overseeing the health and success of the Net Promoter Score (NPS) Program across the entire corporation, serving as Cummins' primary metric for measuring customer loyalty and experience.
• Lead a team of business unit representatives, showcasing effective leadership in the management of this enterprise-wide program, even in the absence of direct reporting authority.

Columbus, Indiana, US

• Spearheaded the evaluation and selection process for a new software system for the Net Promoter Score (NPS) Program.
• Led a comprehensive assessment of the criteria utilized in calculating the Net Promoter Score (NPS) portion of variable compensation, providing insightful recommendations for process modifications.
• Directed the analysis of business measures (scorecard) for both domestic and international distributors, delivering implemented recommendations to modify the criteria based on data findings.
• Led a project dedicated to evaluating the customer experience within the Commercial Marine market, identifying gaps that negatively impacted customers, and implementing strategic projects to address and rectify these.

Columbus, Indiana, US

• Spearheaded Six Sigma DMAIC training classes, adeptly delivering material to groups ranging from 25 to 45 employees per class.
• Mentored both Green and Black Belts concurrently (30-60), providing guidance that contributed to the successful completion of over 140 projects.
• Played a pivotal role in promoting Six Sigma principles, tools, and benefits throughout the corporation. Facilitated workshops to assist functional areas in harnessing Six Sigma to solve complex, cross-functional.

Columbus, Indiana, US

• Led projects aimed at addressing complex, cross-functional global issues, utilizing DMAIC Six Sigma tools and methodology.
• Successfully completed six DMAIC Black Belt Six Sigma projects across six different functions, resulting in a substantial total savings of $385,800.
• Facilitated sessions with technical leaders to define projects, identify critical business issues, and collaboratively brainstorm resolutions.

Columbus, Indiana, US

Columbus, Indiana, US

Kelowna, British Columbia, CA

• Agency's Mission: Empowering pregnant and parenting teens to be productive, caring and engaged members of their families and communities.
• Provided leadership to the agency's executive team, steering strategic initiatives and ensuring cohesive operations.
• Orchestrated monthly board meetings, from agenda definition to developing meeting material, guiding the board to critical decisions crucial for supporting the agency and its clients.
• Collaborated with the Bartholomew County United Way to adhere to allocation requirements and specifications.
• Led a project utilizing Six Sigma tools and methodology to assess the long-term sustainability of the agency. This resulted in the agency closing, and responsibilities smoothly transitioning to another community.
• Directed the board in making budget decisions, spearheading marketing campaigns, and overseeing fund development activities.

Kelowna, British Columbia, CA

• Agency's Mission: Empowering pregnant and parenting teens to be productive, caring and engaged members of their families and communities.
• Played an integral role in the agency's executive team as the Vice President, providing robust support to the President in fulfilling her duties and responsibilities.
• Engaged actively in the agency's executive team, contributing to strategic discussions and decision-making processes.
• Actively participated in both monthly board meetings and monthly sub-committee sessions, particularly the Governance Committee.
• Contributed to crucial budget decisions, played a role in shaping marketing campaigns, and actively participated in fund development activities.

Kelowna, British Columbia, CA

• Agency's Mission: Empowering pregnant and parenting teens to be productive, caring and engaged members of their families and communities.
• Engaged actively in monthly board meetings and participated in monthly sub-committee sessions, specifically within the Governance Committee.
• Played a key role in assisting with budget decisions, contributing to the development of marketing campaigns, and actively participating in fund development activities.

Master Of Public Affairs, Public Management, Information Technology

Bachelor Of Arts, Criminal Justice