•Led key cross-functional, multi-site Six Sigma project team to define a business-wide subcontract management model.Coordinated and participated in developing process flows, tools and procedures.Presented results to VPs and President and gained approval.Developed and conducted business wide training and implemented metrics.•Manage regional supply chain operations team.Responsibilities include purchasing system deployment, development and implementation of policies and procedures, process… Show more •Led key cross-functional, multi-site Six Sigma project team to define a business-wide subcontract management model.Coordinated and participated in developing process flows, tools and procedures.Presented results to VPs and President and gained approval.Developed and conducted business wide training and implemented metrics.•Manage regional supply chain operations team.Responsibilities include purchasing system deployment, development and implementation of policies and procedures, process improvement and training, budget analysis, forecasting, audit support, and compliance.•Oversee regional Supplier Diversity program as a Small Business Liaison. Represent company at outreach events, promote use of Diversity suppliers, communicate goals and supervise reporting and compliance with government requirements. •Spearheaded site/functional vertical and horizontal process integration for conversion to enterprise common processes and collected objective evidence for achieving CMMI Level 3. Show less

•Created a process and Excel tool to capture and track annual spend with Diversity suppliers. Analyzed data and identified risk of not meeting eligibility requirements to maintain and bid on government contracts. Tool identified 15% increase of Diversity supplier spend within first week of implementation, with significantly more expected. •Collaborated with engineering, operations, legal, and sourcing to create multi-billion dollar RFP. •Re-engineered vendor analysis process by… Show more •Created a process and Excel tool to capture and track annual spend with Diversity suppliers. Analyzed data and identified risk of not meeting eligibility requirements to maintain and bid on government contracts. Tool identified 15% increase of Diversity supplier spend within first week of implementation, with significantly more expected. •Collaborated with engineering, operations, legal, and sourcing to create multi-billion dollar RFP. •Re-engineered vendor analysis process by creating tool that analyzes, ranks, and compares financial health of multiple vendors. Tool standardizes and automates analysis process, facilitates presentation of data, and improves ability to make decisions between vendors. Show less

•Supervised six employees and managed accounting systems for the largest region (volume and profits) in Southern California, averaging $1 million in monthly sales. Hired and developed employees, resulting in their promotion.•Determined in-source vs. out-source, selected outsource suppliers, and evaluated supplier performance. Reduced customer registration time by 67% and reduced staffing needs by 38%. Identified $100,000 in annual cost savings.•Negotiated contracts and included… Show more •Supervised six employees and managed accounting systems for the largest region (volume and profits) in Southern California, averaging $1 million in monthly sales. Hired and developed employees, resulting in their promotion.•Determined in-source vs. out-source, selected outsource suppliers, and evaluated supplier performance. Reduced customer registration time by 67% and reduced staffing needs by 38%. Identified $100,000 in annual cost savings.•Negotiated contracts and included seasonal variables to mitigate risks and managed supplier relationships. •Managed implementation of change from legacy financial system to PeopleSoft by preparing and conducting training sessions; department fully functional on new software within one month.•Improved regional compliance with accounting and legal policies and procedures by implementing metrics to evaluate and reward increased compliance. Reduced cycle time for completing files from 12 to 8 days and reduced administrative bottlenecks. Show less

•Re-engineered accounting process that increased efficiency, identified cost, and centralized regional gasoline spend. Led team that implemented fuel card system and procedures for 21 branch offices/over 200 employees.•Presented proposal to automate warranty process; proposal implemented. Process time with warranty company reduced by 50% and customer satisfaction increased by reducing cycle time for warranty registration.•Audited operations at 6 branch locations annually to ensure… Show more •Re-engineered accounting process that increased efficiency, identified cost, and centralized regional gasoline spend. Led team that implemented fuel card system and procedures for 21 branch offices/over 200 employees.•Presented proposal to automate warranty process; proposal implemented. Process time with warranty company reduced by 50% and customer satisfaction increased by reducing cycle time for warranty registration.•Audited operations at 6 branch locations annually to ensure compliance and minimize company liability; drafted and distributed best practices guidelines for the region. •Analyzed financial statements including monthly overhead, asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts; prepared accounting schedules including bank reconciliation averaging $2M per month. Show less