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Kansas City Metropolitan Area

• Directed a high-performing team as Production Manager, overseeing the manufacturing of critical non-nuclear components for nuclear weapons systems and ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Developed and executed strategic daily and weekly production plans, driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced efficiency and optimized resource allocation.
• Restored strong, results-oriented operational leadership, fostering a collaborative work environment that empowered team members and strengthened accountability.
• Spearheaded the implementation of best scheduling practices, reversing three years of missed shipping commitments within four months and establishing a foundation for sustainable, on-time delivery.

Kansas, United States

• 1999-2002
• Transformed inventory accuracy from last-to-first as a Six Sigma Champion, driving key initiatives with a global, "service first" mindset and sustaining improvements. Expert in developing and executing complex project.
• Enhanced organizational efficiency by implementing a Labor Productivity Management system, leading to major gains and successful adoption across the organization. Trained managers and developed customized reports.
• Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement and root cause elimination through Standard Work and Kaizen events.2022
• Implemented safety procedures and monitored effectiveness through data-driven analytics.
• Deployed aggressive trailer temperature monitoring program resulting in 0 heat injuries during peak summer months.

Mcpherson, Kansas, United States

• As Production Supervisor, launched a new team of junior members that frequently exceeded performance standards.
• Led Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma-driven process improvements, enhancing quality, safety, cycle time, and cost efficiency.
• Cited by senior plant leadership for refusal to compromise honesty in quality incident reporting.

Kansas, United States

• Created multiple decision support tools that empowered retail activities to boost sales revenue as Senior Financial Analyst/Project Manager for Jacam Chemicals in Sterling, KS (2017-2018).
• Employed real estate, weather history and GIS data to grow revenue as top-producing Sales Representative for Triad Roofing in Blue Springs, MO (2017).
• Managed high volume of shipments with accuracy and eye towards continuous process improvement as Fulfillment Center Lead for Kelly Services in Edgerton, KS (2016-Present). Noted for ability to rapidly identify root.
• Trained and monitored performance of new hires, instilling a "customer first" mentality.
• Recognized as top producer as Operations Manager (Canvassing) for Alenco in Lenexa, KS (2015-2016). Recruited, trained, and mentored a high-performance team of lead generation specialists. Maximized profitability.
• Transformed at-risk major client relationships and cut employee turnover rate by 50% as Account Manager for Healthcare Services Group in Olathe, KS (2014-2015).

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

• Brought a holistic view of technology towards "Understanding Computers" course, driving engagement amongst students in both classroom and asynchronous learning environments. Computer systems design, operations, and.
• Built a robust and highly capable IT framework at Avila University, including development and deployment of Help Desk and Enterprise Asset Management capabilities. Liaised with contractors and vendors.
• Collaborated heavily with staff and faculty to identify unmet needs and enhance/re-engineer core business processes and workflows. Defined long-term strategy and facilitated decision-making at the highest levels.

Greater St. Louis

• Enhanced impact of charitable activities as Business Analyst for Catholic Charities of St. Louis, MO (2011-2012) through leveraging GIS software, analytics and BI methods to analyze U.S. census data, and garner fresh.
• Led I Love Signs in Brentwood, MO (2008-2010) to profitability within 12 months as President through "best-in-class" customer service, multi-pronged marketing initiatives, and an emphasis on long-term relationship.
• Spearheaded concept-through-launch of new outbound call center as Director, Member Choice Center for Express Scripts, Inc. in Maryland Heights, MO (2003). Developed key business requirements in tandem with SMEs..

United States

• VP, Business Practices Division, U.S. Army Medical Command (San Antonio, TX)
• Overhauled strategic planning process for integrated healthcare system. Bolstered link-up between enterprise and hospital performance metrics (HEDIS). Drove formulation of 5-year budget for global Army force.
• Led mobilization of 2.5K Army Reserve healthcare professionals in support of Global War on Terror. Streamlined mobilization and deployment processes. Used Process Model to simulate "as-is" and "to-be" scenarios..
• Repaired and completely reengineered mobilization process for individual medical professionals, heading off a major "brain drain" and setting a path for continued improvements. General Manager (Fayetteville, NC)
• Enhanced operations at 20K medical material distribution center, increasing order fulfillment from 90% to 99.3%. Utilized quantitative demand analysis skills. VP, Logistics & Supply Chain, 325th Combat Support Hospital.
• Led 57-person team of soldiers in improving operations at 248-bed trauma center across multiple fronts: supply, budget, maintenance, and transportation. Prior Roles: VP, Budget and Finance, Brooke Army Medical Center.

Doctor Of Business Administration, Six Sigma

Master Of Business Administration - Mba (Executive Program), Operations Management And Supervision, With Honors

Activities and Societies: Olin Veterans Association, Beta Gamma Sigma

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business/Managerial Economics, 3.92 / 4.00

Activities and Societies: ROTC

Economics