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Dynamic, articulate and ambitious Business Improvement Professional with extensive quality engineering, process improvement, statistical analysis and cost containment expertise.  Eager to contribute solid track record of driving business improvement strategies toward supporting the goals of a progressive employer in a leadership role. Innovative and disciplined with a talent for cultivating & maintaining excellent relationships with key management professionals. 

Core competencies include:

 

   Logistics and Inventory Management

   Optimize Quality/Service Levels

   Train, Develop and Manage Staff

   Implement Lean/Cost Strategies

   Execute Smart Business Solutions

   Resource Planning/KPI Development

   Persuasive and Effective Communicator

   Highly Familiar with DMAIC Principles

 

2006 to Present:  Kenco, Chattanooga, TN

2010 to Present:  Business Improvement Manager

   Provide key leadership and oversight for critical process improvement, financial analysis and inventory control programs across a dedicated 3rd party logistics operations specializing in medical equipment.

   Train and direct leadership teams on implementing Efficiency Improvement Program designed to improve associate safety, customer quality and cost control factors; communicate cost management, resource planning and variance analysis results with leadership team.

   Contribute strong business improvement talents in aligning customer requirements for quality, service levels and inventory management to day to day business operations.

 

2009 to 2010:  Senior Quality Engineer

   Drove tactical implementation for company-wide cost management program across 60+ warehouse operations; integrated proprietary business intelligence tools, KPI dashboard, labor management system and activity based costing system.

   Influenced a company-wide culture change through solid communication, staff development and accountability standards; project managed the streamlining of reporting requirements, reduced operating costs and improved internal profitability.

 

2008 to 2009:  Quality Engineer

   Led development and training strategies for quality management systems conforming to ISO 9001:2008 standards; introduced DMAIC applications, waste elimination initiatives and performance benchmarks.

   Upgraded document control system for 3000+ staff operation across 60 locations.

 

2007 to 2008:  Order Control Supervisor / Project Manager C Kenco Memphis Logistics

   Delivered significant process improvement results by implementing Six Sigma methodologies for inventory accuracy and on-time shipping processes; improved operational efficiencies by 56% and labor performance by 47%.

   Served as change agent during implementation of Tier 1 Warehouse Management System.

 

2006 to 2007:  Quality Assurance Supervisor C Kenco Memphis Logistics

   Collaborated with auditors, inspectors and product profilers to define process improvement needs; investigated root causes and implemented preventive action plans to enhance performance and customer service results.

   Spearheaded a reconstruction of the QA Department resulting in significant improvement in the tracking/reporting mechanisms used to measure and communicate quality KPIs.

 

2004 to 2005:  Mississippi State University - Graduate Teaching / Research Assistant

   Provided instruction for multiple economics courses for the Department of Finance and Economics and supported 2 Professors with data analysis, research, report generation and presentation development.

 

 

2005:  Master of Economics, Finance Minor C Mississippi State University

2004:  B.B.A. General Business, Management Focus with Economics Minor C Mississippi State University

2009:  Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence C Certified by ASQ (American Society for Quality)