Sam Anderson
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Home: 775-***-****
Reno, NV 89502
Mobile: 530-***-****
Resource Planning - Process Improvement - Operations Management
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS...VALUE OFFERED
Profit Performance: Developed processes and tools for a business
unit to effectively perform cost and resource
modeling and estimation; led to a robust analysis
process driving profitability efficiencies and
increased profit margins.
Strategic Planning: Envisioned business initiatives delivering
operational improvements and effectiveness through
process analysis and re-design. Led the development
of a project scheduling module, on-line quality
management system, and web-based project tracking
suite; extensive experience with requirements
gathering, process mapping, data analysis,
implementation, metrics, and scheduling practices.
Start-up Operations: Initiated standardized tools and processes
used to efficiently manage projects with budgets
ranging from $200k to $4M. Created master scheduling
process to maximize resources, time, and budget
constraints across a portfolio of land development
projects.
Process Improvement: Diligent focus on Six Sigma mantra of "meeting
customer requirements profitably". Led project that
decreased cycle time by over 20% in an operational
area of clinical trials. Program Manager team member
for a supply chain re-design resulting in a projected
savings of $30M over 3 years.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Process Improvement, Policies & Certification Manager
Current
TriNet, Reno, NV [Professional Employer Organization
company servicing over 90,000 employees]
. Direct manager of multi-site team responsible for driving process
improvement initiatives, metrics development, and document
management / QMS development within Operations.
. Implemented root cause analysis/corrective action process for
identification, trend analysis, and driving process, training, and
system related improvements.
. Established monthly quality and efficiency reviews to analyze key
quality and performance metrics to drive operational improvements.
Vice President, Operations
2006 -
2009
BHLD, Inc., Lincoln, CA [Developer focusing on minor
subdivisions & residential remodels]
. Responsible for driving operational processes to ensure projects
were effectively selected based on key success factors, ROI
criteria, and thorough market analysis.
. Developed tools and processes to efficiently manage project
timelines and materials. Created a master scheduling process for
analyzing timelines, budget, and resources across concurrent and
overlapping development projects.
. Planning and strategic representative to project meetings and
development work with local/county municipalities,
development/construction partners, engineering and architecture
firms.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
Senior Manager, Resource Management
2004 - 2006
Covance Cardiac Safety Services, Reno, NV
[Drug development services company]
. Built a Resource Management department by developing a database and
associated processes to provide resource estimations throughout bid
to quote cycle for maximizing resource efficiency and profitability.
. Developed a scheduling module from a disparate legacy system,
providing clinical trial teams with a legitimate solution for
project task scheduling and management.
. Created a standardized process mapping structure for entire business
unit to serve as the foundation for process analysis and improvement
projects.
Program Manager II / Six Sigma Greenbelt
1999 - 2004
Sun Microsystems, Newark, CA
[Networking software, systems, & services]
. Recruited as a Project Coordinator to monitor incoming quality
issues, identify trends, and drive corrective actions. Promoted to
Program Manager position focusing on operational strategy and data
analysis.
. Responsible for Customer Fulfillment group's processes and data
management, including reporting from in-house quality tracking
system and data mining of Oracle ERP system using Brio.
. Led cross-functional team that developed web-based QMS system
meeting ISO requirements.
. Developed architecture for exceptions and recovery processes for
supply chain re-design as well as creating and managing ERP training
to over 800 individuals.
EDUCATION
University of Nevada, Reno 1999
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in
Logistics Management
CERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma Green Belt - 2003, 2005 (Black Belt Training completed, 2003)
TenStep Project Manager Certification - 2009
Extensive project management, organizational, leadership, and technical
training courses
TECHNICAL STRENGTHS
Microsoft Office (advanced Excel), Apple iWork, Microsoft Project,
Timberline, FastTrack Schedule 9, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Access,
PeopleSoft (HRMS, CRM), Avaya CMS, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Brio,
Minitab, HTML, SQL, & various others
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Cub Scout leader, pack 155 Hidden Valley, NV
Volunteer Firefighter, Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department
Pleasant Valley, NV