Manager Project

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River Vale, NJ 07675 Cell: 201-***-****

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Howard B. Lind

Summary of A multi-disciplined executive with progressive experience working with all types of

organizations from closely-held to Fortune Global 500 companies.

qualifications

A builder, developer and relationship manager with proven skills in mentoring and

coaching teams through implementation of complex projects and strategic initiatives.

Process Improvement Six Sigma Deployment Operational Risk Management

Change Management Training/Advanced Facilitation Regulatory Compliance

Management Consulting Organizational Development Cost Containment/Control

Team Leadership and People Business Development/Strategy Strategic Staffing

Development

Professional

experience

1996 - 2009 AXA Equitable (AXA Group) New York, NY

An $11B financial services division of a $154B international company

Vice President, Master Black Belt (2002 to Present)

Vice President, Program Development & Strategy (1999-2002)

Asst VP, Program Development & Project Coordination (1998-1999)

Divisional Director, Project Manager – Field Restructure (1998)

Divisional Director of Operations (1996-1998)

Started/Developed a company-wide Six Sigma/Internal Consulting initiative:

One of four selected in the US to establish a process improvement program, with a

staff now exceeding forty. Participated in the first Global pilot group training in

Europe. Advanced through Black Belt Certification, Trainer Certification, Program

Manager and Master Black Belt.

Team and Relationship Management responsibilities for Shared Services (Human

Resources, Legal/Compliance, Information Technology, Finance and Corporate

Communications). Developed/managed a portfolio of projects and coached ten Black

Belts (including two Master Black Belts) and Green Belts, consistently delivering

millions in benefits to the company year over year ($6mm+ in ‘08). Also had

functional responsibility for Black Belt recruiting and development of Green Belt

Program, including delivery of training.

Personally performed strategic projects and supported key initiatives, including:

Operational Risk Management, Response At Producer Termination & Client

Transition Management, Beneficiary Asset Retention, Field Leasing & Real Estate

Effectiveness, Application Forms Simplification, Merger Integration and Company

Name Change, resulting in significant financial savings and cost avoidance ranging

from approximately $150k to over $2mm.

Developed a Quality Assurance Program for Six Sigma deployment and adjunct tools

to support program maturity (deployment roadmap, methodology review, global

standards) with a Global project team.

Supported Senior Management in Strategic Implementation and Development of

Retail Distribution objectives:

Project Management and thought leadership on three major restructures and smaller

transitional realignments of sales organization.

Salesforce economics; development of operational and performance metrics.

Risk Mitigation – compliance infrastructure, internal controls, Errors & Omissions.

Advisory Councils, key planning meetings, field management performance review and

communications processes, staff development activities.

Provided Headquarters support to largest Branch Sales Offices in thirteen major

metropolitan markets including budgeting/cost control and liaison between field

management and headquarters functions.

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1995 - 1996 Excess Health, Inc. Purchase, NY

Marketing Manager for a Managing General Underwriter of specialty group insurance

Promotion of Stop-Loss, Major Organ Transplant and PPO products to Brokers,

Consultants, Third-Party Administrators and Self-Funded Companies.

Recommended enhancements to proprietary systems and staff coaching to facilitate

transition of company that relocated operations from Massachusetts.

1986 - 1995 Don Aux Associates, Inc. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Associate Analyst, Staff Consultant, Director of Communications, Inside Sales

Manager/Assistant to the President for a boutique Management Consulting firm to mid –

market companies founded in 1964 that was acquired by J.H. Cohn in 1996

Extensive experience in business transformation across many types of businesses

and industries (manufacturing, wholesaling/distributing, contracting, engineering, etc.).

Performed numerous diagnostic assessments, work flow analyses and sales/

financial analyses, often continuing into engagements and carrying through to

implementation.

Improved client’s performance through business process reengineering and

sales/service programs that were complemented with organizational development

programs.

Provided a full suite of organization development services, from organization planning,

position description, selection criteria, performance criteria, compensation planning,

personality assessment and extensive management/professional recruiting.

Reengineered and actively supported consulting firm’s business development

function, including public relations with trade associations, database marketing and

inside sales processes.

Other experience W hile completing education

Executive Search, 401(K) Prospecting, Small Business Consulting

1984 - 1986

Education

Master of Business Administration

1984 - 1986

Concentration: Organizational Behavior & Development

The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

School of Government & Business Administration

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

1980 - 1984

Major: Personnel & Industrial Relations

The American University, Washington, D.C.

Kogod College of Business Administration

Additional - Six Sigma (Process Improvement, Process Design, Master Black Belt, Train-The-Trainer)

- Project Management (Project Process, Risk Management, Leading Multi-Site Teams)

Training:

- Performance Consulting & Strategic Performance Measurement

- Leadership Development & Coaching

- Change Management

- Diversity & Inclusion

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