Project Manager, Six Sigma

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS ANALYSIS/LEAN SIX SIGMA:

Self-motivated professional with excellent leadership, interpersonal, and

written and verbal communications skills; innate ability to build rapport

with clients and colleagues, communicate effectively with all levels of

professionals and management, adapt to ensure a seamless transition during

change, and succeed in high-pressure, challenging, and deadline-driven

environments. Experienced in analyzing data, resolving problems, and

providing superb customer service; excels at resolving issues and improve

the company's bottom line.

Portfolio Management Vendor Management Coaching &

Mentoring Public Speaking

ISO:9001 Audit Quality Management Mentor/Training

Innovative

Risk Management Managing People Microsoft Tools

Formulating

Process Improvement Matrix Management Assessing

Performance Budgeting

EXPERIENCE:

Lenovo:

Program Manager & Lean Six Sigma Champion, Morrisville

02/2010 -10/2013

. Managed portfolios within Lenovo ranging from $35M to over $200M in

revenue.

. Define and provide required skill sets, to address specific requested

need of accessories product development.

. Developed docking products through a highly matrix team of technical,

finical, logistics and usability members .

. Consistently delivered at or below all budget targets and Project Time

allotment

. Lean Six Sigma Division Champion, approving Lenovo Yellow and Green

Belt Certification

Data Center Manager, Lean Six Sigma Champion & Quality Manager,

Morrisville, 11/2004 -01/2010

. Managed department budget in excess of $10M

. ES&P Product Group World Wide Lean Six Sigma Champion

. Lead division in 1.4 million hard savings in the first year of LSS

implementation - 2.3 on yearly basis

. Invented Quality Matrix Methodology verification process reducing

resource requirements by 75%

. Reduced Operational Cost by 40% through Automation & Utilization of

Low Cost Geos.

. Reduced OS Image Production errors by 45% in manufacturing World

Wide

IBM:

Release Manager, Research Triangle Park,

02/2002 - 10/2004

. Program Manager for the development of the new Software Product

Offering of "IBM's TVT Technologies".

. Established Process for OEM Integration into TVT Support Process & TVT

Limitation Process

. Established World Wide Vendor Integration model for TVT interfaced

applications

Software Project Manager, Research Triangle Park,

11/2000 - 01/2002

. Project Manager for first preload release of the IBM Rescue and

Recovery Program

. Developed Common Process for Image Population allowing SPM Project

Office consistent results across brands

. Established & Lead ODT for the development of the new Software Product

Offering of "Access Support".

. First SPM to Project Manage both Desktop and Laptop development cycles

Deputy Project Executive - AHIN Project Little Rock, Arkansas

03/1998 - 10/2000

. Program Manager for Health Insurance EOB Plan Software Development

. Closed the delivery of a high risk 11 Million Dollar contract

. Managed Customer Executive Team issues and reported progress on a

daily basis

Additional Relevant Experience

. Graduate Instructor Robotics and Industrial Automation - University of

Arkansas College of Engineering

. Consultant for Industrial Automation - Focus of PLC integration into

IT Infrastructure

. Point of Sale System Integration and Quality of Installation

EDUCATION:

University of Arkansas College of Engineering, MS - Engineering

Instrumental Science

University of Arkansas, BS - Mathematics Collateral - Computer Science

CERTIFICATION:

LSS Executive Belt Certification PMI - PMP No. 27183 (August 2000 -

August 2016)

Lenovo Black Belt Lean Six Sigma IBM Executive Project Manager

ISO Lead Auditor

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