Project Manager Business Partner

Rebecca Royalty, MBA

Lexington, KY 859-***-**** *******@******.***

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS LEADER

Goal-focused, results-driven, analytical operations professional offering in-depth problem analysis and resolution expertise to deliver multiple expected outcomes with / without supervision even under stressful work conditions in aviation operations and safety. Innovative, critical /creative thinking business partner, methodical / resourceful self-starter, and problem-solving project manager with strong interpersonal and multitasking skills known for forging collaborative relationships with internal / external partners at all levels / disciplines to achieve shared commitments and objectives. Highly organized, perceptive leader, effective communicator, and US Army Veteran that inspires confidence with demonstrated successes in coaching and directing cross-functional teams to research / assess / identify issues and formulate / execute strategies and plans for improvements that are compliant with state / federal regulatory mandates and corporate policies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Research Reporting Documentation Risk Assessment Process Improvements Data Analysis

Project Management Enterprise Resource Planning Chain of Custody Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Actions Safety Mishap Database Inputs Safety Flight Operations GFRC SMS

Requirements Assessments Troubleshooting Quality Assurance Risk Identification / Mitigation Compliance

Lifecycle Management Regulatory / Legal Guidelines

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Costpoint Salesforce Confluence Power Bi Advanced Excel – VLOOKUP, Pivot tables

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INSITU - A Boeing Subsidiary, Bingen, WA March 2016 - December 2023

Inventory Control and Planning Analyst 3, August 2022 - December 2023

Managed demand in enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and ensured timely and accurate entry, approval, transition, and modification to records.

Evaluated product schedules/requirements, lead times, OTD trends, and overall demand data.

Analyzed audit findings and adjusted requirements as necessary.

Identified opportunities for use of phased-out materials and disposition hardware.

Developed and tracked inventory metrics.

Coordinated the flow of information/hardware and resolved discrepancies between functional stakeholders.

Helped Project Managers/Finance develop Estimate at Completion (EAC) template and forecast.

Performed trend and variance analysis on Orders/Backlog.

Collaborated and influenced leadership in the review of standard inventory processes and procedures for future programs and managers such as: hardware amortization pool, inventory management systems, and retrograde of materials; SQDC.

Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Mishap Investigator 3, March 2019 - April 2022

Performed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) mishap investigations to include air vehicle and ground control equipment involving damage to products or related facilities.

Conducted analysis of operator-vehicle interface and made recommendations to preclude possible reoccurrence.

Orchestrated concurrent verbal protocol process with operators of new or prototype devices or controls.

Coordinated and performed human factor design studies on new or existing products, evaluated, and made recommendations.

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Interviewed witnesses, gathered evidence, maintained chain-of-custody of evidence / data, and performed root cause analysis.

Prepared and published reports that identified causes and recommended corrective actions.

Prepared and presented formal safety instruction and ad hoc briefings.

Provided mishap database inputs, performed trend analysis, identified trends, and coordinated report results for action. Assembled input for air safety case portion of proposals.

Conducted and completed over 70 mishap reports with all meeting or exceeding contractual deadlines.

Led or assisted in more than 10 audit events including the development of checklists, Safety Flight Operations, GFRC, and SMS programs; SQDC.

Wal-Mart, Tampa, FL May 2014 - March 2016

Assistant Store Manager

Supervised store, completed scheduling, merchandising, and planning, and provided customer service.

Completed staffing, coaching for improvement, hiring, firing, interviewing, training, talent development, and performance evaluations for 280 employees.

Processed payroll forms / records / leave of absence / confidential forms and conducted benefits training.

Oversaw cash management, prepared deposits / loans, ensured proper storage / security, and tracked cash reports.

Analyzed risk exposure based on customer payment patterns / credit sources and by performing financial analysis.

Assisted Manager in daily operations of store with $84M in annual revenue and .33% in shrinkage.

Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and state / federal regulations.

Managed merchandising operations and drove financial performance of assigned areas, attaining sales / profit goals.

Directed and managed ordering, receiving, and stocking of $5.1M inventory.

Sherwin Williams, Tucker, GA January 2007 - May 2014

Financial Service Representative Analyst

Applied the company’s credit and collection policies, practices, and procedures in customer account management, and for performing all collection activities for customer accounts assigned by territories / channel types in accordance with the company's credit policy and practices, resulting in maximum sales, sound receivables, and prompt conversion to cash.

Achieved and maintained corporate targets for DSO, currency, and bad debt.

Maintained over 2000 commercial accounts in 60 stores in the Orlando and Miami districts with limited supervision within a week of taking a new position.

Analyzed financial / credit risk exposure based on customer payment patterns and credit sources.

Reviewed accounts to identify past-due customers and to determine the proper course of action.

Planned and maintained a program for the systematic follow-up and collection of amounts due.

Communicated with customers to update payments.

Partnered with sales management to establish and monitor credit for marginal risk accounts.

Contacted appropriate customers, in writing or in person, when necessary to correct, prevent or minimize delinquency.

Monitored credit limit compliance, acted when limits were exceeded, and recommended credit limit changes.

Built strong relationships within the customer hierarchy to help resolve complex issues.

Requested or approved the reinstatement of credit privilege, when necessary.

Prepared write-off, adjustments, and agency claims as needed and accounts for third-party collections.

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Exceeded departmental quota on daily collection calls by 10% or more and was recognized as a top performer.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Army, Dobbins AFB, GA

Honorable Discharge

Tactical Operation Center Aviation Officer - UH-60A / L / M Pilot

Ordnance Officer – 91A

Trained, mentored, and cared for over 40 enlisted Soldiers and their families.

Served as the accountability officer in charge of $10.3M in equipment and tools assigned to the maintenance platoon.

Supported the State of GA and the United States of America by providing safe and flyable aircraft to the flight company for all missions to include homeland defense, emergency relief efforts, and combat operations.

Trained in Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW), Advanced Aircraft, basic rotary-wing operations, and knowledge for qualification in the TH-67, OH-58, and UH-60 A / L / M aircraft systems.

Coordinated with the Aviation Cell and reported aircraft missions, flight, and maintenance status, as well as recommended aviation-related combat and administrative tips about aviation assets to the Division Leadership.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management

Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL

Bachelor of Arts, Business - Finance

Transylvania University Lexington, KY

CERTIFICATIONS

Business Analytics In Progress

Northern Kentucky University

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) In Progress

Association for Supply Chain Management – APICS/ASCM

Lean, Green, and Black Belt Six Sigma 03/2016

Villanova University

Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods 03/2018

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

AS9100 Rev D Aerospace Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor 05/2018

Integrator UAS Operator 08/2017

ScanEagle Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator 09/2016

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U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence 11/2013

Ft. Rucker, AL UH-60 A / L / M Helicopter Pilot

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