SKILLS

Communication

• Excellent in communicating complex ideas.

• Open-minded with a high commitment to customer

satisfaction.

Management

• Excellent in communicating complex ideas.

• Ability to lead and motivate teams.

Analytical

• Ability to collect and analyze information, problem- solve, and make decisions.

Continuous Improvement

• Ability to align continuous improvement with strategic objectives.

• Proficient in statistical charts, including Cause and Effect diagrams, Pareto charts, Histograms charts, and Scatterplots.

Certifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (SSGBC)

• Project Management – Lean Process Certified (PM- LPC)

Teamwork

• Possess a strong commitment to a team

environment with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives.

Manufacturing

• Ability to design and manufacture composite

materials through Additive Manufacturing.

Software

• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite,

including Microsoft Project (Professional).

Proficient in Minitab, AutoCAD, Lucidchart,

WebEx, Medidata, BI Publisher, InfoView,

Salesforce, Mincron (AS400), IntelliChief, CTMS,

Databasics, JIRA, iGrafx, and MATLAB.

Training

• Ability to design and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructional material for

business operations.

AKHIRA C. WATSON

565 Weatherspoon Ln Smithfield NC, 27577 · (C): 340-***-**** (H): 919-***-**** adhw2s@r.postjobfree.com · www.linkedin.com/in/akhira-c-watson-ie/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Meticulous Industrial Engineer who is creative and can provide technically feasible solutions to engineering problems and complex assignments. Possesses strong analytical and fast learning skills with a proven ability to deliver quick and accurate results.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MARCH 2019

M.B.A. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION W/CONC. IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT, SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY

AUGUST 2015

B.S INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING,

FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY

Akhira C. Watson (C): 340-***-**** adhw2s@r.postjobfree.com Page 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2019 – JULY 2020 (CONTRACT)

WELLS FARGO, PROCESS ENGINEER I

• Developed and lead process design or improvement initiatives within fast-paced environments, utilizing process expertise for multiple business groups.

• Engaged with business partners to analyze, implement, and update processes by utilizing sound process improvement models and techniques.

• Defined, redefined, and translated business documentation into business process models, utilizing BPMN 2.0 modeling notation.

• Aided in the development and advancement of Wells Fargo common enterprise Operation and Process Excellence framework, methods, techniques, tools, training, and language.

• Developed functional decomposition models based on LOB process documentation and/or through facilitating work sessions.

• Leveraged business acumen effectively to impart relevant information to business partners and matrixed leadership.

• Acted as consultant for Wells Fargo business and technology partners regarding process documentation and improvement.

MARCH 2019 – SEPTEMBER 2019 (CONTRACT)

PPD LLC, PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION SPECIALIST – PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

• Supported and developed process improvement solutions through process mapping, root cause, and process analysis and progress evaluation.

• Facilitated face-to-face and virtual collaborative meetings across all departments and stakeholders to define, map, and improve the inter-departmental processes and programs’ effectiveness and efficiency.

• Provided process improvement and organizational change management consultation to project teams as appropriate.

• Contributed to design, develop, and deliver performance-optimizing products and services for the business using industry-recognized process Improvement methodology to create business optimizing solutions.

• Proactively collaborated with the project, program leads, and management to prepare, organize, coordinate, document, and provide expert development and delivery of department products and services.

• Proactively identified and communicated any risks related to end-user and stakeholder adoption of initiatives with proposed mitigation strategies for the project team.

• Engaged with Stakeholders and Senior Leadership to build out support networks for communicating and championing an initiative.

JULY 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2018

BEACON ROOFING SUPPLY, INC, CORPORATE SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST/ VENDOR COORDINATOR

• Gathered and analyzed data to improve the organization's supply chain operations, specifically in reference to accounting and finance operations.

• Identified under-performing areas in the accounts payable process and suggested improvements or resolutions to problems.

• Generated bi-weekly and weekly cycle count and AP aging reports for managers within the supply chain network.

• Managed direct task including but not limited to: unmatched receivers, vendors, open order reports, credits and incentives, and vendor statements in addition to a variety of indirect task.

• Streamlined accounting operations through Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping processes and created SOP’s for business processes.

Akhira C. Watson (C): 340-***-**** adhw2s@r.postjobfree.com Page 3 NOVEMBER 2016 – JULY 2017

PRA HEALTH SCIENCES, BIOMETRICS PROJECT ASSOCIATE (ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER EQUIVALENT)

• Developed and maintained project management documents and tracking tools essential to all aspects of managing clinical biomedical studies.

• Collaborated with the project manager to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with contract and client expectations.

• Managed project teams and client meetings while developing and maintaining project documents and, communication including contact list, organizational charts, team calendars, newsletters, mass mailings, and project-specific process flow charts.

• Managed project status reporting by examining the accuracy of internal projects prior to review by the project manager, including a monthly executive overview and the monthly project review reports and metrics.

• Facilitated project financial reporting by scheduling, generating, initially reviewing reports, and disseminating required reports (e.g., P&L, burn rate, project time dump, study status summary). NOVEMBER 2015 – JUNE 2016

AEC VISUALIZATIONS, ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

• Responsible for AutoCAD blueprint designs, budget, resource boarding, reviewing PO’s, structural calculations, and cost estimations on residential and commercial properties and applying OSHA standards to the design concepts.

• Managed $5,000 to $1 million-dollar construction projects from concept to completion while minimizing company cost and maximizing revenue.

• Built a reputation for working successfully with clients, managing partner relationships, and delivering project results in a timely manner.

• Assisted with construction improvements, minimizing construction conflicts, green design, and energy efficiency.

• Supervised subcontractors to ensure an efficient completion of construction projects.

• Streamlined all construction project documentation.

• Led monthly meetings with the cross-functional team. AUGUST 2014 – APRIL 2015

TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PROCESS AND IMPROVEMENT ANALYST

• Implemented Six Sigma's DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) process and Continuous Improvement methods to analyze the instrumentation flow within Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.

• Assisted with defining issues and measuring data required to conclude the root causes of misplaced instruments in the surgical area.

• Implemented control plans to ensure that the company maintained accurate quality procedures.

• Proposed innovative and efficient solutions to improve the current layout and instrumentation process.

• Presented proposed solutions to Stakeholders as well as cost-benefit analysis associated with the improvements.

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