Consulting & Operations Executive

PROFILE: CONSULTING & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

** ***** ** ******* ** providing change enablement advisory services to clients across diverse industries, markets, and segments including Fortune 500 companies and international businesses.

Accomplished in developing, identifying, and capturing large-scale business transformation project/program business with Fortune 500 C-level executives. Experienced in penetrating new and emerging markets worldwide, forging strategic alliances with international partners, and providing mission-critical support to global supply chain operations. Firm but fair leader skilled in building high performance teams, tailoring management style to accommodate unique situations, and leveraging strengths of each individual to ensure corporate success.

Select Career Highlights:

* Generated 15% year-over-year profit improvement, far exceeding 5% annual growth goal, for six consecutive years by researching global opportunities, determining market viability, developing business/risk analysis, and proposing sound recommendations. (216 Resources, Inc.)

* Surpassed 10% annual growth trend with 25% annual increase in business partnerships for five years in a row through extensive market research to identify clients in need of company solutions and building company’s reputation for efficiency and effectiveness in both public and private sectors. (216 Resources, Inc.)

* Secured $800M Fortune 500 client account that generated $18M in annual fee and trade revenue by identifying and capturing international prospects in China and Latin America for this client. (216 Resources, Inc.)

* Won more than $90M in new business with 24 months through expert business development, relationship building, contract negotiations, and RFP development. (Protégé Development Corporation)

Areas of Expertise:

- Transformational Leadership

- Business Intelligence

- Lifecycle Project Management

- Strategic Planning & Positioning

- Leadership Development

- Stakeholder Management

- Organizational Design & Culture

- Partnerships & Alliances

- Supply Chain Management

- Business & Practice Development

- Client/Vendor Relations

- Market Penetration

- Training & Development

- Operations Management

- Six Sigma, ISO, SAP & Baldridge

- P&L Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

216 RESOURCES, INC. - HOUSTON, TX

FEBRUARY 2000 – PRESENT

GLOBAL BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Aggregate materials and professional services firm with 95 employees, 200 contractors, and $52M in 2011 revenue.

Consulted with wide range of clients to provide organizational management, business operations reengineering, supply chain and resource optimization, and third party relations management. Led multiple simultaneous projects with up to 135 direct reports and budgets ranging from $7M to $600M per project. Designed and developed operational policies and procedures for equipment, supply chain, resource, and manufacturing. Traveled worldwide to collaborate with government agencies and foreign partners in discussing, planning, and implementing development projects. Accepted position as consultant in January 2012 following relocation to Chicago.

* Enabled profitable growth and operational excellence by developing and implementing operational framework that integrated ISO 9000, Six Sigma, and Baldridge principles.

* Captured large-scale business opportunities for wastewater engineering company including $600M project to retrofit and optimize wastewater treatment facilities in China. Currently leading this project.

* Reduced client’s supply chain cost by 10% by leading initiative to optimize supply chain involving Turkey, Panama, Jamaica, China, and Fiji. Completed project five months ahead of schedule with team of 75 personnel.

* Led $35M wastewater project on time and 3% under budget. Project provided developing country in South America with water usage alternatives.

* Facilitated growth in Jamaica’s tourism rate by leading airport runway expansion project at Montego Bay Airport, allowing larger aircraft to safely land.

PROTÉGÉ DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - HOUSTON, TX

JANUARY 1997 – FEBRUARY 2000

VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Residential and commercial construction firm.

Developed and drove new business initiatives aligned with corporate growth strategy. Championed development of company work ethics, values, and culture. Built, trained, and led development teams to manage client relationships and obtain project work. Managed full project lifecycle for public and private sector initiatives in-country and abroad. Responded to RFPs, developed cost budgets, pro forma, and master schedules, and negotiated contracts. Monitored projects for on-time, within budget completion.

* Generated 20%, 25%, and 30% increase in business for first three years, respectively by expanding company’s focus from solely private sector targets to include public sector clients.

* Enabled company to meet demands of growth by creating public policy strategy and establishing operations management structure.

* Reduced material budget by 15% through development and implementation of production efficiency standards that minimized waste.

* Forged international alliances with foreign government agencies to develop construction projects that met needs of clients while fostering business growth.

* Led on time, within budget completion of $4M building renovation and $2M pier/dock build-out for U.S. Coast Guard. Developed RFP, won bid, and led team of 25-35 personnel to execute all project phases.

* Revitalized lower income residential community by developing plan for affordable housing and collaborating with real estate brokers, architects, and community partners to acquire land, secure approvals and financing, and develop property into 147 new residences at $4M under $18M budget.

* Spearheaded new school construction project for Houston ISD within $86M budget, on time, and with 25 team members.

* Planned and led execution of $7M FAA facility renovation that included asbestos abatement.

Early Professional Experience:

Senior Operations Manager – Mortgage Masters USA - Real Estate Broker – Meredith, Murray & Associates

Instructor – Community Education Partners - Registrar – ITT Technical Institute

EDUCATION

NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Ph.D. in International Business – ABD (All But Dissertation)

Dissertation in Progress on SMEs and Global Performance

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

Master of Arts in Public Administration

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History

ENDORSEMENTS

* “Most impressive is her depth of research in our area of interest and her ability to dovetail her findings into ideas that will help us achieve our short, medium, and long term goals and objectives.” A. Ashley Cooper, Managing Director of EcoFluid Caricom Inc., Ltd.

* “She is a dynamic woman who knows how to get things done…She has the ability to quickly assess the needs and offer a winning solution to any client.” Tandelyn Weaver, President of The Power of Positive Action and Wharton School of Business Alumnus

* “She is one of the most innovative thinkers of our time. She possesses the innate ability to critically assess situations, and develop solutions that are both fundamentally and financially sound…she operates with integrity, wisdom, and a great deal of knowledge.” LaTonya Johnson, Internet Marketer/CEO Consultant, DNN SEO Company

* “She is one of the most innovative and talented brand strategists I’ve worked with. In no time she added new dimensions to my domestic and international presence.” Dr. D. Ivan Young

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