Functional Skills
Business Analysis
Project Management
Leadership Development
Business Process Outsourcing
Strategic Planning
Quality Management
Portfolio Optimization
Quality Control
Statistical Analysis
Product Development
Private Equity Investing
Business Operations
Operational Due Diligence
Operational Transformation
Process Manufacturing
Certifications
CLSSMBBCertified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Sector Experience
Consumer Goods
Energy
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics
Case Study
Case Studies
Operational Due Diligence & Post-Close Value Capture for PE Acquisition
Industrials
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Operational Transformation
Enterprise Lean Six Sigma Deployment for $4B Public Sector Healthcare System
Healthcare
Operational Efficiency
Training and Coaching
Business Operations
Operational Transformation & Complexity Reduction for Global Manufacturer
Manufacturing
Business Operations
Commercial Excellence
Portfolio Optimization
Notable Clients
AMTRAK
Kraft Heinz
Southern Company
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
US Army
Experience
CIRCLE 6 CONSULTING
Management Consulting
Managing Partner
7/2006 - Present
Founded and oversee all aspects of a small management consulting firm focused on delivering exceptional value through Business Transformations, Growth Strategy, Operating Model Redesign, Culture Measurement and Change, Portfolio Optimization and Operational Excellence offerings. Assemble, develop, and lead high-performing teams through the full project lifecycle, with a focus on developing solutions for clients' mission-critical issues. Manage all facets of engagements with clients across commercial/government verticals and multiple industries, including: manufacturing; oil & gas; public utilities; private and public healthcare; energy; consumer products; retail; private equity; food and beverage; packaging; non-profit; railroad; professional services; and multiple others. Additionally, subcontract to primary contract holders serving the government and defense industries.
● Built and maintained a 19+ year record of successful engagements with scores of clients across dozens of industries and with a broad range of operating environments. Managed a series of business transformations, OPEX deployments, and strategic projects that resulted in sustainable improvements for our clients.
● Developed and implemented a Lean Six Sigma program in a 20,000 employee, $4B healthcare system that led to over $70M in savings to date.
● Enabled healthcare organization with 8-9 clinics and ~150 physicians to increase their capacity 2x, paving the way for a 100% revenue increase. Conducted dee
● Built and maintained a 19+ year record of successful engagements with scores of clients across dozens of industries and with a broad range of operating environments. Managed a series of business transformations, OPEX deployments, and strategic projects that resulted in sustainable improvements for our clients.
● Developed and implemented a Lean Six Sigma program in a 20,000 employee, $4B healthcare system that led to over $70M in savings to date.
● Enabled healthcare organization with 8-9 clinics and ~150 physicians to increase their capacity 2x, paving the way for a 100% revenue increase. Conducted dee
George Group Consulting/Accenture
Management Consulting
Senior Consultant
2/2006 - 7/2009
Hired to plan, develop, and deliver Lean Six Sigma training, mentoring, and infrastructure development. Worked with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army on Lean Six Sigma deployment initiatives, including highly complex and high-cost Naval
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● Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) systems. Worked with the team in leading a series of Kaizen events and training/mentoring activities.
● Played instrumental role in capturing $10M and $15M in hard/soft dollar savings as part of a team effort. Contributed to the planning and leadership of Six Sigma efforts for the U.S. Navy Logistics Command HQ as well as multiple site locations.
• Coached executive and senior leaders in creating a sustainable foundation for continuous improvement.
• Trained Green Belts, Black Belts, and Master Black Belts on Six Sigma deployment solutions.
● Assisted the U.S. Army and Navy in Lean initiatives that resulted in their winning of Shingo Prizes.
● Integral part of the team to setup Army's Lean Six Sigma Schoolhouse that led to execution of projects that saved the Army over $19.1B dollars.
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● Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) systems. Worked with the team in leading a series of Kaizen events and training/mentoring activities.
● Played instrumental role in capturing $10M and $15M in hard/soft dollar savings as part of a team effort. Contributed to the planning and leadership of Six Sigma efforts for the U.S. Navy Logistics Command HQ as well as multiple site locations.
• Coached executive and senior leaders in creating a sustainable foundation for continuous improvement.
• Trained Green Belts, Black Belts, and Master Black Belts on Six Sigma deployment solutions.
● Assisted the U.S. Army and Navy in Lean initiatives that resulted in their winning of Shingo Prizes.
● Integral part of the team to setup Army's Lean Six Sigma Schoolhouse that led to execution of projects that saved the Army over $19.1B dollars.
DESA International
Operations
Director, Design Transformation
2/2005 - 2/2006
Brought on board to lead transformational Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing initiatives for New Product Development across 5 divisions of a consumer products company. Instituted the structure, processes, and tools to facilitate successful program and project management across the transformation. Directed Kaizen events that focused on traditional shop floor and transaction-based issues.
● Led a full-scale change in the mindset and culture for the team of product engineers and designers. Supported initiatives teams with process, facilitation, problem-solving, transformation, and value creation skills that ensured achievement of required outcomes.
● Designed and directed construction of an "Innovation Center" facility that provides an environment highly conducive to excellence in new product development and problem resolution.
● Spearheaded Design for Lean Sigma events that transitioned breakthrough, next-generation products from concept to shop floor production.
● Led a full-scale change in the mindset and culture for the team of product engineers and designers. Supported initiatives teams with process, facilitation, problem-solving, transformation, and value creation skills that ensured achievement of required outcomes.
● Designed and directed construction of an "Innovation Center" facility that provides an environment highly conducive to excellence in new product development and problem resolution.
● Spearheaded Design for Lean Sigma events that transitioned breakthrough, next-generation products from concept to shop floor production.
Rexam Beverage Can Americas
Operations
Lean Manufacturing Manager/Six
3/2000 - 2/2005
Hired as Black Belt to work on Lean rollouts, instructing plant team members on Lean principles and conducting Kaizen events. Earned subsequent promotions to Master Black Belt and Lean Manufacturing Manager, executing large-scale, enterprise-wide projects and coaching/mentoring team members. Traveled to Europe in order to work with Rexam counterparts on global-based initiatives.
● Played key role in generating ~$50M in Six Sigma savings over a 4-year period through exhaustive efforts in training and mentoring over 350 Green Belts and 80 Black Belts.
● Served as one of the primary architects for the global Lean Six Sigma enterprise. Co-led the Lean team in the Texas manufacturing facility, utilizing 5S, SMED, Kanban, and other tools to achieve $600K+ savings.
● Contributed to initiative that was selected as the "Best Six Sigma Project Worldwide" in 2002, representing a joint project that produced over $5M in operational cost savings.
● Played key role in generating ~$50M in Six Sigma savings over a 4-year period through exhaustive efforts in training and mentoring over 350 Green Belts and 80 Black Belts.
● Served as one of the primary architects for the global Lean Six Sigma enterprise. Co-led the Lean team in the Texas manufacturing facility, utilizing 5S, SMED, Kanban, and other tools to achieve $600K+ savings.
● Contributed to initiative that was selected as the "Best Six Sigma Project Worldwide" in 2002, representing a joint project that produced over $5M in operational cost savings.
The Hon Company
Operations
Group Leader
9/1998 - 3/2000
As Group Leader, managed team of ~60 direct reports in production activities for $250M in annual sales. Spearheaded efforts in achieving productivity, quality, and safety improvement goals as well as 5-S, visual management, and Kanban systems initiatives. Collaborated with the Shingijutsu Consulting Group on nearly half of the Kaizen events. As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, brought on board to guide Kaizen-based improvements. Wrote and maintained CNC programs for 4 routers in 3 one-piece flow production lines.
● From 1998 to 1999 improved productivity 30%; achieved zero recordable injuries in 1999 vs. 3 in 1998. Consistently exceeded quarterly safety, quality, productivity, and COT goals.
● From 1998 to 1999 improved productivity 30%; achieved zero recordable injuries in 1999 vs. 3 in 1998. Consistently exceeded quarterly safety, quality, productivity, and COT goals.