Lean Facilitator

• Aug 2018 - Present

Multi-faceted and invaluable as a Lean trainer, facilitator, and mentor for the statewide program, both educating and guiding Lean practitioners from multiple agencies. Directed the implementation and support of Lean culture change within the agency while holding sole responsibility for facilitation of Lean throughout the organization, generating and cultivating value streams advocating a culture of accountability and transparency. ♦ Manage and facilitate continuous improvement projects by defining and communicating scope, objectives and direction to team members, and management to ensure correct fit and appropriate strategies are implemented. ♦ Lead Lean initiatives at the all levels by utilizing the agency’s strategic plan. ♦ Launched and provided Lean professional training to almost 100% of the agency’s 450 frontline through executive 450 staff. ♦ Directed numerous Kaizens leading to a significant increase of over 50% in performance. ♦ Crafted a Lean curriculum hailed by NYS and Texas Forensic Laboratory Systems. ♦ Effectively implemented Six Sigma tools continuously focusing on the needs of the customer to deliver increasing value through the elimination of waste and defects Show less

• 2005 - 2015

Held key responsibility for the successful development and facilitation of the agency’s first Lean program with a functional network to ensure uniform application of Lean Six Sigma processes and models for Lean enterprise transformation for site. Adept in the management of funding sources, including over $50 million in state and federal grants.♦ Fronted a lucrative legislative budget initiative resulting an award of $4 million dollars for the NYS DNA Enhancement Program effectively reducing DNA casework turnaround time by 50%.♦ Provided technical and managerial support to New York State’s forensic laboratories ISO accreditation program.♦ Invaluable in implementing significant cost savings of nearly $2000 per student through provision of over 1000 in-depth professional development days for 500 forensic professionals. ♦ Organized and directed all-inclusive process improvement trainings enabling laboratories increased production with limited resources and funding. ♦ Assimilated Lean Six Sigma ideologies resulting in a nearly 100% process quality rate due to a noteworthy upsurge in acceptable DNA samples. ♦ Flawless execution, administration, and management of multi-millions in federally funded contracts. Show less

• 2003 - 2005

Championed a substantial reduction in crime through the execution of innovative criminal justice services while guiding the development and implementation of local, tactical, and groundbreaking crime reduction strategies. Advocated and implemented Operation Impact, a government crime reduction initiative, resulting in a nearly 20% decline in violent crimes in Central New York.♦ Led strategic development while offering technical expertise and crime trend analysis. ♦ Liaised with local, state, and federal enforcement agencies addressing analyses and resolutions for crime trends. Show less