Erika DeJesus, MBA
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BIOMED™
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Of Staff
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Jan 2021 - Present
Humble, Texas, United States - Oversee strategic business initiatives from development through successful execution under the guidance of senior leadership and departmental heads - Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation - Review, design, and execute on improvements to org structure, find knowledge and skills gaps and help address them - Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and… Show more - Oversee strategic business initiatives from development through successful execution under the guidance of senior leadership and departmental heads - Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation - Review, design, and execute on improvements to org structure, find knowledge and skills gaps and help address them - Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity - Serve as liaison between staff, executives, senior leaders, and CEO, regarding company climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning - Assist the human resources department with new hires, including documentation and onboarding, and collaborate to address and resolve all employee concerns - Oversee daily operations through collaboration with senior management and department leaders, performing an array of administrative tasks from managing calendars, generating correspondence, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, planning and coordinating annual corporate meetings, and scheduling facilities - Build and develop relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness into existing operations, and help to define new operational strategies, working with CEO and executives on special projects - Serve as a subject matter expert, handling inquiries and developing action plans to address them, and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of communications Show less
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Boeing
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United States
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Aviation & Aerospace
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Aug 2020 - Present
Palmdale, California, United States - Leading project planning sessions - Coordinating staff and internal resources - Managing project progress and adapt work as required - Ensuring projects meet deadlines - Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders - Designing and signing off on contracts - Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation - Designing risk mitigation plan - Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff - Optimizing and improving… Show more - Leading project planning sessions - Coordinating staff and internal resources - Managing project progress and adapt work as required - Ensuring projects meet deadlines - Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders - Designing and signing off on contracts - Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation - Designing risk mitigation plan - Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff - Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary - Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects - Managing large and diverse teams
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Material Management & Transportation Manager
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2020
Palmdale, CA Manages and integrates employees activities across more than one area in materials management and transportation. Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals. Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval… Show more Manages and integrates employees activities across more than one area in materials management and transportation. Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals. Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees. Lead a dynamic team of material and government property professionals supporting Boeing's Test & Evaluation's flight test programs. A diverse background in material & government property management. Familiar with production operations and tool services. Well versed in procurement methods, associated systems and government policy. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, all levels of management, subordinates and staff. Experienced leader warehouse activities with a broad understanding of packaging, handling, storing and transporting high value company or government furnished material.
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Supply Chain Management
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Mar 2003 - Mar 2015
Palmdale, CA •Lead and direct daily activities of logistics operations for Edwards Air Force Base •Creator of a supply chain ordering system which resulted in 90% reduction in cycle time •Resources management for Southwest/Northwest region •Track, coordinate, ship and maintain tooling and resources for the program via Cribmaster •Created process improvements which lead to cycle time reduction •Fully involved with others in decision making and value diversity on team projects •Tooling Focal… Show more •Lead and direct daily activities of logistics operations for Edwards Air Force Base •Creator of a supply chain ordering system which resulted in 90% reduction in cycle time •Resources management for Southwest/Northwest region •Track, coordinate, ship and maintain tooling and resources for the program via Cribmaster •Created process improvements which lead to cycle time reduction •Fully involved with others in decision making and value diversity on team projects •Tooling Focal for F22 Mod joint project with Lockheed Martin •Implemented audit summary plan which resulted reduction in cycle time government audits •Order, status, disposition assets for the B1 and B52 Program •Team leader for Hazardous Material, kitting, spares, support equipment, and government equipment •Acquire Support equipment for aircraft ground equipment, perform multiple functions in the Government on Line Database (GOLD) •Employee Involvement team Lead for F22 modification program •Interface with management to fulfill program requirements and/or changes •Program liaison on a cross functional team with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and government counterparts
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Business Owner
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Nov 2013 - Present
Lancaster, CA •Lead up to 50 plus people in guided paint demonstrations •Promotion and marketing director which results in a 42% profit increase during the past year •Interface with clients •Track all social media account for growth •Manage daily activities, set schedules, perform personnel evaluation and salary reviews •Coordinate and plan all events •Participate in ongoing community volunteering events •Donated $15K in items to local churches to support local giving in the past… Show more •Lead up to 50 plus people in guided paint demonstrations •Promotion and marketing director which results in a 42% profit increase during the past year •Interface with clients •Track all social media account for growth •Manage daily activities, set schedules, perform personnel evaluation and salary reviews •Coordinate and plan all events •Participate in ongoing community volunteering events •Donated $15K in items to local churches to support local giving in the past year •Coordinate children events and support the enrichment of elementary school age children Show less
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PHP Agency, Inc.
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Field Associate
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Oct 2009 - Jan 2015
Lancaster, CA •Generate sales leads •Trained subordinate sales associates •Proven ability to increase sales •Recognized as sales rookie of the year first year with the company •Track all submitted business
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Interior Communications Electrician Supervisor
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Jul 1995 - Sep 2001
Norfolk, Virginia Area •Work Center Supervisor of 11 service members •Performed merit and personnel evaluations of all work center personnel •Conducted safety briefs and debriefs for flight quarters •Safety officer for Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity department •Ensure flight safety during flight operations •Training officer for a work center of 11 service members •Orders, tracked, and maintained Naval supplies and assets for the division •Familiar with Naval Supply system •Kept track… Show more •Work Center Supervisor of 11 service members •Performed merit and personnel evaluations of all work center personnel •Conducted safety briefs and debriefs for flight quarters •Safety officer for Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity department •Ensure flight safety during flight operations •Training officer for a work center of 11 service members •Orders, tracked, and maintained Naval supplies and assets for the division •Familiar with Naval Supply system •Kept track of work center supply budget Show less
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