Latife Bulur Kowalski
Executive Director of Operational Excellence at ML Crane Group- Claim this Profile
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Dustin Aldridge
Latife was an eager learner, and willing participant in the various meetings and projects I worked with her on and managed. Her personality set people at ease, and allowed her to ask questions and get to the root of issues without turning people off or offending them. Additionally, her drive and willingness to dig into issues made her a valuable asset at CRM.
Milagro "Misa" Lobato
Latife and I worked together during a period of great transition for the department and the organization. At the time, none of the existing employees knew how to complete some necessary tasks, and a training manual didn't exist. Latife was exceptionally solutions-oriented; she taught herself how to handle the tasks and subsequently trained several new employees. Despite a lack of structure, she remained very focused on her work. She was a pleasure to work with--always thoughtful, kind, and willing to help.
Dustin Aldridge
Latife was an eager learner, and willing participant in the various meetings and projects I worked with her on and managed. Her personality set people at ease, and allowed her to ask questions and get to the root of issues without turning people off or offending them. Additionally, her drive and willingness to dig into issues made her a valuable asset at CRM.
Milagro "Misa" Lobato
Latife and I worked together during a period of great transition for the department and the organization. At the time, none of the existing employees knew how to complete some necessary tasks, and a training manual didn't exist. Latife was exceptionally solutions-oriented; she taught herself how to handle the tasks and subsequently trained several new employees. Despite a lack of structure, she remained very focused on her work. She was a pleasure to work with--always thoughtful, kind, and willing to help.
Dustin Aldridge
Latife was an eager learner, and willing participant in the various meetings and projects I worked with her on and managed. Her personality set people at ease, and allowed her to ask questions and get to the root of issues without turning people off or offending them. Additionally, her drive and willingness to dig into issues made her a valuable asset at CRM.
Milagro "Misa" Lobato
Latife and I worked together during a period of great transition for the department and the organization. At the time, none of the existing employees knew how to complete some necessary tasks, and a training manual didn't exist. Latife was exceptionally solutions-oriented; she taught herself how to handle the tasks and subsequently trained several new employees. Despite a lack of structure, she remained very focused on her work. She was a pleasure to work with--always thoughtful, kind, and willing to help.
Dustin Aldridge
Latife was an eager learner, and willing participant in the various meetings and projects I worked with her on and managed. Her personality set people at ease, and allowed her to ask questions and get to the root of issues without turning people off or offending them. Additionally, her drive and willingness to dig into issues made her a valuable asset at CRM.
Milagro "Misa" Lobato
Latife and I worked together during a period of great transition for the department and the organization. At the time, none of the existing employees knew how to complete some necessary tasks, and a training manual didn't exist. Latife was exceptionally solutions-oriented; she taught herself how to handle the tasks and subsequently trained several new employees. Despite a lack of structure, she remained very focused on her work. She was a pleasure to work with--always thoughtful, kind, and willing to help.
Credentials
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Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Cummins Inc.Jan, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Six Sigma Black Belt
Cummins Inc.Aug, 2013- Sep, 2024
Experience
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ML Crane Group
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director of Operational Excellence
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Oct 2021 - Present
• Drive a continuous improvement culture that improves and promotes safety, efficiency, value and customer satisfaction• Champion and implement proper procedures and systems that are effective and scalable across the business• Oversee fleet operations, including maintenance and acquisition/adaptation of new technologies• Develop facilities and layout strategies to maximize capabilities, productivity and safety• Direct partner with HR on employee engagement and satisfaction initiatives• Lead business analytics teams to provide up-to-date and accurate data to drive objective decision-making across the organization• Monitor performance against key performance indicators to ensure organizational goals are exceeded
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Cummins Inc.
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Director
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Dec 2010 - Oct 2021
NORTH AMERICA 6 SIGMA & CI DIRECTOR, Cummins Inc. (2019-2021)• Mentored & coached Six Sigma Master Black Belts, Black Belts and Green Belts across North America• Trained current and future trainers in Continuous Improvement methodologies (6S, Lean/5S, VST, PM)• Drove the Organizational Health & Employee Experience agenda for North America Distribution• Managed North America Black Belt Team• Cultivated key projects for North America-wide implementation• Conducted projects impacting all North American Distributors• Partnered with key Cummins Inc. leaders for advancement of business improvementNORTH AMERICA SIX SIGMA MASTER BLACK BELT, Cummins Inc. (2017-2019)• Cummins Inc. Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt• Two-time Cummins Inc. 2018 Business Impact Award Recipient • Coached Six Sigma Black and Green Belts across North America• Trained new Belts in Continuous Improvement methodologies (6S, Lean/5S, VST, PM)• Conducted Six Sigma projects impacting all Cummins Inc. North American Distributors• Mentored for three Cummins employeesREGIONAL DIRECTOR OF QUALITY, Cummins Distributor (2014-2016)• Mentored & coached Six Sigma Black and Green Belts• Cultivated and approved Six Sigma projects & Quality Dept assignments• Conducted region-wide projects• Formulated action plans for failing projects• Chair of Cummins Distributor Women's Leadership Affinity GroupSIX SIGMA BLACK BELT, Cummins Distributor (2013-2014)• Cummins Inc. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt• Cummins Inc. 2013 6 Sigma Chairman's Award Recipient• Conducted region-wide Black Belt projects• Coached Six Sigma Green Belts at Cummins Distributor• Forecasted financial scenarios for territory retail locationsPROJECT ANALYST, Cummins Distributor (2010-2013)• Cummins Inc. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt• Conducted Six Sigma Green Belt projects• Managed Cummins Distributor vehicle fleet (trucks & trailers) and facilities maintenance• Audited past Six Sigma projects on continued performance
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City of Louisville
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Administrator
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Nov 2008 - Dec 2010
• Developed, integrated and maintained work order system for Operations and Facilities Division• Managed all work orders for Operations and Facilities Crews• Monitored all Operations and Facilities Division expenses• Served as customer service representative for local residents and contractors• Volunteered as member of the City’s Wellness Committee and create bi-weekly newsletter • Developed, integrated and maintained work order system for Operations and Facilities Division• Managed all work orders for Operations and Facilities Crews• Monitored all Operations and Facilities Division expenses• Served as customer service representative for local residents and contractors• Volunteered as member of the City’s Wellness Committee and create bi-weekly newsletter
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University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
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Research Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Biometrics Research Assistant
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Nov 2007 - Jun 2008
• Graduate student work study• Conducted statistical analysis on collected data for 2007 Denver Urban Gardens Project• Presented statistical analysis and quantitative data for review• Attended weekly meetings with research team• Collected departmental data for 2007 Commerce City Healthy Communities Project • Graduate student work study• Conducted statistical analysis on collected data for 2007 Denver Urban Gardens Project• Presented statistical analysis and quantitative data for review• Attended weekly meetings with research team• Collected departmental data for 2007 Commerce City Healthy Communities Project
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University of Colorado Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Records Specialist
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2004 - 2006
SENIOR RECORDS SPECIALIST (June 2006 - October 2006)• Partnered with Prospecting Department on existing and potentially new donors strategy• Developed new system for document scanning and imaging• Performed Records Specialist duties as neededRECORDS SPECIALIST (March 2005 - June 2006)• Partnered with Prospecting Department on existing donors strategy• Updated database of over 500,000 CU Boulder students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends• Maintained Processing Department Outlook Inbox and processed 50 emails weekly• Processed approximately 70 Alumni Association memberships weekly• Processed about 30 donor gifts weekly• Developed and implemented new procedures for handling membership errorsADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (May 2004 - March 2005)• Supervised 6 student interns• Participated in project to reduce expenses by $10,000 per month• Recorded minutes for Executive Directors and Board of Directors meetings• Served as ITS liaison for in-house and remote staff• Answered medium to high volume customer calls
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Education
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2006 - 2008
University of Denver
MA, International Studies -
2000 - 2004
University of Colorado Boulder
BA, Psychology & Sociology
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