Experience

John Deere Financial Services Inc

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Present



John Deere

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2019

  Lead efforts to identify, define and implement technology solutions in support of strategic initiatives. Champion strategic vision to ensure $6M budget invested in highest value opportunities that align with vision. Develop communication strategy to ensure consistent understanding of technology and process solutions intended to drive $200M in incremental sales.

• Business Project Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

  Led cross functional business teams in the design and implementation of enhanced credit products and processes. Leveraged data analysis to better understand Customer needs and to drive consensus across functional areas.

• Supply Base Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2012

  Responsible for strategic sourcing of engine auxillary components. Includes maintenance of existing supplier relationships, identification of future supplier relationships, development of sourcing strategies and management of supply chain risk.



UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Student

  • Aug 2007 - May 2009

  Full-Time MBA Program. Concentrations in Product Management, Supply Chain Strategy and Sustainability Full-Time MBA Program. Concentrations in Product Management, Supply Chain Strategy and Sustainability



Eli Lilly and Company

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Associate

  • May 2008 - Jul 2008

  Developed strategies to build brand equity and increase share of market by leveraging emerging healthcare channel.•Developed program to improve patient outcomes and generate estimated $1M in incremental revenue by facilitating transition from vial and syringe to pen devices •Analyzed healthcare channel to assess fit and educate Lilly brand teams on potential opportunities beyond Humalog brand•Shared channel insights and necessary characteristics for success with Lilly leadership Developed strategies to build brand equity and increase share of market by leveraging emerging healthcare channel.•Developed program to improve patient outcomes and generate estimated $1M in incremental revenue by facilitating transition from vial and syringe to pen devices •Analyzed healthcare channel to assess fit and educate Lilly brand teams on potential opportunities beyond Humalog brand•Shared channel insights and necessary characteristics for success with Lilly leadership



John Deere

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Lead

  • Jan 2006 - Aug 2007

  Led teams in assessment of internal controls over financial reporting at Deere locations in Europe, Asia, South America and the United States.•Developed project plans for audits and coached internationally diverse teams to ensure effective audit engagements completed within established timeframes•Interviewed unit contacts and reviewed unit procedures to assess internal controls and to ensure no legal exposure under U.S. accounting guidelines Led teams in assessment of internal controls over financial reporting at Deere locations in Europe, Asia, South America and the United States.•Developed project plans for audits and coached internationally diverse teams to ensure effective audit engagements completed within established timeframes•Interviewed unit contacts and reviewed unit procedures to assess internal controls and to ensure no legal exposure under U.S. accounting guidelines



Deere & Company (European Headquarters)

• Business Analyst

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

  Responsible for successful implementation of SAP business software at all European factories.•Led 10-member international team to successful, on-time implementation of all finance and controlling aspects of SAP business software at French factory•Simplified product cost methodology to reduce labor hours required to maintain standard cost at Deere factories Responsible for successful implementation of SAP business software at all European factories.•Led 10-member international team to successful, on-time implementation of all finance and controlling aspects of SAP business software at French factory•Simplified product cost methodology to reduce labor hours required to maintain standard cost at Deere factories



John Deere Vehicle Group

• Accountant

  • Feb 2001 - Dec 2002

  Responsible for maintenance of general ledger and new product program cost accounting.•Developed and implemented $250K performance bonus program to motivate factory employees to meet schedule demands while delivering quality product•Counseled cross-functional product development teams on cost metrics to ensure delivery of new products within established financial guidelines Responsible for maintenance of general ledger and new product program cost accounting.•Developed and implemented $250K performance bonus program to motivate factory employees to meet schedule demands while delivering quality product•Counseled cross-functional product development teams on cost metrics to ensure delivery of new products within established financial guidelines