OBJECTIVE

Highly accomplished professional with diverse experience poised to transition so

lid background in business and information technology planning to excel in an ad
ministrative career in the legal environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Contract Management
Document & Compliance Mgmt
Event Planning & Execution
Research & Writing
Report Development
Portfolio Management
Program Management
Vendor Relationships
Team Leadership & Training
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptionally organized and disciplined.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
High sense of diligence and ability to multitask several complex assignments wit
hin tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Outstanding team leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Proven ability to adopt and drive new concepts, processes, and technology.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently as well as seasoned in coordinating and leading wo
rldwide cross functional teams and vendors in the execution of daily tasks and f
unctions.
High proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, LEX
IS, Access, SharePoint, Live Meeting, Lotus Notes).
EDUCATION
Paralegal Certificate, Advanced Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, A
merican Institute for Paralegal Studies
Awarded Certificate of Distinction in: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Estates a
nd Trusts, Legal Writing, Advanced Tort Law, and Legal Research
M.S., Manufacturing Management, Kettering University, Flint, MI
B.S., Business Administration, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION,
2001 - 2009, 1983 - 1995
CIO Planning Manager, PIO Planning Manager, Planning Manager; IS&S Sales, Servic
e and Marketing, Systems Analyst, Production Control, Assistant Buyer, Indirect
Material Buyer, Systems Training Lead
*Planned and executed Global events, meetings, and special projects for GM's Chi
ef Information Officer, and staff. Researched and prepared GM CIO presentations
, and interviews as well as industry award nominations.
*Worked with Global Staff, identified and documented GM's first generation Bill
of IT.
*Managed Information Systems and Services Leadership Website, IS&S Website Conte
nt.
*Managed Business Services New Development Investment Portfolio ($122M, 2008).
Developed process and associated templates to manage portfolio spend.
*IS&S Facility Manager - acted as single point of contact between IS&S and GM Wo
rldwide Facilities relating to tactical space management and future strategic fa
cilities planning.
*Represented GM Car and Truck Division Purchasing Organizations in the developme
nt of GM's first Global Mainframe System development project. Wrote training ma
nual, training plan and conducted training for over 400 GM Buyers.
*Developed PC based system utilized to support LAD Global Sourcing activities.
*As Assistant Buyer was responsible for commodity sourcing from quotation of new
and changed vehicle parts to production trouble shooting, price negotiation, PP
AP approval, development and maintenance of quality supplier base, and implement
ation of cost reduction/avoidance programs.
*Managed Purchasing Production Readiness activities and personnel.
*Managed 2nd Shift Productive Material and Rail Car Movement for LAD Assembly Pl
ants.
*Managed potential part shortages, communicating issues to suppliers and interna
l Traffic and Material Departments.

QUESTONE DECISION SCIENCES,

Senior Account Executive, Senior Consultant, Event and Training Lead
*Developed and documented sales process for new sales force.
*Developed assessment and certification process used to determine sales training
needs as well as in annual performance reviews.
*Planned and executed Industry Trade Shows (Booths and Lectures).
*Designed and developed Microsoft Access Contact Management database.
*Utilizing ProModel Simulation Software, simulated plant change scenarios for se
veral Tier One Automotive Suppliers.
ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS,
Program Management Consultant, Engineering, Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Syst
ems Trainer
*Delivered project management services on key GM contracts, including working wi
th top GM management to study innovative manufacturing solutions allowing for co
mpetitive manufacturing of small cars. Plant was ultimately built in Lansing, s
aving 60,000 jobs for the Lansing area.
*Identified and secured consulting contracts including proposal and contract dev
elopment.
*Developed and managed project plans for tool moves and plant relocations.
*Product Program Information Manager for the Delta Program - identified needs an
d provided innovative IS solutions related to the development of a new vehicle p
rogram.
*Facilitator and member of a GM Vehicle Development Team, having primary respons
ibility for pulling together team efforts in development of GM Strategy Board pr
esentations.