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RICK MAHER

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OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MANAGER

In my next role I will drive profit through implementation of Continuous Improvement methodologies leading to improved operations effectiveness. I will leverage my experience spanning many industries and business departments to provide practical, data supported solutions that can be quickly implemented and sustained.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Consultant (Project Manager)

Carpedia Intl and Independent Management Consulting

Toronto, ON, Canada

May, 2006 – January, 2010

Boutique Management Consultancies (<100 employees, <$25M/yr) that implement Process Improvements, Management Tools, and Management Coaching projects for medium and large clients (>$50M/yr) in any industry. Average project lasts 4 months (on-site full time) and delivers savings >$1M/yr.

Exceeded or achieved bonus metrics on 8/8 implementation projects, delivering a total annual savings of >$10M/yr to my clients
Presented weekly project updates and recommendations to Client Executives to win project support and buy-in
Managed project teams of 1-8 FTE and achieved 100% project schedule and budget on 8/8 implementation projects
Implemented continuous improvement methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, Kaizen, etc.
Developed and installed practical daily and weekly key performance metric scorecareds utilizing expert level MS Excel capabilities
Coached managers from line level to executive suite on Active Management and Effective Executive best practices
Scoped and designed >40 winning project proposals spanning 10+ industries, 15+ business departments, across North America, Europe, and Asia

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Goodrich (Turbo Machinery Products)

Chandler, AZ

August, 2005 – April, 2006 (internship)

Facilitated business unit value stream mapping event, and implemented future state action items including inventory supermarkets, 5S, and Lean Daily Management System (LDMS).
Implemented and tracked Quality Control / Pareto Chart (QCPC) and Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) systems.
Fostered improvement in culture and operator vision of change through relationship building and data display.

Integrated Supply Chain Associate

Honeywell CES

Deer Valley, AZ

May, 2005 – August, 2005 (internship)

Attained Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt Certification through analysis and creation of MS Excel based business unit capacity modeling and planning tool.
Reduced Purchasing Department Shortage Sheet update time by 99% and increased update rate by 78% through business process redesign.
Created current and future state value stream maps for continuous and sustainable improvement efforts.
Organized and led Purchasing Department Shortage Sheet Kaizen Event including 18 employees.

Arizona State University Student Representative

Dell Computer Co., Dell Inc., Tempe, AZ

Achieved 3 year over year increased sales goals in units and revenue.
Creatively marketed Dell computers and ASU campus student portal website to students, staff, and faculty.
Compiled an annual best practices and event programming guides for continuity from school year to school year.
Performed on a self motivated basis with little to no oversight.

INVOLVEMENT

Business School Council

Served in 3 Executive Officer positions including Director of Inter-Organization Relations resulting in creation of student organization “best-practices handbook”.

Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity

Served in 4 Executive Officer positions including Executive Vice President with oversight of 18 committees totaling 65 members
Implemented sustainable continuity plan for “transfer of knowledge” and organizational best practices.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management and Communications Minor

W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University

May 2006