SENIOR STRATEGY & ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVE
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CAREER SUMMARY
Dynamic general manager combining +25 years of strategic, financial, and talent management expertise across multiple industries worldwide. Published industry and strategy expert. Background includes blend of operational, consulting, and entrepreneurial roles with a solid track record in:
? Management of global businesses
? Human capital leadership
? Corporate strategy development
? Senior-level consulting and business development
? Business planning, implementation, and resource management
? Professional/ leadership development/ training
EXPERIENCE
M. Beacon Enterprises, LLC, VA 2007-Present
President
Reincorporated and lead this strategy development and execution consultancy, first established in 2002. Work collaboratively with clients to ensure that the results solve problems in a way that makes sense for each business thats Strategy for Real" Align strategic execution and organizational capability to ensure that:
" Business strategy is well-crafted, and broadly and consistently understood
" Competencies required for success are clearly articulated
" Capabilities include people, processes, and organization and their interdependencies
" Approach fits the business context
FORTUNE 500 COMPANY, VA 2004-2006
Vice President, Organization Effectiveness & Change Management 2005-2006
$5B division of global leader in construction materials, serving US and Canada. Promoted to lead new team responsible for designing and executing organizational aspects of company-wide transformation and strategy, associated with implementation of ERP. COMPANY acquired by global parent; asked to stay beyond successful tender to assure seamless HR leadership for business functions. Key accountabilities include:
? Implemented and drove all organization effectiveness (OE) and change management activities associated with the transition to new systems and processes across COMPANY. Led senior management (enterprise-wide) in selecting optimal organizational structures, establishing accountabilities, and driving execution.
? Framed and communicated coordinated, holistic view of the implications of ERP implementation ? IT, organization, capabilities, communication, and business strategies as a key player in Program Office activities and deliverables.
? Developed vision and strategy, and identified critical capabilities required to achieve vision for each of COMPANY?s core business functions (IT, Finance, Purchasing, Marketing/Sales, HR/payroll administration, service centers) ? for the first time. Created comprehensive competency models, career path, development, and succession plans for each function.
? Executed project to drive operational excellence (efficiency plus effectiveness) for HR and payroll administration. Immediate improvements allowed redeployment of 5 FTEs to drive stronger project management. Implementation currently underway.
? Drove standardization of processes and systems across all LNA business units (cement, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, gypsum)
? Established first Center of Expertise focused on organization effectiveness. Created, implemented, and drove leading edge practices and tools in this field as a resource for COMPANY. Established first-ever online, interactive Collaboration Center for exchanging ideas, information, tools, lessons learned, etc. across functions, businesses, and geographies.
? Restructured department, accelerated redeployment of team, ahead of schedule and resulting in 25% cost reduction in the first year.
Director, Learning ? North America May-December 2004
Developed and implemented learning strategy across 5 business units dispersed throughout the US and Canada. Accomplishments include:
? Managed corporate training activities (~$1MM direct budget) to support company-wide training, leadership development, and change management initiatives, resulting in the achievement of specific leadership/executive development objectives.
? Coordinated week-long strategic review and learning workshop for 100+ HR professionals in North America. Introduced new approach to learning which has been subsequently expanded in North America as key tool in major cultural and strategic transformation.
? Furthered development objectives for hi-potential talent in North America, in conjunction with PARENT COMPANY initiatives
? Worked with newly-established COMPANY University to balance and review overall learning programs for North America.
M. Beacon Enterprises LLC, Guilford CT 2002-2004
Principal and Founder
Provided strategic counseling and training for businesses, organizations, and individuals. Services included fundamental strategy work plus tailored training and coaching. Highlights include:
? Developed career development/management curriculum and materials for first- and second-year students of Top-10 ranked business school. Trained key student coaches to implement program.
? Revamped existing and initiated new recruiting relationships with potential employers of recent MBA graduates. Identified and marketed job opportunities for both first- and second-year students. Interfaced closely with alumni, faculty, and staff to ensure coordinated approach to employers.
? Directed relationship management team?s effort to measure success. Met individual (and team) goals to add at least 10 new relationships and obtain greater depth in core consulting and manufacturing industries.
? Created marketing materials for presentation to potential and existing employers. Benchmarked existing recruiting materials versus peers. Drafted first-ever e-newsletter for recruiting.
? Created targeted business vision and strategy for career development office of emerging Top 25 MBA program. Strategy significantly improved results in 6 months.
? Developed recruiting process and competency-based tools for critical roles of small publishing house. Successfully sourced key role, ahead of schedule.
? Crafted and delivered training and coaching in core management skills (e.g. presentations, writing, scenario thinking, strategic planning, interviewing).
? Conducted assessments, reviewed resumes, constructed career management strategies, identified and evaluated options, and provided marketing assistance for individual job-seekers.
Arthur D. Little, Inc. (ADL), Houston TX 1994-2001
Director of Operations, North America Management Consulting 2001
? Coordinated business planning efforts for North America to meet business targets and implement ADL?s strategic and financial goals. Led Operating Team to ensure successful implementation ? during major corporate restructure.
? Provided overall direction for staffing process and supported resource evaluation and performance management activities related to hiring, salary, and bonus distribution.
? Oversaw activities of regional Office Managers to ensure coordination across offices, exchange of best practices, efficient cost management, and consistent service delivery ? for the first time.
? Served on team charged to orchestrate major corporate restructure/downsizing, closing four offices and reducing costs by 15%.
Staffing and Recruitment Coordinator, North America Management Consulting 2000
? Coordinated staff assignments for 200 North American consultants to ensure client, firm, and personnel development objectives were met. Set best practices for staffing processes worldwide.
? Managed professional development initiatives as part of 3-person regional council and as faculty member for in-house program, resulting in more responsive, appropriate, and higher quality programs, particularly for senior consulting staff.
? Directed recruiting effort upon departure of Campus Recruiting Manager mid-stream. Aligned recruiting efforts and business needs. Established terms and negotiated offers resulting in most successful recruiting season in 4 years.
Senior Manager, Global Strategy and Organization Practice 1998-1999
Managed 5-20 person, multinational teams in complex strategy development assignments, involving global/multinational operations and direct interaction with senior client executives. Developed business with existing and new clients. Principal accomplishments included:
? Directed client-consultant team for global specialty chemicals division of Fortune 50 company in creating new strategy to achieve ambitious medium and long-term growth targets.
? Led global review for US-based utility, resulting in new strategic direction for international ventures.
? Developed strategy for consumer packaging business of US$3B international, integrated paper company that sought to ? and did ? dramatically improve stock performance.
? Key member of practice sales/business development team: instrumental in selling multiple assignments that exceeded US$1 million in revenue; provided leadership and support to other business development efforts.
? Developed and codified approach (strategic, portfolio, and organizational) enabling client companies to better manage global businesses.
? Certified Think Toolsâ facilitator.
? Columnist and member of Editorial Advisory Board, Natural Gas magazine, addressing international or cross-border issues in the natural gas industry.
Manager, Global Energy and Strategy Practices 1995-1997
Team leader for assignments involving 5-10 person, multinational teams. Coached, evaluated, and developed junior staff. Achievements included:
? Directed ADL?s participation in consortium of legal and banking experts to prepare largest (US$1.5B) Brazilian gas distribution company for privatization; sale resulted in 125% premium for the State.
? Conducted organizational redesign for natural gas and NGL production division of major Latin American national petroleum company; combined with parallel process improvement effort, yielded substantially-improved performance (cost savings of US$.5B) and adoption of new, best-in-class methods.
? Developed and conducted 2-week intensive training program (?bootcamp?) for multibillion dollar client who sought to dramatically improve bottom line of LNG business.
? Co-author, lead article in June 1997 LNG special report of Oil and Gas Journal. Chapter author for annual Natural Gas Yearbook, 1996, 1997.
Consultant, Global Energy Practice 1994-1995
Team member focusing on strategy, industry, and organization issues. Highlights include:
? Facilitated review of leading petroleum company?s technology strategy for several key businesses, including LNG, exploration, polyolefins, and lubricants and created focused, strategic technology programs.
? Managed multi-client study evaluating new opportunities for marketing natural gas from Colombia and Venezuela to Mexico and United States; study is still used by companies and governments reconsidering economic viability of US$3B pipeline among these countries.
Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), Dallas and Plano TX 1990-1994
Senior Performance Analyst, Gas Marketing Group 1992-1994
Promoted from analyst in international upstream division and transferred to domestic natural gas marketing company. Highlights include:
? Assessed financial and operational results of marketing activities.
? Analyzed impact of contract portfolio structure, alternative pricing scenarios, role of innovative risk management tools, and management of swing supply on overall marketing performance.
? Created financial documentation to support due diligence review of major shift in strategic direction.
Planning Analyst, International Division 1990-1992
Coordinated consolidation of entire division long-range strategic plan. Worked closely with senior management to establish 10-year goals and strategies.
? Developed (on-site, in-country) plans for European operations.
? Initiated company participation in industry advisory council for North American Free Trade Agreement.
? Recognized via Employee Exceptional Contribution Award for leadership in revamping company-wide MBA recruiting, improving results by 50%.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Prior to 1990, served as Research Analyst and Portfolio Administrator/System Manager for Management Asset Corporation. Evaluated public utility stocks and established investment values as part of seven-person Investment Committee responsible for portfolio management decisions.
EDUCATION
MBA ? International Business/Finance, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
AB cum laude ? Economics, Mount Holyoke College
OTHER
? Youngest of 100 professional women selected nationally for 1993 Leadership
America program ? at conclusion, selected to join its National Advisory Board.
? Member Human Resources Planning Society.
? Frequent speaker at professional conferences.
? Active in community and alumnae projects.
? Hold dual US and Irish citizenship and passports.
? Conversant in Spanish, some French. |
