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  • $100 hourly
    With a passion for improving processes, I have more than 20 years experience working with small and large teams to develop strategies, improve workflows, and achieve breakthrough results. I have extensive experience with many methodologies, including: - Six Sigma - Lean - Project Management - Change Acceleration As an engineer, I am skilled at using data to make informed decisions and I enjoy utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data into beautiful and useful visuals and analyses. I am skilled with: - PowerPoint - Excel - Word - Access - Minitab In addition, I work with teams to eliminate both political and cultural barriers that can limit success. I have experience in multiple industries, including healthcare, education, business, and manufacturing, and consistently work with previous clients on new engagements.
    Featured Skill Lean Consulting
    Facilitation
    Process Flow Diagram
    Data Analysis
    Process Optimization
    Process Improvement
    Six Sigma
    Process Systems Engineering
    Industrial Engineering
    Data Visualization
    Process Design
    Continuous Improvement
    Process Documentation
    Process Engineering
    Strategic Plan
    Change Management
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Microsoft Excel
  • $85 hourly
    Upwork expert-vetted, dynamic and motivated individual with an MBA and Industrial Engineering degree. Dependable and organized team player with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently. Skilled at building relationships with employees across all levels of an organization.
    Featured Skill Lean Consulting
    Business Modeling
    Industrial Engineering
    Flowchart
    Business Process Modeling
    Business Process Reengineering
    Lucidchart
    Process Engineering
    Process Improvement
    Microsoft Visio
    Continuous Improvement
    Lean Manufacturing
    Six Sigma
    Financial Analysis
    Business Analysis
  • $89 hourly
    Specializes in Six High Impact Supply Chain Strategic Programs: Supply Chain Design, Sales & Operation Planning, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Warehousing & Transportation, Supply Chain Processes, and Supply Chain Analytics 20 years of supply chain and operations experience with a keen understanding of the market dynamics that impact global operations and how to improve the efficiency and service level. A record of success in transforming global operations in a wide range of industries, including logistics, transportation, automotive, consumer goods, technology, and oil & gas. Expert in integrating cross-functional contributions from across the enterprise into a cohesive strategy. Outstanding implementation ability, communication skills (English/Spanish/Portuguese), and business acumen. I can successfully run any supply chain and operational project. For more details about how I can help, please check strategok.com
    Featured Skill Lean Consulting
    Procurement
    Project Management
    Six Sigma
    Supply Chain Modeling
    Analytics
    Logistics Management
    Warehouse Management
    Supply Chain Management
    Transportation & Warehousing
  • $125 hourly
    I am a champion for those without a voice. I am a servant leader who has fallen in love with unlocking people's potential. I have found that succession planning comes naturally with me because I focus on team building and aligning team members with organizational mission objectives. Ensuring that both objective and subjective factors are used when evaluating data analytics has proven to be a best practice in my experience. I believe in maintaining constant improvement by utilizing lean processing, KPI data and conducting profit and loss analysis. My background in project management has allowed me to add value on many organizational projects. I have worked with revenue and capital budgets for retail, salvage and building maintenance scaling up to $90M. My experience working in support and in senior management and leadership roles has afforded me a well rounded background for leading diverse teams and developing optimal results. Training & development has been a huge asset for me in building up teams and improving on processes and procedures. If you want to talk to a seasoned Operational Leader who can take you to the level. Expertise: Team Building; Profit & Loss; Training & Development; Succession Planning; Product Management; Multi Unit Management; Forecasting; Budgeting; Lean Processing; Production; Logistics; Transportation; Recruiting; Research; Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Communication; Fund Raising; Community Outreach; Financial Acumen; Empowerment; Delegation.
    Featured Skill Lean Consulting
    Education Presentation
    Management Skills
    Data Entry
    Project Management Professional
    Motivational Speaking
    Customer Support
    Business Analysis
    Team Building
    Strategic Plan
  • $15 hourly
    I am a self-motivated project manager and data analyst. I can help you manage or create a project plan for anything from cleaning out your closet to building a small business plan, to inventory management, to creating a training curriculum for systems roll-out. There is no project too big that I can't break down I have experience working with the Microsoft and Google Suites. For project management, I have experience working with programs such as Trello, Asana, and AirTable. In Data Analytics, I have worked with R, SQL, Tableau, and advanced functions in Excel/Sheets. I am also comfortable working with AI to help find solutions to any problem. My background is unique and diverse, giving me an advantage when coming up with solutions to different problems. I am very excited to work with you, Let's get started!
    Featured Skill Lean Consulting
    Lean Manufacturing
    Data Analytics & Visualization Software
    Management Skills
    Data Analytics
    Product Development
    Customer Experience Research
    Customer Service
    Customer Experience
    Data Analysis
    Lean Development
    Journey Mapping
    Six Sigma
    Inventory Management
    Accounting Basics
  • $50 hourly
    I am a dedicated Senior Strategy and Operations Consultant with over a decade of experience specializing in problem-solving, process improvement, and project management. With a strong background in healthcare, entrepreneurship, and small business operations, I thrive on helping organizations optimize workflows, drive growth, and achieve operational excellence. Throughout my career, I have: -Led system-wide initiatives across 250+ clinics, creating standardized processes that improved efficiency and patient care. -Managed high-impact projects that reduced operational costs by $300K and increased revenue by 600% for business clients. -Partnered with over 100 small businesses -Directed workforce retraining and leadership programs for over 10,000 employees, enhancing engagement and alignment with organizational goals. I combine a passion for innovation with a results-driven approach, leveraging Lean methodologies and data-driven strategies to deliver tailored solutions for every client. Whether it’s streamlining operations, coaching teams, or managing complex projects, my mission is to empower businesses to succeed. I am actively seeking contract opportunities in consulting and project management to further expand my portfolio. If you’re looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented consultant who can transform challenges into opportunities, let’s connect! SKILLS Innovation & Business Development Project Management (Lean) Strategic Planning & Execution Event Planning - Large and Small events Mergers & Acquisitions Data Analysis & Metrics Assessment Workflow Standardization & Process Optimization Mentorship & Empowerment Root Cause Analysis & Problem-Solving Accountability & Integrity Change Management Presentation & Communication Skills Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning HR Consulting
    Featured Skill Lean Consulting
    Healthcare
    Business Operations
    Data Analysis
    Training & Development
    Leadership Development
    Human Resource Management
    Innovation Strategy
    Process Improvement
    Process Development
    Training
    Problem Solving
    Microsoft Project
    Project Management
  • $40 hourly
    * Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified engineering professional with 19 years of experience. * Functional expertise in continuous improvement, data analysis, and quality/process control. * Team Leadership in driving value streams to achieve Lean Manufacturing standards. Specialties: Lean Six Sigma, Poke Yoke Implementation, Process Improvement/Consulting, Capacity Planning, Inventory Reduction
    Featured Skill Lean Consulting
    Project Management
    Lean Manufacturing
  • $75 hourly
    I am experienced executive, but I'm an operator at heart, and I relish the opportunity to help build a culture of excellence into your operations, focused daily on delivering an improved customer experience. I truly enjoy the process of helping teams embrace a common goal, deploying process improvements and technology enablers, and staying accountable until we succeed as a team. Let me know how I can help. I can help with the following: - Operations Assessments, - Operations Efficiency Planning, - Quality Management Planning, - KPI Development, - Data Analytics (Excel, SQL, Tableau, MS PowerAutomate) - Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Strategies and Support - AI Enablement (Zapier) - Customer Experience / Customer Support (Salesforce, Zendesk, Jira) - Project Management (Smartsheet, Asana) - Change Management - Team Building - Organizational Design
    Featured Skill Lean Consulting
    Zendesk
    Zapier
    Tableau
    Asana
    Organizational Design & Effectiveness
    Team Building
    Change Management
    Project Management
    Customer Experience
    Six Sigma
    Data Analytics Framework
    KPI Metric Development
    Quality Management System
    Business Operations
  • $275 hourly
    Results oriented advisor that combines a rare combination of qualitative and quantitative skills. Core strengths in continuous improvement, supply chain strategy, operational and financial analytics, managing and measuring processes, people management and development, and enhancing cross-functional business partnerships to achieve aggressive goals through sustainable solutions. Regularly exceeds executive target improvement metrics. Broad program management leadership experience, able to identify opportunities and improve fiscal outlook, reduce exposure, and reliably consult executive leadership. Expertise areas include: * Continuous Improvement * Program Development and Management * Driving Productivity and Performance * Quantitative Analytics * Supply Chain Strategy * Sales & Operations Planning * Process Optimization * Distribution Management * Cross Functional Leadership * Change Management | Transformation * Client Engagement Improvement * Training and Staff Development
    Featured Skill Lean Consulting
    Management Consulting
    Continuous Improvement
    Analytics
    Logistics Management
    Transportation & Warehousing
    Warehouse Management
    Business Planning & Strategy
    Demand Planning
    Sales Operations
    Business Operations
    Operations Analytics
    Supply Chain Optimization
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Supply Chain Management
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