Allison May
Lexington,KY
Summary
Highly detail-oriented professional skilled at problem solving and conflict resolution. Self-motivated and organized with the ability to work independently, as well as being able to effectively collaborate cross functionally.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PMT Multi-Site Lead / Manufacturing Support Staff
Lockheed Martin
Lexington, KY
10.2021 - Current
- Managed functions at all levels to support, and maintain Performance Management Team (PMT) processes for SOF GLSS.
- Led Multi-Site Cross Functional Team of PMT Business Partners, Operations / Industrial Engineers for SOF GLSS realizing $31M in Cost Savings.
- Managed PMT Monetary Awards Process and engaged with MFC Affordability to report SOF GLSS Savings.
- Supported MFC PMT process to include maintenance of SOF GLSS Process Manual, Savings Guidelines, communication packages, multiple briefings and the use of PMT brand.
- Used Lean Six Sigma tools to improve employee and company performance by eliminating the waste of resources and process / product defects. Combined process improvement methods of Lean Six Sigma to establish a clear path of achieving improvement objectives.
- Established rules and conduct for goal setting and requirements of metrics for PMTs, MMTs, Sr PMT and ELC.
- Led management in selecting team measurements and facilitated goal setting / adjustment processes.
- Evaluated team activities for effectiveness and engagement. Mentored team leaders, facilitators, and members on leadership, presentation and facilitation skills. Advised on strategies to maximize productivity.
- Reported and facilitated Enterprise performance to all levels of the organization and facilitated Sr. PMT and Enterprise Leadership Council (ELC).
- Created and implemented training materials to enhance the effectiveness of the PMT process. Led Team Leader Introductory / Metric training.
- Developed and implemented new PMT Mission Driven Transformation for SOF GLSS PMTs / MMTs.
- Collaborated with Engineering LDP program to incorporate new engineers into PMT and Continuous Improvement Initiatives to give exposure to MFG atmosphere and producibility.
- Launched PMT Executive Champion Initiative with Sr Leadership across SOF GLSS PMTs.
- Executed quarterly award events for all SOF GLSS sites.
- Designed and implemented new PMT Sharepoint Site at SOF GLSS.
Command Media Analyst Senior
Lockheed Martin
Lexington, KY
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Facilitated a cross functional management team in reviewing policies and procedures to ensure the validity and continuity of the internal processes.
- Led team to standardize policies and procedures by streamlining processes and reducing time utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools resulting in documented cost avoidance of $30K.
- Governed 1000+ employees’ training certifications and implemented process improvements documenting cost avoidance and reduced training delinquency by 98%.
- Collaborated with and assisted Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in revising, editing, and publishing internal documentation to ensure command media reflects current business practices and AS9100 standards.
- Collaborated with IT to reconfigure Command Media Sharepoint homepage to create an intuitive user interface and ease accessibility.
- Coordinated with management and implement training presentations communicating critical process changes to all elements of the organization.
- Established a standardized method to request changes to command media in SharePoint providing visibility, status, and metric data to internal customers.
- Led and implemented initiative streamlining all Quality & Mission Success data into a Role Based Access permissions with IT.
Brand Development Director
STORY Magazine
Lexington, KY
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Monitored market trends and lead advertising and marketing activities to ensure effective messaging is delivered for products and services.
- Created brand guidelines and ensured employee compliance.
- Developed content for physical quarterly publication.
- Represented organization at all creative meetings.
- Collaborated with Creative director and Editor to develop material advancing the brand.
- Supervised sign off of marketing literature and campaigns, ensuring design and message met company brand and regulatory guidelines.
- Managed multiple projects from concept to completion, providing quality control over concepts and projects.
- Developed all marketing materials for signature events.
Account Executive
STORY Magazine
Lexington, KY
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Acquired new cliental and developed prospective opportunities.
- Maintained accounts during sales cycle to ensure investor needs were fulfilled.
- Presented value of products and services to prospective investors.
- Analyzed data to find marketing trends.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies with $2M in advertising.
- Maintained company database for all employees.
- Built long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with customers and internal departments.
- Oversee client complaints and resolve conflicts.
Education
MBA -
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Arts - Architecture
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYBachelor of Arts -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
Problem Solving
Lean Six Sigma
Leadership
Adobe Creative Suites
Microsoft Word & Excel
Powerpoint
Development
Critical Thinking
Oral and Written Communication
Quality Assurance
Technical / Policy Writing
Sharepoint Design
Affiliations
- Lockheed Martin Business Resource Group Lead 2023 - 2024
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt 2022
- Lockheed Martin Recognition from Production Operations Director 2022
- Lockheed Martin Contracts Mentorship 2021 -2022
- Lockheed Martin Recognition from Quality & Mission Success Director 2020
- Lockheed Martin Women's Business Resource Group
- Lockheed Martin Special Olympics KY Volunteer
- Lockheed Martin SOF GLSS Performance Management Team of the Year 2021
- Lockheed Martin SOF GLSS Performance Management Team of the Year 2020
- National Endowment for the Arts Grant Recipient 2017
- KFW Grant Recipient 2017
Timeline
PMT Multi-Site Lead / Manufacturing Support Staff
Lockheed Martin
10.2021 - Current
Command Media Analyst Senior
Lockheed Martin
10.2019 - 10.2021
Brand Development Director
STORY Magazine
06.2014 - 12.2016
Account Executive
STORY Magazine
01.2014 - 06.2014
MBA -
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Arts - Architecture
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Kentucky