ANNA GABARA

Passionate about bridging the gap between complex issues and feasible business value solutions through cross functional collaboration and technical problem solving.

• Ability to present clear and compelling complex project status, warranty, and financial recommendations to CEO and C-Suite Executives
• Dynamic technical leader experienced in leading Global project teams with the ability to transform visions into reality
• Team-focused leader with demonstrated results in caring for others, fostering collaboration, and providing an inclusive work environment
• Strategic and analytical problem solver who focuses on the overall picture to distinguish root cause from symptom, identify feasible solutions, and execute corrective actions that meet project targets and ensure prevent recurrence
• Visionary Leadership, displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the company's business and practice objectives and jumps in and rolls their sleeves up to get the job done
• Effective at attracting top talent, spotting high performers, and building high performing teams
• Process oriented, strategic thinker with established track record in planning, execution, and delivery of successful, profitable projects
• Embraces Change Management, develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change. Has a drive for results while also prioritizing quality outcomes
• Champions Innovation and displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; presents ideas and information in a manner that fosters collaboration
• Growth mindset, open to new ideas and new workstreams to deliver design excellence

Ford Motor Company: 2017: Won award from Ford Motor Company Vice President for launching new ECU with zero defects and no post launch software updates 2012: Received recognition from Ford Motor Company Director in 2012 for saving $1,000,000 design piece price costs. 2020: Won Department top performer while working 100% remote 2020: Patent pending for Hill Hold Assist without a gradient sensor between J1939 and J2284 CAN networks on F650 and F750 2017: Received Technology award from Ford Motor Company Vice President for developing brand new features for their critical customer, U-Haul, and launching in less than 9 months from concept to prototype. 2021: Received Key Talent Award from Executive Management. 2023: Nominated to complete Executive Leadership Transformation and Change Management program. Completed 8 month.

ONIT Consulting LLC: 2020: Secured grants funds of $110,000 to support local small businesses impacted by COVID-19 2006 – 2012: Sole Supplier for Continental Automotive SPDJB software validation supporting Ford Motor Company.

ONIT Staffing LLC: 2016: Founded and scaled business within two years. Sold to major automotive recruiting company 2014: Secured full time contract with third party company supporting all three major OEMs.

Freescale Semi-Conductor: 2007: Reduced customer quality failure response time by 52%, received award from Quality Director 2006 – 2008: 2 BRAVO excellence awards for engineering contributions from Executive Management.

Motorola: 2005: Technology advancement award for $900k savings with automated validation design from Vice President 2002- 2006: 7 BRAVO awards for engineering excellence from Motorola Executive management

• Ability to present clear and compelling complex project status, warranty, and financial recommendations to CEO and C-Suite Executives
• Dynamic technical leader experienced in leading Global project teams with the ability to transform visions into reality
• Team-focused leader with demonstrated results in caring for others, fostering collaboration, and providing an inclusive work environment
• Strategic and analytical problem solver who focuses on the overall picture to distinguish root cause from symptom, identify feasible solutions, and execute corrective actions that meet project targets and ensure prevent recurrence
• Visionary Leadership, displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the company's business and practice objectives and jumps in and rolls their sleeves up to get the job done
• Effective at attracting top talent, spotting high performers, and building high performing teams
• Process oriented, strategic thinker with established track record in planning, execution, and delivery of successful, profitable projects
• Embraces Change Management, develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change. Has a drive for results while also prioritizing quality outcomes
• Champions Innovation and displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; presents ideas and information in a manner that fosters collaboration
• Growth mindset, open to new ideas and new workstreams to deliver design excellence

• Support Our Youth, Co-founded non-profit to create a positive opportunity for 150 youth Alpena Wrestlers. Secured $25,000 in grant funding to provide new wrestling Equipment for the Alpena Wrestling Youth Program serving 150 youth 2017. Fundraised 200 backpacks for grades Pre-K through 12th with full critical school supplies and donated to 6 local public schools 2019. Fundraised $2,500 in glucose and blood pressure monitors donated to local cardiology practice for community to use for free and ensure they could monitor their health during COVID-19
• Donate time to Veterans, Writing grants to assist with housing improvements and support disabilities, $250K to date
• Small business pro-bono work, 15 business plans and $110K in grant funding
• Provide mentoring to women working at Ford, and at all levels of the organization globally through mock interviews
• Created training videos for Agile Mentor Up Leadership principles at Ford targeting Supervisors and Senior Engineers