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Dawn M. Bullard

Vassar,MI

Summary

Experienced Quality Improvement professional with a passion for driving innovation, supporting business objectives, and providing strategic leadership. Dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement through the utilization of CE Way methodologies. Adept at implementing effective strategies to enhance operational efficiency and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Compliance & SOX Manager

Consumers Energy
01.2023 - Current
  • Implemented Critical Application program.
  • Developed and executed new Security Compliance Strategy to enhance outcomes and reduce over-monitoring and over-compliance.
  • Lead a team monitoring regulatory & SOX activities to ensure compliance with regulations, program standards, and policy requirements.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Security Quality & Awareness Manager

Consumer Energy
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Managed EICP Cyber Phishing program and Security communication process.
  • Ensured the Security department implemented & maintained the CE Way.
  • Led continuous improvements and problem-solving initiatives in the Security department.
  • Served as BPD lead for the Security department.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development

Principal Security Quality Analyst

Consumers Energy
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Developed and executed visual management strategies, training employees at all levels in alignment with the CE Way
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
  • Conducted process mapping, value stream mapping, and lean process optimization.
  • Secured stakeholder buy-in for process improvement initiatives.

Corporate Compliance & Quality Analyst, Sr Rev Specialist, CSR

Consumers Energy
01.2004 - 01.2015
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
  • Developed and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures through Performance Excellence.

Program Manager/Quality & Production Supervisor

ADSUS
01.1992 - 01.2004

Education

Central Michigan University
Mt Pleasant, MI
06.1992

Skills

  • Experience in NERC CIP security protocols
  • FERC regulatory knowledge
  • Transportation security administration
  • NRC compliance expertise
  • MPSC subject matter expertise
  • SOX compliance oversight
  • Lean Six Sigma expertise
  • Lean management expertise
  • Lean process enhancement
  • Process flow analysis
  • Workflow analysis
  • Team Leadership: Leading operational and program teams
  • Strategy Development: Security compliance strategy
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Training & Development: Training employees
  • Implementing visual management techniques
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Data analysis
  • Implementing process improvements
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Goal setting

Certifications


  • Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean
  • Change Management Certification through BMGI/Performance Excellence
  • Lean Certification through BMGI/Performance Excellence
  • PFEMA Certification
  • Measurement Systems Analysis Certification
  • Team Dynamics I and II through Davenport University

Timeline

Security Compliance & SOX Manager

Consumers Energy
01.2023 - Current

Security Quality & Awareness Manager

Consumer Energy
01.2019 - 01.2023

Principal Security Quality Analyst

Consumers Energy
01.2015 - 01.2019

Corporate Compliance & Quality Analyst, Sr Rev Specialist, CSR

Consumers Energy
01.2004 - 01.2015

Program Manager/Quality & Production Supervisor

ADSUS
01.1992 - 01.2004

Central Michigan University