Heather Marie Stone
Watervliet,MI
Summary
Results-oriented professional with expertise in program management and compliance
within the nuclear sector. Proven track record in improving workflow processes and team
leadership. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and fostering open
communication to drive company success. Dedicated to continuous improvement and
upholding industry standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrective Action Specialist, Sr.
D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant
11.2021 - Current
- Program ownership of the Self-Assessment, Benchmarking, and Trending programs.
- Evaluate program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.
- Analyze completed assessments and benchmarks with an emphasis on ongoing enhancement.
- Monitor and facilitate Initial Screening committee and Responsible Group Screening.
- Advocates for identification of cognitive and potential trends.
- Maintain Trend Code Panels and Reason Code Handbook.
- Analyze program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Analyze data and implement solutions identified through industry benchmarking and best practices.
- Facilitated effective communications among departments as part of corrective action strategy.
Fatigue Management Program Owner
D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed program implementation focused on monitoring and enforcing fatigue-related regulations.
- Managed EmpCenter software upgrade project in support of other company software upgrades.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional departments to manage working hour limitations.
- Participated with Industry working group for industry best practices.
- Ensure compliance with procedures and guidelines.
- Facilitated familiarization and conducted one-on-one mentoring for timekeepers.
- Advocated for the program, by providing familiarization sessions and lessons learned to department subject matter experts and timekeepers to improve their own department performance.
- Provided In-Processing presentation during pre-outage activities.
- Obtained Reviewing Official qualification to assist with Access Authorization.
Project Specialist
D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant
10.2013 - 01.2019
- Managed Projects department working hour limitations to ensure compliance with regulatory guidance as Fatigue Management department subject matter expert.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas of improvement through program review.
- Developed reports and generated key performance indicators for the department.
- Verified quality of project management documentation prior to being routed to management.
- Conducted observations during refueling outages for compliance with processes/procedures and adherence to a safe work environment.
Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
Gary J. Irving, P.C.
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Conducted thorough analysis of statutes, decisions, and legal articles.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Online06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Online03.2010
Biomedical Sciences
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Process improvement solutions
- Process efficiency management
- Performance metrics development
- Six sigma methodology
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Communication and presentation
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- Accelerator Leadership Program (1/2025 to Present)
- Six Sigma White Belt Certified
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (In-Progress)
- Apparent Cause Evaluator (ACE) Qualified
Timeline
Corrective Action Specialist, Sr.
D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant
11.2021 - Current
Fatigue Management Program Owner
D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant
01.2019 - 11.2021
Project Specialist
D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant
10.2013 - 01.2019
Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
Gary J. Irving, P.C.
07.2012 - 10.2013
MBA - Master of Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Biomedical Sciences
Western Michigan University
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