Michelle Pruitt
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
A strategic advisor with 10+ years of experience in leadership, strategic planning, project management, and workforce planning. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and seamless relationship-building skills. Excels in collaborating effectively and adapting swiftly to drive process improvements and organizational advancement. Adept at deploying tactical methods and seamlessly transitioning between operational and strategic leadership as situations demand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Process & Strategy Consultant, IT
NFI Industries
01.2022 - Current
- Pivotal in driving operational excellence, identifying scalable growth opportunities, and ensuring organization-wide adoption of process and technology changes. Build relationships with key stakeholders and contribute significantly to IT strategy through high-impact projects.
- Drove execution of a $6M cost reduction program; optimized internal processes, managing 4 complex projects, analyzing 90+ portfolios, and identifying cost-cutting opportunities; enhancing operational efficiency
- Overhauled contract terms, and reduced recurring costs by 10%, implemented early termination steps, & added 10% site portability via negotiation; enhanced contract flexibility & cost-efficiency
- Guided high-level 2024 strategy sessions, monitored team performance for a year, and managed workload & personnel leveling; resulting in enhanced operational alignment in a fast-paced setting
- Managed 6 key partner relationships and briefed IT Board on cost-saving opportunities, and automated finance tasks, saving time and resources.
Senior Executive Advisor & Senior People Leader
United States Air Force, Us Central Command
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Led talent & people strategy; conducted career pathing resulting in refined leadership development & increased innovation in data-driven, high growth environments
- Used strong analytical abilities to monitor & report on KPIs and company metrics; drove initiatives to improve company culture & employee engagement; liaison between 93 mid-level managers executive leader
Intelligence Superintendent & Manager
United States Air Force
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Employed management skills; directed continuous improvement of 25+ senior leaders & 95 mid-level managers in people leading, yielding enhanced team performance & alignment with business frameworks
- Transformed talent acquisition & management, and awards & recognition strategies leading to recognition of 20 teams & 1.5K+ employees; enhanced morale & employee engagement
Operations Superintendent & Manager
United States Air Force, Joint Base Pearl Harbor
11.2014 - 11.2017
- Led $44M in assets & 80+ people in 3 disparate locations; restructured operations via structural change management & by gaining senior leader buy-in; improved global capabilities
- Managed 3 subordinate groups, 400+ people, leading to consistent quarterly wins for 2 years; elevated standards, overall performance & engagement; implemented award program policy
Human Resources Personnel Manager
United States Air Force
09.2011 - 10.2014
- Facilitated 8 small group sessions to analyze negative climate survey results, resulting in a comprehensive fix plan that improved staff relationships & paved the path for an inclusive culture in less than 1 year
- Drafted Standard Operating Procedure manual for a 6-person Legal Team; acknowledged by key stakeholders for attention to detail, and enhancing legal compliance & awareness; prevented future misinterpretations
Education
Six Sigma Green Belt -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY08.2024
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
Newtown Square, PA12.2020
Master Of Business Administration In Quantitative Analysis -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12.2017
Associate Of Arts In Human Resources Management -
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10.2012
Bachelor Of Science In Interdisciplinary Studies Math & Physics -
Ellis University
Oakbrook Terrace, IL10.2010
Associate Of Arts In Communications -
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06.2005
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Organizational Agility
- Relationship Building
- Confidant
- Industry analysis
- Operational Efficiency
- Transparent
Seeking:
Chief of Staff position
Awards
2024 Top 100 DEI Team and Top 100 Finance Team Award, OnCon, 06/01/24
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Company Culture401k matchWork from home optionPersonal development programsCareer advancementTimeline
Senior Financial Process & Strategy Consultant, IT
NFI Industries
01.2022 - Current
Senior Executive Advisor & Senior People Leader
United States Air Force, Us Central Command
05.2019 - 12.2021
Intelligence Superintendent & Manager
United States Air Force
12.2017 - 04.2019
Operations Superintendent & Manager
United States Air Force, Joint Base Pearl Harbor
11.2014 - 11.2017
Human Resources Personnel Manager
United States Air Force
09.2011 - 10.2014
Six Sigma Green Belt -
Syracuse University
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
Master Of Business Administration In Quantitative Analysis -
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate Of Arts In Human Resources Management -
Community College Of The Air Force
Bachelor Of Science In Interdisciplinary Studies Math & Physics -
Ellis University
Associate Of Arts In Communications -
Community College Of The Air Force