PATRICK HIGGINS
State College,PA
Summary
Passionate collegiate lecturer with a background teaching entry level finance to students of varying academic disciplines, as well as organizational leadership principles to undergraduate Management majors. Recognized for delivering meaningful and engageing lectures and keeping curriculum current and relevant.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership and Management Instructor
Smeal College Of Business
University Park, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - Current
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Finance Instructor
Smeal College Of Business
University Park, Pennsylvania
08.2022 - Current
- Integrated technology into curriculum design using online resources like virtual labs or simulations.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
- Evaluated effectiveness of instructional materials including textbooks, software programs or handouts.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
Business Analytics 411 Lab Instructor
Penn State Smeal College of Business
University Park, PA
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Guided up to 90 undergraduate students through sophisticated, multi-phase business simulation
- Achieved learning objectives including teaming, communication, business analysis, and mentoring
Finance Intern, Operations Finance
TE Connectivity
Andover, MN
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Drove over $25,000 in operational savings through execution of capitol expense audit with follow-on analysis and operational recommendations
- Participated in preparing monthly and annual budgets for Andover Plant
- Delivered weekly reports of financial data including P&L, COGS, SG&L and labor efficiency metrics for Sensors Solutions Team, North America Division
- Daily use of SAP and Excel to perform in-depth financial analysis such as inventory audits and material budget analysis to drive decision making and operational improvements
- Developed and delivered Finance Fundamentals for Operations Professionals training module to operations team of 30 including engineering, logistics, and manufacturing supervisors
Manufacturing Supervisor
Kunzler & Co. Inc.
Lancaster, PA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Led improvement team which reduced WIP reprocessing by over 30%
- Taught line speed analysis techniques which improved yields across several product profiles from 6-10%
Operations Supervisor/Six Sigma Facilitator
Cargill Inc.
Lititz, PA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed high-volume, premium quality chocolate manufacturing facility with special emphasis on process optimization and process improvement
- Lead multiple Kaizen events including a Changeover Reduction team that reduced changeover costs by over $125,000 annually and a process map of the entire facility
Manufacturing Supervisor
Pepperidge Farm Inc.
Adamstown, PA
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Drove reduction in manufacturing shrinkage 9% by implementing statistical process control initiative
Manufacturing Supervisor/Continuous Improvement Facilitator
The Hershey Co.
Hershey, PA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Directed activities of up to 125 union employees producing $200,000 of premium product daily
- Saved $175,000 in 2009-2010 by leading Continuous Improvement teams in multiple manufacturing systems
Distribution Operations Specialist
The Hershey Co.
Hershey, PA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Led multiple cross-functional initiatives to improve transportation and distribution operational outcomes from inter-modal optimization to warehouse damage reduction to international shipment coordination
- Delivered $6,000,000 in savings through leadership of “MEET MAX!” transportation efficiency initiative
Captain (O-3) Battalion Motor OIC, Assistant Battalion Support Officer, Scout Platoon Leader
Military
01.1990 - 01.1995
Education
Master of Business Administration - Concentrations: Finance and Applied Leadership
Penn State Smeal College of Business
University Park, PA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science/Horticulture
Penn State Smeal College of Business
University Park, PA01.1989
Skills
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum delivery
- Cultural Sensitivity & Diverse Student Populations
Certification
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Eagen, MN, Certified Professional Inventory Manager (CPIM), 2017
Civicinvolvement
NAACP State College, PA Chapter, Treasurer, State College, PA, 2021, Present
Militaryexperience
Captain (O-3), Battalion Motor OIC, Assistant Battalion Support Officer, Scout Platoon Leader, 1990, 1995
Timeline
Leadership and Management Instructor
Smeal College Of Business
01.2023 - Current
Finance Instructor
Smeal College Of Business
08.2022 - Current
Finance Intern, Operations Finance
TE Connectivity
05.2021 - 08.2021
Business Analytics 411 Lab Instructor
Penn State Smeal College of Business
01.2020 - 05.2022
Manufacturing Supervisor
Kunzler & Co. Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2019
Operations Supervisor/Six Sigma Facilitator
Cargill Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Manufacturing Supervisor
Pepperidge Farm Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2015
Manufacturing Supervisor/Continuous Improvement Facilitator
The Hershey Co.
01.2009 - 01.2011
Distribution Operations Specialist
The Hershey Co.
01.2009 - 01.2011
Captain (O-3) Battalion Motor OIC, Assistant Battalion Support Officer, Scout Platoon Leader
Military
01.1990 - 01.1995
Master of Business Administration - Concentrations: Finance and Applied Leadership
Penn State Smeal College of Business
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science/Horticulture
Penn State Smeal College of Business
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Eagen, MN, Certified Professional Inventory Manager (CPIM), 2017
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