As an Enterprise Risk Manager at the California Department of Motor Vehicles, I lead the department's risk management activities at both an enterprise and divisional level. I provide supervision and oversight over professional/analytical staff performing risk management activities, and direct the activities of a team of certified Lean and Six Sigma Green and Black Belts. I also serve as a Management Consultant in the greater Sacramento area, helping organizations develop objectives, goals, plans, budgets, policies, practices, and plans of action that produce desired results. With over 12 years of experience in management consulting and over 3 years in risk management, I have developed strong skills in strategic planning, leadership, and continuous improvement. I hold a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from Villanova University and a Certificate in Executive Leadership from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business.
United States Army Retired
• Trained organizations in developing objectives, plans, and budgets to achieve desired results.
• Created and executed short-term and long-term strategies for organizational growth and profitability.
• Mentored teams to develop top-performing team members and ensure organizational success.
• Led training for 5 Companies, 17 Recruiting Centers, and 300 Soldiers; identified deficiencies and developed needs-based plans.
• Managed all developmental programs and the battalion's Annual Training Conference; analyzed financial reports for trends and anomalies.
• Coordinated primary training for policy, doctrine, and new technology changes; provided advice on policies and procedures.
Active duty Soldier enlisting in 1991 starting with Desert Storm and Desert Shield and concluding with 20 years of meritorious service in 2012. Served in many leadership positions from front line operations supervisor to the executive levels of the enlisted ranks responsible for 8 man teams to company size elements with over 60 Soldiers. Trained in basic warrior tactics to combat operations using rocket and missile technology and eventually into the recruiting and retention of America's finest civilians.