Vernon Q. Yeldell
Summary
Accomplished professional with a proven track record in program and project management, operations, IT, change management, strategic planning, business modeling and development, and client management. Expertise includes developing and integrating innovative processes and controls that enhance operational efficiency and drive financial performance. A results-oriented approach ensures alignment with organizational goals while fostering strong client relationships. Committed to leveraging extensive experience to deliver impactful solutions that propel business success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Management Associates
Dallas, TX
01.2006 - Current
- Championed the design and delivery of strategic initiatives focused on organizational transformation, utilizing various continuous improvement methodologies to drive performance enhancements.
- Designed and implemented strategies to enhance operational efficiency, resulting in improved billing accuracy by 4% and wage accuracy by 5%, contributing to a 1.5% increase in net profit.
- Directed comprehensive business restructuring and reorganization across 10 states and 20 cities to enhance operational effectiveness and employee morale.
Senior Consultant
Plaster Group Consulting
Seattle, WA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded collaborative initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.
- Managed the development and execution of IT compliance solutions across multiple departments to ensure adherence to merger agreement regulations.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive IT solution portfolio to identify and secure target data for regulatory compliance.
- Spearheaded efforts to secure cross-functional support across organizations while providing strategic assistance for merger integration.
- Oversaw execution of CARBL SDLC plan, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and delivering a product that maximizes utilization and effectiveness.
- Guided transition from waterfall to agile framework to enhance operational effectiveness and reduce costs through strategic leadership in agile practices.
Senior Consultant
Unify Consulting
Seattle, WA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Facilitated the design and execution of collaborative solutions focused on elevating customer experience while enhancing financial and operational outcomes.
- Directed enterprise-wide upgrade of operating system hardware and environments to enhance business operations and achieve strategic objectives.
- Facilitated creation of Azure governance framework and oversight committee to enhance compliance.
Senior Consultant
Guidacent
Seattle, WA
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Facilitated client success through strategic project leadership and expert consultative services to enhance operational and financial performance.
- Directed cross-functional collaboration to facilitate international market expansion and support enterprise-wide modernization efforts.
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide initiative across multiple business units to design and implement a selected WMS solution.
- Facilitated strategic business and M&A objectives by identifying business requirements, optimizing processes, and assessing IT vendors.
Continuous Improvement Manager/ Platform Lean Supply Chain CI Lead
Lamb-Weston/ ConAgra Foods
Kennewick, WA
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Directed initiatives to optimize lean supply chain processes for manufacturing and supply chain sectors. Mentored teams in executing projects that reduced working capital and improved safety and operational efficiency. Led the shift to a demand-driven supply chain model.
- Executed a comprehensive model program to foster continuous improvement across logistics network, integrating 13 plants and divisional headquarters.
- Championed integration of continuous improvement strategies across various departments to elevate overall operational effectiveness and financial results.
- Orchestrated collaborative initiatives with pillar leaders to drive effective TPM pillar integration across the platform.
- Analyzed operational workflows and executed continuous improvement strategies, resulting in a 5% increase in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and a reduction in unit costs.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to implement IT solutions that significantly reduced packaging downtime and optimized manufacturing operations.
- Managed the development and rollout of SAP solution, significantly improving capital planning visibility and accuracy while minimizing working capital needs.
- Enhanced efficiency of service group operations to support increased order volume and capacity while achieving a 20% reduction in labor requirements.
- Facilitated coaching on all TPM pillars as the daily operations pillar lead, focusing on operationalizing manufacturing practices to bolster safety and improve overall performance metrics.
- Applied lean methodologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency in operational workflows.
Senior Business Process Consultant
Proudfoot Consulting
Palm Beach, FL
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Directed efforts to transform organizational practices aimed at increasing profitability by establishing and enforcing controls that strengthened safety process control consistency and met regulatory compliance standards.
- Streamlined vendor management processes, achieving a 12% reduction in contract labor costs alongside a 10% improvement in contractor efficiency.
- Implemented effective resource management strategies that resulted in a 15% improvement in maintenance efficiency and a minimum 10% reduction in costs.
Branch Manager – Distribution Profit Center
Allied Building Products
East Rutherford, NJ
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Directed operational strategies to support revenue growth and facilitate seamless M&A integration through enhanced control and compliance.
- Formulated and executed comprehensive sales lead generation strategies and CRM practices focused on optimizing account management and reducing overall sales costs.
- Formulated and implemented initiatives aimed at improving customer satisfaction and minimizing delivery expenses via effective resource management.
Process Consultant
Proudfoot Consulting
Palm Beach, FL
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Spearheaded organizational transformation initiatives to enhance profitability through the development and implementation of controls that improved safety process consistency and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Implemented strategies to achieve a 20% increase in delivery truck utilization, a 6% reduction in overtime, and improved safety and operational effectiveness in warehouse and sales management.
- Optimized production processes through strategic deployment of back-office management system, resulting in significant cost reductions and doubled output.
- Reduced overall production expenses and improved operational efficiency by fostering collaboration and effective communication between geo-services logistics and drilling teams.
- Implemented strategies to improve inventory accuracy and service levels while minimizing overall inventory value.
- Ensured adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley regulations while optimizing operational efficiency and minimizing risk by formulating and executing a comprehensive financial governance plan.
- Optimized operational workflows to achieve a 50% increase in technician productivity and a reduction of more than 4% in labor costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05-1992
Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma - Lean Six Sigma
CSSC
2024
Black Belt - Six Sigma - Six Sigma
CSSC
2024
Certified Scrum Master - Agile
Scrum Alliance
Skills
- Comprehensive business planning
- Program management for IT initiatives
- Strategic implementation
- Vendor engagement strategies
- Process optimization
- Financial forecasting
- Organizational development
- Performance management systems
Certification
- Black Belt - Six Sigma , CSSC - 2024
- Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma, CSSC - 2024
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Plaster Group Consulting
01.2021 - 01.2024
Senior Consultant
Unify Consulting
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Consultant
Guidacent
01.2016 - 12.2018
Continuous Improvement Manager/ Platform Lean Supply Chain CI Lead
Lamb-Weston/ ConAgra Foods
01.2010 - 12.2015
Senior Business Process Consultant
Proudfoot Consulting
01.2008 - 12.2009
Principal
Management Associates
01.2006 - Current
Branch Manager – Distribution Profit Center
Allied Building Products
01.2006 - 12.2007
Process Consultant
Proudfoot Consulting
01.2004 - 01.2006
Certified Scrum Master - Agile
Scrum Alliance
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Augusta University
Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma - Lean Six Sigma
CSSC
Black Belt - Six Sigma - Six Sigma
CSSC
Industry Experience
- Finance (Banking/ Insurance/ Mortgage)
- Telecom
- Sales
- Logistics
- Service (B2B & B2C)
- IT
- Healthcare
- Orders – to – Cash
- Food Manufacturing
- Non – Food Manufacturing
- Warehousing
- Retail
- Energy (Generation & Distribution)
- Oil & Gas
- Publishing
- Maintenance/ Reliability
- Petrochemical (Refining / Chemical Processing)
- Mining