Whitney Lyons-Brasier
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Encouraging leader and problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent organization and prioritization of critical issues. High emotional intelligence and collaborative mindset with experience in working with global teams, project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where team members feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Support Manager
Daimler Truck North America
06.2022 - Current
- Provide support to the General Manager and Director of Procurement and Supply Chain in the operations of the local and global Teams
- Engage cross functionally with various Teams & Organizations, locally & globally to drive TT/G & TT/GN Strategy
- Prepare meeting topics and presentations for reoccurring Executive Level meetings
- Create, organize, and execute Global Procurement & Supplier Management Board Meetings, TT/GN Town Halls, Business Unit Reviews, OpCom, OpsCom, Production Updates, Team workshops & special projects
- Lead special projects and participate in DTNA-wide initiatives (Go2030!)
- Communicate key business information to the Procurement and Supply Chain Leadership Team
Continuous Improvement Manager
Daimler Truck North America
06.2022 - Current
- Lead, coached and developed Continuous Improvement Team members
- Lead development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across Procurement and Supplier Chain organization meeting tight deadlines
- Fostered culture of trust, accountability and confidence amongst team and department.
- Conceptualized and executed small to large scale strategic meetings and events for Supplier Partners (Supplier Dialogue, Supplier Days, Webcasts, etc.)
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing projects and initiatives to drive operational excellence
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results
Distribution Network Compliance Analyst
Daimler Truck North America
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Expanded organizational capacity by collaborating cross-functionally on priorities, functions and common goals as well as with Dealer Partners
- Implemented Project Management Systems and Tools to improve overall department productivity and efficiency by 87.26%
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
Litigation Paralegal
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with internal and external legal counsel, CRA, Warranty, Field Service, CAE on government inquiries and product liability claims
- Investigated causes and managed resolutions to product liability, warranty, and lemon law claims and cases, reviewing damages, losses and settlement formalities
Senior Paralegal
Gevurtz Menashe PC
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Managed 120+ cases at any given time
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Bittleston Law
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA06.2013
Skills
- Strong business acumen
- Create and drive strategy
- Adaptive and flexible
- High emtional intelligence
- Driven and self-motivated
- Collaborative mindset
- Naturally curious
- Highly organzied
Timeline
Executive Support Manager
Daimler Truck North America
06.2022 - Current
Continuous Improvement Manager
Daimler Truck North America
06.2022 - Current
Distribution Network Compliance Analyst
Daimler Truck North America
01.2020 - 06.2022
Litigation Paralegal
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
09.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Paralegal
Gevurtz Menashe PC
09.2013 - 09.2017
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Bittleston Law
05.2010 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Economics
California State University, Bakersfield
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