LINDA M. SPINELLI
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linspinelli[at]yahoo.com
SUPPLY CHAIN/PROCESS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
A proven history of successfully leading projects from conception through customer acceptance. Diverse background in identifying business needs, technology options, estimating costs and durations as well as cost-benefit analysis for large system implementations. Proven experience across functional business units in construction, facilities/property management, renovation, finance and technology. ASQ-Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Reduced costs by $400,000 by creating a Quality Team with suppliers/subcontractors to improve product and procedures.
Saved in excess of $250,000 for recurring repair charges by creating and implementing a No Extra contract plan.
Created analysis of business unit, outlining process and product improvements, resulting in lowering customer service complaints by 22%.
Generated time savings of 20% by reducing repetitive steps in order processing by working with Business Intelligence manager to develop effective reporting system.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
LS Consulting, Barrington, IL. (2008-Current)
Consulting for small/ medium size companies in the areas of business development, direct and indirect procurement, process improvement and project management.
Developed labor accountability guidelines that reduced waste by 28%.
Negotiated supplier contracts that reduced costs by 11%.
Created successful marketing campaigns to include business resume, value statement and web site development.
Implemented process, procedures and work instructions which reduced errors and increased profitability.
Empire Today, Northlake, IL (2007-2008)
National Bath Products Manager
Responsible for order processing, procurement, inventory management, product support and installation process.
Coordinated projects; developed project charter, preliminary project scope statement and project management plans; monitored and controlled project work and integrated change control processes in Six Sigma Deployment resulting in order process improvement by 15%,
Developed with outside suppliers, senior installer courses and best practices, which resulted in a decrease of installation issues and increased customer satisfaction.
Negotiated total bath renovation products that would increase profits by 18%.
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Montalbano Homes, Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois (1997-2007)
Vice President Purchasing & Estimating
Ensured subcontracted services of $60M in annual spend. Direct interaction with all aspects of the company from feasibility through completion of projects including financial reporting.
Saved $700,000 of costs through efficient selection and implementation of cutting edge digitized cost estimating system which identified over estimating by subcontractors.
Guided team through ISO9001 Certification process achieving first time status.
Maintained cost increases to less than 3% yearly in union environment by strategic planning and tactful negotiation.
Enhanced customer delight by decreasing costs by 6%, identifying and correcting potential issues by coordinating the Value Engineering Team on new product development and engaging subcontractors/vendors in the process.
Reduced staffing requirements 25% utilizing Access program for input into ERP system.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Sundance Homes, Schaumburg, Illinois
Vice President Purchasing& Estimating
Contracts Manager
Direct and Indirect Purchasing with an annual spend of $80M.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Residential Construction Employers Council (Non-Profit) Board of Directors (1990-2006)
ASQ - Member 2008
PMI - Member 2009
ISM - Member 2009
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
ASQ - Six Sigma-Green Belt Certification
PMI Project Management Professional Training
CPM Training in Process
Chicago Deming Institute Six Sigma/Lean Green Belt Training
OSHA 10-Hour Certification Course
Microsoft Project 2007 Training
Triton College Business Administration
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