Background

About three years of work experience in project management, business development, strategy, finance, and engineering in the automotive technology industry. Great analytical thinking skills with a keen eye for business to effectively provide context-specific insights to various teams. Passion for project/program management and customer-focused business development. Demonstrated ability to deliver large-scale projects on schedule with successful results while working across global teams.

Job experience

• April 2020 - present
  Technology Strategy and Planning Business Analyst
  FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  

  Dearborn, MI, USA

  • Led five Ford/Lincoln technology strategies in terms of desirability, feasibility and viability in NA/EU/China
  • Delivered Global Commercial Vehicle Tech Strategy by assessing market trends, unmet customer needs and value proposition
  • Architected two technology feature business cases and operating plans resulting in IRRs of 95% and 136%
  • Managed 10+ engagements with 25+ internal subject matter experts to assess operating issues, develop business cases
  and blueprint improvement strategies

• August 2019 - March 2020
  Global Cycle Planning Business Analyst
  FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  

  Dearborn, MI, USA

  • Achieved a Ford Recognition Award from the Global Strategy Director for delivering an outstanding cycle plan
  • Built Ford Global Enterprise Product Strategy for 2030 and beyond by applying a design thinking framework and
  strategizing with senior leaders specialized in purchasing, engineering, product planning, and marketing
  • Selected to collaborate in a team of three through the design thinking process to lead a cross-company initiative on
  "Motivation & Employee Effectiveness"
  • Analyzed capital & engineering spending data across all of Ford's nameplates in all regions to provide senior leaders with
  business insights and assist in strategic decision-making
  • Tracked and managed 450+ changes in capital & engineering investments in Ford's global product lines for 2020-2029
  • Added 20+ new functions into the existing tracking system by programming VBA codes to deliver an on-time, high-quality
  Cycle Plan iteration and assist in future product portfolio management

• September 2018 - July 2019
  Purchasing Commodity Buyer
  FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  

  Dearborn, MI, USA

  • Led and managed $185M+ in purchasing activities for upper-body stamping parts of Explorer/Aviator vehicle lines
  • Initiated and negotiated $1.8M piece price and tooling cost reduction
  • Closed out 1.5+ years' worth of outstanding issues with a value of $3.7M by organizing and facilitating cross-functional
  meetings to drive resolution and improve supplier relationships

Education

• UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
  Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Industrial & Operations Engineering
  

  2014 - 2018

  Minor in Business Administration
  Summa Cum Laude, 2018; College of Engr Merit-Based Scholarship, 2015-2018; James B. Angell Scholar, 2017