Professional Resume of Julie McManus, Leadership and Sustainability Executive - Learn more at www.julieannmcmanus.com

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CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
critical expertise in international consulting, performance/process improvement and customer delivery
executive summary
Internationally-accomplished senior executive with 15+ years demonstrated results as a consultant, leader and practitioner in
enterprise learning and development, operations management, retail, logistics, executive coaching and strategic
management. Proven success in training facilitation/measurement, M&A, budgeting, Six Sigma/Lean principles and
performance improvement management. Key executive roles and accountabilities reporting to c-suite executives.
Consistently optimizes operating results through organizational development, operational efficiency, and application of best
practices to yield world-class business solutions. Recognized by associates and clients as a visionary leader who supports,
trains, encourages and nurtures teams to deliver consistent and high-quality customer service. A motivational, lead-by-
example change agent and advocate of empowerment and accountability providing diplomatic and participatory leadership
ensuring efficiencies in process, control, compliance, profitability and shareholder value.
critical skillset
 Operations Management  Logistics and Distribution  P&L Management
 Organizational Development  Mergers and Acquisitions  Strategic Planning
 Six Sigma Black Belt  Leadership Development  Certified Leadership Coach
 Training and Development  Process/Performance Improvement  Program/Project Management
professional employment history
GLOBAL DIRECTOR
Alexander Proudfoot Company 2011 - Present Accomplishment, Adaptability,
Adaptable, Administrate, Agile, Agility,
Aligned, Alignment, Assist, Building,
Reporting to the Global Head of People Solutions, responsible for the establishment and Business, Business Leader, Capability,
Coach, Cohesiveness, Collaborate,
Collaboration, Collaborative,
administration of a client-centered leadership development and coaching platform comprised of Communicate, Consistent, Consultant,
Cultural, Culture, Demonstrate, Design,
14 associates and 31 client coaches supporting key client initiatives in Brazil and Africa. Delivered Develop, Development, Developmental,
Diversity, Driven, Education, Effective,
and administered executive train-the-trainer program yielding behavioral impact and on-going Effectiveness, Empathetic,
Empowerment, Encourage, Engage,
coaching for 500+ client associates. Engagement, Enhance, Enhancement,
Essential, Established, Evaluate, Execute,
 Developed and delivered leadership and strategic direction curriculum for the Brazilian Executable, Executive, Executive Coach,
Experienced, Expertise, Facilitate,
People Solutions Unit resulting in improved group collaboration, communication and Focused, Global , Implement,
Implementation, Improve, Inclusive,
cohesiveness. Independently, Initiative, Inspirational,
Inspired, Instructional , Integrity,
 Managed a $5.2M performance improvement intervention, in support of a key Botswanian Interactive, International, Leadership,
Learning, Lean, Logistics, Manage,
Manager, Measurement, Mergers and
client initiative to increase diamond mining production. Acquisitions, M&A, Methodical,
 Delivered leadership development curriculum to a global executive team in Africa, creating Monitor, Motivational, Optimize,
Organization, Organizational,
Outstanding, Participatory,
efficiencies in site performance and group collaboration. Performance, Practical, Preferred,
Presentation, Process, Professional,
Progressively, Progressive, Re-Design,
Relevant, Repeatable, Replicate,
Resource, Responsible, Reward,
PRINCIPAL AND MANAGING PARTNER Rewarding, Six Sigma , Black Belt,
Solution, Specialized, Strategic, Strategy,
Leadership Excellence Center 2009-2011 Successful, Supportive, Sustain,
Sustainable, Timely, Timeliness, Trainer,
Training, Values, Warehousing,
Managed and directed leadership development strategy and training solutions in support of a Workshop,
diverse range of performance improvement interventions across multiple industries and
verticals. Partnered and counseled clients to assess needs, align interventions with objectives,
develop strategy in support of organizational goals and establish program delivery parameters
for senior client executives.
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2. PRINCIPAL AND MANAGING PARTNER (continued)
Leadership Excellence Center 2009-2011
 Designed and implemented business sales and marketing strategy to deliver robust
leadership training and development solutions to global sales and service enterprises.
 Performed organizational analysis of corporate Fit for Work, Fit for Life volunteer programs
in South Africa, resulting to improved services for constituents, greater ability to replicate
program and improved ability to meet program objectives.
 Coordinated fundraiser to raise capital to build a safe house for minors who were victims of
human trafficking.
VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC PROJECTS
Nash Finch Company 2008-2009
With direct accountabilities to the EVP of Operations, core responsibilities in the pre-acquisition
due-diligence/assessment and on-boarding of four newly-acquired companies. With indirect
leadership and project management responsibilities for IT, HR, warehousing, purchasing and
transportation served as the point person for all people, systems and business process
integration and on-boarding. Further responsibilities in the strategic and tactical oversight of
enterprise sales and customer service.
 Implemented supplier consolidation program resulting in $330K reduction in annual
operating expense.
 Analyzed and consolidated transportation lanes and logistics resulting in a $250K savings in
transportation expense.
 Implemented product procurement, delivery, warehousing and process enhancements to
Increase service levels of acquired company by three basis points, including a $900K increase
in annual sales.
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MILITARY MARKETS
Nash Finch Company 2005-2008
Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Military Operations, integrated a division of a
recently acquired $783M company. Managed four divisions outside of the headquarters office
with a total of 12 associates responsible for 40% of military sales. Developed framework for the
cultural and process integration of multiple divisions to ensure efficiencies in service standards
and product distribution.
 Ensured the successful delivery of $300M in supplies for the Defense Commissary Agency
(DeCA) through comprehensive staff development and process enhancements.
 Saved $6M annually and reduced receiving time through the collaboration and
implementation of Six Sigma processes.
 Increased service level by six basis points and commissary distribution by eight basis points.
 Reduced exposure by $580K annually through the implementation of Perfect Order Process
systems and procedures.
 Successfully integrated and launched market expansion plan to achieve $120M in new
business.
education, accreditations and affiliations
 PhD Management Studies, ABD, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2000
 MS, Industrial/Organization Psychology, Illinois State University, 1989
 BS, Psychology, minor Business Administration, Northern Illinois University, 1983
 Certified Professional Coach, IPEC, 2010
contact
 937.210.0409
 executive1@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/juliemcmanusohio
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