1. 10385 51st Place N
Plymouth, MN 55442
763-557-7376
IvensME1@comcast.net
ELIZABETH IVENS
OBJECTIVE I have over 25 years’ progressive leadership experience in several
departments/business areas within a large global industry leader (over
28,000 employees in 90 countries and sales of $14,688 million) creating a
uniquely broad depth of understanding of all an organizations processes,
the impact of these processes on corporate strategy, the cross functional
dependencies of these processes and the impact of any and all process
change on the function of the organization as a whole and its employees.
This unique understanding enables me to assess and analyze processes
across and within all departments of the organization and facilitate
communication among all processes stakeholders.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
High Degree of Experience and knowledge of SAP (ERP, CRM) system, Microsoft Excel, MS
PowerPoint, Visio, Oracle and MS Access, SQL, Relational Databases, InfoPath
o Uses data, logical analysis and insight to pinpoint the underlying issues
Strong Analytic & Time Management Skills
o Utilizes exceptional analytical skills focused on problem solving and process
improvement in a rapidly changing environment.
Manages complex relationships across business sectors and the region
o Exhibits strong facilitation and influencing skills to effectively engage with
business stakeholders
Quick Hands On Learner - Self Motivated
Lean / Six Sigma experience and knowledge of continuous improvement tools and
techniques
Manages for performance – skillfully plans, organizes and monitors performance to create
value and achieve excellence in delivery
Expertise in Business Process Management
o Uses process design methodologies, mapping, and process knowledge bases
Proven, effective written and oral communication skills.
EXPERIENCE BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT/PROJECT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT – SYNGENTA SEEDS
6/2006 – 6/2013
Conduct and report Regulatory Audit results. Collaborate with global partners to identify
process improvements, prioritize against strategy, and establish projects to move priorities
forward. Train and mentor colleagues on business process change methodology. Build
process knowledge database. Managed third party project management resourcing and
allocated discretionary resources across all departments.

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CUSTOMER SEGMENTATION MANAGER – SYNGENTA SEEDS
6/2004 – 6/2006
Established Value Stream Mapping, worked with Customer Marketing Team and Marketing
Program to set KPIs and metric for campaigns based on analysis of growth and revenue
goals. Ongoing analysis and reporting of program results against set KPIs. Recommend
program process and systems improvements to drive internal efficiency, customer
participation ease and agility to react to market changes.
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION MANAGER – SYNGENTA SEEDS
6/1998 – 6/2004
Lead, manage and motivate the team of data processors – give direction, guidance, coaching,
support and provide performance management. Provide process leadership and expertise in
order to challenge, support, enable and improve regional business performance. Managed
data warehousing. Integrated Data flow to and from multiple sources due to mergers and
acquisitions, customer systems, and government data. Experience in Oracle, MS InfoPath,
SharePoint, MS Access, SQL, and relational databases, EDWH, Regulatory Reporting and
Analytics. Developed data entry standards, data quality KPIs, and data processing maps and
manuals.
INVENTORY ANALYST – SYNGENTA SEEDS
6/1998 – 6/2004
Developed automated allocation system. Developed database for Production Panning Model.
Developed and Implemented spreadsheet analysis tool providing timely identification of
potential shortfalls and proactive adjustments to balance supply and demand. Analyze
supply, demand and PY purchase data to formulate conditioning strategies to minimize
interplant shipments and facilitate on time deliveries to customers. Maintain effective
working relationships with key stakeholders from all relevant functions to ensure
communication and process efficiency and effectiveness. Audit plant process and
documentation compliance for regulatory products. Serve
COST ACCOUNTANT/ SR ACCOUNTING CLERK – SYNGENTA SEEDS
10/1988 – 6/1998
Developed annual actual product costs at the SKU level and quarterly product cost estimates,
Developed quarterly product gross margin analysis. Analyzed inventory audit schedules and
reported results. Prepared year-end audit schedules and annual physical inventory
documentation. Analyzed monthly production facility expenses against budget to identify
areas of concern or areas for improvement. Reviewed and reported on product related
purchase activity and all product volume activity to identify and repair any errors. Reconciled
sales expense accounts. Developed detailed procedural manual for product costing and
account reconciliation.
EDUCATION COLLEGE OF SAINT CATHERINES – ST PAUL, MN – BACHELORS
Accounting Major - Delta Mu Delta Honor Society

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LEADERSHIP Vice President of SRS Athletic Association
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