1. KATHY R. BROWN, PMP, MBA
404-274-2016 | krb111699@hotmail.com
PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SupplyChain professional providing over 18 years’experience in engineering, operations, and project
management. Effectivelybalance competingpriorities of concurrent projects by utilizinganalytical,
organizational, communication, and planningabilities. Proven success in cost savingsand productivity
initiativesthat resulted in change management improvements. Project leader with excellent interpersonal skills
and experience todrive projectsto completion.
KEY SKILLS
 Program & Project Management
 OperationsManagement
 Tactical & StrategicPlanning
 Team Leadership & Training
 Cost Reduction
 Planning& Scheduling
 Cross-Cultural Communications
 Process Improvements
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IBM Corporation – Atlanta, GA Jan 2003 – Present
Information Technology Services – Employees: 411,798
Manufacturing Program Manager (Jan 2008 – Present)
Responsible to work across Product Management, Product Development, Release Management, Service Support,
and SupplyChain Operationsteams to understand scope, timing, and potential risks to ensure a successful
product launch of IBM’s Software Group Appliances.
Selected Accomplishments
 Launched over 40 Software group appliancesthrough management of multinational cross-functional teams
duringNew Product Introduction process to ensure worldwide launch readiness
 Developed a gated process across multiple product familiesby creatinga manufacturingverification pilot
checklist
 Streamlined manufacturingverification test processesacross 4 product familiesinto 1 process
 Re-engineered backend NPI processresultingin a 33% cycle time reduction
 Salvaged inventory scrap and sold it for $200K in revenue
 Received manager’saward for successful completion of complex project (i.e. compressed schedule, increased
demand, and switchingmajor supplier)
Senior Customer Fulfillment Professional (July 2004 – Dec 2008)
Responsible for providing leadership to Management and Customer Support Representatives
Selected Accomplishments
 Developed audit ready processes to ensure accounting reports were compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
and revenue recognition rules and standards established byGAAP(General Accepted Accounting Principles)
 Created scorecard metrics to ensure data integrity with accounting reports
 Led IBM’s business transformation strategy program by training personnel in Brazil on accounting report
management
 Created newsletter to communicate process changes and business strategy
 Received Manager’s Award for communication strategies and implementation

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Supply Chain Leadership Program (Jan 2003 – June 2004)
A two-year program designed to attract highlyskilled, high potential employeesto drive change and help
transform IBM’s supplychain.
Selected Accomplishments
 Developed a quality management reporting system to analyze hard drive field failures
 Deployed a strategicinitiative totransfer a sub-assemblyprocessinto an advanced facility for the production
of IBM’s zServer.
Takata – LaGrange, GA Jan 1999 – Apr 2000
Manufacturer of vehicle seat belts, airbags, and child restraint systems – Employees: 48,775
Product Development Engineer
Responsible for the design and development of BMW, Chrysler, and Nissan airbaginflator products from pre-
production through product launch.
Selected Accomplishments
 Reduced cost by more than $500K by implementing a design change of airbag inflator
 Increased sales by $4.4M through the design, development, and introduction of a new passenger side airbag
inflator.
Chrysler Corporation –Detroit, MI Jan 1994 – Apr 1998
Automotive Manufacturer – Employees: 77,817
Product Development Engineer (Jan 1996 – Apr 1998)
Responsible for conducting stress and durabilitytest for pre-production Jeep, Ram, and Dakota Truck engines
Selected Accomplishments
 Created technical bulletins on problems and recommended safety suggestions
 Reduced production costs by $2.6 million based on recommendations from test findings.
Chrysler Institute of Engineering (Jan 1994 – Dec 1995)
Product Development Engineer
Two year trainingprogram for college graduateswith 6 four month rotations in Product and Manufacturing
Engineering
Selected Accomplishments
 Resolved manufacturing production issue with seat belt assembly process.
 Standardized sheet metal parts for head lamps which reduced $3.6 million in material costs
EDUCATION
Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) – January 2016
IBM Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training – IBM Corporation, May 2015
Masters of Business Administration - Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA, August 2002
MS Mechanical Engineering – Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, May 1996
BS Mechanical Engineering – Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, 1993