Current Resume

1. Laura Grandsko Strockbine
619-997-8569
laurastrockbine@yahoo.com
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Finance, Strategic Planning, Business Operations, Consulting, IT/ERP Implementation
 Demonstratedstrengthsinexecutive managementconsulting,strategic planning,financial planning&analysis, innovation&
technologyimplementation,project&program management,businessprocessdesignandprocessimprovement.
 Exceptionalcommunication/clientrelationshipengagement,diplomacyskillswithoutstandingleadership qualities.
 Passionfor translatingstrategic plansto operationalbusinessobjectives;mentorsbusinessleaders,colleaguesandstaff in ac hieving
organizationandcareerobjectives.
 Proactive forward-thinkingbusinessleaderintelecommunication,transportation,insurance,aerospaceand aviation industries.
 Advanced in technologysoftware,applicationsandsocial media-MicrosoftOffice –Word, Excel,Project, PowerPoint,Visio, Outlook,
Access,OracleBI Discoverer,SharePoint,Analyze Relationaland OLAPData, Business Objects/IBM Cognos
Core Competencies
Executive Management Consulting  Strategic Planning & Execution  Earned Value Management System
Project & Program Management  Financial Planning & Analysis  Problem Solving
Facilitation Leadership  Operating Budget & Forecast Planning  Training Development & Delivery
Change Management  Customer/Client Relationships  Vendor & RFP Management
Organizational Design  IT/ERP Implementation  Supply Chain & Inventory Management
Professional Accomplishments
BusinessConsultant/Finance
 Developedandmanaged financeandoperationsatDealer’sChoice,utilizingEVMS and achieveda 20%increaseprofit
marginwithinthefirst ten monthsof implementation;30%thesecondyear.
 Streamlinedtheconsultantvetting/procurementprocesstoreducetimelines,obstaclesandbudgetbyunderstandingtheroles
andfocus of other divisionsinvolved inthe approval chain. Besideshaving a 100%approvalrating, the processwasreduced
from six weeks to under10 days, providingthe abilityto negotiatecustomer’sprojectsforduration,incomeandpreference
 Ledand managedtheComponentMaintenanceOperationsCapitalFinanceof$40M;achieved 100%ReturnonInvestment
(ROI) of one year or less, for allapproved capitalexpendituresresulting in$100M savingsforthe United Airlinesmaintenance
divisionin San Francisco
Project&ProgramManagement
 Implementedinformationtechnologyandenterprisesolutionsfor UnitedAirlines Maintenance& OperationsDivision:Oracle
ERP GeneralLedgerand CapitalFinance,ComponentMaintenance Project,GroundEquipmentInventory Management
Project,and Trainingand QualificationProgram
 Managedandimplemented UnitedAirlinesEngineeringdivision’sprojecttoconvertfrom MAC to PC for efficientinternaland
externalinterfaceanddata sharing
Education
BachelorofBusiness Administration California State University–East Bay
Federal Aviation Administration Airframe Certificate FAA - San Diego, CA
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Six Sigma Global Institute

2. LauraGrandsko Strockbine 619-997-8569 laurastrockbine@yahoo.com
Professional Experience
March 2016-Present
Sr. MaintenanceHangarPlanner
FedExExpress LosAngeles, CA
 Serve the maintenancedivisionofair operationsandthe companybyplanningandcontrollingthe assignmentofallrequired
maintenanceandengineeringworkasspecifiedbygovernmentregulationsandcompanypolicies
 Ensurethe routingof the aircraftis in support of the revenue scheduleandscheduledmaintenanceevents
 Createdand currentlymanage ProductionControlDailyplanandWeeklyAircraft Status reports to achieveon time work
releases. Developmentofdata usedfor detailanalysis and basedon KPI’s and metricstomeasurepast performancesto
ensurea moreeffective ETIC(estimatedtimefor completion)
September 2008 - November 2015
ProgramManager,Assoc.–Engineering ServicesGroup
QualcommSanDiego,CA
 Ledand managed engineering projectstofacilitateimplementation oftechnologyfor the researchanddevelopmentdepartment.
 Managed engineeringoperationsbusinessprocesschanges. Examplesincludedreducingbusinesstravelcostsby analyzing
the data andbasedon the results andby in of seniormanagement,createdepartmentalpoliciesandprocedures.
 Createdand managed$20M quarterlyfinancialprogramdevelopedfrom Oracle(ERP)datapresentedto the Sr. VP and
escalatedupto the CEO, bringingvisibilityandpositive exposureto ourdivision
 Streamlinedtheconsultantvetting/procurementprocesstoreducetimelines,obstaclesandbudgetbyunderstandingtheroles
andfocus of other divisionsinvolved inthe approval chain. Besideshaving a 100%approvalrating, the processwasreduced
from six weeks to under10 days, providingthe abilityto negotiatecustomer’sprojectsforduration,incomeandpreference
August2006-August2008
ProjectManager –Personal Property
Arrowhead GeneralInsuranceAgency SanDiego,CA
 Participatedinthe launchofPMO whichprovidestrainingandcoachingregardingstandardizedprojectmanagementprocesses
andtools. Includingprojectmanagementsystem rolloutand training
 Ledand managedIT informationsystemspersonalpropertyandunderwritingprojects
April 2003 - August 2006
Program/FinanceManager
Dealer’sChoiceAutoTransfer Oceanside,CA
 Managed operatingbudget,payroll,timeandattendance. Achieved 20%year over year savings.
 Developedandconducted trainingforemployeesandinterns
November1987-April 2004
ProjectManager/Sr.BusinessAnalyst
United Airlines SanFranciscoCA
 DevelopedandmanagedCapitalFinanceplanforComponentMaintenancewith100%approval(whilerealizinga one-year ROI)
for the entire eightyears. Identified, compiledandanalyzeddata, contractstosupport customerbusinessrequirements,
includingappropriationrequests.
 Managed andimplemented EngineeringandMaintenancedivision’sprojecttoconvert from MAC to PC for efficientinternaland
externalinterfaceanddata sharing.
 Analyzed performance,costschedulesandFTE’s,andcontractsonproject,departmentalandcustomerlevel. Created
proceduremanualsanduseracceptancetestscriptsthat wereclearand concise.
CustomerServiceRepresentative 1998-1999
SeniorStaffRepresentative/Supervisor –Stores1989-1998
ProvisioningScheduler/Clerk 1987-1989