1. Frances Guynn, MBA
CLSS
francesguynn@sbcglobal.net
http://www.linkedIn.com/in/fguynn
Who I am . . . . .
Results driven leader with a Lean Six Sigma
certification and project management experience in
areas of information technology (IT), manufacturing
IT and procurement. 15+ years of experience in
pharmaceutical/life sciences industry working in
regulatory and global environments. I have a proven
track record in saving millions of dollars by acquiring
the right systems for the situation.
What I’ve done . . . . .
I am . . . . .
 Led and coordinated the planning, purchasing,
scheduling and deployment of a $2 million
hardware and software purchase for
manufacturing.
 Consulted with management, research
scientists, laboratory technicians, and other
specialists to gather specifications, and then
planned, organized and acquired a $3 million
dollars hardware/software upgrade to a
manufacturing compliance library.
 Successfully negotiated with an IT vendor which
resulted in a $200,000 reduction in price.
 Created and implemented online training
courses that resulted in an automated process
improvement for Procurement department and
internal stakeholders while meeting aggressive
deadlines.
What I do . . . . .
How I add value to an organization . . . . .
Develop and build strong cross functional
relationships internally and externally focused on
supporting corporate initiatives.
Provide practical solution to innovative solutions and
process transformation.
Demonstrate effective negotiations and supplier
relationship management.
Target Positions:
Business Process Improvement Consultant
Project Manager
Procurement Lead
Supply Chain Lead
Business Integrator
Supplier Diversity
Vendor Management
Target Industries:
 Companies whose culture values it’s
employees and customers
 Companies whose products and
services support their customers with
superior quality
 Dynamic, innovative companies which
value original, out-of-the-box thinking
 Healthcare Industries
 Pharmaceutical (Life Sciences)
Industries
I have a passion to lead diverse groups of
people by building teams and creating
relationships that allow groups to bring
out their knowledge and creativity to
focus on solving large business
problems.