Baker Flagg

Experience

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  Council of Economic Advisors, The White House

  May 2009 - Jul 2009

  Intern and Research Assistant

  Conducted research and analysis for Senior Economists and Council members on issues ranging from renewable energy and air pollution to healthcare, international trade, and regulations on financial institutions. Selected to produce a two-page analysis of Chinese Social Safety Nets and their effects on consumption, saving, and trade that was included in the briefing packet for the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog summit. Provided analyses of Congressional Hearings for the Senior Economists on the Council. Show less

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  US Army

  May 2010 - Feb 2018

  Led 80 Soldiers and 16 armored fighting vehicles during combat reconnaissance operations. Conducted reconnaissance operations in Syria gathering information that impacted diplomatic and operational decisions made during the US-led Coalition’s successful campaign against ISIS in Raqqa. Established base of operations that sustained daily patrols over 500 square kilometers for four months – developed perimeter defenses, negotiated land acquisition, constructed and contracted life-support systems. Built productive working relationships with local military leaders to enhance communication and diplomatic relations with partner forces. Awarded Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Syria. Led 143 Soldiers conducting ammunition, maintenance, transportation, fuel, food, and general logistical support for a 600-Soldier Squadron. Planned and executed continuous logistical support for high-intensity operations across 300 square kilometers of hazardous terrain with no interruptions in service. Increased company's performance by 33% through improved organizational culture, streamlined roles/responsibilities, and process improvement. Show less Second-in-command of the unit responsible for the planning, command-and-control, intelligence analysis, and logistical sustainment coordination for a 500-Soldier Cavalry Squadron. Responsible for coordinating and executing the administrative, maintenance, and resourcing requirements for the unit. Planned and executed the shipment of over $10 million of equipment from Afghanistan to Schweinfurt, Germany. Upon return from Afghanistan, planned and executed the movement of 32 vehicles, $20 million of equipment, 132 soldiers and their families, and the unit headquarters offices to Grafenwoehr, Germany to support the closure of the post at Schweinfurt. lead the platoon responsible for conducting fuel, ammunition, water, and food resupply for a 2,300-soldier task force during a deployment to Afghanistan. Led route security patrols and conducted the closure of three combat outposts ahead of schedule in Logar Province, Afghanistan from June – December 2012. Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Afghanistan. Show less

  • Company President, Senior Manager

    May 2014 - Feb 2018

  • Director, Operations Manager

    May 2010 - Apr 2014
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  GE Healthcare

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  MBA Intern

  Developed global product lifetime management strategies for GE Diagnostic Imaging and Clinical Care devices; proposed alignment of Global Services, Regional Sales, and Product Management efforts to implement and sustain these strategies; developed plan for increasing diagnostic system accessibility and usage in emerging and developing markets.

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  GE HealthCare

  Jul 2020 - now

  Selected to be one of the 5 founding leaders of the GE Healthcare Green Team Network, an Employee Resource Group (ERG) focused on supporting and accelerating GE HealthCare's path towards sustainability in both business practices and the communities where GE Healthcare works. Grew the Network to more than 600 members, established 11 local hubs around the world covering each of GE Healthcare's major regions, and established a sustainability accelerator program funded by GE Healthcare that empowers employees to develop and execute their own sustainability-related projects in their businesses and communities. Show less Responsible for developing GE Healthcare's capability to conduct complex, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives through transformation processes, customized tools, program/portfolio management rigor, change management support, Lean principles, and coaching/teaching business leaders. - Responsible for a portfolio of transformation initiatives driving over $1.2B in value in the areas of Variable Cost Productivity, Product Development, Supply Chain Operations/Strategy, Business Process Optimization, and TSA Exits.-Technical Program Manager responsible for the initial concept, design, development, and continuous improvement of GE Healthcare's digital Transformation Management System- Chosen by the Chief Transformation Officer as the first member of the Transformation Office, helped him establish transformation process, roles, and responsibilities and hire initial team Show less Personally recruited by CEO Larry Culp into GE’s Accelerated Leadership Program (XLP) for managers.- Market Analysis: led analysis of global oncology solutions market that provided the strategic case for establishing an Oncology Solutions business unit, identifying a 150M+ USD commercial opportunity- Voice-of-Customer: led a 4-month project to gather insights on 32 strategic questions from across the Healthcare business; included 97 interviews and 475 surveys covering 14 customer personas across the US, Europe, and China; results used by GE leaders to develop Long-Term Strategy for the 18B USD Healthcare business- Strategy Development: used above analysis to develop oncology strategic roadmaps for the US, Europe, Middle East, and Africa that were approved by the Region CEOs and the CEO of GE Healthcare- Commercial Operations: led development of a new commercial operations process to execute our strategic roadmap; launched a pilot of this process across the US and Europe in collaboration with Region leadership- ESG Strategy: helped conduct benchmarking assessment of GE’s ESG policies relative to peers; developed communication, policy, and organizational structure action items with the CEO’s staff Show less

  • Regional Sales Manager, Neurology

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Operating Leader, Green Team Network

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Transformation Director, Lean Leader

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Global Commercial Strategy Director - Oncology Solutions

    Jul 2020 - Aug 2021