Georgia Freels

Experience

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  Southwire Company

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  HR Intern

  Business internship supporting a 5 Billion dollar manufacturing company with organization of applicant info, tax info intake, on-boarding process coordination, workers compensation, and maintaining governmental requirements while attending to approximately 100 applicants a day.

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  Bosch LLC

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Logistics Engineering Intern

  Manufacturing internship supporting production system for production of chassis control systems and diesel injectors. Supported supply chain database management activities, implemented kanban tracking system, and assisted with value stream mapping exercises. Certified in Bosch Production Systems

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  GE Aviation

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Test Engineering Intern, Lynn Assembly & Test Organization

  Manufacturing internship supporting the testing of jet engines. Performed production management duties as well as investigated process improvements. Implemented ~40,000$ annual savings.

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  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Industrial and Systems Engineering Capstone

  Saved $54,000 annually by improving system throughput and customer satisfaction by utilizing patient flow modeling, simulations, and statistics to optimize current registration processes to efficiently utilize resources and determine facility capacity.

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  Boeing

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Procurement Intern

  Supply Chain Internship managing and monitoring entry of new products of existing suppliers. Audited supplier production, delivery, and quality data risk to find and mitigate supply chain risk.

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  Boeing

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2021

  • Led a team of six engineers to coordinate and execute large-scale process improvement projects valued at $50K–$266M.• Delivered practical solutions under ambiguity, balancing conflicting priorities to achieve robust outcomes.• Collaborated with global stakeholders, ensuring efficient communication and alignment on strategic goals.• Led complex engineering projects, managing 16+ concurrent workstreams and balancing deliverables with risk management for optimal outcomes. • Designed 777X wing assembly system, enhancing efficiency for 124 employees and 550 jobs.• Optimized facility layout for 777X production, reducing ergonomic risks by 50%.• Saved $240,000 annually by resolving production issues through technical expertise.• Improved workforce utilization by 11% using production system simulations.• Avoided $1.1M in capital costs through strategic equipment analysis.

  • Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Consultant - Team Lead

    Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Consultant

    Jul 2018 - Apr 2020

  • 777X Production Design & Implementation Industrial Engineer

    Mar 2016 - Jul 2018
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  Vamos Travels

  Apr 2018 - Jan 2021

  Founder

  • Established a travel company focused on creating customized travel itineraries for diverse clients.• Conducted user research, contextual interviews, and usability testing to develop impactful travel planning experiences.• Designed and iterated a scalable business model, serving 20+ travelers across 8 countries.

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  General Motors

  Jul 2021 - now

  Product Designer

  • Led end-to-end product strategy for multiple vehicle domains, demonstrating expertise in iterative product design and cross-functional collaboration.• Partnered with cross-disciplinary teams to research, design, and implement new features based on customer feedback and market trends.• Managed a global portfolio of 35+ products, highlighting the ability to oversee complex systems across diverse brands.• Facilitated workshops to integrate user insights, resulting in user-friendly and business-aligned solutions.• Successfully delivered products used by millions of drivers daily Show less