Sue Rowen, PMP

Experience

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  At 3M

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1996

  Research Specialist and Product Development

  Research Specialist, Research and Development, Manufacturing and Quality support

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  European Consultant

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Independent Consultant

  Results - Business Consultant for various European clients while obtaining a Masters in Science Management degree from Boston University in Brussels Belgium* Patent Portfolio analysis for Spectra-Kote. Purpose of efforts was to identify potential gaps and risks in their current patent portfolio* 3M Europe Chemical Group in Zwijndrecht, Belgium. Product portfolio analysis and provided strategic recommendations for market growth * 3M Europe Automotive Group; Neuss, Germany. New market opportunity identification * PA Consulting Group; Brussels Belgium. Team member contributing to the creation of an agility platform intended to aid companies' response time to emerging needs of their customers and market conditions. Show less

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  3M Company

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Certified in Six Sigma methodology as a Black Belt. for transactional and operational projects. Trained in Lean and Design for Six Sigma. Mentored Green Belts to maximize profit results Technical marketing specialist for several large corporate-wide customers of 3M providing technical vision for potenial new products related to the unarticulated and, articulated needs of the customer.

  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  • Technical Marketing Specialist

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
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  3M Company

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2005

  Customer Projects Manager

  Managed a 3M team using Six Sigma tools and methodology that worked together with 3M Key customers in order to resolve and eliminate problems, grow business relationships, and improve sales performance.

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  Andersen Windows

  Aug 2005 - Apr 2009

  Continuous Improvement lean manufacturing consultant for the window and door industry. Primary activities included developing and implementing standardized work and training documentation and, increasing associate and management involvement / awareness on processes to improve the business. Senior Business Consultant working with 13 distribution centers for Andersen Windows deploying lean sigma, continuous improvement methodology.

  • Lean Manufacturing Manager II

    Jun 2008 - Apr 2009

  • Senior Business Consultant

    Aug 2005 - Jun 2008
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  Deluxe Corporation

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Management position within Deluxe Corporation. Project emphasis is placed on improving business performance and delighting our customers. Areas of influence include vendor relations and management, business order fulfillment and delivery, accounts payment processes, process / product flow optimization and increasing efficiencies throughout the delivery cycle. Focusing on improving business performance in supply, order processing and fullfilment, manufacturing and distribution environments. Usage of Lean, Six Sigma Methodologies, Project Management and Statistical Analysis principles.

  • Senior Manager - Supply Management Infrastructure

    Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Senior Infrastructure Analyst

    Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
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  Regions Hospital

  Dec 2011 - Jan 2014

  Patient Flow Project Manager

  Project Manager with responsibilities of improving patient flow at Regions Hospital. Current project focus is OR Smoothing at Regions Hospital and Same Day Surgery. Regions Hospitals' mission is: To help improve the health of our patients and our community by providing high quality health care which meets the needs of all people.

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  Horse Country Hills

  Jan 2014 - now

  General Manager and Owner

  Horse Country Hills is a new Equine Boarding Facility located in Roberts Wisconsin. We have a 70 x 136 Indoor riding arena with Eurofelt footing. 80 x 200 Outdoor arena. Heating Tack room, 2 level viewing rooms, bathroom, auto waters for all stalls (12x12 and 10x12). Paddocks have auto waters and excellent footing. Spacious pastures for summer grazing. Trails on site.

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  Experienced Resources

  Jan 2014 - now

  PMP - Contract Project Manager

  Provide Project Management Expertise and service within the Healthcare community. Contracts vary in time duration, project definition and location.