Ann Curtis

Background

About Ann Curtis

As a strategic and results-driven professional, I have extensive experience directing multiple projects, leading cross-functional teams, and developing and implementing strategic solutions to eliminate complex issues and accomplish organizational growth objectives. Being a visionary and dynamic leader, I am recognized for recruiting and retaining top talent, engaging stakeholders at all levels, and devising and executing transformation strategies to yield value-over-time outcomes. I have been instrumental in identifying areas of improvement and mapping out resolution plans to exceed performance metrics and ensure completion of all projects within time constraints. My versatile expertise lies in streamlining project operations and applying continuous improvement initiatives to minimize cost and maximize productivity. I am known for my innovative mindset, ability to take a fresh approach, and being extremely self-motivated which has resulted in driving business growth. A few of my career highlights include: • Acquired $1.58M in company savings, 6% of annual spending, by initiating a purchasing standardization program and mitigating complex business challenges. • Fulfilled client and project requirements by collaborating with an analyst to examine and resolve discrepancies in relevant data and increase client savings by $2.2M. • Achieved $1.6M in product savings in three years by optimizing the product standardization process. • Steered 14 projects for SSM Health, including Sodexo-managed and self-operated ministries by devising cost-effective strategies and POS systems as Director of Project Management. “Operations keeps the lights on, strategy provides a light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward.” – Joy Gumz