Tara Deans

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About Tara Deans

I help organizations grow and scale businesses by driving business development, change management, and process improvement initiatives. I am a visionary, solutions-oriented professional with key experience in leading and supporting business development and global program management, including strategic planning, business expansion, leadership development, process redesign, and organizational development. Analytical, data-driven problem solver with expertise in conducting business and operational analysis to identify problems and drive continuous improvement through creative Lean solutions. I am a strategic thinker who can see the big picture, develop long-term strategies, and align people, processes, and departments to contribute to long-term success. I am a dynamic and passionate leader who enjoys a team-oriented environment and has the ability to influence and lead a wide variety of people. Following are some of my key contributions to different companies: Led planning and execution of factory operational excellence initiatives, activities, and programs throughout the organization. Expanded client’s business from 1 to 7 locations in Canada and Caribbean. Streamlined clients’ operations by implementing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. Developed training programs to enhance senior management leadership skills. Mentored and led a team of up to 4 direct and 10 indirect reports. Lean Methodologies: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Black Belt, Poka-Yoke, OEE, Six Big Losses, 5 Why, 5S, Kata, Smart Goals, Bottleneck Analysis, GEMBA, Ardon, Value Stream Mapping, Hoshin Kanri, Kanban, Toyota Kata Technical Skills: MS Office Suite, Salesforce, Google Suite, Monday.com, CRM Systems I am an experienced professional with success in applying an “out-of-box” approach to resolve operational problems and drive business growth. Want to know more about my experience, passion, areas of expertise, or the improvements I can make to your organization? Connect with me at taraellen.linton@gmail.com.