PAMELA J DAVENPORT

1205 CROWN POINT DRIVE

HURRICANE, WV 25526
Home 304-741-6153
pdc677f0@westpost.net

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
To find a leadership role that will allow me to utilize my skills and experience
s to help streamline their business processes and drive change . I am confident
I can help an organization add value by enhancing their internal operations and
reducing overall costs.
STRENGTHS AND SKILLS
* Streamlining business processes
* Driving data-based results
* Change management
* Integration of mergers and acquisitions
* Lean-Six Sigma methodology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sr Vice President, Business Processes, Warehouse Operations, Quality and Safety
- 2008 to 2010
McJunkin Red Man Corporation, Nitro, WV
* Led cross-functional team responsible for the merger of McJunkin and Red Man P
ipe & Supply. Successfully consolidated overlapping branches and converted all l
ocations and customers over to common IT system. Project was completed ahead of
schedule and provided synergy benefits of over $8 million.
* Directed Tompkins Associates in a consulting assignment to conduct an end-to-e
nd Supply Chain assessment and the development of an Operational Excellence Tran
sition Plan. The assessment identified $180 million in working capital reduction
s, $7 million in transportation savings, and $2 million in warehouse savings.
* Championed changes in operational policies and procedures in order to ensure S
OX compliance.
* Led team of warehouse experts responsible for improving distribution operation
s. Improving efficiency in distribution hubs successfully reduced effective tran
sfer rate from 7% to less than 4%. This translated into an annual cost savings o
f over $2 million.
* Led team responsible for transforming Regional Distribution Center in Houston,
TX into a best in class Valve and Automation center. Championed team to obtain
ISO certification for this location.
* Collaborated with Sr Management across organization to change safety culture a
nd enhance collaboration between branch operations and safety organization.
Vice President, Business Process and Warehouse Operations - 2002 to 2008
McJunkin Red Man Corporation, Charleston, WV
* Consulted with large national account customers to streamline supply chain pro
cesses across organizations.
* Led enhancements in branch and warehouse operations by implementing technologi
cal and lean manufacturing enhancements.
* Served as liaison between operations and IT organization.
* Executive sponsor and National Account manager for strategic gas distribution
account representing over $35 million in annual revenue. Collaborated with custo
mer to develop and deploy a truck stocking program.
Director, Business Processes - 2000 to 2002
McJunkin Corporation, Charleston, WV
* Established high performance team focused on the implementation of new custome
r contracts.
* Designed and implemented Integrated Services contracts and processes. Responsi
ble for implementation of over $200 million in integrated supply contracts, driv
ing over $20 million in customer cost savings.
* Created market differentiator for McJunkin Corporation.
E-Commerce Manager - 1998 to 2000
Celanese Corporation, Charlotte, NC
* Led the establishment of Celanese Corporation as a leader in the E-commerce ac
tivities.
* Presented proposals to strategic customers to help streamline supply chain ope
rations.
* Worked closely with customers to streamline supply chain processes to reduce o
verall supply chain costs.
Superintendent, Purchasing and Warehouse Operations - 1995 to 1998
Celanese Corporation
* Responsible for developing plan to optimize inventory/working capital. Reduced
working capital by over 30%.
* Successfully implemented an integrated supply operation producing annual savin
gs of over $1 million.
* Led change management related to outsourcing of storeroom operations. Change r
esulted in no labor union issues.
Superintendent, Plant Maintenance - 1995 to 1998
Celanese Corporation
* Led maintenance organization for large chemical manufacturing site. Responsibl
e for organization of over 300+ employees with budget of over $100 million.
* Enhanced planning and scheduling processes which resulted in improved up-time
and equipment reliability.
* Implemented reliability program for rotating and fixed equipment.
* Provide operational design input for SAP implementations and upgrades.
Materials Engineer - 1988 to 1990
Eastman Chemical Company
* Responsible for providing plant support engineering to production facility.
* Provided leadership for corrosion engineering laboratory team.
EDUCATION
BS, Materials Engineering, Minor: Engineering Science and Mechanics - 1988
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
GPA: 3.7
M.B.A., Technology Management - 1998
University of Phoenix, On-line
SKILLS
* Leadership: Completed Leadership Development Program with Center for Creative
Leadership
Completed 30 credit hours towards Doctorate of Management degree in Organization
al Leadership
* Lean/Six Sigma: Lean/Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
Black Belt Six Sigma Training - Air Academy