Fariba Fuller
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Fariba Fuller
Business Transformation Professional | Lean Manager | Certified in Lean Mastery including 3P Methodology
Greater Seattle AreaExecutive Office
Current
THE BOEING COMPANY
Previous
TGB ARCHITECTS INC., THE BOEING COMPANY, NBBJ INC.
Education
HolacracyOne
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www.linkedin.com/in/faribafuller
Background
Summary
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION PROFESSIONAL | LEAN MANAGER
~ Certified in Lean Mastery including 3P Methodology ~
I have over 10 years of experience and an outstanding track record of leveraging Lean methodology to design, implement, and lead the execution of initiatives that transform business processes, optimize operations, and empower people.
My background includes Lean Manager and Business Transformation Leader positions at Boeing, NBBJ, and Virginia Mason Medical Center where I led high-profile initiatives that increased productivity, revenues, profits and internal/external customer satisfaction.
A Change Agent, I am particularly strong in building consensus around methods, goals, and targets, with the ability to identify processes, standards, and best practices, form alliances across functions, ranks, and disciplines, and drive results that exceed expectations.
My areas of expertise include:
* Strategic Business Planning
* Process & Productivity Improvement
* Staff Training & Development
* Project Management
* Turnaround & Change Management
* Operational Streamlining
* Assessment & Analysis
* Cross-Functional Team Leadership
* Prototyping & Simulation
* Design-Build Processes
* End User / Whole System Design
* Academic Research & Writing
Experience
Business Transformation | Lean Manager
THE BOEING COMPANY
August 2013 – Present (11 months)EVERETT, WA
Recruited back to orchestrate and lead Model Line development as a tool for organizational turnaround (previously attempted and failed over a two-year period). Lead team of six direct reports.
* Established best practice learning environment, while transforming entire manufacturing unit to increase production 20%, cut overtime in half, and reduce headcount 10%.
Executive Strategist and Business Transformation Leader
TGB ARCHITECTS INC.
2012 – 2013 (1 year)EDMOND, WA
Contracted to develop a roadmap to restructure and rebrand firm, as well as to identify new service lines and marketing strategies. Led policy deployment and hoshin planning (systematized strategic planning).
* Enhanced firm’s prototyping and simulation abilities by establishing 3P (production, preparation, process) and other Lean methodologies for use in design process with clients.
* Delivered substantial cost savings by reprioritizing capital and other expenditures and creating and implementing five-year strategic plan. Resulted in determination that firm was not ready to rebrand.
Business Transformation | Lean Coach – Value Stream Teams
THE BOEING COMPANY
2012 – 2012 (less than a year)RENTON, WA
Coached five diverse commodity value stream teams in Lean philosophy, principles, methodologies, and tools.
* Championed implementation of sustainable improvements for 737 program by identifying risks and opportunities, facilitating complex process reengineering efforts, and enhancing / testing tools.
Business Transformation | Lean Operations Leader and Medical Planner
NBBJ INC.
2011 – 2012 (1 year)SEATTLE, WA
Hired as resident Lean expert in 600-employee international firm.
Introduced / implemented Lean operations and contributed to design process reengineering. Consulted with clients on organizational design, process improvement, transition management, and change management initiatives.
Served on Healthcare Strategy group focused on A3 thinking (consensus building around simple systematic methodology, which becomes communication tool following logical narrative and builds as organization learning).
* Created competitive advantage and attracted clients in fields including healthcare as member of design teams applying Lean methodology, introducing 3P methods, and driving innovations into design / build process.
* Played key role in certifying 40 Lean Practitioner candidates.
* Reduced proposal writing time 60%.
Business Transformation | Director of Graduate Medical Education (GME)
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
2009 – 2011 (2 years)SEATTLE, WA
Provided strategic leadership and direction for GME program operations, accreditation, and HR issues. Leveraged Lean methodology to develop, implement, and lead initiatives designed to enhance educational outcomes. Managed $12M annual budget.
* Optimized operations, improved morale, and enabled implementation of quality and process standards.
* Cut operating costs 10%.
Business Transformation | Director of Hospital Kaizen Promotion Office
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
2008 – 2009 (1 year)SEATTLE, WA
Promoted to lead development and implementation of operational improvements for several business units.
Drove quality, safety, cost, and efficiency optimization initiatives. Directed daily, monthly, and annual operations of system-wide production system.
Provided certification coaching, technical assistance, and evaluation in use of Kaizen tools for production system implementation. Led team of four direct reports.
* Contributed to one-day decrease in hospital length of stay.
* Led $1M reduction in supply chain costs annually.
Business Transformation | Production System Specialist
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
2004 – 2008 (4 years)SEATTLE, WA
Transitioned and promoted from RN / Charge Nurse, Clinical Advisor, and Case Manager (1999-2004) to become key member of Kaizen Promotion team charged with driving process improvements.
Served as Change Manager for service lines and revenue stream. Identified opportunities and solutions in partnership with physicians, managers, executives, administrators, support staff, social workers, nurse’s aides, and patients.
Led rapid process improvement workshops and innovation events. Educated, trained, and coached employees, senior management, and international visitors in Lean principles.
* Drove cost, quality, safety, and productivity improvements by leading 70+ cross-functional Lean workshops across areas including workflow, patient surveillance, space design, supply chain, billing, and inventory management.
* Cut heart attack patient treatment cycle time by 67% and 45-minute reduction in ER length of stay.
Organizations
Seattle Rotary 4
Healthcare Financial Management Association
Project Management Institute
Northwest Quality Forum
Semiotic Society of America
Pacific Northwest Organization Development Network
Vera Project Seattle
Vera Project Seattle
World Affairs Council
Certifications
Certified in Lean Mastery including 3P Methodology
Active RN License (WA)
Post Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Languages
Farsi
Skills & Endorsements
Top Skills
82Change Management
46Healthcare
45Process Improvement
38Six Sigma
35Lean Manufacturing
31Business Process...
27Hospitals
22Strategic Planning
19Leadership
14Clinical Research
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14Kaizen
12Cross-functional Team...
10Quality Management
10Nursing
10Team Building
9Quality Improvement
8Research
8Healthcare Management
7Program Management
7Project Management
6Lean Thinking
5Project Planning
5Healthcare Consulting
5Leadership Development
5Policy
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Education
HolacracyOne
FIELDING GRADUATE INSTITUTE
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human & Organizational Development
2014 – 2019 (expected)
Studying organizational, community, and social systems through studies in management, systems theory, and related social sciences. HOD students frequently serve as practitioners in organizational consulting, human resources, and management.
•How do we build great organizations?
•How can we support people in those organizations to develop their potential?
•How will we maximize the relationship of people and organizations to the changing business, social, and political climate?
•How do we develop the structures, processes and leadership that help organizations thrive in the face of today’s challenging environment?
CITY UNIVERSITY
Master's Degree, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Business
Preparation to lead, manage and grow diverse organizations - a variety of emphasis areas including accounting, change leadership, finance, global management, human resource management, marketing, project management and sustainable business.
•capitalizing on business trends and opportunities in rapidly changing industries
•applying a broad range of business theories, disciplines and technology
•implementing strategies that promote a strong social connection to your product
•utilizing the diversity in today's domestic and global businesses
ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY
Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology
Integrative Studies in Psychology and Ecopsychology
EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
Bachelor's Degree, Multicultural Counseling & International Sociology
Interdisciplinary approaches to psychology, multicultural counseling competency with an emphasis on consciousness studies, psychological research interpretation, studies in internalized oppression/privilege and systemic oppression/privilege, multicultural counseling theories and practice, and social justice and equity.
ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING
Bachelor's Degree, Nursing
https://www.rcn.org.uk/
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Interests
Music, photography, theater, books
Recommendations Given (1)
Bill Sims
Bill Sims
Manager Invasive Cardiology
Bill and I worked together on process improvement efforts for several years. He had innovative ideas, was successful at implementing changes and a real pleasure to work with.
I wholehearted recommend Bill without hesitation.
March 31, 2011, Fariba worked with Bill at Virginia Mason Medical Center
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