Danielle Campbell

Building Community, Businesses and Wealth | Air Force Trained Commissioned Officer and Vaccine Manufacturing Leader in Strategy, Operations and Logistics | TS/SCI Clearance | LSSBB | MBA

Role
Operations Manager at Merck
Location
Durham, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Danielle Campbell

Executive-level leader with nearly two decades of experience in operations, manufacturing and logistics. Unique blend of expertise in both the highly regulated biopharma industry and complex military operations. Proven expertise in optimizing large-scale supply networks, driving continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma, and leading high-performing teams to achieve aggressive cost-reduction and performance goals. Served as a strategic leader and change manager for organizations of up to 430 personnel. Nearly 20 years of military time with more than 10 years as a commissioned logistics officer in the Air Force Reserve. Award-winning logistician leading large scale operations. Active Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance. Joint Service/US combatant command and AF headquarter level strategist. Recognized as field grade officer (FGO) of 2Q23 for the 379 Expeditionary Wing and FGO of the year for the 916th Air Refueling wing in 2023.10 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Trusted people manager leading upwards of 40-member teams. Project manager of two-million-dollar projects and several other mission critical projects.Real estate investor with a multi-million dollar portfolio. Owner of a Durham based event venue hosting hundreds of events each year. Founder of a national community relations organization with nearly members.

Experience

  1. Operations Manager

    Merck

    Jul 2019 — Present · Durham, NC, US

    People and project manager hand selected for the demanding expansion of Gardasil 9 drug substance. Drives the execution of production objectives, while creating an inclusive culture that energizes a \"Safety First, Quality Always\" and continuous improvement mindset. Leads a growing team of ten direct reports on in preparation for a hiring surge and the shift from start-up phase testing operations to steady state production. Project lead for two essential capital projects and key contributor on upwards of 15 additional programs. Ensured the timely onboarding of more than 400 materials and managed the infrastructure build process. Managed the logistics of successfully onboarding four bulk chemical tanks. Directs and coordinates cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Technical Services, Planning, Procurement, Finance, Global Functions and other areas to assure on time project delivery.

Education

  • Villanova University

    Certification, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

    2019 — 2020

  • Troy University

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    2013 — 2015

  • Georgia State University

    Bachelor's degree

    2003 — 2007

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project Management
  • Training
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • Logistics Management
  • Military
  • Strategic Planning
  • Military Experience
  • Program Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Government
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Word
  • Team Leadership
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Command
  • Security Clearance

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