Dave Burch

About Dave Burch

Forty plus years of expertise in managing both small and large programs, working with direct reports and interdisciplinary project teams. Reputation for facilitating teams to successful problem resolution. Excels in solving problems, creating and implementing solutions, while meeting schedule, cost, and performance objectives. Exceptional knowledge of program management, operations and systems integration. Career reflects strong customer focus, adaptability, preference for change and structured problem solving ability. Proficient in root cause analysis, Lean & Six Sigma and project management. Complimented by particular skills in the development/management of major cost reduction projects as a Certified Master Black Belt.Specialties: Root Cause Analysis, Proposal Development, Data Analysis, Program Management, Team Facilitation, Process Analysis, CMMI Audit Model, Systems Engineering- Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt- Certified Apollo Root Cause Analyst

Experience

1. Score Mentor

   Score Mentors Greater Binghamton

   Apr 2014 — Present · Binghamton, NY, US

   SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentor-ship. SCORE members are trained to serve as counselors/advisors and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.

Education

• Maggie L. Walker

  High School

  1962 — 1965

• Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU

  BS, Mathematics - Physics

  1965 — 1969

Skills

• Quality Management
• Proposal Generation
• Project Facilitation
• Program Management
• Business Meetings
• Six Sigma
• Quality Auditing
• Creative Problem Solving
• Kaizen Facilitation
• Project Engineering
• Change Management
• Apollo Root Cause Analysis
• Mindmanager
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Executive Briefings
• Technical Management
• Risk Management
• Compliance Audits
• Technology Integration
• Website Development
• Structured Analysis
• Earned Value Management
• Process Improvement
• Project Planning
• System Integration Testing
• Data Analysis
• Software Documentation
• Proposal Writing
• Social Media
• Root Cause Analysis
• Requirements Management
• Black Belt
• Lean Initiatives
• Budget Management
• Management
• Ms Project
• Strategy Development
• Problem Analysis
• Product Management