John Lamirande

About John Lamirande

Leverage diverse business management experience to help nonprofits prepare for their future by defining direction, outlining strategy, building more effective and efficient operations, and implementing key projects and programs.KEY SKILLS INVENTORY: General Management, Program and Project Management, Agile Product Development, Lean Operations, Team Builder and Coach, Innovative Problem SolverTOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS:* Advised nonprofit boards on development of strategic plans* Led successful international manufacturing business including full P&L responsibility* Developed innovative solutions to long standing customer and business issues* Led strategic programs/projects launching new products and improving business processes* Generated millions in savings from redesign of underperforming or inefficient processes

Experience

1. President of the Board of Directors

   Parentis Foundation Empowering Readers Oc

   Jun 2023 — Present · Laguna Hills, CA, US

   VISIONA collaborative community where youth and older adults achieve mutual benefit through intergenerational engagements focused on education and social enrichment.MISSIONEmpower older adults to leverage their talent and wisdom through one-on-one tutoring and mentoring which inspires academic achievement and fosters positive social development of youth. PURPOSEWith the caring support of our older adult volunteers, youth build self confidence and can realize a brighter future through the lifelong benefits of academic achievement. Families benefit from personalized support for their children which is essential during their most critical learning years. Older adult volunteers realize enduring benefits from rich social connections and an enhanced sense of purpose.

Education

• Golden Gate University

  MBA, Marketing

  1988

• Villanova University

  Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

  2016 — 2016

• UC Irvine

  Certificate, Regulatory Affairs Management

  2009 — 2010

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  Center for Executive Education, Business Education and Development (BEAD) Executive Program

  2010 — 2011

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  BS, Industrial Technology

  1978

Skills

• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Iso 13485
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Medical Devices
• Capa
• Team Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Iso
• Fda
• Start-Ups
• Validation
• Regulatory Affairs
• R&D
• Team Building
• Management
• Process Improvement
• Quality System
• Integration
• Quality Management
• Biotechnology
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Strategy
• Six Sigma
• Product Management
• Lean Operations
• Product Development
• Quality Assurance