Rwan Velazquez

About Rwan Velazquez

I have a strong passion for driving for results through the use of continuous improvement tools, stepping up as a leader when it matters most, and project management. I look for opportunities to create value in process and product optimizations to contribute to my team and my organization’s growth and overall success. I focus on the “how” when it comes to empowering my team to work with productivity at the top of mind, and focusing on business performance where it matters most. I put an emphasis on cross functional relationships and ways of working to deliver successful projects, end to end. I believe that this approach is truly the way to unlock human potential and build a stronger, more empowered workforce.

Experience

1. Supply Optimization Manager

   Diageo

   Jan 2023 — Present · Plainfield, IL, US

   Lead, drive, and manage technical optimization, sustainability, and productivity projects while maintaining budget and sticking to tight deadlines from Gate 0 through Gate 5 and project handover- Partner with and understand the responsibilities of the various cross-functional project resource teams (procurement, engineering, finance, etc.) to determine an efficient way forward during projects and mitigating risks effectively - knowing when to pivot and change directions quickly- Manage and develop a team of 4 with coaching in areas of stakeholder management, relationship building, problem solving, and more- Support my team in their monthly Improves, focusing on driving for results by conducting bi-annual reviews to stop and assess what needs the team has for development, both through continuous learning as well as engagement-based team events- Develop a function wide business case template with the goal of streamlining our project information for thorough, clearer project assignments in an effort to establish a coherent and smooth project lifecycle with a goal in reducing ambiguity and scope creep.

Education

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering, Graduated

  2012 — 2016