Golnaz(Nazie) Hamedani
Woodbridge
Summary
Strategic Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational strategy and financial oversight.
Seasoned professional in general and operations management with comprehensive experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and implementing cost-effective strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, consistently improving workflow and reducing costs. Proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Supply Chain
Washington Gas
Springfield
03.2013 - 01.2024
- Identified opportunities for process optimization through data analysis.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
Supply Chain Lead (Outsourced Areas)
Washington Gas
Springfield
10.2011 - 03.2013
- Responsible for overseeing and managing the performance of the service provider in the areas of Strategic Sourcing ($400+M), Materials/Inventory Management ($5M+), and Accounts Payable.
- Conducted periodic reviews of existing business practices to identify areas for improvement in order to reduce costs or increase efficiency.
- Accountable for the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) studies, improvement, and resolution plans.
- Responsible for managing the Company's Supplier Diversity program.
- Assisted in developing long-term strategic plans for the organization's overall supply chain operations.
- Established strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors in order to secure favorable terms and conditions for future purchases.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain process by implementing new technologies or processes.
Project Manager
Washington Gas
Springfield
06.2007 - 10.2011
- Accountable for all aspects of multi-million-dollar projects in the Program Management Office (PMO), including but not limited to business case development, requirements gathering (functional, technical, operational), change management, benefit attainment, compliance, and project close-out.
- Responsible for transitioning Human Resources, Information Technology, and Supply Chain from the company to the service provider.
- Responsible for the generation of risk assessments, as well as mitigation and resolution plans.
- Accountable to provide presentations, progress reports, and updates to senior management.
- Responsible for complying with all compliance (internal/SOX) requirements.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
Process Improvement Consultant
Washington Gas
Springfield
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Conducted process improvement assessments by analyzing current processes and identifying opportunities for improvement in the areas of Operations, Finance, and Engineering, with $1.7M in savings.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational performance, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to generate ideas for improving business operations.
- Performed gap analysis of existing processes against industry standards and best practices.
- Created reports detailing findings from process improvement initiatives and presented them to the executive team.
- Member of the Governance team responsible for creating documents for the organization.
- Responsible for evaluating requests for proposals (RFI/RFP).
- The main point of contact to perform research and trend analysis in the area of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).
Sr. Pipeline Integrity Engineer
Washington Gas
Springfield
10.2003 - 03.2005
- Responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining the Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP) for the company, including data gathering/integration, risk analysis, and supplier selection (approximately 162 miles of high-pressure gas lines).
- Identified potential risks associated with operations and proposed mitigating measures accordingly.
- Disseminated complex codes, standards, and regulations to internal and external audiences, including executives and regulating bodies.
- Supported the company during the state audit of the program.
Engineer- Project Manager
Washington Gas
Springfield
10.2001 - 10.2003
- Project Manager for all aspects of a 4.5-mile, multi-million-dollar, and multi-phased high-pressure transmission project.
- Responsible for the on-time, on-budget, and on-specifications delivery of the project.
- Responsible for the performance of the contractors in the areas of design, easement, environmental compliance, and construction. procurement, planning, scheduling, and design.
- Support Engineer for the construction of a 10-mile high-pressure transmission pipeline.
Environmental Engineer
Department Of Environmental Quality
Woodbridge
02.2000 - 10.2001
- Issued, reissued, modified, or terminated municipal and industrial Virginia Pollutant Elimination System (VPDES) and Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) permits by performing all technical, administrative, and regulatory requirements.
- Provided compliance assistance to the enforcement area.
- Assisted the Pretreatment, Construction Assistance, and Toxic Management programs.
- Performed technical reviews and prepared reports, approvals, and recommendations.
- Reviewed environmental regulations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Monitored progress of environmental improvement plans against targets.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12-1998
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Operational efficiency
- Cross-functional leadership
- Cost reduction
- Change management
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Yoga, Meditation, Volunteering, and Pickleball.
Accomplishments
- Member of Chi Epsilon-Civil Engineering Honor Society.
Timeline
Director Supply Chain
Washington Gas
03.2013 - 01.2024
Supply Chain Lead (Outsourced Areas)
Washington Gas
10.2011 - 03.2013
Project Manager
Washington Gas
06.2007 - 10.2011
Process Improvement Consultant
Washington Gas
03.2005 - 06.2007
Sr. Pipeline Integrity Engineer
Washington Gas
10.2003 - 03.2005
Engineer- Project Manager
Washington Gas
10.2001 - 10.2003
Environmental Engineer
Department Of Environmental Quality
02.2000 - 10.2001
Master of Science - Engineering
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
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