Lee Ann Pyle

Spartanburg, SC

currently: Here to network

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Who was your most influential mentor and what did they teach you?

My most influential mentor was a manager I worked with at GM named Jayne. She tought me when to speak, when to keep quiet and what battles need to be fought in a professional environment. She also taught me to deal with the executive levels (especially their egos) and how to communicate with them. She said to me once "you may be the smartest kid in the room, but it really doesn't make a difference if you make the decision maker mad. That is a career killer." Jayne also taught me to realize my potential and seek out what I wanted to do as a professional. We even encouraged each other through our masters degrees.... read more

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Work history

Advance America January 2006 to the present
Project/Process Engineer

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How would you describe your time at Advance America?

Responsible for projects and processes for 3 departments - Real Estate, Construction and Purchasing, including SOX projects. I build working relationships with other departments within the company to open lines of communication not previously there. Cost cutting projects are my main focus right now.... read more
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General Motors March 1997 to March 2006
Industrial Engineer

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How would you describe your time at General Motors?

I had mulitple positions during my tenure at GM. I started as a co-op student in the Material department, then became a Supply Chain Planner, all while being the subject matter expert on modularity on a Global cross functional (discipline/department)team. From the Material department, I transitioned to the Industrial Engineering world, first as an Indirect Labor (Material) Engineer then a Direct Labor (Assembly Line) Engineer.... read more
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Education

MBA

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How would you describe your time at Kelley School of Business a...?

I earned my MBA with a concentration in Strategic Management.
Purdue University August 2000 to May 2003
Master of Quality

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How would you describe your time at Purdue University?

I got my Masters degree in Quality from the school of Engineering.
GMI Engineering & Management Institute July 1995 to December 1999
Manufacturing Management

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How would you describe your time at GMI Engineering & Managemen...?

I was a student that participated on several on and off campus activities. I was required to have a Coop sponsor, which I went to work for every 3 months. After graduation with my Master's in Quality, I returned to be a guest lecturer.

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