“Anita while maintaining a full time position with Hallmark volunteered her precious time with the Institute of Industrial Engineers. She was instrumental in mentoring and coaching IIE leadership candidates to fulfill their potential. She coached us on how to get grants, mentoring and networking to expand the IIE membership. Her services were very valuable to me and my team during my tenure as the IIE Toronto chapter president.”
About
Supply chain professional with over twenty five years of experience leading teams…
Experience & Education
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Hallmark Cards
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Volunteer Experience
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Volunteer Leader
National Association of Asian American Professionals - Greater Kansas City
- 10 years 4 months
The National Association of Asian American Professionals – Greater Kansas City is a non-profit organization that promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian Americans in all fields through networking, respecting Asian multiculturalism, and supporting diversity and community service. It is the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in North America.
One of four founding members to bring the organization to Kansas City in…The National Association of Asian American Professionals – Greater Kansas City is a non-profit organization that promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian Americans in all fields through networking, respecting Asian multiculturalism, and supporting diversity and community service. It is the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in North America.
One of four founding members to bring the organization to Kansas City in 2010
2014-2019 – KC Chapter Senior Advisor
2013–KC Chapter National Liaison and National Chapter Metrics and Awards Chair
2012–-KC Chapter President; Led board of 13 volunteers and partnered with other community and professional organizations in KC -
Volunteer Leader
Institute of Industrial Engineers
- Present 33 years 11 months
- International: Industry Advisory Board member (2011-present); Honors and Awards Committee Chair (2012-2015); Senior VP of Chapter Networking (2005-2007 – Board of Trustees position; led North American membership base of 15,000 and over 250 chapters); Speaker at multiple conferences
- Regional: Regional Vice President-Chapters (2003-2005; led all professional and student chapters in South Central Region)
- Local: KC Chapter Senior Advisor (2011- present); Chapter President (2003)
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Volunteer Leader
Kansas State University
- Present 17 years 11 months
- College of Business, Department of Management Advisory Council (2017 – present), Executive Mentor (2019 – present)
- Industrial Engineering Academy Membership Member (2012 – present); Chair (2013); Mentor (2015 – present)
- Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Advisory Council Chair (2006 – 2007); Emeritus member (2008 – present)
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Volunteer Leader
Hallmark Cards
- Present 17 years 7 months
2017-present – Supply Chain College Recruiting Board
2007-present – Lead for K-State Engineering Recruiting and development of new hires/interns
2010– Asian American Resource Community at Hallmark (AARCH) Chair
2007– Women in Operations Chair
Patents
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Packaging station
Issued US 6,094,885
See patentA device is provided for assisting in the removal of articles from a first conveying system into a container and for reorienting the container for loading onto a second conveying system. The device comprises a base; a platform pivotally connected to the base, and an actuating mechanism configured to operatively pivot the platform. The platform has a panel and a lip operatively configured to cooperatively support and retain the container in a substantially inclined position substantially…
A device is provided for assisting in the removal of articles from a first conveying system into a container and for reorienting the container for loading onto a second conveying system. The device comprises a base; a platform pivotally connected to the base, and an actuating mechanism configured to operatively pivot the platform. The platform has a panel and a lip operatively configured to cooperatively support and retain the container in a substantially inclined position substantially adjacent to the first conveying system for facilitating loading of articles into the container. The actuating mechanism pivots the platform and thus the container such that the panel assumes a substantially horizontal position for loading the container onto the second conveying system.
Honors & Awards
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Groundbreaking Leadership
Central Exchange - Kansas City
The Groundbreaking Leadership Award recognizes a woman in STEMM who has made significant contributions to the STEMM community throughout her 15+ year professional career. She is a champion of women in STEMM, promoting gender equity in leadership roles, supporting women entering or growing STEMM careers and celebrating achievements by women in STEMM. She is a 360-degree leader who casts a vision, sets and attains goals, learns from other leaders, mentors others, influences peers and propels…
The Groundbreaking Leadership Award recognizes a woman in STEMM who has made significant contributions to the STEMM community throughout her 15+ year professional career. She is a champion of women in STEMM, promoting gender equity in leadership roles, supporting women entering or growing STEMM careers and celebrating achievements by women in STEMM. She is a 360-degree leader who casts a vision, sets and attains goals, learns from other leaders, mentors others, influences peers and propels innovation and change.
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Fellow
Institute of Industrial Engineers
Fellow - Recognizes outstanding leaders of the profession who have made significant, nationally recognized contributions to industrial engineering. A fellow is the highest classification of IIE membership.
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Leader of the Year
National Association of Asian American Professionals
International recognition of chapter leader of the year
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Professional Progress Award
Kansas State University - College of Engineering
The Kansas State University College of Engineering recognizes successful alumni in the midst of their professional careers and accomplishments.
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Outstanding Industrial Engineer of the Year - Business/Industry
Institute of Industrial Engineers, International Level
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CEO Walking the Talk Award for Diversity
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Representative of Asian American Employee Resource Group
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US PATENT #6094885
US Government
Patent with Payless ShoeSource Distribution, Inc. - Device is provided for assisting in the removal of articles from a first conveying system into a container and for reorienting the container for loading onto a second conveying system. The device comprises a base; a platform pivotally connected to the base, and an actuating mechanism configured to operatively pivot the platform. The platform has a panel and a lip operatively configured to cooperatively support and retain the container in a…
Patent with Payless ShoeSource Distribution, Inc. - Device is provided for assisting in the removal of articles from a first conveying system into a container and for reorienting the container for loading onto a second conveying system. The device comprises a base; a platform pivotally connected to the base, and an actuating mechanism configured to operatively pivot the platform. The platform has a panel and a lip operatively configured to cooperatively support and retain the container in a substantially inclined position substantially adjacent to the first conveying system for facilitating loading of articles into the container. The actuating mechanism pivots the platform and thus the container such that the panel assumes a substantially horizontal position for loading the container onto the second conveying system.
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