Lesa Bretz grew up in central Illinois and obtained her bachelor's degree in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, as well as a master's degree in Management from Webster University in St. Louis. Lesa's career encompasses over fifteen years in general aviation and military aviation manufacturing, during which she has held positions in marketing, business, estimating, software engineering, and information technology. She currently works for The Boeing Company as an Infrastructure Generalist.
Lesa K. Bretz EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Management (GPA 3.90/4.00) - Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management (GPA 3.34/4.00) - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Commercial Pilot, ASEL with Instrument Rating
Certificate of Directed Study in Web Content Design - Washington University CAIT, St. Louis, MOEXPERIENCE
The Boeing Company, St. Louis, Missouri � January, 1997 to Present ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
� Team and lab lead providing I.T. support for multiple programs. Responsibilities include the oversight of three System Administrators, 25 desktops, and over 100 servers. (Infrastructure Generalist, December, 2008 to Present)
� Provided computing software and hardware support for multiple Boeing Phantom Works programs, including installation of tools, instructing employees on tool use, and trouble-shooting and repairing computing assets. (Systems Design Integration Specialist, February, 2007 to December, 2008)
� Group lead for Requirements Management Team and Product Manager for multiple software editors and compilers involving user support, software installation, computing issue trouble-shooting, vendor liaison, and license management. Developed Mission Planning Software Functional Requirements, Use Case Packages, Interface Control Documents, and prototype dialogs for the EA-18G program. Developed and taught Boeing classroom courses (15 students each class). Developed �Computer Based Training� courses. Tested and certified software releases and performed user installations. Authored Boeing web pages. (Specialist Embedded Software Engineer, June, 2000 to February, 2007)
� Developed cost estimates/proposals and participated in contract negotiations with government customers. Created and maintained estimating tools and cost estimating relationships. Represented Boeing Business Management as a college recruiter. (Estimating and Pricing Specialist, March, 1999 to June, 2000)
� Managed Flight and Laboratory Operations overhead budget, capital, and data processing purchases. Produced cost and schedule performance reports for process improvement and R&D activities. Developed personnel forecasts. (Senior Business Analyst, January, 1997 to March, 1999)Commander Aircraft Company, Bethany, Oklahoma � October, 1992 to December, 1996
� Developed and implemented company marketing plan including promotional literature and advertising. Selected, installed, supported, and provided training for customer database software. Managed all aspects of trade show, air show, and promotional appearances. (Marketing Manager, October, 1992 to December, 1996)
� Member, SIU-Carbondale Transportation Programs Comprehensive Employment Focus Panel
� Sponsor, SIU-Carbondale Boeing Extern Program
� Boeing St. Louis Employee of the Month for April, 2006
� Board Member - Boeing Employees Recreation Council