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Solon, Oh, Us

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

- Prepare performance reports on key performance parameters including delivery performance, material handling, serviceability, and availability - Identify opportunities for problem solving teams targeting waste elimination - Support continuous improvement in the HWS flow path by developing and enhancing reporting tools to monitor serviceability and costs- Initiate improvement activities in the HWS flow path to ensure optimal leverage and utilization of available carriers

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

- Help students understand database design and analysis in Microsoft Access as well as spreadsheet design and analysis in Microsoft Excel- Teach students intermediate modeling concepts in Excel, what-if analysis and optimization with the Solver add-in, data visualization in the programming language R, and uncertainty analysis through Monte Carlo simulations with @RISK- Hold office hours to enhance students' understanding of concepts- Mentor 12+ peer tutors with an emphasis on engagement with students and the enhancement of individual skills- Monitor exams throughout the semester

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

- Volunteered time every week to help students understand database design in Microsoft Access as well as spreadsheet design and analysis in Microsoft Excel- Supported the professor and TA by assisting students in class and signing up for extra review sessions- Guided students to discover the answers for themselves to facilitate growth and learning

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

- Developed a dynamic scenario modeling tool that leveraged Solver to aid the SIOP team in the optimization of North American machine lines. The tool utilized part forecasts and wheel family/capacity constraints to connect 4 locations for over potential production scenarios- Analyzed fluctuations in demand and shipped orders for the prior 4.5 years to find trends and seasonality among 50+ wheel families. Pivot Charts were used to summarize and report results- Modified and updated various Global Supply Chain dashboards to fix errors or include more information by using Power Query

Beachwood, Ohio, United States

- Designed templates that reduced the manual data manipulation and calculation for annual profit planning- Collaborated with 15 site controllers and multiple division controllers on various projects- Modified existing sales, margin, and budgeting templates using Excel and Encore to improve continuity, efficiency, and their dynamic nature- Completed numerous smaller projects including the creation of graphs, adjusting templates, researching current company processes, and compiling information- Presented results and impacts of projects to division managers and 7 Senior Vice Presidents

Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States

Ullman Oil Company is a family-owned and certified Women-Owned heating oil and fuel distribution company. While the main office is located in a rural suburb of Cleveland, the region Ullman Oil covers extends through much of Northeastern Ohio and into Pennsylvania.- Communicated with employees across company of various levels, positions, and backgrounds; improving ability and comfort level of interacting in professional capacities- Conducted audits of customer accounts, locating an unpaid sum of $42,000 from one customer and resulting in the customer repaying the majority of that sum- Managed aspects of Accounts Payable and Receivable which lead to an improved understanding of the transaction process and flow of money for a company