Blake Boyer Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

I created ticketing system to process work tickets more efficiently and reduce errors. I managed to cut time from Field to payment by 60%.I updated accounting system to be able to see P&L by division, allowing for better decision making.I created data analysis tool to predict revenue by using past performance to project future earnings. Also, I created visual analysis piece to share with stakeholders showing more visible transparency into business, and earnings.I was the key contact for operational change procedures, bidding, contract management, invoicing questions. Work with sales, operations, and others on key documents for both internal and external use. Took business from $4mm to $30mm in one year.I arranged lines of credit with bank and vendors to allow for better cash flow management.I managed the Accounting, Procurement, and Engineering Departments for five subsidiary companies.I managed all the systems that the company uses for operations. My responsibilities included ensuring that the company has the technical tools and equipment needed to meet operational needs at the current and future. I had the authority stretching over most of the organization’s departments. My responsibilities also included formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning how both material and human resources are to be utilized. Other duties were scheduling, making work assignments, and overseeing projects to completion. I had to look out for threats to and opportunities for the organization. I appointed department heads and managers and assign responsibilities. I also directed human resources activities, including the approval of HR plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or the establishment or organization of departments

I led company-wide initiatives to improve efficiency of operations and evaluated methods, internal systems, and procedures, and developed effective enhancements. I managed relationships with all major oil companies and became the key contact for customers.I managed accounts receivable department and decreased days until payment, disputed invoices and cut operating costs by $150, 000 in first six months of employment. I created company system for tracking accounts receivable, ticketing information, and implemented tablet solution. I developed training materials for internal software system use, and external online access use.I extracted data used to create BI tool to understand past performance and predict future revenue. Forecast was +/-3% of actual revenue. I worked closely with CEO, VPs, and relevant managers on current needs, future opportunities and account management. Also, I created reports for investors, banks, and other presentations. I managed accounts receivable department helping team members prepare for greater responsibility.

I managed all customer related activities and built strong relationships with major retailers, manufacturers, and sourcing agents. Customers included GAP, Columbia, Macy’s, Costco, Pacific Coast Bedding, etc. I negotiated contracts and QA programs with national and international retailers. I analyzed market trends, identified key shifts in quality issues, and presented findings to national and international industry associations. I was the key speaker in industry and governmental labeling meetings.I led different departments ensuring accurate on-time completion of work and training of team members. I reduced departmental errors by 50% and increased company revenue by 25%. I developed IKEA’s quality standards for all markets labeling compliance of filled articles. I worked with multiple departments within IKEA to publish the requirements. I led Quality Assurance Seminars; educating nationwide retailers on how to successfully implement a QA program that ensures consumers receive products that meet national labeling standards. We designed and implemented marketing plan for North American market.

I managed all aspects of China division including P&L, marketing, sales, operations and customer service. I developed and presented factory inspections, audits and quality assurance seminars to over 300 factory owners and managers with follow-on consulting as needed. I increased year over year sales by 300%. I ensured all customer requirements were being met. I partnered across the organization and with all levels to meet customer needs. I implemented quality assurance standards for US, Canadian, European, Australian, and New Zealand retailers manufacturing and purchasing.

I conducted store audits to monitor progress on in-stock condition and loss reduction, and trained managers on shrink reduction methods. I helped cut store loss by 15% through developing loss prevention programs which were implemented by department managers to monitor production and waste.

Mba

Course work included Negotiations, Process Improvement, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Language of Strategy, and Leading.

Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General