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Indianapolis, IN, US

Greenwich, Connecticut, US

London, GB

Seattle, WA, US

• Lead DC operation’s implementation of all new WMS (Softeon) for company’s newly built DC; coordinating with internal ERP/IT Operations, WMS software installation team, and two other 3rd party application reps
• Developed and tested extensive business operational scenarios to accurately assess the intended functionalities of Softeon WMS; collaborating with Mgmt & Softeon IT during UAT to resolve issues/problems identified
• Wrote SOPs, developed work/process flow diagrams (via Visio), and trained new users on Softeon GUI
• Achieved avg 27% time reduction of various customer VAS processes through automated system integrations
• Set up & maintained Softeon SKU profiles & GUI settings for IB/OB, slotting and order pick/wave operations
• Developed KPI tools/reports syncing the ERP (Infor M3) & new WMS (Softeon) canned reports into one output using Excel Power Query to integrate ERP queries via ODBC and WMS reports via easy copy/paste templates

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Teach/guide dept. managers about best practices for accuracy in statistical reporting and how to best utilize all tools/data available to ensure any KPI, project plan or forecasting tool provides reliable and usable.
• Direct ops/IT projects of client’s flagship B2B/B2C distribution facility utilizing RACIs combined with RAD and agile methodologies to ensure global project implementation budget and waterfall timeline stay on track
• Act as one of the two subject matter expert site representatives for client’s global ERP development project
• Created KPI reports merging Celadon’s proprietary MS Access based WMS with client’s Oracle ERP; resulting in an avg. 75% decrease in report discrepancies from the independent system reports used previously
• Manage site PFEP development and maintenance program; encompassing 6 plant and B2C operations

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Managed company-wide fuel and route navigation optimization project acting as the bridge/liaison between internal IT, finance, and end user/UI training; involving Manhattan Associates, Omnitracs, and ALK/Trimble
• Identified potential issues regarding both the technical and operational facets of the company, and provided multiple options for potential solutions in summary presentation formatting easily digested by upper mgmt.
• Owned improvement initiatives across multiple departments based on reports I created utilizing ODBC, OLEDB, BI, SQL Server & more; resulting in over $1.5 million in cost savings through process improvements
• Sole representative for operational reporting in terms of real time data utilization, but also coordinating with the accounting dept. post-facto reporting to enable congruity for purposes of board level mgmt..

Indianapolis, IN, US

Greenfield, IN, US

• Managed maintenance dept. software (Transman/TMW Systems) and parts purchasing for all repair shops
• Created equipment tracking model using systems data cross-reference; ensuring better asset utilization
• Executed internal part number consolidation and usage analysis, leading to improved RO and PO accuracy
• Developed supplier bidding program to negotiate optimal fixed pricing for strategically chosen parts identified through cost & usage analysis without forfeiting any rights to choose another supplier at any time

• Mapped overall product, communication and data flow by conducting employee interviews and combined systems data analysis
• Designed a warehouse 'forward pick' layout based on SKU space requirements, order frequency and quantities
• Utilized the variation of SQL language used in their ERP system, V2, to gather data and create custom reports

• Created promotional materials using Photoshop for image editing and InDesign for page layout/design
• Wrote customized product descriptions for client websites tailored to their desired company image
• Utilized Google analytics to maximize keyword hits based on individual client marketing strategies/tools

Highland Park, Illinois, US

Peru, Indiana, US

I was in charge of managing a multi-faceted entertainment company including two restaurants and a banquet/catering operation. I acted as an autonomous liason to the owner of the company; duties and accomplishments included, but not limited to:+ Labor Coordination: Managed full time staff exceeding 20 employees and part time staffing for special events and.

Niagara Falls, New York, US

• Conducted market research and applied relevant company info for use in a proposal to potential investors
• Adapted quickly to learn technical info used in nuclear medicine and explain it in basic terms for proposal
• Identified potential expansion opportunities using Excel to analyze market data and develop forecasts

Bachelor'S Of Science In Business, Operations Management

Bachelor'S Of Science In Business, Marketing