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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Senior Demand Planner responsible for the introduction and integration of the Sales Inventory and Operations Process to assigned divisions and plant locations. Created and presented the SIOP process from initial project plan to pilot location to Lochinvar Water Heater and Boiler division.

Tasked with creating the demand forecast using various systems including the Atlas statistical forecasting system, using excel situational models, and order details and inventory reports. Responsible for the increase or decrease of inventory levels to support the sales plan. Ensure that all targets in inventory and inventory turns are met annually according to overall goals. Lead analyst for the integration of the forecast to the IBP (Integrated Business Plan) and for the implementation of this process within the organization. Dedicated subject matter expert for all Other Inventory requests and factory pull trigger points as a notice to the factories to produce new product.

Responsible for the pricing, discount structure, and evaluation of pricing goals for all Thomas and Betts electrical product lines. Assigned as the pricing evaluator and designer using Zilliant price optimization software suite. Given the responsibility of integrating additional product lines to the Thomas and Betts product portfolio after being purchased by ABB to allow for the seamless transition of ABB customers and Thomas and Betts customers to be able to purchase a total of 122,000 SKU’s using the “One order, one shipment, one invoice” sales model. Used knowledge of current technologies in order to streamline processes allowing Regional Sales Teams to react quickly to ever changing market conditions by allowing technology to work for the field as opposed to hindering those teams.

Cordova, Tn

Created and maintained the pricing, processing, and evaluation of the Spectrum Mutual Fund product. Performed detailed daily analysis in order to determine the proper relationship between fund benchmarks and underlying funds in order to ensure effective measures of fund performance. Used knowledge of the Lean Six Sigma process improvements process in order to reduce operational cycle times.

Spearheaded the training and evaluation for all Military Occupational Specialties for a forward deployable the Headquarters Company of a Combined Arms Battalion. Developed and oversaw all aspects of the military training model from conception to completion. Was Instrumental in the training and evaluation of capable unit leadership in order to ensure successful completion of the unit's current and future missions. Interacted and coordinated with all levels of leadership in order to ensure the development of the best possible training and development for the Mississippi National Guard. Key Achievements:Created unit training strategy for a forward deployed Headquarters Company in support of Operation Iraqi FreedomEvaluated and developed six supervisors as well that over 60 soldiers.Ensured 100% completion of all assigned unit training.

Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedure for the evaluation of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables Departments. Resulting in a reduction of cash collection cycle by 10 days. Developed performance Metrics to establish employee goals and standards of performance. Perform cost analysis to evaluate the costs savings and effectiveness for new corporate initiatives. Resulting in costs savings of $2.5m annually Create access databases for evaluation of day to day operations for future development of financial models to better manage the cash flow model and applicable balance sheet items. Evaluate market conditions to develop short term and strategic models for potential business clients and their ability to repay extended credit.

Responsible for the Night Operations of a 90 room hotel Settling of accounts for deposit and transfer to various University accountsProcessing and Determining best courses of action to collect delinquent accountsMaintaining guest relationships by providing excellent customer serviceWrote standard operating procedures for auditing of the financial books Prepare nightly recommendations to the general manager for increased revenue productivity

Responsible for opening and maintaining all accounts opened within the banking centerMaintained customer relations through sales and serviceAchieved or surpassed all individual and branch goalsTrained and developed new consumer bankers in the region

Bba, Managerial Finance

Leadership Training Certificate, Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course - Advanced Leadership

Military Basic Leadership, Primary Leadership Development Course