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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Researched over 15 international markets, prospected customers, developed products tailored to company need and pitched persuasively• Traveled globally to develop new and existing business – Italy, Chile, Peru, Canada, Kentucky, California• Prioritized goals with production, purchasing, logistics, R&D, sales and Directors to meet client needs and improve CSL• Led and managed Research & Development Dept, forecasting market trends insightfully – 35 workers, 3 teams at 2 locations• Standardized production and quality reporting across 9 factories, involving 1,200 employees• Digitalized production data through design and implementation of mobile application, making KPIs immediately available to executive team

Erlanger, Ky

• Recruited to provide line staff with leadership and reliable production results• Cross-trained line staff in all positions to provide stability amid unreliable factors• Served as liaison for line staff and Stairtek management teams, helping implement new systems

Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Made changes to 14 production parts via the Production Part Approval Process• Improved relations with suppliers through several visits - Quality Audit, Quality issue diagnostic, and training• Communicated with 42 GEA Supplier Quality Engineers and 233 supplier representatives to organize annual conference• Teamed with purchasing department to host parts fair including over $33 million of quoted business

Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Monitored and promoted kaizen in the End of Line Audit process• Analyzed and reported daily production scrap to all building staff• Supported daily operational functions within quality• Improved lean practices by coordinating 5S in quality department• Developed a tracking metric in Excel that was used to reduce the Quality Fab Hold inventory by 30%

Estes Park, Co

• Led a group of 6-16 campers each day ranging from grades K-6th• Teamed up with Co-Counselor to plan group schedule for each week• Collaborated with Director and Lead Staff to create the best possible individualized experience for each camper, many having unique needs

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Managed a team of 10 Lifeguards while frequently serving as on-site supervisor• Ensured customer safety with a willingness to accept any needed role• Communicated effectively with patrons of all ages in order to assure safety and limit company liability

Landen, Oh

• Created, marketed, and operated a full lawn service business• Accumulated 16 loyal customers by 2015, maintaining excellent client relations• Delivered top quality service

Mason, Oh

• Maintained all landscape on company premises• Trusted with scheduling own hours and proved to be reliable• Exclaimed to be "the best landscaper they have ever had" by the President, Joy Snyder.

Bachelor’S Degree, Operations Management, Senior

Activities and Societies: H2O Church, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Fraternity, UC APICS, Rugby Football Club, Table Tennis Club, Intramurals

High School

Activities and Societies: Varsity Lacrosse Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes