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New Albany, In, Us

Louisville, Ky

-Orchestrated architectural and engineering design and development, controlling a budget to optimally allocate resources on new construction or remodeling and meet all deadlines; additionally, retained oversight of the Materials Asset function.-Championed a continuous improvement environment, examining processes, policies, and systems to identify opportunities and formulate solutions that mitigated risk and increased long-term ROI.-Implemented Smartsheet and Bluebeam Revu as organizational tools, increasing transparency, hastening communication, boosting organization, standardizing reporting, and generating efficiency.-Chaired the Executive Design Initiative Committee, piloting research and discovery into areas of organizational opportunity while garnering leadership alignment regarding design philosophy, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance with code requirements.-Held frequent meetings with internal and external team members, driving collaborative problem solving to rectify issues while conducting coaching and mentoring to boost team performance.-Interfaced with jurisdictional authorities, leveraging interpersonal communication skills to find common ground and facilitate conflict resolution while upholding brand and business requirements. -Coordinated a standing workshop day on a weekly basis, employing institutional knowledge to instruct project managers on applying architectural practices to meet company needs.

-Managed procurement for hundreds of retail convenience locations, conducting forecasting and modeling regarding spend and supply chain to eliminate downtime, reduce waste, and secure savings.-Spearheaded cross-functional coordination with construction, operations, facility maintenance, and marketing leadership on process improvement initiatives that boosted operational efficiencies.-Harnessed analytical skills in performing assessments on ROI and budgeting regarding facility design and equipment deployment, supporting data-driven decision-making and optimal resource allocation.

-Directed technical support for all IT system and facility maintenance and repair support issues across locations spanning six states, guiding a team of analysts in providing 24-hour customer service.-Initiated expansive cross-training and peer-to-peer coaching to eliminate silos and strengthen team knowledge and skillsets, developing a cohesive and high-performing team.-Collaborated with HR to revise employee policies and provide increased flexibility regarding scheduling, enhancing the work-life balance of staff to boost retention and increase satisfaction.

-Led project management for the institution of IT field applications, supervising the entire lifecycle including research, requirements gathering, development, testing, user training, and lessons learned.-Oversaw vendor management and relationships, partnering with key software companies to implement solutions for Point of Sale (POS), cost management, and credit card processing.

-Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, devising customized career development and professional growth paths for team members that met needs and helped achieve long-term goals.-Spearheaded process improvements, including updating revision processes for documentation to uphold PCI and SOX compliance and initiating a new cost management solution that conveyed real-time inventory values at the store level to enhance accuracy and produce significant time savings.

-Suggested the creation of an internal help desk to replace a vendor, hiring and training employees to the help desk to provide technical support for stores while generating cost savings on vendor fees.

-Traveling to numerous locations, applying communication and listening skills to understand the needs of end users and provide coaching and training in software use best practices.

-Performed analysis into bookkeeping practices at various facilities to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding financial reporting that bolstered efficiency and accuracy.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Occupational Safety And Health

Occupational Health and Safety

Coursework, Classics & Latin