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Anaheim, California, United States

Designed and implemented commercialization strategy as company expands into retail business. Fostered cross-functional alignment on go-to-market plans. Design and execute productivity initiatives and process improvements.• Created and implemented commercialization strategy and process for new business model. • Managed RFP and annual costing tools, creating enhancements and allowing for streamlined processes across all packaging types.• Managed forecast and operational performance for company’s largest e-commerce customer, representing over $5MM annually.• Analyzed current work streams, provided opportunities for streamlined work flow resulting in improved performance.• Implemented co-packer strategy and maximized efficient transactions. • Coaching employees on impactful reporting and value-added work. Wrote and led company-wide Excel training.

Fair Oaks, Ca

Strategy development, social media and marketing enhancement, new technology implementation, profiling ideal team members.• Enhanced go to market strategy and timing for new business strategies optimizing effect of new initiatives.• Analyzed team dynamics determining ideal profile for future team members. Team dynamics have improved creating additional revenue opportunities.

Placentia, Ca

SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified ("non-GMO") and specialty foods. We specialize in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic and non-GMO food products, integrated from seed through packaged products, with a focus on strategic vertically integrated business models. Our organic and non-GMO food operations revolve around value-added grain, seed, fruit and vegetable-based product offerings, supported by a global sourcing and supply infrastructure.Led commercialization projects to ensure new products, package and productivity initiatives are launched based on agreed-upon timelines. Engaged with cross-functional teams to effectively bring products to market. Collaborated with senior management to improve processes and create strategic opportunities.• Designed and implemented the commercialization process currently being used across all SunOpta platforms, reducing the project kickoff timeline by 50% and increasing strategic cohesiveness.• Guided task force in reducing the Frozen Fruit Commercialization process timeline, reducing the time by up to 66%.• Successfully led multiple projects implementing 30+ SKUs into national retailers on time.• Led multiple strategic projects to minimize customer out of stocks due to international strawberry shortages. • Consistently managed 20+ projects simultaneously, including brand resets, graphic changes, plant changes and regulatory conformity.• Drove efforts for regional office in volunteering and community service activities.

Irvine, Ca

Led projects designed to improve revenue and/or reduce costs through initiative and technology implementation and process improvements. Conduct analysis to generate business cases, develop alternate scenarios and formal presentations to leadership. • Led the regional team through pilot testing and implementation of the latest vending analytics technology (Hivery) optimizing vendors. Optimized vendors have realized increased volume by 10%.• Created business case and managed launch for opening new branch to complete $700,000 in equipment installations. Coached front line supervisors in project management skills.• Guided task force in determining best options to reduce $5 Million annual loss of merchandising trays. Achieved buy-in. Created plans and implemented the approved solutions.• Analyzed process to determine root cause for high number of equipment swaps. Commercialized regular reporting and audit procedure. Established business case for future enhancements to deliver an 8% reduction and save $1.5 Million annually.• Conducted educational sessions on Operational Excellence and DMAIC process to both Sales and Field Service associates. • Mentored two Lean Six Sigma Green Belt candidates.

Supported Field Managers with office-based projects and strategy initiatives involving internal and external service providers. Managed process improvement initiatives. Initially supported one region and eventually managing the entire country. - Managed national rate process to annual targeted budget for all service providers of over $200 Million. - Implemented new service provider settlement policies, and initiated and led review of national edits, which resulted in cost savings while not adding resources. - Conducted work analysis and territory mapping optimizing market alignment. Led initiative to clean up and enhance effectiveness of provider alignment systems resulting in faster response time and lower cost. - Managed asset recovery to 1.8% with minimal billing. - Created and implemented strategies and training to improve understanding of new billing procedures after company merger. - Managed System of the Future transition for impacted service providers meeting all transition deadlines and successful execution. - Provided comprehensive systems training to internal and external users. Created online training module.

- Identified discrepancy between systems causing incorrect invoice rejections and worked with IT to correct the problem. Developed Access databases for quality maintenance calls improving lost revenue to $0. - Managed annual parts optimization and inventory process resulting in tighter controls and asset accountability. - Conducted trend analysis on vehicle usage and vehicle procedures resulting in lower overall fleet costs. - Analyzed billing trends resulting in more efficient processes and improved accuracy. - Improved customer response time by analyzing territory alignment and call rejections. - Developed and implemented Customer Satisfaction Measurement program. - Revised technician offer and on-boarding process achieving a higher rating of personal connection for the technician. Included managing recruitment and hiring process. Collaborated in developing and launching Safety Committee. - Managed developmental internships and peer mentorship projects.

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resources Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology & Sociology