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Renton, Washington, United States

Renton, Washington, United States

Confirmed and communicated all On-Time Manufacturing (OTM) dates with project coordinators.Optimized production schedule to best meet customer commitments while maximizing efficiencies and throughput.Achieved collaborations with multiple concerned parties when preventing production lateness. Solved project challenges involving spikes in lead times for key customer accounts and value streams.Planned accordingly for delays and disruptions while communicating changes to appropriate personnel.Proactively scheduled overtime to satisfy customer requirements and maintain healthy value streams.Developed and maintained a nuanced understanding of production processes, manufacturing specifications, equipment and operator capabilities.Led multiple daily production meetings and guided all shift supervisors through unexpected problem-solving.Collaborated with production management to adjust schedules for changing conditions while meeting tight deadlines.Identified potential quality problems and created action plans for possible solutions.Trained and supported second scheduler to increase department bandwidth.Continuously evaluated and identified opportunities for process improvements positively impacting both customer experiences and internal systems.

Dublin, Ca

Managed art department, shipping and receiving, screen print production and equipment maintenance.Converted and optimized highly detailed artwork files to meet customer expectations in the screen printing medium and specialty products produced by outside vendors.Scheduled and processed over 40,000 individual jobs and purchase orders annually from origin to delivery.Strategized daily and weekly production to reach targets set by finance.Led teams of up to 13, including day and swing shifts during the company’s most profitable year.Provided company-wide direction and led multiple departments through cooperative endeavors.Designed and distributed online marketing campaigns to boost sales.Defined production processes and optimized safe work spaces while minding egress and environmental conditions.Crafted and instituted logging system for all merchandise shipped, including tracking and costs.Innovated fuel efficient courier-style routing for local deliveries. Reduced material costs by over 13% from 2017 to 2018 and minimized year-round utility cost. Outsourced production to maintain, if not increase, capacity amidst unwavering customer demand.Developed business-to-business relationships with industry acclaimed suppliers.Established and managed hazardous waste disposal and plant safety procedures according to code.Interfaced with customers regarding scheduling, problem-solving, job status, and general information requests.

Mountain View, Ca

Led training on military communications systems for an entire company of two platoons.Transported, accounted for and issued sensitive items, such as radios, satellites, encryption devices, mobile tracking systems and land navigation equipment.Tracked all convoys daily throughout area of operation for security, personnel, and resource consumption. Provided sustenance preservation and transportation, logistic movement, warehouse organization.Sought out role within company structure beyond official qualification.Represented A Company in annual Best Warrior competition, June 2015.

San Ramon, Ca

Presented proposal layouts and artwork for corporate contracts under extremely tight deadlines.Worked with creative director to establish trusting relationships with designers, vendors, and key clients.Successfully translated client requests into concrete designs for newsletters, marketing campaigns, websites, branding and sales collateral.

Pleasanton, Ca

Ensured job completion according to company quality standards, client job specifications and client requests.Provided customer service through consultative skills to anticipate customer needs, suggest alternatives, and find solutions to meet customer needs.