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Houston, Texas, United States

• Led large and small project initiatives with cross-functional teams (Finance, Sales, Business Technology, and Chain departments).
• Developed, rolled out, and facilitated transportation training for Small Delivery Vehicle (SDV) program including serving as main point of contact between the field and corporate. Measured and tracked KPIs for SDV and.
• Drove process improvements and best practices for Pacific and South market distribution centers, including those focused on productivity, customer service, and safety. Created and led Lean training for field managers.

Conroe, Texas, United States

• Led phase change initiative at Conroe distribution center, earning award for Excellence in Operations and Significant Process Improvement in 2016. Incorporated Six Sigma culture throughout Conroe and Oklahoma City.
• Completed BMGI Blackbelt course. Mentored 15 Greenbelts and 5 Yellowbelts and collaborated with South Region Blackbelts and various business units on project initiatives.
• Increased productivity by 15% in receiving work area by improving organization, revising SOPs, and retraining associates, saving $40k on labor costs.

Windsor, Connecticut, United States

• Tracked and managed key performance indicators for inbound and outbound operations while implementing new processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and accuracy. Developed and implemented 25 SOPs.
• Improved product flow for inbound/outbound systems and provided better customer experience by implementing new efficiency plan. Contributed to Process Improvement Team, developing operational improvements.
• Managed a team with 15% identifying as disabled, including training, coaching, and developing their performance.
• Led the department and organization in adherence to safety policies and procedures; monitored metrics daily, weekly, and monthly. Certified as Master Trainer to OSHA standards.