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Coppell, Texas, Us

Senior leader of cash logistics and processing operations with ownership over 4 branches including a “Top 30” revenue-generating branchReduced recordable injuries 62% year-over-year through preventative training and coachingIncreased productivity rates across all departments, leading among regional Top 30 in overall productivity, with coin, cash, and delivery productivity per work hour increasing 27%, 10%, and 50%, respectively, year-over-yearReduced losses and claims by 80% through standard work checks and visual managementLed implementation of Lean initiatives, improving overall Lean Evaluation score from 61% to 94%Reduced turnover 50% year-over-year through increased engagement and associate feedbackRecipient of “Hundo” award, leading region in days surpassing goal in all metricsLean Bronze certified and winner of Ruby Award for Lean implementationOperations | Logistics | Distribution | Scheduling | Problem Solving | Critical Thinking | Project Management | Quality Assurance | Productivity Improvement | Process Efficiency | Continuous Improvement | Lean | 5S | Turnover Reduction | Security | Loss Prevention

Seattle, Wa, Us

Led cross-functional team of over 200 operations managers, supervisors, and associates, ensuring the timely and accurate processing and delivery of up to 100,000 parcels daily.Increased throughput per labor hour by 89% and scan accuracy by .83% through intensive coaching, process redesign, and employee engagement, leading region in productivity and quality KPIs.Trained and developed numerous leaders and managers now recognized as top performers.Improved site safety and compliance performance from bottom of region to top, leading in regional safety scorecard and injury-free daysOperations | Logistics | Distribution | Scheduling | Problem Solving | Critical Thinking | Project Management | Quality Assurance | Productivity Improvement | Process Efficiency | Continuous Improvement

Seattle, Wa, Us

Led cross-functional operations team responsible for the processing and dispatch of up to 100,000 parcels daily.Delivered region-leading quality and productivity metrics, improving overall site performance from bottom to top ranking in region.Consistently exceeded production targets with zero controllable rolled volume during tenure.Operations | Logistics | Distribution | Scheduling | Problem Solving | Critical Thinking | Project Management | Quality Assurance | Productivity Improvement | Process Efficiency | Continuous Improvement

Built relationships with current and prospective wholesale clients (B2B) by assessing project requirements, creating bids, and providing product support throughout pipeline.Achieved gross margin growth of over 18% in fiscal year 2018 and procured and managed delivery and warehousing of inventory, interfacing with industry-leading suppliers including Emerson, American Standard, Honeywell, and Mitsubishi.Operations | Logistics | Warehousing | Distribution | Scheduling | Wholesaling | Vendor RelationsCustomer Service | Problem Solving | Critical Thinking | Project Management | Quality Assurance Profitability | Gross Margins | Productivity Improvement | Process Efficiency | Negotiations

Led development and implementation of corporate strategy and policy as well as managing all plant operations.Led and negotiated sale of company to CEO of Baily International, one of the largest broad line food product manufacturers and distributors in the Southeast Asian market. Coordinated transition to new owner in consulting capacity upon completion of sale, advising management and training new hires on production equipment, procedures, and processes.Leadership | Planning | Profitability | Operations | S&OP | Manufacturing | Logistics | KPI’sEmployee Engagement | Customer Service | Safety | OSHA | FDA | DOL | Regulatory Compliance Quality Assurance | Procurement | Vendor Relations | Change Management | Negotiations

Responsible for manufacture, purchase, sale, and transfer of feed ingredients and agricultural commodities in addition to managing all plant operations.Successfully executed turnaround plan, achieving profitability after two (2) consecutive years of losses by developing and executing cost-cutting and efficiency initiatives. Managed all customer and supplier accounts including Cargill, Dar Pro Solutions, H.J. Baker, Papillon, and Diversified Ingredients, generating annual revenue in excess of $6.8 million. Leadership | Operations | Profitability | Change Management | Process Efficiency | TrainingCommodity Trading | Procurement | Sourcing | Wholesaling | Vendor Relations | NegotiationsEmployee Engagement | Customer Service | Quality Assurance | Productivity Improvement

Oversaw all production, warehousing, and distribution operations of 40,000+ sq ft facility with 9 direct reports.Increased productivity over 10%, or 1,500 hours, per year, after developing standard operating procedures throughout plant and incurred zero (0) incidents or infractions from regulatory inspections by working with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.Productivity Improvement | Process Efficiency | Problem Solving | Critical ThinkingEmployee Engagement | Training | Safety | Quality Assurance | Regulatory Compliance

Achieved 75% decrease in processing time and significantly improved accuracy of payroll and financial statements after developing automated system.Productivity Improvement | Process Efficiency | Problem Solving | Critical Thinking | Financial Analysis

Performed general accounting, bookkeeping, and HR functions remotely during school year, undergraduate and graduate, and on-site during summers and breaks.

Zurich, Zurich, Ch

Performed intensive marketing research on new market entry and presented findings to UK branch manager. Post-graduate consulting project.

Columbia, Mo, Us

Full-time student pursuing Master of Business Administration, Concentration: Management.

London, Gb

Championed and designed multimedia department temporary employee training manual, reducing training time and increasing productivity. Trained new employees and staff members.Transition position during gap year between undergraduate and graduate school. Contracted through Express Employment Professionals.

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Facilitated the uninterrupted distribution of hospital supplies and received and sorted deliveries.Transition position during gap year between undergraduate and graduate school. Contracted through Express Employment Professionals.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Researched, wrote, and edited numerous articles and press releases for national and local newspapers, magazines, and professional journals.Summer position while undergraduate student at Drury University.

Bachelor Of Arts In Business Administration W/ Honors, Management - Marketing Double Major, Global Studies Minor

Master Of Business Administration, Management