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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska

In this role, I increased efficiency and improved the shipping experience for customers receiving large goods; developed and presented plans to increase functionality across the business. I critically examined data to facilitate key business decisions across supply chain and support YOY growth.Here are a few of my significant accomplishments:▪ TRANSITIONED COMPANY’S SHIPPING TO A NEW CARRIER TO INCREASE SERVICE AND ALIGNOPERATIONS WITH NEW OWNER. Shifted 2,400 vendors to new carrier, leading registration/setup to facilitate transition and support the company’s dropship program accounting for the majority of shipping.▪ INCREASED ON-TIME DELIVERY METRICS BY 400 BPS by developing a tool and methodology to geographically change transit expectations based on actual results and real time issues▪ INCREASED NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS SCHEDULING ONLINE PICKUPS NEARLY 20% AFTER ADJUSTING COMMUNICATION TO MORE EFFECTIVELY EXPLAIN RETURN SHIPPING PROCESSES. Analyzed survey data focused on e-commerce delivery customer experience to identify necessary changes.▪ IDENTIFIED SYSTEM ERROR THAT WAS PREVENTING INVOICES FROM CARRIERS BEING AVAILABLE IN THE COMPANY’S SYSTEM, initiating a resolution to ensure availability of information for audits.▪ INCREASED DELIVERY SPEED BY A FULL DAY WITH ONE CARRIER after initiating changes to delivery schedules to speed up this process.

Sidney, Ne

In this role, I led supply chain budget/forecast processes, introducing modeling and data analysis to predict consumer behavior and more accurately reflect costs as the company sought to increase its Omni channel (direct-to-consumer) shipping program and improve customer service.Key accomplishments include:▪ INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET FORECASTING THAT REDUCED AVG MONTHLY VARIANCE FROM 12% TO 5% and allowed company to reallocate funding to better meet business needs.▪ SOUGHT TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY SOURCING EDUCATION/TRAINING for supply chain personnel on a variety of topics.

Sidney, Nebraska

In this role, I processed shipments coming into the distribution center. I also TRAINED NEW HIRES, VENDOR COMPLIANCE PERSONNEL, AND VENDORS ABOUT RECEIVING TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF THIS COMPREHENSIVE PROCESS (unloading, auditing), ensuring appropriate items and quantities were received.

Bowling Green, Ohio

As a graduate assistant, I taught undergraduate classes in Mental Skills Training and associated labs; Biomechanics; and Motor Development; preparing curriculum, lessons, and homework and instructing 2 classes each semester. I also led training with sports teams while simultaneously completing graduate coursework.Key accomplishments include:▪ MANAGED AND UPDATED WEB SITE FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, writing content,promoting upcoming events, and meeting with professors to ensure their information was current.▪ ACQUIRED $18K IN GRANT FUNDING to fully fund the 2014 AASP Midwest Region Conference.

Sidney, Ne

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: Dean's List

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: Student representative for Graduate Faculty Meetings