Successfully started the external warehouse operations with a team of 6, then moved to a larger facility growing our team to 23 individuals while increasing our operational responsibility and footprint without interruption to production.Contributed to the design, development, and implementation of policy, procedure, and layout for the logistics center supporting production.Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.Built… Show more Successfully started the external warehouse operations with a team of 6, then moved to a larger facility growing our team to 23 individuals while increasing our operational responsibility and footprint without interruption to production.Contributed to the design, development, and implementation of policy, procedure, and layout for the logistics center supporting production.Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.Built a motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.Fostered a positive team culture that encouraged collaboration, innovation, and high-quality workmanship among all staff members. Show less

Ensured timely availability of critical components to support production schedules without causing delays or bottlenecks.Established strong relationships with key stakeholders such as vendors and logistics providers, enabling smooth coordination at all times.Overcame logistical challenges by devising alternative transportation solutions that maintained the integrity of time-sensitive shipments.Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to identify… Show more Ensured timely availability of critical components to support production schedules without causing delays or bottlenecks.Established strong relationships with key stakeholders such as vendors and logistics providers, enabling smooth coordination at all times.Overcame logistical challenges by devising alternative transportation solutions that maintained the integrity of time-sensitive shipments.Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to identify opportunities for enhancing material control processes and practices. Show less

Organized and audited records of staff, vehicles, schedules and orders per ISO 9001 standards.Identified and resolved issues, improved operations and provided exceptional service.Set, enforced and optimized internal policies and procedures to maintain responsiveness to demands.Developed a 12 person warehouse operation after a total loss insurance event. Recovered and rebuilt the team within recovery budget restrictions.Effectively managed inter-departmental communication and… Show more Organized and audited records of staff, vehicles, schedules and orders per ISO 9001 standards.Identified and resolved issues, improved operations and provided exceptional service.Set, enforced and optimized internal policies and procedures to maintain responsiveness to demands.Developed a 12 person warehouse operation after a total loss insurance event. Recovered and rebuilt the team within recovery budget restrictions.Effectively managed inter-departmental communication and conflict within a family business structure.Managed 16.25% YoY increase in inbound/outbound freight volume without major capital expense. Show less

Delivered top-notch executive administrative support to 4 senior level IT Leadership while promoting excellence in office operations.Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support senior leaders and boost team productivity.Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility for roles within the IT Department.

Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.Helped organize and conduct community engagement programs throughout Western North Carolina.Used various software tools to create documents and other communications used across the organization.Educated community members regarding resources and community engagement programs by using EveryAction (nonprofit software) and communications systems.Creation of monthly reports to full staff.

Received training on conducting research, data analytics, and reporting resultsUsed Gretl and Microsoft Excel to sift, code, and analyze dataProduced an original research paper with a faculty member in the Economics DepartmentPresented said research in a professional environment to faculty and other researchers