Tyler Lauer, Ssm, A-Csm Email & Phone Number

Manhattan, Kansas, United States (Remote)

► Develop Agile teams that deliver value early and continuously, through the use of prototypes, automation, etc.► Launch new Agile teams (training, initial backlog creation, operating model, software utilization)► Conduct Agile training with new Agile team members and stakeholders► Provide training and mentorship for new Scrum Masters, with an emphasis on the Agile principles► Prepare Agile teams for Product Increment (PI) Planning and facilitate team breakout sessions during PI Planning► Guide Product Owners in crafting a vision for how to achieve organizational objectives, with a roadmap to visualize the team’s strategy and progress► Organize and facilitate touchpoints with stakeholders to ensure alignment around objectives, delivery timelines, team progress, etc.► Proficient in Targetprocess project management software

Manhattan, Kansas, United States (Remote)

► Leverage multiple Retrospective techniques to identify Kaizens, and other improvement opportunities, in the pursuit of maximizing team efficiency► Guide teams towards resolution of impediments and escalate appropriately when resolution is outside of the team’s influence► Use velocity metrics to improve capacity planning and promote reliable Sprint outcomes► Use burndown charts and cumulative flow diagrams to identify inefficiencies and impediments ► Conduct agility assessments with Agile teams and implement a plan to improve areas of need► Facilitate brainstorming sessions and visualize ideas through various techniques (mind-mapping, fishbone diagrams, DMAIC template, flowcharts, etc.)

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

► Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and progressively develop teams to become self-organizing► Create a fun, harmonious team environment to promote collaboration and maximize productivity► Work closely with Product Owners to ensure backlog is prioritized and well maintained, ► Coach Agile teams to write user stories that follow the INVEST mnemonic► Collaborate with fellow Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches in leading a global Agile transformation at Hanes► Organized the first Communities of Practice at HanesBrands Inc.

Manhattan, Kansas

► Oversee full cycle technical and non-technical projects, from idea to deployment, while leveraging Agile principles► Gather requirements (business/user/system) and utilize data visualization techniques, such as mind-mapping and fishbone diagrams ► Lead the company’s rebranding initiative to “Champion Teamwear”, in its entirety, including: Digital media (website, social media, email, etc.), print media (product catalog, signage, company letterhead, etc.), financial/legal documents, state & federal registrations, and employee-facing materials► Assist on multiple IT projects

Topeka, Kansas

► Provide direct analytical support for the Retail Operations leadership team► Deliver regular updates on key performance indicators for over 4,000 domestic and international stores► Perform advanced, detailed analysis to determine root cause of retail performance► Primary source of analytical support for most Retail Operations initiatives, including annual goal setting, performance rankings, field-structure realignments, and store contests► Maintain a scorecard summarizing weekly and year-to-date global retail performance► Predicted transfer sales from 400 store closings based on geography and shifting inventory levels► Responsible for over 35 reports and numerous annual processes► Support the day-to-day operational tasks of the department (database management, ad-hoc analysis, etc.) ► Represent the stores and department on cross functional projects► Continuously look for opportunities to improve the efficiency of processes and reporting► Advanced use of most Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Power Point. Frequent use of MicroStrategy DSS.► Department ambassador for the company’s annual charity drive

Topeka, Kansas

► Make informed compensation recommendations for job offers based on market data, internal equity, and candidate work experience► Facilitated the incorporation of online sales into the company’s existing store manager sales incentive program by:• Modeling sales for over 3,600 stores and assessing the financial implications on the rewards program • Developing a logical, mathematical approach to allocating online sales at a geographic (order location) level down to the individual associate level• Updating the existing Access rewards database to account for online sales while streamlining the process to minimize additional workload• Assisting in the communication of changes to the sales incentive program► Assisted in the development of a quarterly statement for store managers summarizing store sales, online sales, and the incentive payout earned for each manager► Administer the company’s store manager sales-incentive program for the U.S. and Canada, requiring:• Database management, quarterly eligibility calculations, and award payout validations• Monthly trending reports for managers• Financial estimates and results-summary reports for corporate leadership► Completed a comprehensive review of the company’s current compensation practices for Asia-based employees

Manhattan, Kansas

► Constructed numerous data models to drive executive-level decisions. Notable projects include:• A cost of sale model used to drive sales and improve the Sales Department’s compensation/bonus structure• A workforce-planning model used to determine seasonal hiring needs and improve headcount budgeting for every department throughout the company• A compensation-forecasting model to analyze the impact of three unique compensation proposals, taking into account both variable work hours and the cost of moving the company’s salaried-nonexempt workforce to hourly-nonexempt► Supported executive-level decision-making by creating numerous reports and dashboards related to recruiting, workers’ compensation, unemployment, turnover, employee engagement, and exit-interviews► Used market data to build pay grades for over 170 positions and identify compensation needs for over 800 employees► Oversaw unemployment and workers’ compensation claims for the entire company► Extensive hands-on experience with multiple Human Resources Information Systems► Built and revised various assessment tools, including department engagement surveys and the exit-interview questionnaire used by the company

College Of Business Administration

► Conducted extensive research and data analysis related to the impact of character traits on high and low performing employees► Active involvement throughout all aspects of the research process, including participant identification, survey/measure development, data obtainment, statistical analysis, and the presentation of results► Frequent use of Excel Statistical Package and SPSS Statistics► Organized and promoted four individual lectures as part of the Center for Character-Based Leadership Speaker Series

Postgraduate Experience: Completed 42 Credit Hours Of Master Of Business Administration Coursework

Activities and Societies: December 2010 faculty-led study abroad in China (Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong). Member of the Graduate.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology