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Dynamic, articulate and intelligent Business Professional with broad based experience in operations management, cost containment, staff development and client relations. Eager to integrate exceptional communication, organization, and analytical skills toward supporting the objectives of a progressive employer. 

Core competencies include:

© Computer Savvy/Oracle/Outlook/Word/Excel

© Kanban Cost Containment/Lean Methodologies

© Optimize Internal/External Controls

© Support Aggressive Production Goals

© Recruiting/Interviewing/Training

© Fiscal Management/P&L Responsibility

© Inventory Management/Procurement

© Straightforward/Excellent Work Ethic

© Persuasive and Effective Speaker

© Self Motivated and Empowered

2006 to Present:  Powell industries

2007 to Present:  Kanban/Lean  Coordinator

   Provide leadership and oversight for the creation of internal processes to support production line processes goals in a new facility; lead integration of Oracle applications, and author effective receiving, ordering and replenishment systems and standards throughout the plant.

   Implement new Kanban methodologies for a new product acquired from GE; convert Kanban processes into Oracle, and ensure continuity during transition processes.

   Lead training, development and mentoring strategies for Coordinators and Material Handlers; assist Planners in resolving parts shortages, and perform management duties that support optimize production results.

2006 to 2007:   HR Assistant

   Spearheaded recruiting, interviewing and hiring strategies to place 200+ staff members to support new GE product line; created advertisements, coordinated interviews and processed background checks to ensure accuracy of hiring data.

2000 to 2006:  Toys R Us - Manager (2003 to 2006) 

   Began tenure in position as a Cashier (2000 to 2001), received assignment to assist in store construction activities (2001 to 2002), and Supervisor (2002 to 2003); achieved promotion to Store Manager in 2003.

   Create strategic plans based on corporate strategy and provide overall leadership to retail operation ranked as the 2nd most profitable in the Xxxxxx area; drove sales, increased bottom-line profits, achieved the highest possible customer service standards.

   Ensured adherence to merchandising standards, built a strong management team and introduced/implemented corporate directives as required.

   Through leadership and superior management skills, grew year over year sales results; provided guidance and direction for cash balancing procedures, inventory control and purchasing procedures.

   Developed, reviewed and adhere to monthly and annual sales plan, reviewed and modified sales initiatives according to profit/loss statements and market conditions; consistently managed operation in a high sales performance capacity.

   Increases marketing/sales initiatives that drive customer awareness, execute day-to-day marketing activities that include promotions and pricing strategies, and communicate market data from consumers, customers, and

   Provided quick, efficient and courteous customer service and ensure that customer needs are met and complaints are resolved.

   Maintained effective communications and working relationships with other management personnel and positively reward efforts and encourage contributions from the team.