Christine Nichols
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Ron Zimbelman
I have had the privilege to work with Christine for over 20 years in various sales, service and supply chain oriented capacities. She excelled at understanding, effectively managing and exceeding the needs of her customers. Christine possesses a very strong customer relationship skill set which is rivaled only by the accuracy of her work and attention to detail. She is very results oriented and extremely professional in her dealings with others. Christine will be an invaluable asset for any organization looking to strengthen their sales team.
John Kelley
I have known Christine for over 20 years. She is extremely professional and conducted business with us in a very honest and straight forward approach. She would be an asset to any organization that is looking for a individual that is self motivated and can provide solutions to challenges that arise everyday in business. She is a "team builder" and developed strong relationships with myself and other collegues within my company.
Ron Zimbelman
I have had the privilege to work with Christine for over 20 years in various sales, service and supply chain oriented capacities. She excelled at understanding, effectively managing and exceeding the needs of her customers. Christine possesses a very strong customer relationship skill set which is rivaled only by the accuracy of her work and attention to detail. She is very results oriented and extremely professional in her dealings with others. Christine will be an invaluable asset for any organization looking to strengthen their sales team.
John Kelley
I have known Christine for over 20 years. She is extremely professional and conducted business with us in a very honest and straight forward approach. She would be an asset to any organization that is looking for a individual that is self motivated and can provide solutions to challenges that arise everyday in business. She is a "team builder" and developed strong relationships with myself and other collegues within my company.
Ron Zimbelman
I have had the privilege to work with Christine for over 20 years in various sales, service and supply chain oriented capacities. She excelled at understanding, effectively managing and exceeding the needs of her customers. Christine possesses a very strong customer relationship skill set which is rivaled only by the accuracy of her work and attention to detail. She is very results oriented and extremely professional in her dealings with others. Christine will be an invaluable asset for any organization looking to strengthen their sales team.
John Kelley
I have known Christine for over 20 years. She is extremely professional and conducted business with us in a very honest and straight forward approach. She would be an asset to any organization that is looking for a individual that is self motivated and can provide solutions to challenges that arise everyday in business. She is a "team builder" and developed strong relationships with myself and other collegues within my company.
Ron Zimbelman
I have had the privilege to work with Christine for over 20 years in various sales, service and supply chain oriented capacities. She excelled at understanding, effectively managing and exceeding the needs of her customers. Christine possesses a very strong customer relationship skill set which is rivaled only by the accuracy of her work and attention to detail. She is very results oriented and extremely professional in her dealings with others. Christine will be an invaluable asset for any organization looking to strengthen their sales team.
John Kelley
I have known Christine for over 20 years. She is extremely professional and conducted business with us in a very honest and straight forward approach. She would be an asset to any organization that is looking for a individual that is self motivated and can provide solutions to challenges that arise everyday in business. She is a "team builder" and developed strong relationships with myself and other collegues within my company.
Experience
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Action Box Company, Inc.
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United States
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supply Chain Manager
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
Grew operations profitability through strategic customer sourcing and supply plan. Maximized new product sales by resolving delivery issues. Reduced supply chain cost variables. Negotiated vendor agreements and contracts. Improved business quality standards, service and performance processes. * Increased revenue $300,000 with new product development * Grew existing customer volume 7% * Reduced supply chain costs $20,000 Grew operations profitability through strategic customer sourcing and supply plan. Maximized new product sales by resolving delivery issues. Reduced supply chain cost variables. Negotiated vendor agreements and contracts. Improved business quality standards, service and performance processes. * Increased revenue $300,000 with new product development * Grew existing customer volume 7% * Reduced supply chain costs $20,000
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation
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Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Supply Chain Manager
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
Increased the supply chain operations revenue by developing and executing strategic vendor sourcing plans. Member of cross-functional team projects to decrease costs and improve efficiencies. Negotiated contracts, completed RFP’s and financial business reviews. Improved processes on supplier quality, inventory, service and performance. Provided creative solutions to vendor partnership and client issues. * Achieved 12% volume growth * Decreased supply chain costs $200,000 *… Show more Increased the supply chain operations revenue by developing and executing strategic vendor sourcing plans. Member of cross-functional team projects to decrease costs and improve efficiencies. Negotiated contracts, completed RFP’s and financial business reviews. Improved processes on supplier quality, inventory, service and performance. Provided creative solutions to vendor partnership and client issues. * Achieved 12% volume growth * Decreased supply chain costs $200,000 * Improved business processes that eliminated 9% of errors Show less Increased the supply chain operations revenue by developing and executing strategic vendor sourcing plans. Member of cross-functional team projects to decrease costs and improve efficiencies. Negotiated contracts, completed RFP’s and financial business reviews. Improved processes on supplier quality, inventory, service and performance. Provided creative solutions to vendor partnership and client issues. * Achieved 12% volume growth * Decreased supply chain costs $200,000 *… Show more Increased the supply chain operations revenue by developing and executing strategic vendor sourcing plans. Member of cross-functional team projects to decrease costs and improve efficiencies. Negotiated contracts, completed RFP’s and financial business reviews. Improved processes on supplier quality, inventory, service and performance. Provided creative solutions to vendor partnership and client issues. * Achieved 12% volume growth * Decreased supply chain costs $200,000 * Improved business processes that eliminated 9% of errors Show less
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Thomas Printworks
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United States
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Printing Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Supply Chain Account Executive
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
Expanded operations by analyzing and executing on a new customer acquisition strategy utilizing data from Salesforce. Supply chain logistics and forecasting projects to improve performance and reduce costs. * Increased operations revenue 4% * Improved profit from existing customers $25,000 * Reduced delivery time 3% Expanded operations by analyzing and executing on a new customer acquisition strategy utilizing data from Salesforce. Supply chain logistics and forecasting projects to improve performance and reduce costs. * Increased operations revenue 4% * Improved profit from existing customers $25,000 * Reduced delivery time 3%
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Confidential
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Austin, Texas Area
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Business Consultant - Vendor and Channel Sales Operations Subject Matter Expert
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
Consultant as subject matter expert on strategic global channel sales operations growth plans, supply chain and vendor cost savings projects and improving business processes for sales and supplier support teams. * Increased revenue $400,000 with growth plan * Optimized and leveraged procurement volume to save client $150,000 * Improved processes that reduced errors 6% Consultant as subject matter expert on strategic global channel sales operations growth plans, supply chain and vendor cost savings projects and improving business processes for sales and supplier support teams. * Increased revenue $400,000 with growth plan * Optimized and leveraged procurement volume to save client $150,000 * Improved processes that reduced errors 6%
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Temple-Inland
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Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Global Supply Chain and Vendor Manager
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2007 - 2012
Directed global supply chain operations, vendor and procurement program focused on markets to over 45 countries. Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics, negotiated agreements and contracts and conducted quarterly business reviews. Developed team, supplier plans, category strategy, marketing and business processes. Led projects on vendor strategy, quality standards, competitive trend analysis, compliance and cost savings programs. * Increased revenue to $60 million… Show more Directed global supply chain operations, vendor and procurement program focused on markets to over 45 countries. Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics, negotiated agreements and contracts and conducted quarterly business reviews. Developed team, supplier plans, category strategy, marketing and business processes. Led projects on vendor strategy, quality standards, competitive trend analysis, compliance and cost savings programs. * Increased revenue to $60 million annually * Awarded top channel sales for record $102 million * Reduced supply chain and vendor costs $95,000
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Other positions
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1989 - 2007
International Supply Chain and Channel Sales Manager International Supply Chain and Logistics Manager International Logistics Manager and Sales Operations Executive International Logistics, Trades and Customer Service Manager Supply Chain Demand Planning and Customer Service Manufacturing Scheduling, Supply Planning and Customer Service
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Education
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Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education and Business Administration
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