Francine Pataray
Director Of Operations at Vara Safety- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Tagalog Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Microsoft Office Excel 2013
Certiport - A Pearson VUE BusinessMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013
Certiport - A Pearson VUE BusinessMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010
Certiport - A Pearson VUE BusinessMar, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Word 2013
Certiport - A Pearson VUE BusinessMar, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Adobe Certified Associate Visual Design Specialist
Certiport - A Pearson VUE BusinessMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator® CC 2015
Certiport - A Pearson VUE BusinessMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign® CC 2015
Certiport - A Pearson VUE BusinessMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop® CC 2015
Certiport - A Pearson VUE BusinessMay, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Vara Safety
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Mar 2022 - Present
• Build and manage production team, implementing strategic processes for lean manufacturing. Create SOPs to be utilized as a reference for existing team members, for training purposes as the production team grows, and for quality inspection throughout the build process.• Continuously optimize production floor, workspaces, warehousing space, and inventory management system accordingly as the supply chain skews and our product line scales.• Supply chain management and quarterly planning. Track inventory and forecast reorder points / ideal part quantities based on manufacturing budget, average and expected sales, anticipated production and assembly waste, adapting to high MOQs / high demand parts, and long lead times and shipping times. Organize current and past manufacturer estimates, quotes, and invoices. Work with manufacturers to prevent quality and tolerance discrepancies, maintaining top quality parts. Reduce production overhead through re-engineering parts and/or by negotiating terms based on comparable rates.• Build and maintain a structured and streamlined fulfillment and shipping process. Prepare daily plan for built-to-order main product assemblies / box builds, optimizing workspace supplies including completed subassemblies, raw goods, and packaging materials.• Continue my roles and responsibilities as a Product Design Engineer. Show less
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Product Design Engineer
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2022
• Design new products to enhance Vara Safety’s Reach 2 safety attributes, usability, and modularity. Build knowledge of DFM characteristics and rules to effectively source production quality parts and materials for substantial prototyping.• Improve existing products by iterating the current design, always working towards a better 'final' product.• Assist in planning the transition to stand up an in-house production line. Contribute innovative ideas for warehousing management, refining manufacturing and fulfillment processes (workspace design and time studies), and quality assurance processes.• Undertake a customer support role to offer resolutions for technical issues and inquiries. Improve the efficacy of our support team, allowing for a more personal customer service experience. Diagnose and resolve issues through improvements on products or processes, using the opportunity of direct customer feedback as a tool. Communicate abnormal or recurring instances to team members to gain new insight for the cause of the issue, and to ensure consistency in product quality and safety. Interact effectively with customers to provide adequate technical support while maintaining good morale, single-handedly reducing return rates by ~5%. Show less
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Engineering Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
• Develop final components for the main product launch of Vara Safety’s Reach holster safe. Model and prototype holster inserts for manufacturability (DFM), conducting market research and product testing to determine how to best utilize designs for both production and consumer benefits.• Refined CAD design process for more streamlined development for expanding firearm compatibility with product.• Focus on user-centered design to create a user guide through use of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, providing sufficiently detailed and visually appealing instructions to consumers on how to properly set up their product. Conduct user-based product testing to make final improvements to the product and (the accuracy of) instructions.• Create interpersonal relationships with local firearm dealers and gun owners to continually learn more about the industry, as well as communicate Vara Safety’s mission to help better protect families and homes, and ultimately make a difference within the community. Show less
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World Class Gymnastics Academy
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Coach
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Jul 2021 - Present
• Coach gymnastics classes, primarily ages 8-12, 5-8, high school age, tumbling. • Coach gymnastics classes, primarily ages 8-12, 5-8, high school age, tumbling.
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Troy Shirt Co.
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Assistant
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Jul 2017 - Dec 2019
• Train new workers (production assistants, press operators, retail staff) on shop and industry standards. • Create production-ready custom and retail designs. • Ink custom and retail designs (press operator). • Prepare and maintain work floor areas to improve production processes. Assist with production set up, printing, and packaging (for custom orders) or inventory (for retail). Clean silk screens improving on SOP while reducing labor time and costs. • Prepare and inventory merchandise for retail. Work live-printing events such as Troy Cloth & Paper's Ink & Drink, Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, Troy Night Out, and other locally hosted functions. Show less
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Research (OR) Management Grader
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
• Grade student assignments (homework, quizzes, and exam prep) while providing feedback to help student learn from any mistakes. • Analyze and report on student progression in course. • Grade student assignments (homework, quizzes, and exam prep) while providing feedback to help student learn from any mistakes. • Analyze and report on student progression in course.
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Machine Operator (Temp)
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May 2017 - Jul 2017
• Increase efficiency in the injection molding manufacturing process by reducing human error, and improving the work area and procedures for non-automated actions. Assemble parts and products to customer and industry specifications, while maintaining quality assurance. Record production data and find room for improvements. • Learn more about production and inventory planning aspects such as resource allocation of employees, reorder points, and warehousing management. • Increase efficiency in the injection molding manufacturing process by reducing human error, and improving the work area and procedures for non-automated actions. Assemble parts and products to customer and industry specifications, while maintaining quality assurance. Record production data and find room for improvements. • Learn more about production and inventory planning aspects such as resource allocation of employees, reorder points, and warehousing management.
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Production Assistant
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Mar 2017 - May 2017
• Prepare and clean silk screens to improve production processes. Assist with production set up, printing, and packaging (for custom orders) or inventory (for retail). • Prepare and inventory merchandise for retail. Work live-printing events such as Troy Cloth & Paper's Ink & Drink, Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, Troy Night Out, and other locally hosted functions. • Prepare and clean silk screens to improve production processes. Assist with production set up, printing, and packaging (for custom orders) or inventory (for retail). • Prepare and inventory merchandise for retail. Work live-printing events such as Troy Cloth & Paper's Ink & Drink, Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, Troy Night Out, and other locally hosted functions.
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Sales Associate
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
• Train new workers on basic standard procedures. • Prepare facility (indoor bounce house play center) for opening. Ensure cash registers have been properly balanced the night / shift prior, and have the correct starting amounts for the projected sales day. Track and stock inventory for food court and other necessities. Oversee that daily tasks have been properly and fully completed, including balancing registers between shifts and for closing. • Maintenance on inflatables, such as sewing and patching holes or tears, and daily sanitizing for health and safety. • Schedule, plan, and manage parties and group events. Set up party spaces with the customized cake and supplies, prepare and serve requested food and drink orders, and maintain supervision over party members. Show less
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Federal Work Study Student
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
• Assist professors and staff of the department of MANE through clerical work in preparation for their classes and meetings. • Assist professors and staff of the department of MANE through clerical work in preparation for their classes and meetings.
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Sales Associate
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
• Train new workers on basic standard procedures. • Prepare facility (indoor bounce house play center) for opening. Ensure cash registers have been properly balanced the night / shift prior, and have the correct starting amounts for the projected sales day. Track and stock inventory for food court and other necessities. Oversee that daily tasks have been properly and fully completed, including balancing registers between shifts and for closing. • Maintenance on inflatables, such as sewing and patching holes or tears, and daily sanitizing for health and safety. • Schedule, plan, and manage parties and group events. Set up party spaces with the customized cake and supplies, prepare and serve requested food and drink orders, and maintain supervision over party members. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2020
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial & Management Engineering -
2015 - 2020
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science - BS, Design, Innovation, & Society -
2012 - 2015
Copper Hills High School
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