Elizabeth Beres - MBA, PMP
Director Of Operations & Project Engagement at Dream In Color- Claim this Profile
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German Elementary proficiency
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B. Mark (Dag) Brummett
Liz is an outstanding individual that has the aptitude and experience to take on any challenge. She has the ability to step into any situation and improve their performance (continuous improvement) or reach their objective (project management). She has a high level of emotional intelligence that allows her to resolve conflict and overcome obstacles quickly. During my time at Whirlpool, I witnessed this first-hand. During one particular project, the team dynamics were rapidly deteriorating. Liz proactively engaged the team at the right moment and fostered the right conversation to correct the team’s course.
Alex Svetlev
Liz is one of the most hard working and intelligent people I've worked with. She learns quickly, follows through consistently, and is great to have as teammate. She performs well in a variety of environments including operations, project management, supply/demand planning, and continuous improvement (CI) (Lean / Six Sigma.) In a CI capacity, she uses the right blend of drive and understanding to coach teams into improving their work. I hope to work with Liz again in the near future.
B. Mark (Dag) Brummett
Liz is an outstanding individual that has the aptitude and experience to take on any challenge. She has the ability to step into any situation and improve their performance (continuous improvement) or reach their objective (project management). She has a high level of emotional intelligence that allows her to resolve conflict and overcome obstacles quickly. During my time at Whirlpool, I witnessed this first-hand. During one particular project, the team dynamics were rapidly deteriorating. Liz proactively engaged the team at the right moment and fostered the right conversation to correct the team’s course.
Alex Svetlev
Liz is one of the most hard working and intelligent people I've worked with. She learns quickly, follows through consistently, and is great to have as teammate. She performs well in a variety of environments including operations, project management, supply/demand planning, and continuous improvement (CI) (Lean / Six Sigma.) In a CI capacity, she uses the right blend of drive and understanding to coach teams into improving their work. I hope to work with Liz again in the near future.
B. Mark (Dag) Brummett
Liz is an outstanding individual that has the aptitude and experience to take on any challenge. She has the ability to step into any situation and improve their performance (continuous improvement) or reach their objective (project management). She has a high level of emotional intelligence that allows her to resolve conflict and overcome obstacles quickly. During my time at Whirlpool, I witnessed this first-hand. During one particular project, the team dynamics were rapidly deteriorating. Liz proactively engaged the team at the right moment and fostered the right conversation to correct the team’s course.
Alex Svetlev
Liz is one of the most hard working and intelligent people I've worked with. She learns quickly, follows through consistently, and is great to have as teammate. She performs well in a variety of environments including operations, project management, supply/demand planning, and continuous improvement (CI) (Lean / Six Sigma.) In a CI capacity, she uses the right blend of drive and understanding to coach teams into improving their work. I hope to work with Liz again in the near future.
B. Mark (Dag) Brummett
Liz is an outstanding individual that has the aptitude and experience to take on any challenge. She has the ability to step into any situation and improve their performance (continuous improvement) or reach their objective (project management). She has a high level of emotional intelligence that allows her to resolve conflict and overcome obstacles quickly. During my time at Whirlpool, I witnessed this first-hand. During one particular project, the team dynamics were rapidly deteriorating. Liz proactively engaged the team at the right moment and fostered the right conversation to correct the team’s course.
Alex Svetlev
Liz is one of the most hard working and intelligent people I've worked with. She learns quickly, follows through consistently, and is great to have as teammate. She performs well in a variety of environments including operations, project management, supply/demand planning, and continuous improvement (CI) (Lean / Six Sigma.) In a CI capacity, she uses the right blend of drive and understanding to coach teams into improving their work. I hope to work with Liz again in the near future.
Credentials
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QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
Intuit QuickBooks Training by Real World TrainingOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Methodology Black Belt (CMBB)
Whirlpool CorporationJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional
Project Management InstituteJul, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteJul, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Dream In Color
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations & Project Engagement
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Projects & Processes
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United States
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Founder and CEO
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Aug 2020 - Present
Experienced consulting and contracting for Project Management and Process Improvement. Experienced consulting and contracting for Project Management and Process Improvement.
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Whirlpool Corporation
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Demand Planning Manager
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2020
Directed and guided the forecast team, attaining an average MAPE of 30% and Bias of +/-5% at a SKU level.Developed, championed, and embedded the strategic Continuous Improvement Strategy delivering: Streamlined forecast loading process removed over 53 hours of non-value add effort every month,Redesigned workflow and data presentation eliminated 80% of working files used by team and reducing process partner questions by 56%.Facilitated cross functional collaboration and alignment with Sales, Merchandising, Production Planning, and Leadership
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Continuous Improvement Lead
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Nov 2014 - Oct 2017
Mobilized the Logistics organization to embed Continuous Improvement. Inspired change through Sr. Leadership influence and embedded through front line employee execution. Unified the International Logistics Team to eradicate 60+ hours of work per week, avoiding the need to add two full-time resources, all while flawlessly increasing the shipment volumes demanded by the industry.Devised and built a step by step walk-through of how to structure complex processes; adopted and used across multiple corporate functionsDeveloped and established the supply chain Google Site, coordinating the maintenance of 500+ process documents across all Supply Chain teams. Trained, coached, facilitated, and mentored the development of standard work, process improvement, root cause analysis, identifying cost savings, and eliminating waste.
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Project Manager
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Jul 2010 - Nov 2014
Facilitated senior leadership in the creation of the Integrated Supply Chain Roadmap strategy, then headed the Promising Logic program which developed systematic sales order priority based on multiple factors.- Delivered Lead Time Orders (LTO) ahead of schedule and under budget, improving order fill rate for that segment 15-20%- Developed High Precision Orders (HPO) reducing manual reschedules by 12%- Aligned end to end customer focus, linking order priority with warehouse unloading cadence, enabling some orders to be filled up to 36 hours fasterGuided the Program “Rubicon” to optimize Whirlpool’s distribution network, resulting in $40M fixed cost reduction and $75M reduction in working capital- Monitored nation-wide intermodal bid saving $8M - Mobilized warehouse consolidations and relocations to right-size the network realizing $2.7M annual savings
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Caterpillar Inc.
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Logistics and Manufacturing Intern
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2006 - 2008
•Teamed up to study the manufacturing flow of engine sub-assemblies in the CAT Marine Center of Excellence. Improved material flow and productivity while decreasing lost and damaged parts. •Researched and implemented new standardized inbound assembly part racks streamlining replenishment and increasing productivity. •Analyzed and improved storage layout for hydraulic tubes. Standardized labels, decreased misplaced parts, and reducing storage footprint while increasing capacity. •Teamed up to study the manufacturing flow of engine sub-assemblies in the CAT Marine Center of Excellence. Improved material flow and productivity while decreasing lost and damaged parts. •Researched and implemented new standardized inbound assembly part racks streamlining replenishment and increasing productivity. •Analyzed and improved storage layout for hydraulic tubes. Standardized labels, decreased misplaced parts, and reducing storage footprint while increasing capacity.
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Education
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Valparaiso University
Masters of Business Administration, MBA -
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering