Catherine Vu
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Dominic Skipper
An absolute gem of an individual & talent, Catherine is an architect of success. I had the pleasure of working with Catherine beginning in the infant stages of Uber Eats, collaborating on numerous projects over the years. Seeing her build out the early Sales team, implement go-to-market strategy masterfully & establishing new channels for business growth was nothing short of amazing. Catherine's ability to organize is truly her greatest gift. She presents information in a tangible manner that brings all shareholders together to work towards goals. Catherine is a fiery soul who truly cares about the success of those around her. As an immense talent & key piece to build around on any team, there is no one I could recommend more.
Nike Lawrence
As a GM of a new initiative at Uber Eats, Cat was one of my most trusted, effective and impactful cross-functional partners. Cat was particularly effective at (1) building trust with our new team (2) designing creative solutions to engage and inspire our national sales force to sell a new product and (3) advocating for resources for our business line internally. Specifically with building trust, Cat spent time meeting 1:1 with every individual on our team on a regular cadence to better understand their goals and how she could help those goals be achieved. She guided the team through structuring their projects that needed seller participation so that they could get maximum buy-in from the sellers. In many ways she helped us develop a seller’s mindset so that we could be better partners to our sales force. Lastly, Cat was exceptional at suggesting creative ways to boost participation in new initiatives. Both from the restaurant side and the sales side. She truly has deep knowledge of this industry, the sellers that have driven its growth, and how to build productive, sustainable partnerships. She would be an asset to any fast growing team.
Dominic Skipper
An absolute gem of an individual & talent, Catherine is an architect of success. I had the pleasure of working with Catherine beginning in the infant stages of Uber Eats, collaborating on numerous projects over the years. Seeing her build out the early Sales team, implement go-to-market strategy masterfully & establishing new channels for business growth was nothing short of amazing. Catherine's ability to organize is truly her greatest gift. She presents information in a tangible manner that brings all shareholders together to work towards goals. Catherine is a fiery soul who truly cares about the success of those around her. As an immense talent & key piece to build around on any team, there is no one I could recommend more.
Nike Lawrence
As a GM of a new initiative at Uber Eats, Cat was one of my most trusted, effective and impactful cross-functional partners. Cat was particularly effective at (1) building trust with our new team (2) designing creative solutions to engage and inspire our national sales force to sell a new product and (3) advocating for resources for our business line internally. Specifically with building trust, Cat spent time meeting 1:1 with every individual on our team on a regular cadence to better understand their goals and how she could help those goals be achieved. She guided the team through structuring their projects that needed seller participation so that they could get maximum buy-in from the sellers. In many ways she helped us develop a seller’s mindset so that we could be better partners to our sales force. Lastly, Cat was exceptional at suggesting creative ways to boost participation in new initiatives. Both from the restaurant side and the sales side. She truly has deep knowledge of this industry, the sellers that have driven its growth, and how to build productive, sustainable partnerships. She would be an asset to any fast growing team.
Dominic Skipper
An absolute gem of an individual & talent, Catherine is an architect of success. I had the pleasure of working with Catherine beginning in the infant stages of Uber Eats, collaborating on numerous projects over the years. Seeing her build out the early Sales team, implement go-to-market strategy masterfully & establishing new channels for business growth was nothing short of amazing. Catherine's ability to organize is truly her greatest gift. She presents information in a tangible manner that brings all shareholders together to work towards goals. Catherine is a fiery soul who truly cares about the success of those around her. As an immense talent & key piece to build around on any team, there is no one I could recommend more.
Nike Lawrence
As a GM of a new initiative at Uber Eats, Cat was one of my most trusted, effective and impactful cross-functional partners. Cat was particularly effective at (1) building trust with our new team (2) designing creative solutions to engage and inspire our national sales force to sell a new product and (3) advocating for resources for our business line internally. Specifically with building trust, Cat spent time meeting 1:1 with every individual on our team on a regular cadence to better understand their goals and how she could help those goals be achieved. She guided the team through structuring their projects that needed seller participation so that they could get maximum buy-in from the sellers. In many ways she helped us develop a seller’s mindset so that we could be better partners to our sales force. Lastly, Cat was exceptional at suggesting creative ways to boost participation in new initiatives. Both from the restaurant side and the sales side. She truly has deep knowledge of this industry, the sellers that have driven its growth, and how to build productive, sustainable partnerships. She would be an asset to any fast growing team.
Dominic Skipper
An absolute gem of an individual & talent, Catherine is an architect of success. I had the pleasure of working with Catherine beginning in the infant stages of Uber Eats, collaborating on numerous projects over the years. Seeing her build out the early Sales team, implement go-to-market strategy masterfully & establishing new channels for business growth was nothing short of amazing. Catherine's ability to organize is truly her greatest gift. She presents information in a tangible manner that brings all shareholders together to work towards goals. Catherine is a fiery soul who truly cares about the success of those around her. As an immense talent & key piece to build around on any team, there is no one I could recommend more.
Nike Lawrence
As a GM of a new initiative at Uber Eats, Cat was one of my most trusted, effective and impactful cross-functional partners. Cat was particularly effective at (1) building trust with our new team (2) designing creative solutions to engage and inspire our national sales force to sell a new product and (3) advocating for resources for our business line internally. Specifically with building trust, Cat spent time meeting 1:1 with every individual on our team on a regular cadence to better understand their goals and how she could help those goals be achieved. She guided the team through structuring their projects that needed seller participation so that they could get maximum buy-in from the sellers. In many ways she helped us develop a seller’s mindset so that we could be better partners to our sales force. Lastly, Cat was exceptional at suggesting creative ways to boost participation in new initiatives. Both from the restaurant side and the sales side. She truly has deep knowledge of this industry, the sellers that have driven its growth, and how to build productive, sustainable partnerships. She would be an asset to any fast growing team.
Credentials
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Executive Education Leadership
Harvard Business School Executive EducationJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Executive Education Strategy
Harvard Business School Executive EducationJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Permaculture Design Certification
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Open Water Diver
PADIJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Preventing Workplace Harassment
EmtrainMay, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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LEFT COAST POWER YOGA, LLC
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Yoga Teacher
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Jun 2023 - Present
• Provides instruction for Yoga Pilates fusion classes. • Specialized programming for Yoga Pilates with live cello music. • Provides instruction for Yoga Pilates fusion classes. • Specialized programming for Yoga Pilates with live cello music.
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Nest Yoga Oakland
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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In Training Assistant
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Dec 2022 - Apr 2023
• Onsite liaison and point of contact for faculty and students before and during 200hr Sudeshika Yoga Teacher Training, creating a supportive, seamless experience • Formatting and editing of created program materials • Onsite liaison and point of contact for faculty and students before and during 200hr Sudeshika Yoga Teacher Training, creating a supportive, seamless experience • Formatting and editing of created program materials
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Arise Leadership
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United States
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E-learning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales
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Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
• Developed sales playbook and process for inbound and outbound outreach • Created CRM architecture and implementation • Optimized outreach by creating email sequences for sales and account management • Developed sales playbook and process for inbound and outbound outreach • Created CRM architecture and implementation • Optimized outreach by creating email sequences for sales and account management
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Potli
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Sales
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Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
• Achieved consistent QoQ growth of 193% in revenue and responsible for attaining 99% of all sales • Created and developed key account acquisition, increase of 200% in total clientele • Product development and launch for 2 new SKUs • Vendor vetting, contract negotiations, and logistics management including production planning ensuring operational efficiency of resource allocation • Managed relationships with contracted external team including 20+ Sales Representatives • Achieved consistent QoQ growth of 193% in revenue and responsible for attaining 99% of all sales • Created and developed key account acquisition, increase of 200% in total clientele • Product development and launch for 2 new SKUs • Vendor vetting, contract negotiations, and logistics management including production planning ensuring operational efficiency of resource allocation • Managed relationships with contracted external team including 20+ Sales Representatives
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Otter
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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US/CAN SMB Director of Sales
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Jun 2020 - Jan 2021
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Uber
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United States
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Internet Marketplace Platforms
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Sales Operations Program Manager, Incubate + Scale, Uber Eats
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
• Scaled an Uber Eats’ product offering across the Sales org in US&C, $1MM+ weekly run rate • Incubated pilots, developing the sales strategy and systems requirements for operational efficiency • Collaborated with external and internal cross functional teams to develop a program for Channel Sales • Created a process to recruit and build a pilot sales team, moving our team to a destination organization • Developed a quarterly survey to capture the Voice of the Seller quarterly to… Show more • Scaled an Uber Eats’ product offering across the Sales org in US&C, $1MM+ weekly run rate • Incubated pilots, developing the sales strategy and systems requirements for operational efficiency • Collaborated with external and internal cross functional teams to develop a program for Channel Sales • Created a process to recruit and build a pilot sales team, moving our team to a destination organization • Developed a quarterly survey to capture the Voice of the Seller quarterly to guide process and systems improvements for Sales Operations
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Special Projects EXT Sales Manager
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Apr 2018 - Jan 2019
• Successfully created and piloted a program to utilize a contract based Sales force to decrease the cost of client acquisition and increase department productivity, leading to multi-city program expansion. • Strategically planned and executed sales campaign initiatives to meet or exceed goal - managed the top team accounting for 6% of customer acquisition in the West, avg team attainment 137%, and 172% annual attainment. • Provided weekly individual peer coaching and development for… Show more • Successfully created and piloted a program to utilize a contract based Sales force to decrease the cost of client acquisition and increase department productivity, leading to multi-city program expansion. • Strategically planned and executed sales campaign initiatives to meet or exceed goal - managed the top team accounting for 6% of customer acquisition in the West, avg team attainment 137%, and 172% annual attainment. • Provided weekly individual peer coaching and development for sales representatives to improve productivity. Increased Closed Won (CW) rate while decreasing lead time to CW, converted 54% of reps to fulltime employees • Conducted hiring and training of all sales representatives (cohorts of 5-40) while managing a team of 10-40.
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Account Executive - Team Lead, Restaurant Partnerships
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2018
• Defined, developed and implemented new sales process improvements and strategies for selling initiatives for SMB team, increasing efficiencies • Built partnerships with 475+ restaurants • Managed contract negotiations in Salesforce for 200+ opportunities concurrently • Consistently exceeded monthly sales goals, generating $8.8MM+ in revenue and $46MM+ in gross bookings • Managed a team of 10+ representatives and conducted training
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Restaurant Partnerships Representative
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2016
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Kuli Kuli Foods
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations and Marketing
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
• Conducted marketing mix analyses with store level data to determine effectiveness of marketing activities and further develop marketing and brand positioning strategy • Analyzed Whole Foods POS data to create monthly reports and build a sales story for Kuli Kuli products • Collected retailer and shopper insights through phone interviews and product demonstrations to further define target consumer segments, better support store teams, and ultimately increase sales. • Assisted in… Show more • Conducted marketing mix analyses with store level data to determine effectiveness of marketing activities and further develop marketing and brand positioning strategy • Analyzed Whole Foods POS data to create monthly reports and build a sales story for Kuli Kuli products • Collected retailer and shopper insights through phone interviews and product demonstrations to further define target consumer segments, better support store teams, and ultimately increase sales. • Assisted in product and packaging development for three unique product lines and completed non-GMO and USDA organic certifications • Ingredient and raw material sourcing, and scaling operations to meet the demand of an increase of 110% in sales month over month, while working to improve COGS and stay within budgets • Orchestrated logistics of raw materials and finished products between vendors, manufacturing partners and customers by scheduling freight and managed warehouse inventory levels • Built and managed a team of 15+ national Brand Ambassadors – train new hires, lead monthly team calls, analyze individual BA performance, and motivate with goal setting • Event planning for product launches; partnered with Whole Foods Market and 10+ vendors • Bookkeeping – invoice customers, A/R follow-ups Show less • Conducted marketing mix analyses with store level data to determine effectiveness of marketing activities and further develop marketing and brand positioning strategy • Analyzed Whole Foods POS data to create monthly reports and build a sales story for Kuli Kuli products • Collected retailer and shopper insights through phone interviews and product demonstrations to further define target consumer segments, better support store teams, and ultimately increase sales. • Assisted in… Show more • Conducted marketing mix analyses with store level data to determine effectiveness of marketing activities and further develop marketing and brand positioning strategy • Analyzed Whole Foods POS data to create monthly reports and build a sales story for Kuli Kuli products • Collected retailer and shopper insights through phone interviews and product demonstrations to further define target consumer segments, better support store teams, and ultimately increase sales. • Assisted in product and packaging development for three unique product lines and completed non-GMO and USDA organic certifications • Ingredient and raw material sourcing, and scaling operations to meet the demand of an increase of 110% in sales month over month, while working to improve COGS and stay within budgets • Orchestrated logistics of raw materials and finished products between vendors, manufacturing partners and customers by scheduling freight and managed warehouse inventory levels • Built and managed a team of 15+ national Brand Ambassadors – train new hires, lead monthly team calls, analyze individual BA performance, and motivate with goal setting • Event planning for product launches; partnered with Whole Foods Market and 10+ vendors • Bookkeeping – invoice customers, A/R follow-ups Show less
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Champion Auto
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Modesto, CA
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Founder & CEO
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2015
• Led sales team to increase sales by 33% over 3 years (2014 net sales $1.5MM) • Utilized DeskManager DMS for CRM, complete management of business operations and finances • New business formation, develop and implement company operational standards, policies, marketing, and promotions. • Built and managed B2B relationships with vendors, wholesalers, and financiers • Product and service development for B2C • Led sales team to increase sales by 33% over 3 years (2014 net sales $1.5MM) • Utilized DeskManager DMS for CRM, complete management of business operations and finances • New business formation, develop and implement company operational standards, policies, marketing, and promotions. • Built and managed B2B relationships with vendors, wholesalers, and financiers • Product and service development for B2C
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Net Impact
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chapter President
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Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
• Liaison between Net Impact Central and Dominican University of California's administration • Oversaw the leadership team and all Chapter initiatives • Developed the Chapter's strategic plan and annual goals • Responsible for completing all required Net Impact Central paperwork • Resource for the leadership team
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Chapter Social Media Coordinator
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
• Increased brand awareness on Facebook by 83% • Developed and wrote creative content for social media, press releases, and print • Created new initiatives to drive traffic to Net Impact Chapter websites and social media platforms
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Canela Bistro Bar
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San Francisco, CA
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Social Media Marketing Consultant
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
• Wrote a social media marketing plan for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to increase public brand awareness and engagement (Increases – Facebook 15%, Twitter 10%, and Instagram 100%) • Created metrics for data analysis of suggested tactics • Wrote a social media marketing plan for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to increase public brand awareness and engagement (Increases – Facebook 15%, Twitter 10%, and Instagram 100%) • Created metrics for data analysis of suggested tactics
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Venture Greenhouse
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San Rafael, CA
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Sustainability Consultant
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
• Wrote a Guide to Implementing Sustainability Metrics based on TBL for accelerators and startups • Developed metrics based on KPIs (Energy, Climate Change, Community/Education, Products/Services, Major Processes, Strategic Partners/Supply Chain, Business Performance, Residual Products/Waste, Landfill/Waste, and Materials) to measure the environmental and social sustainability performance of startup companies • Created a Metrics Collection Guide, which includes general sustainability… Show more • Wrote a Guide to Implementing Sustainability Metrics based on TBL for accelerators and startups • Developed metrics based on KPIs (Energy, Climate Change, Community/Education, Products/Services, Major Processes, Strategic Partners/Supply Chain, Business Performance, Residual Products/Waste, Landfill/Waste, and Materials) to measure the environmental and social sustainability performance of startup companies • Created a Metrics Collection Guide, which includes general sustainability metrics applicable to any organization • Collected and analyzed quantitative data from startups (Renewable Energy, Recyclable Products, Recycled Content, Consumption Reduction, Green Building & Facilities, Eco-efficient Products, Non-toxic Materials, Fair & Safe Labor, Zero Waste Packaging, and Transparent Practices); reported findings including 1, 2-3, and 5 year improvement projections Show less • Wrote a Guide to Implementing Sustainability Metrics based on TBL for accelerators and startups • Developed metrics based on KPIs (Energy, Climate Change, Community/Education, Products/Services, Major Processes, Strategic Partners/Supply Chain, Business Performance, Residual Products/Waste, Landfill/Waste, and Materials) to measure the environmental and social sustainability performance of startup companies • Created a Metrics Collection Guide, which includes general sustainability… Show more • Wrote a Guide to Implementing Sustainability Metrics based on TBL for accelerators and startups • Developed metrics based on KPIs (Energy, Climate Change, Community/Education, Products/Services, Major Processes, Strategic Partners/Supply Chain, Business Performance, Residual Products/Waste, Landfill/Waste, and Materials) to measure the environmental and social sustainability performance of startup companies • Created a Metrics Collection Guide, which includes general sustainability metrics applicable to any organization • Collected and analyzed quantitative data from startups (Renewable Energy, Recyclable Products, Recycled Content, Consumption Reduction, Green Building & Facilities, Eco-efficient Products, Non-toxic Materials, Fair & Safe Labor, Zero Waste Packaging, and Transparent Practices); reported findings including 1, 2-3, and 5 year improvement projections Show less
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Hodo
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Management Consultant
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
• Developed metrics and collected quantitative data to identify areas of improvement, focusing on packaging (Reduced packaging time by 335%) • Created current and future Value Stream Maps, Floor Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams for all product processing/manufacturing; from raw material to final packaged product • Presented on production findings, process improvements, and opportunities • Developed metrics and collected quantitative data to identify areas of improvement, focusing on packaging (Reduced packaging time by 335%) • Created current and future Value Stream Maps, Floor Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams for all product processing/manufacturing; from raw material to final packaged product • Presented on production findings, process improvements, and opportunities
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Earthjustice
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United States
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Law Practice
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400 - 500 Employee
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Sustainability Consultant
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
• Analyzed, documented, and reviewed facility and operations practices • Conducted energy, waste, water, and pollution audits • Created a report for planned improvements to achieve Bay Area Green Certification • Analyzed, documented, and reviewed facility and operations practices • Conducted energy, waste, water, and pollution audits • Created a report for planned improvements to achieve Bay Area Green Certification
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Anka Behavioral Health, Inc.
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research Intern
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
- Researched and reported on state and county data including demographics, psychographics, and current governmental programs. - Data analysis for determining feasibility of grant proposals. - Researched and reported on state and county data including demographics, psychographics, and current governmental programs. - Data analysis for determining feasibility of grant proposals.
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Global Auto Inc.
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Hayward, CA
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Operations and Business Manager
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Jul 2004 - Dec 2009
- Coordinated costing to ensure on time development, including calendar management for products delivery. - Prepared the daily, daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports. - Human resource duties including implementation of organizational policies and opportunities for progression. - Vendor management, including wholesale accounts and payroll accounting. - Sales. - Coordinated costing to ensure on time development, including calendar management for products delivery. - Prepared the daily, daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports. - Human resource duties including implementation of organizational policies and opportunities for progression. - Vendor management, including wholesale accounts and payroll accounting. - Sales.
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Colliers
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Canada
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Broker's Assistant
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Sep 2003 - Jun 2004
- Developed marketing strategies for listed properties. - Prepared commercial real estate leases and marketing packages. - Provided customer service including responding to inquiries and real estate property tours. - Developed marketing strategies for listed properties. - Prepared commercial real estate leases and marketing packages. - Provided customer service including responding to inquiries and real estate property tours.
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Juice & Yogurt
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Pleasant Hill, CA
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Store Manager
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Jul 2002 - May 2003
- Interviewing, training, and coaching employees. - Inventory management, handling cash, product production, and customer service. - Prepared employee schedules. - Interviewing, training, and coaching employees. - Inventory management, handling cash, product production, and customer service. - Prepared employee schedules.
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Education
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Dominican University of California
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sustainable Enterprise -
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management -
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Associate of Arts (AA), Merchandise Marketing