Gunnar Smyth
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Experience
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Connors Group
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Jun 2021 - Present
Lead Consultant managing work teams that solve complex problems and deliver proven savings and efficient processes for our clients in Retail and Distribution sectors. Technical Expertise: Engineered Labor Standards, MOST, Capacity and Demand Modeling, Forecasting, Labor Management Lead Consultant managing work teams that solve complex problems and deliver proven savings and efficient processes for our clients in Retail and Distribution sectors. Technical Expertise: Engineered Labor Standards, MOST, Capacity and Demand Modeling, Forecasting, Labor Management
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The Walt Disney Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Industrial Engineer
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2021
Supported all Disney Springs operations and the Merchandise line of business across all 4 parks and resorts. Primary job function included various business analytics, forecasting, capacity/demand modelling, Guest behavior analysis, and new technology impacts.
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Business Integration Analyst
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
Supported the integration of Talent Acquisition Services across ABC, ESPN, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Cruise Line, and the Walt Disney Studios in preparation to onboard 21st Century Fox employees and their HR organizational structure.
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Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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2018 Great Lakes Regional Conference Coordinator
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2018
- Organized a student-run 2-day Industrial Engineering Conference bringing together students, professionals, and company representatives- Lead a team of 16 students managing all aspects of the conference including Marketing, Logistics, Speakers, Competitions, Companies, etc. - 350 conference attendees- Budget $40K
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Executive Vice President - Student Chapter
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
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Vice President of Finance - Student Chapter
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
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The Walt Disney Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Industrial Engineering Intern
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
Theme Park Operations - Supported the opening of Pandora (the first new land-development at Walt Disney World) through operational efficiency improvements- Provided analytical insights about current state operation for the continuous improvement of the Guest arrival process including Parking, Security, and Main Entrance - Increased efficiency and Guest experience through a new parking strategy - Analyzed current state Security Team facility needs to help determine future development - Proved changes to the main entrance process improved throughput, standardized process across all four theme parksDisney Cruise Line- Created a digital tool to assist the deck managers on-board the ships- Evaluated the Guest dining behavior/experience- Created reports to using VBA and SAS to provide valuable insights for the on-board housekeeping team
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The Walt Disney Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Industrial Engineering Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
Facilities and Operation Services- Created a robust capacity model for a 60,000 sq. ft. textile facility to help determine short term demand solutions. - Quantified current state of the facility; mapped the process flow containing 50+ unique routes; implemented short term solutions designed to sustain demand until long term solution were implemented. Facilities and Operation Services- Created a robust capacity model for a 60,000 sq. ft. textile facility to help determine short term demand solutions. - Quantified current state of the facility; mapped the process flow containing 50+ unique routes; implemented short term solutions designed to sustain demand until long term solution were implemented.
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The Walt Disney Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Industrial Engineering Intern
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
Supported the Project Development team doing time studies, Guest behavior analysis, and opening support of Star Wars: Launch Bay in Disney's Hollywood Studios. Supported the Project Development team doing time studies, Guest behavior analysis, and opening support of Star Wars: Launch Bay in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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Great American Insurance Group
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
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Education
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The Ohio State University
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering -
Elder High School