Experience

WS&P Insurance: Walthall Sachse & Pipes, Inc.

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Lines Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Present



International Paper

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Mar 2019



Aerotek

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiter

  • Jun 2015 - Feb 2016



International Paper

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shipping Lead

  • Feb 2014 - May 2015

  • Monitor and maintain product inventory levels by balancing inbound and outbound material shipments between regional IP production facilities. • Manage the receiving of 220 tons of paper per day arriving via rail and motor carrier delivery. • Generate 24 hour production schedules for 3 eight hour shift teams – 15 people per shift. • Develop daily production schedule that maximizes facility utilization and efficiency. • Responsible for waste minimization – higher facility profit and efficiency. • Lead daily production meetings of shipping, planning and customer service departments. • Develop cost effective motor carrier delivery schedules of finished product to customers. • Manage forklift crews to safely load and maximizing outbound trailer shipments. • Make important decisions regarding production and shipment of product to customers. • Forecast customer product demand resulting in cost effective and efficient shipment of product. • Review customer orders in order entry system. Goal is to minimize order entry errors which could lead to production errors and inefficiencies.



International Paper

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  -Performed numerous job functions related to the production and transportation of corrugated products. -Coordinated multiple manufacturing processes to achieve production quotas and shipping deadlines. -Interacted with management and the non-union labor force to resolve disputes regarding the assembly process. -Observed the collaboration between various groups to meet customer needs and product requirements on a timely basis. -Proposed upgraded technology practices through the implementation of new technology and equipment configuration.



JT Enterprises

• Supply Chain Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  -Coordinated transportation activities including the distribution of product inventory to various warehouse locations and oversaw the delivery of products to customers. -Participated in manufacturing and operations. Gained valuable leadership and operational skills in production and distribution of company products. -Assisted in sales and marketing of finished product. Learned the value of maintaining high product quality in keeping existing customers and attracting new ones. -Gained insight into maximizing profitability of the business by optimizing the production and sale of various products.



Hill Country Promotional Products

• Sales Representative

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  -Conducted sales calls to expand customer base. -Analyzed promotional product companies to determine the most efficient and reliable suppliers. -Prepared purchase orders and invoices related to customer orders. -Conducted sales calls to expand customer base. -Analyzed promotional product companies to determine the most efficient and reliable suppliers. -Prepared purchase orders and invoices related to customer orders.