EDSC Program Manager/McDonald’s Contractor

• Feb 2022 - Present

Manager Strategic Initiatives

• Aug 2019 - Jan 2022

Support EyeMed by generating critical insights using structured analysis, ensuring cross functional alignment across priorities, and helping the organization drive strategic initiatives forward with hands on support. A key problem solver for organizational initiatives on a development path to lead major efforts across a variety of issues, from broad topics such as strategic planning, to in-depth topics such as taking process improvements. Key Accomplishments: • Research, synthesize and develop perspective and recommendation on critical business issues using both internal and external sources of information • Lead development of specific action plans with business leaders across the organization • Lead cross functional teams and ensures deliverables are on time • Facilitate discussion via appropriate communication material to assist with trade-off and decision making • Help identify, track, and manage high-visibility corporate projects for the business with IT • Support strategic partnerships, acting as liaison with both internal and external partners • Support IT projects for internal systems to ensure the development work is tested prior to going into production • Initiate projects by recommending cost saving/productivity enhancing alternative solutions • Communication and coordination of cross functional teams to accomplish goals and build relationships regarding all aspects of the projects Show less

Network Strategy Project Manager

• Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

Create, prioritize, and develop business case for strategic plans and projects, with short and long-term initiatives that enable the overall long-term vision of the company to meet our growth and customer service objectives. Develop overall network strategy and develop an integrated approach, conduct cost/return on investment analysis, and align leadership. Provide cross functional project management in all phases of projects. Key Accomplishments: • Develop strategic initiatives and projects with enhance the network capabilities to meet growth and align leadership for long-term strategy, focusing on project identification and scope, schedule, budget, and long-term benefit streams • Initiate projects by recommending cost saving/productivity enhancing alternative solutions • Ensure all major projects include risk analysis and contingency planning will maintain service levels in the event of unplanned interruptions or delays • Evaluate construction and business activity versus the schedule and anticipate problems • Communication and coordination of cross functional teams to accomplish goals and build relationships regarding all aspects of the projects • Develop and implement transition plans that ensure acceptable store service level, lowest practical cost and least interruptions to operations • Develop RFPs and manage vendor bidding process Show less

Strategic Analytics Logistics Manager

• Mar 2015 - Feb 2018

Managed the logistics of transportation and warehousing for 45 carriers, 18 warehouses, and 600 lanes across more than 15,000 annual truckloads. Resolved approximately 183 daily issues utilizing leadership skills within the Over Short and Damaged Department. Mentored the Supply Chain Team in consistently reaching the 3% annual savings goal. Regularly analyzed warehouse space to ensure maximum use. Provided current KPIs, projects and acquisitions to the senior management team for review. Key Accomplishments: • Rapidly promoted after six months in the position. • Played a key role in adding three new manufacturing plants to the organization. • Collaborated with team to decrease costs by over $10M within three years by moving logistics to an in-house system, created a fuel system, and reducing carrier rates. • Implemented Tableau business and analytical software and OSD SOX compliant policies. • Reduced labor hours by 12 per week, per employee, through streamlining credit and deduction processes. • Created detention policy to ensure carrier and customer activities remained equal. • Worked with Inventory Team and supply/demand partners to maximize placement of items and appropriate storage. • Increased LeanLogistics TMS features from 17% to 87% after becoming a Subject Matter Expert. • Completed Network Study Optimization Project to identify methods to achieve the highest profits and delivered results to senior management for review. • Provided assistance with budgeting and quarterly updates to the budget with weekly reporting on progress. • Presented strategic projects to senior management and board members. Show less

Supply Chain Consultant, Analyst, and Project Manager

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

Oversaw ten projects including scheduling, databases, and invoicing. Facilitated internal and external customer launch sessions, project review sessions, and turnover meetings. Managed checklists, files, and documentation. Provided high levels of customer service to ensure positive experiences and encourage long term retention. Key Accomplishments: • Reviewed and analyzed customer metrics, data, and recommended changes to increase efficiency and avoid issues. • Collaborated with engineers, vendor representatives, and partners to ensure active and profitable partnerships. • Developed project status reports to assist with continual growth of project management. • Worked alongside WMS and WCS vendors while representing the customer, vendors included Red Prairie, Opex, Dematic, and Intelligrated. Show less

Account Manager

• Jul 2010 - Oct 2013

Serviced over 20 customers with annual revenue of over $25M. Successfully negotiated contracts and renewals. Provided continual training and automated tasks to increase production and efficiency. Key Accomplishments: • Reduced annual transportation costs by 5% across the top five accounts, resulting in increased revenue. • Cross-sold products to existing clients, increasing orders by 10%. • Obtained ten new accounts and gained over $700k in revenue. • Continually grew the flatbed portion of the organization from 1% to over 10% profit with an additional $150k in business. Show less

Store Manager in Training

• May 2009 - Mar 2010

After less than 3 months of training, I was put in charge of managing store operations and a 34-member team. Kept sales high, customer satisfaction positive, and employees productive. After less than 3 months of training, I was put in charge of managing store operations and a 34-member team. Kept sales high, customer satisfaction positive, and employees productive.