Chelsea, Michigan, United States
Creative and business savvy professional with ten years of progressive experience across a broad range of responsibilities. Proven ability to combine ingenuity and vision to lead projects from ideation to completion while staying on time and within budget.
Worked directly with Domino’s Franchisees to manage store application projects. Continued to advance my project management and communication skills as well as identified and executed multiple improvements to our process. -Automated time-consuming tasks while reducing errors -implemented the use and training of eSignatures for multiple departments -Developed and maintaining department’s franchisee resource portal
Hired to establish a more efficient system of tracking orders, sales, and to improve communication within department. Established a system that removed non-value-added processes within inventory system while improving lead times. - Led communication between designers and management - Implemented sales metrics and goal setting -Supported designers during sales process
Recruited to manage an expansion to a new location while directing day-to-day operations. - Led communication between staff and the board of directors - Directed all major projects relating to the look, design and function of new building - Corrected technical defects within various areas including production of craft gifts, art studio layout and construction, and retrofitted existing equipment to new building
Promoted to lead staff, improve production output and quality, as well as improve profitability. Implemented various Toyota Production System techniques including a Continuous Improvement mindset and a DMAIC approach to our production/quality, logistic/ordering, and selling strategy. Reduced non- value-added processes, physical waste, unhealthy practices all resulting in an improved work environment and bottom line. - Adopted a kanban system to manage material ordering, and production output -Partnered with MOSHA to improve health and safety - implemented a pull system that reduced on-hand inventory and increased sales
Hired to work directly with Product Manager, Graphic Designer and Production Department to create new product designs. Improved multiple processes included increasing longevity and quality of dies for production, various technical material applications, and cut out unnecessary production steps resulting in a better overall product. - Designed and implemented new product creation procedures - Consulted with engineering firm to redesign machine set up - Led a Continuous Improvement campaign to improve multiple processes in the production cycle
Taught various continuing education classes specifically in studio arts including ceramics, 2D design, sculpture, and graphic design. Worked closely with students and faculty to design and build multiple ceramic kilns and other studio equipment while also leading student work groups throughout the department. - Managed multiple work groups and accomplished conflict resolution within groups - Problem-solved technical material issues - Mentored students