Results-driven Professional eager to contribute 8 years of experience to a commercial or management operations position at a scrap metal recycling or waste company.

• In-depth knowledge of scrap metal recycling and waste management operations obtained from extensive hands-on experience.
• Recognized for the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvement initiatives to significantly boost performance.
• Top notch leadership, organizational and problem-solving abilities with a track record of exceeding expectations in deadline driven environments.

Sims Metal Management, Richmond, CA 2014-Present

Account Manager / Buyer

• Champion process improvement initiatives to significantly increase efficiency across daily operations; implement successful strategies to ensure achievement of purchasing goals.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Leverage strong communication skills to form positive relationships with 250 accounts across various industries, including manufacturing, towing and waste industries.
• Heavily involved in full cycle of transactions, from identification of equipment needs to logistics and contractual agreements.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully increased supplier delivery rates by 10% year over year.
• Increased margin expansion by 23% each year.
• Recognized by West Coast Regional President as a High Potential Achiever; hand selected for corporate list of employees possessing management potential.
• Recipient of Customer Service Gold Star award.
• Consistently maintained contribution margin average above $50/GT.
• Maintained overall negative account average at less than 1% for FY2014-16.

CASS, Inc. 2009-2014

Environmental Management System Director, EMR & ISO 14001:2004 Certified Lead Auditor (2012-2014)

• Leveraged the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach to integrate structured environmental management system.
• Closely monitored overall environmental performance while ensuring utmost compliance to ISO 14001 standards.
• Performed internal auditing for environmental and quality management systems; relayed pertinent findings to upper level management.

CASS, Inc. (Continued)

Quality Management System Director, QMR & ISO 9001: 2008 Certified Internal Auditor (2009-2014)

• Designed and deployed company policies while ensuring strict adherence throughout all operations.
• Developed detailed procedures to maintain quality control; performed detailed audits on a weekly basis.
• Completed in-depth quality test analysis training using various methodologies including Reverse Pressure Tests (Gas-Tech), K-molds, use of an XRF analyzer (Themo Scientific LT-2 Niton) and spectrometer analysis (SpectroMaxx).

Safety Director (2009-2014)

• Fulfilled key leadership position ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations across recycling facility and aluminum ingot plant; conducted detailed safety meetings for 150+ employees and thoroughly monitored all operations.
• Created informative presentations on topics including hazardous communication/handing, MSDS sheets, Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO), heavy equipment operation, universal waste handling and preventive maintenance.
• Closely monitored employee performance levels; deployed safety incentive programs.

Deputy Weighmaster (2009-2014)

• Maintained strict adherence to state regulations and ISRI specifications throughout all day to day operations.
• Thoroughly reviewed materials to verify requirements of buyer / seller were met and material had not been stolen.

Administrative Assistant (2009)

• Demonstrated strong organizational abilities while providing direct support to company executives.
• Performed various administrative and human resource tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
• Conducted in-depth research and analysis on London Metal Exchange (LME) values.
• Maintained open lines of communication across business units and with third party vendors.

Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of the Pacific; 2009

Member of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity

American Foundry Association (AFS), Northern CA Chapter BOD; 2013-Present

Bay Area Auto Dismantler Association (BAADA) BOD; 2015-Present

Southern CA Auto Dismantler Association (SCADA) BOD; 2016-Present

Woman in Metal Association Member; 2013-Present