Katherine Richardson

Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx xxx-xxx-xxxx | abc@xyz.com

Professional Summary

Operations Management| Procurement | Product/Service Selection | Process Improvement/Quality Control

Detail-oriented, results-focused professional offering a solid background working within manufacturing and warehouse / distribution sectors, providing technical, operational and management support. Excel at monitoring inventories and supplies, including conducting audits and utilizing various database systems to track inventories. Proven capacity to manage procurement processes including researching, evaluating and recommending vendors and suppliers as well as negotiating prices that optimize cost savings while securing quality standards.

▪       Experience includes managing the scheduling of special projects and initiatives including equipment maintenance, along with inspecting manufacturing process to ensure quality standards are met, providing recommendations that deliver improvement.

▪       Recognized for delivering high levels of administrative support, including generating reports, performing budgetary and financial analysis, and accurately maintaining data within business management systems.

▪       Resourceful and innovative in resolving issues and obstacles, affecting productivity and service delivery.

▪       Collaborate within teams and cross-functionally, ensuring all targets are consistently met, while prioritizing workload to ensure all deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained.

Core Competencies

Operations Coordination n Procurement n Vendor/Service Selection n Reporting n Process Improvement

Data Management n Information/Data Verification n Customer Service n Maintenance Planning n Administration

Financial/Budget Reporting n Training & Development n Cross-Functional Collaboration n Communication

Professional Experience

AMAZON, Campbellsville, XXXXXX Aug 2017 - Present

Jones Lang Lasalle Facility Coordinator

▪       Play an integral role in the management of work requests, efficiently receiving and dispatching request to technical staff, vendors and service providers.

▪       Collaborate on the coordination and scheduling of maintenance activities, minimizing disruption by effectively communicating information and discussion with vendors, facilities staff and service providers.

▪       Conduct research and evaluation of vendors and services to identify, recommend and support procurement processes, optimizing quality and cost efficiency.

▪       Provide support with budgetary requests, analysis and reporting, conduct variance analysis, and liaise with finance and accounting teams, assisting in resolving discrepancies.

▪       Proactively collaborate on implementing process improvements and cost saving initiatives.

▪       Work collaboratively with project management team, supporting facility specific initiatives.

▪       Provide exemplary customer service, interfacing with clients, visitors and guests, proactively addressing questions and concerns, including formulating innovative solutions to service delivery issues.

▪       Rigorously monitor adherence to Safety and Security policies, to ensure a safe working environment.

ALUTRIM, Lebanon, XXXXXX Jun 2016 Aug 2017

Tool Crib/Preventative Maintenance Coordinator

▪       Delivered high levels of efficiency managing and maintaining supplies for Production, Maintenance and Tool & Die.

▪       Manage procurement functions including, negotiating with vendors to secure lowest price, and preparing requisitions for approval from management prior to submitting to purchasing department.

▪       Proficiently managed inventories, closely monitoring and auditing items.

▪       Generated weekly preventive maintenance work orders and distributed to maintenance technicians, along with monitoring activities to ensure completion.

▪       Efficiently closed out completed work orders and accurately updated database.

ALUTRIM, Lebanon, XXXXXX Jun 2010 Jun 2016

Quality Control Technician

▪       Efficiently monitored and assessed each stage of production and processes, utilizing various tools and equipment such as Micrometers, Height Gauge, Go-No-Go Gauge and Radius Gauge.

▪       Monitored and checked al inspection/testing equipment to ensure correct calibration.

▪       Prepared, presented inspection reports to production and quality management Identifying and recommending changes to production processes to enhance quality of product and process management.

▪       Prepared daily end reports for Production and Quality Management.

▪       Supported continuous improvement processes by conducting 5S and Kaizen activities.

AKEBONO, Springfield, XXXXXX May 2004 Aug 2008

Quality Group Leader

Education

Currently Pursuing Bachelor s in Business Management, Campbellsville University, Aug 2017 Jun 2021

Associate of Science in Business & Medical, Xxxxxx College of Business, Danville, XXXXXX, 1999

Technical Skills

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Familiar with various Business/Management Systems & Databases