Abigail VanTassell
Fond du Lac
Summary
Results-driven and innovative professional with strong leadership acumen and strategic mindset. Skilled in analyzing complex business scenarios and devising effective solutions to drive organizational growth. Adept at navigating day-to-day challenges with proactive and analytical approach. Committed to delivering exceptional outcomes through combination of critical thinking, collaboration, and attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Engineer Tech
Mercury Marine
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Audited production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Drafted equipment layout plans to enhance workplace efficiency for new and existing production floors.
- Tutored workers on production procedures, implementing remedial education programs where necessary.
- Designed improvements to equipment to optimize worker productivity.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Designed labor utilization standards to balance worker efficiency with employee satisfaction, increasing overall productivity and satisfaction.
- Analyzed information regarding current production, future needs and costs.
- Conducted time study using work measurement tools to validate accuracy of labor standard time.
Assembler Technician
Mercury Marine
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Installed and tested boat gears, motors and frames and exemplified good manufacturing practices as defined by employer.
- Aligned motor, air end and coupling using calipers, dial indicators and straight edges.
- Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
- Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures for each assembly job.
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army National Guard
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Completed projects on time and under budget while resolving complex issues for senior leaders.
- Launched company-wide HR strategies, practices and benefits and compensation policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
- Performed timely project management within budget constraints for issues regarding executive leadership.
Sales Manager
Fleet Farm
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Used vendor expertise to deliver educational content to sales team.
- Maintained marketplace visibility marketplace by participating in industry-related and community activities.
- Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
- Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
- Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science - Industrial Engineering
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WIHigh School Diploma -
Fond Du Lac High School
Fond Du Lac, WISkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Fast Learner
- Collaborative Mindset
- Highly Dependable
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Business Planning
Technical Profile
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Oracle
Timeline
Industrial Engineer Tech
Mercury Marine
11.2020 - 10.2023
Assembler Technician
Mercury Marine
01.2016 - 10.2020
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army National Guard
12.2015 - 04.2017
Sales Manager
Fleet Farm
01.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Fond Du Lac High School
Associate of Science - Industrial Engineering
Fox Valley Technical College
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