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Allison Jahoda

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Results-driven people-manager with experience steering and directing all aspects of operations. Practiced in orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities involving process improvements and system onboarding. Recognized and commended for collaborating with upper management to achieve organizational objectives. Skilled in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environments with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

PPG Architectural Coatings
Cranberry, PA
01.2016 - Current

· Coordinate both internal and third-party resources for the execution of multiple projects and global templates, including Esker, ClientLink, ServiceNow, and SAP/S4HANA

· Assist in the definition of various project scopes, timelines, and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility for project team to uphold deadlines

· Evaluate and make recommendation on account contracts to improve cash on hand, percent current, and deduction management; currently have improved standing deductions by 33%, having cleared over $15MM and reduced running total by $1.5MM

· Professionally communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive

· Create engaging environment within department through structured interviewing, onboarding, and growing of employees

· Repeatedly recognized for top performance through accelerated promotions, awards, and ratings

  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with customers and internal partners.
  • De-escalated customer interactions by providing alternative tactics to solving problems and satisfying customer needs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Developed reports or created dashboards, providing financial-related information to make informed business decisions.
  • Analyzed sales trends and customer data to identify potential risks or opportunities in demand planning.
  • Created reports on historical trends to inform future decisions regarding product availability.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to ensure accurate forecasting of market needs.
  • Monitored current inventory levels and identified areas where additional stock should be ordered.
  • Evaluated customer requirements against available resources in order to optimize delivery timescales.
  • Utilized software applications such as Excel, Access, Tableau and Power BI for data analysis purposes.
  • Provided guidance on best practices for inventory management systems based on industry standards.
  • Reviewed customer orders prior to fulfillment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Identified cost savings opportunities through optimizing purchasing processes related to demand planning.
  • Identified inefficiencies within supply chain and implemented strategies resulting in improved performance.

Floral Designer Assistant

Karrie Hlista Designs
Sewickley, PA
10.2014 - 12.2015
  • Delivered and set up flower arrangements for banquets, weddings and funerals.
  • Organized supplies, tools and equipment needed for floral design projects.
  • Maintained inventory of fresh flowers, vases, containers and other items used in floral designs.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately while providing excellent customer service.
  • Set up displays in store front window using creative design techniques.

Assistant Manager

Sheetz
Baden, PA
06.2011 - 10.2014
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
  • Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.

Education

MBA - Business Administration and Management

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
09.2016

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Operations Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Contract Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Timeline

Supervisor

PPG Architectural Coatings
01.2016 - Current

Floral Designer Assistant

Karrie Hlista Designs
10.2014 - 12.2015

Assistant Manager

Sheetz
06.2011 - 10.2014

MBA - Business Administration and Management

Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Capella University
Allison Jahoda