Ashley Mims
Richmond,Texas
Summary
Results-driven manager with extensive experience in leadership, project management, and process improvement. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, team development, and achieving company goals. Seeking to leverage my expertise to contribute to the growth and success of your company as a Director of Materials Management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Houston Food Bank
Houston, Tx
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Implemented ERP training and revised Standard Operating Procedures across all operational sectors, driving efficiency and compliance
- Oversaw Transportation, Logistics, Quality, and Warehouse departments, ensuring seamless operations and inventory management
- Managed weekly schedules and orchestrated distribution meetings while aligning inventory levels with production goals
- Developed projects to foster employee growth and team cohesiveness, restructuring the warehouse to significantly reduce errors
- Maintained warehouse recertifications and safety procedures, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Operations/Supply Chain Specialist
Dishaka
Stafford, Tx
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Organized departmental meetings to enhance operational development and implemented policies and procedures for the OPS team
- Coached and trained new departmental staff, developed analytical reports, and monitored KPIs to drive performance
- Managed order processing from start to finish, overseeing production levels and monitoring freight costs and budgets
- Identified raw material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order requirements, enhancing supply chain efficiency
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, and freight forwarders, achieving cost reductions and maximizing efficiency through effective shipment consolidation
- Provided exceptional customer service by resolving incoming calls and issues promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Senior Program Manager of Logistics and Fidelity
UTHealth and Science
Houston, Tx
01.2023
- Lead training initiatives for CLI staff on project management and oversee the logistics team for the statewide Texas Rising Star Assessment
- Manage caseloads, materials, equipment, and information to ensure effective resource acquisition and management
- Provide contract and administrative support, collaborating closely with budget and procurement teams
- Develop and manage fidelity monitoring and data management activities across project teams, enhancing operational performance
- Assist in the recruitment, training, and onboarding of new logistics team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Orchestrate scheduling methods in Jira for Research Assistants, Research Coordinators, and Assessors, conducting fidelity monitoring on data collected during assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Minor Healthcare Management -
American Intercontinental University
04.2017
Skills
- Issue Resolution
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team Development
- Vendor Relations
- Data Entry
- Process Improvement
- Client Correspondence
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Operational Efficiency
- Technology Support
- Staff training and coaching
- Customer Support
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Success
- Microsoft Excel
- NetSuite
- Waerlinx
- ERP Systems
- Jira
- Batchmaster
- Time Management
- Health and safety compliance
- Program Administration
- Business Planning
- Performance reporting
- Workflow Optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Productivity improvement specialist
- Decision-Making
- Data Management
- High-pressure environments
- Stakeholder Relations
- Cost reduction and containment
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Senior Program Manager of Logistics and Fidelity
UTHealth and Science
01.2023
Operations Manager
Houston Food Bank
01.2022 - 01.2023
Operations/Supply Chain Specialist
Dishaka
01.2015 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Minor Healthcare Management -
American Intercontinental University