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Benjamin Wherry

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Operations professional prepared to leverage extensive experience in operational management to enhance business performance. Expertise in developing and implementing process improvements while fostering collaborative environment to meet organizational goals. Reliable team player with focus on adaptability and achieving targeted results. Proficient in strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Acquisitions & Operations Manager

Food Bank of Iowa
06.2020 - Current
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods.
  • Enhanced distribution model to boost product output and shrink expenses.
  • Frequent collaboration across departments to maintain product flow and to provide project visibility.
  • Redesigned product categorization leading to a 171% year-over-year revenue boost.
  • Created and utilized digital tools to improve inventory management and streamline product purchasing.
  • Managed partner agency relationships and order processing to improve customer satisfaction.

Quality Analyst

Marzetti Frozen Pasta
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
  • Created and revised procedures, checklists and job aids to reduce errors.
  • Developed and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.

Server

Johnny's Italian Restaurant
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Process Improvement Analyst

Community Health Alliance
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Implemented data-driven techniques to monitor processes, uncovering inefficiencies and areas requiring improvement.
  • Developed process improvement initiatives and analyzed problems to create corrective action strategy.
  • Completed process mapping to provide foundation for evaluations.

Laboratory Technician

DuPont Pioneer
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Technology development and design of next-generation genome sequencing technology.
  • Determined the large-scale viability of various state-of-the-art processes and methods used in modern day agriculture.
  • Implemented core scientific principles to guide lab procedures and generate new hypotheses based on experimental findings.
  • Improved the functionality of low-voltage microelectronic circuitry to yield better data.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Biochemistry

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12-2016

Skills

    Creativity and problem-solving

    Customer service and interpersonal communication

    Goal setting

    Team leadership

    Decision-making

    Operations management and project management

    Strategic planning

    Continuous improvements

Timeline

Acquisitions & Operations Manager

Food Bank of Iowa
06.2020 - Current

Quality Analyst

Marzetti Frozen Pasta
09.2019 - 06.2020

Server

Johnny's Italian Restaurant
05.2018 - 06.2019

Process Improvement Analyst

Community Health Alliance
01.2018 - 04.2018

Laboratory Technician

DuPont Pioneer
01.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Biochemistry

Iowa State University

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