Bevin Anker
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Advanced Operations Manager offering over 16 years of experience and proven success in office administration, manufacturing and production, quality assurance and leadership. Highly skilled in streamlining operations and improving through continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Accomplished in building high-performing teams and inspiring staff to achieve goals. Professional experience optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, reliable, and ethical. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Vacless Systems Inc
Canoga Park, CA
10.2009 - Current
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Conduct warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Reduced product return/exchanges 75% in 10 years.
- Established positive and effective communication among staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices and meet component quality standards.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Directed product flow and informed management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested resolutions.
- Created and implemented aggressive action plan to address pressing cost control needs.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Assisted with marketing strategy creation and advertising initiatives to better promote facility to public.
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
- Prepare payroll, quarterly taxes, and annual corporate taxes.
Assistant Wedding Coordinator
Tricia Dahlgren Events
Valencia, CA
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Assisted in event execution according to timeline.
- Responsible for implementing event structure.
- Point of contact for guest.
- Accountable for providing host, and guests with positive event environment.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
- Supervised teams of 3 coordinators during event timeline.
Regional General Manager
Earthly Body Beauty Center
Chatsworth, CA
02.2006 - 02.2009
- Responsible for daily/weekly/monthly financial decisions.
- Initiated all restock orders weekly.
- Assisted in company decisions; Managed various locations & staff.
- Utilized knowledge & talents in Makeup artistry in providing exceptional customer Service to retail clientele.
- Attended appointments as well as educational seminars with vendors to assist in product development direction.
- Creatively involved in producing, marketing & educational training for "Earth Essentials" make up line.
- Supervised 11 employees on retail shifts, overseeing efficiency of sales, ordering and restocking inventory.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Education
No Degree - Diamond Grading. Colored Gemstone Grading.
Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad, CA01.2019
No Degree - Master Make-Up Artistry Program
Make-up Designory
Burbank, CA10.2009
Skills
- Budget Development and Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Highly Organized
- Continuous Improvement
- Operations Oversight
- People Management
- Employee Onboarding
- Performance Reviews
- Communication
- Documentation And Control
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Solutions Development
Timeline
Assistant Wedding Coordinator
Tricia Dahlgren Events
05.2015 - 08.2016
Operations Manager
Vacless Systems Inc
10.2009 - Current
Regional General Manager
Earthly Body Beauty Center
02.2006 - 02.2009
No Degree - Diamond Grading. Colored Gemstone Grading.
Gemological Institute of America
No Degree - Master Make-Up Artistry Program
Make-up Designory
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