CANDY WEHENKEL
The Colony,TEXAS
Summary
Talented professional considered a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 34 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Focused and adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations. Experienced in directing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with our customer needs. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Asset Management/Business Continuity/Project Manager
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
01.2010 - Current
- Reduced asset costs by $746,000 by implementing asset process
- Reduced Corporate cell phone costs
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance on several successful company initiatives.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Oversaw Disaster Recovery testing and documentation that has resulted in successful failover and system restoration
Director of Disaster Recovery/Information Technology Project Managers
Anderson Merchandisers, LP
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Published twice in the Disaster Recovery Journal
- Analyze impact on, and risk to, essential business functions or information systems to identify acceptable recovery time periods and resource requirements
- Develop emergency management plans
- Identify opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks caused by business, regulatory, or industry-specific change initiatives
- Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
- Fostered positive working environment that encouraged innovation, collaboration and accountability and managed end-user needs with functional and security responsibilities.
- Stayed abreast of technology advancements, emerging standards and IS regulations through training to meet strategic technology goals.
Quality Assurance Manager/Business Continuity Coordinator
Anderson Merchandisers, LP
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates
- Served as information systems liaison with vendors, information services and end-users to make recommendations for optimization of systems.
- Attend professional meetings, read literature, and participate in training or other educational offerings to keep abreast of new developments and technologies related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
- Evaluated accuracy of existing quality assurance measurement techniques, implementing improvements to increase efficacy and reduce errors.
- Drafted and reviewed quality assurance policies and procedures
Regional Sales Manager
Anderson Merchandisers, LP
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Increased Region profitability in two regions by 40%
- Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures
- Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs
- Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
- Effectively recruited and hired highly talented individuals bringing exceptional skills and expertise to sales team.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Louis Park High School
Saint Louis Park, MNBusiness Management
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MN01.1984
Skills
- Administration and Management
- Judgment and Decision making
- Management of Financial Resources-Cost Containment
- Project Management
- Staff Retention & Training
- Sales and Marketing
- Disaster Recovery Methodologies
Certification
- Project Management Professional Certification # 1625579- PMP
- Certified Business Continuity Professional # 2585
Timeline
Director Asset Management/Business Continuity/Project Manager
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
01.2010 - Current
Director of Disaster Recovery/Information Technology Project Managers
Anderson Merchandisers, LP
01.2001 - 01.2010
Quality Assurance Manager/Business Continuity Coordinator
Anderson Merchandisers, LP
01.1999 - 01.2001
Regional Sales Manager
Anderson Merchandisers, LP
01.1996 - 01.1999
High School Diploma -
St. Louis Park High School
Business Management
Hennepin Technical College
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