Organized and dependable professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and proven leadership abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
New Business Development Manager
Mativ (Formerly Neenah Paper)
05.2020 - Current
Maintain internal relationships with Customer Service, Sales, Planning, Technical, and Operations Teams as we quote new business opportunities.
Monitor market trends and competitor pricing to identify areas of potential share-gain and fill-business opportunities.
Compile quotes and pricing recommendations to Sales as we work to secure new business and appropriate GP%.
Hold one-on-one meetings with Sales, Marketing and Operations team members to talk through opportunities as well as identify hurdles as it relates to new business.
Deliver recommendations to long-term accounts to ensure profitability.
Implemented tools to help create visibility to margins, at a finished good level, ultimately increasing profit margins.
Production Planning Manager
Neenah Paper
01.2017 - 05.2020
Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays.
Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts and adhering to inventory targets.
Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
Paper Machine Planner
Neenah Paper
05.2013 - 01.2017
Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
Converting Planner
Neenah Paper
01.2004 - 05.2013
Prioritized daily schedules to meet customer required ship dates.
Worked directly with Asset Leaders and production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
Communicated closely with Paper Machine Planners to ensure product was on time and readily available to convert.
Material Planner
Neenah Paper
01.1999 - 01.2004
Ordered and scheduled raw materials to support Converting Asset and Operational needs.
Tracked placed orders to identify and resolve problems impacting on-time delivery.
Coordinated expedited orders with manufacturing affiliates to meet machine schedule demands.
Participated in physical monthly inventory to ensure accuracy of reporting.
Customer Service/Inside Sales Coordinator
Neenah Paper
01.1997 - 01.1999
Performed event coordination for customer visits utilizing our corporate guest house. Duties to include: meal planning, room assignments and event bookings,
Inventoried and ordered supplies to maintain availability of products.
Communicated with guest house employees to ensure proper cleaning and maintenance occurred before and after each event/guest stay to achieve a safe, clean, and functional environment.
Served as point of contact for internal and external customers.
Built relationships with vendors and contractors to support timely and cost-effective services.
Operations Assistant
Kimberly-Clark
05.1994 - 01.1997
Assisted operations manager with planning of routine operations and special projects.
Provided administrative support with accurate document preparation and data entry.
Collaborated with other departments to foster smooth operation of daily processes.
Completed daily logs for management review.
Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
Education
No Degree - Administrative Assistant
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
No Degree - Spanish Course
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
2014
High School Diploma -
Mckinleyville High School
Mckinleyville, CA
06.1991
Skills
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Relationship Building and Rapport
Team Leadership
Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)