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Cheryl McGee

Mahwah,NJ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

COO

Outwater Plastics Industries
01.2002 - 09.2022
  • Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Monitored and analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for organizational growth and competitiveness.
  • Managed crisis response to minimize potential negative impacts on company.
  • Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Established positive and effective communication among organization management, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Identified, selected, and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum costs and service qualities.
  • Developed system to identify and rectify repeat shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Reviewed and analyzed physical inventory counts. Developed an Inventory Control recording system to efficiently identify trouble spots.
  • Monitored and evaluated sales performance to make informed decisions and improve results. [FBA and 3rd party marketplace]
  • Coordinated staff availability for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to ensure order deadlines would be met. [FBA and 3rd party marketplace]
  • Supervised staff of collectors, monitoring phone calls and letters.
  • Established procedures for collection of past due amounts.
  • Successfully implemented new technologies and process automations to encourage continuous improvement.

Executive Assistant

Outwater Plastics Industries
06.1985 - 12.2001
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Created and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.

Trade Show Manager

Outwater Plastics Industries
01.1990 - 06.1995
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
  • Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
  • Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
  • Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
  • Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing ROI reports for all events.
  • Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.

Purchasing Agent

Outwater Plastics Industries
09.1986 - 01.1990
  • Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
  • Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Business Forecasting
  • Business Analysis
  • Planning and Execution
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Benefits Administration
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Administration

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

COO

Outwater Plastics Industries
01.2002 - 09.2022

Trade Show Manager

Outwater Plastics Industries
01.1990 - 06.1995

Purchasing Agent

Outwater Plastics Industries
09.1986 - 01.1990

Executive Assistant

Outwater Plastics Industries
06.1985 - 12.2001

Associate of Science - Business Management

Bergen Community College
Cheryl McGee