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Claudia Grant

Poquoson,VA

Summary

Passionate, Driven, and Authentic Operations Manager with 12+ years of extensive experience handling variety of responsibilities including SLA management, technical operations and corporate strategic initiatives. Extremely competent professional is known by the unique ability to get the job done no matter the level or complexity of the task. Possesses exceptional planning, prioritizing and goal-setting skills to achieve optimal outcome to create, implement and document efficient methods of operations. Dependable individual manifests a verifiable track record for completing difficult projects within schedule while complying with quality and procedural requirements. Nurturing manager who contributes towards organizational success by leading direct and cross-functional teams with positive management techniques ensuring detainment of top talent; professionally deals with increased challenges and responsibilities; dedication to deliver quality output and performs extremely well under pressure and through transformation activities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Manager

Burroughs
07.2024 - Current
  • Lead team of up to 27 service technicians in field activities.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Manage a team of technicians, providing support and guidance for professional development.
  • Increased team productivity with effective scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Maximized resource utilization by reallocating personnel based on workload demands and skillsets.
  • Monitored service metrics, identifying trends for continuous process improvement initiatives.

Regional Operations / Regional Service

Redbox Automated Retail
03.2011 - 03.2024
  • Delivered KPI assessments and created development opportunities; acted as liaison and SME for new work order system rollout and improved processes in the work load to meet all merchandising, service and special project needs and accounted for product and parts within the region
  • Trained personnel and field representatives; empowered others and consistently met all SOP procedures to hit company goals; played integral role working with clients to ensure delivery
  • Coordinated all staffing requirements and authored business case justifications for all requisitions; successfully managed all day to day and general operations for multiple lines of business

Retail Department Manager

Great Wolf Lodge
09.2007 - 03.2011
  • Directed seven departments and 30+ employees responsible for over $3M in revenue
  • Consistent annual profit margin increase of at least 12%
  • Have basic knowledge of Profit and Loss Statements for Retail Department and controlling costs
  • Hired/Trained/Mentored 4 new hotel locations
  • Closely monitors and manages sales production trends, profit margins, forecasting, customer service, expense control, inventory/loss prevention and merchandise branding and presentation

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Skillful Communicator & Negotiator
  • Sales Operations Management
  • Adept in Organization & Goal Setting
  • Excellent Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
  • Adept at KPI Assessment

Accomplishments

  • Lender of the Quarter, 2
  • Market of the Quarter, 5
  • Recognized as Regional SME, Service Management

Notablehighlights

  • Advanced delivery scores for Redbox in PTK and Unsorted discs weekly.
  • Effectively communicates company initiatives and helps to transition employees through change.
  • Chosen to provide mentorship and coaching to other managers and field technicians in the same system used by the corporate office; worked with other SMES to develop SOPS and day to day operations plans.

Timeline

Field Service Manager

Burroughs
07.2024 - Current

Regional Operations / Regional Service

Redbox Automated Retail
03.2011 - 03.2024

Retail Department Manager

Great Wolf Lodge
09.2007 - 03.2011
Claudia Grant