Daron Cichon
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in strategic planning and logistics management. Skilled in identifying improvement areas through data analytics and competitive analysis, aiming to drive profitability and operational excellence for diverse businesses.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Business Consultant
Self-employed
, Florida
01.2022 - Current
- Assess client needs through interviews with key personnel, conducting competitive analyses & reviewing financial records.
- Utilize data analytics to identify potential areas of improvement within businesses such as marketing, process re-engineering, and labor management.
- Develop strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency & profitability for clients' businesses.
Logistics Specialist
IDEXX Laboratories
Westbrook, ME
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed inventory physically & within SAP in system, accounting for scrapping/damage/shortage or overage of goods .
- Organized inbound & outbound delivery schedules for optimal flow of goods.
- Reconciled & organized logistics documents, including bills of landing, delivery receipts, packing lists & load tags to strengthen system integrity
- Supported inventory processes, solutions & strategies for the continuous improvement of inventory accuracy.
Rental Assistance Specialist (Contract)
The Opportunity Alliance
Portland, Maine
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted with applications for Rent Relief benefits.
- Utilized case management software & databases for efficient information tracking.
- Coordinated support services & optimized communication between housing management companies & clients.
- Provided resource information to clients for community services & support programs.
Production Team Lead (Contract)
Abbott
Westbrook, Maine
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversaw team of 15 operators on manual & automated equipment.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production & administrative areas.
- Reviewed batch paperwork to ensure procedures are aligned with cGMP .
- Performed quality testing as Certified Quality Auditor for manual & automated manufacturing .
- Implemented role of data collector at BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card production site.
- Created & analyzed Power BI datasets to identify patterns & roadblocks in production & make recommendations on proposed solutions .
Department Manager
RC Management dba McDonald's
Portland, ME
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Supervised team of up to 75 employees, overseeing hiring & training.
- Controlled food cost through continuous process improvement for $3.5 million/year revenue unit.
- Analyzed inventory data from ERP systems to identify patterns & forecast future sales .
- Provided quality assurance by ensuring FDA guidelines were met through food safety protocols & vendor audits.
- Responsible for purchasing and reconciling P&L with inventory, sales, and receipt inspection.
District Team Lead
Hamra Enterprises dba Panera Bread
Waltham, MA
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Responsible for purchasing, inventory management & quality control for all product & maintaining database accuracy for Lean order management system.
- Generated food merchandise reports using ERP systems analyze effectiveness of current food cost controls.
- Drafted & implemented action plans to operation costs & exceed profitability metrics.
- Performed routine cycle counts, analyzing product labels and purchase orders to verify shipment accuracy.
- Served as franchise SME for cost control, managing training & development of future production managers for $4+ million/year units throughout greater Boston area.
Education
Master Of Business Administration (MBA) - Operations Management
Nichols College
Dudley, MA12-2019
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Economics
American University
Washington, District of Columbia, DC12-2013
Skills
- Resource Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Web Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Cost Reduction
- Statistical Data Analysis
- SAP
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Client/Case Management Outreach
Timeline
Strategic Business Consultant
Self-employed
01.2022 - Current
Logistics Specialist
IDEXX Laboratories
05.2021 - 05.2022
Rental Assistance Specialist (Contract)
The Opportunity Alliance
03.2021 - 07.2021
Production Team Lead (Contract)
Abbott
08.2020 - 05.2021
Department Manager
RC Management dba McDonald's
12.2018 - 07.2020
District Team Lead
Hamra Enterprises dba Panera Bread
02.2016 - 05.2018
Master Of Business Administration (MBA) - Operations Management
Nichols College
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Economics
American University