Diligent professional with many years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Experienced in fast-paced environments and highly adaptable to last-minute changes. Demonstrated success in optimizing workspace design and enhancing employee engagement while excelling in event planning and cross-departmental collaboration. Expertise encompasses vendor administration, administering budgets, organizational problem-solving, strategic planning, and contributing to streamlined operations and improved outcomes. Seeking to leverage skills in a dynamic environment to drive organizational excellence.
Skills
Office Administration
Cross-Departmental Alignment
Reporting Oversight
Event Planning
Vendor Management
Expense Reconciliation
Business and Team Management
Training & Development
Travel Arrangement
Planning and Scheduling
Supply Chain Management
Fluency in Spanish
Work History
Workplace Experience & Office Manager
Dr Martens
Portland, OR
06.2022 - Current
Organize venues and catering services for many company events by creating floor plans, seating arrangements, negotiating pricing, and ordering food and menu items.
Enhance team dynamics and workplace cohesion by fostering effective communication between individuals and teams across the organization.
Optimize workspace design for a more positive work atmosphere, and enhanced employee experience.
Recommend strategies for increasing employee engagement through cultural activities and initiatives, while partnering with ERGs to boost engagement in company activities.
Monitor inventory levels of all office supplies, restrooms, kitchens, and office amenities, while adhering to office budgets.
Conduct regular building inspections and maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, routine testing of alarm systems, access control mechanisms, fire protection devices, and related equipment.
Evaluate bids, contracts, and agreements with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to minimize costs, control expenditures, and meet delivery timelines.
In charge of maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, upgrading of security and camera systems, transportation programs, and managing security personnel.
Facility General Manager
Latitudes A TegraGlobal Company
Portland, OR
11.2020 - 02.2022
Directed all day-to-day operations of projects and staff in an apparel embellishment facility that produced over 20,000 printed apparel items daily.
Established key performance indicators for tracking progress towards organizational objectives.
Developed, maintained, and deepened strategic partnerships with agencies, vendors, and apparel industry leaders.
Analyzed, compiled, and presented statistical, financial, and KPI performance plan reports to senior leadership.
Determined changes in project scope, and made necessary modifications to the job schedule.
Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to achieve cost-effective, quality support on projects.
Worked closely with warehouse, production, and shipping staff to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
Implemented employee engagement and development activities, presentations, and training to maximize productivity and unite the workforce.
Production & Quality Manager
Latitudes A TegraGlobal Company
Portland, OR
11.2014 - 11.2020
Utilized information-gathering techniques while analyzing and identifying implications to make correct planning and scheduling decisions.
Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences, and seminars for our general manager and employees.
Oversaw the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production.
Approved all production designs on press in accordance to approved samples, bill of materials, specs, and Pantone/Nike standards swatches.
Collaborated with creative design team to enhance products design, resolve complex artistic development issues, in order to complete projects on tight deadlines.
Managed diverse group of team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, accomplish goals, and address issues related to products and services.
Maintained policy, procedures, work instructions, and projects for quality and continuous improvement agendas.
Traveled to manufacturing facilities in order to provide opinions on product creation and express concerns about possible issues.
Production Supervisor
Latitudes A TegraGlobal Company
Portland, OR
01.2011 - 01.2014
Supervised a team of 40 employees within the prepress, VAS, and production departments, promoting a positive work environment through effective communication, active engagement, and hands-on assistance.
Reviewed samples for compliance with construction, measurements, and appearance according to design specifications.
Participated in production design activities through the delivery of specific components, spanning quote and contract proposals, and technical requirements.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan daily activities and operations to meet targets.
Completed employee performance evaluations to identify deficiencies, and recommend improvement strategies.
Quality Assurance Lead
Latitudes A TegraGlobal Company
Portland, OR
07.2008 - 01.2011
Inspected raw material shipments, as well as outgoing finished goods, with quality standards, reporting discrepancies if necessary.
Identified product problems and strengths, and collected data on customer feedback to compile into CAPA reports.
Engaged closely with customers to understand product vision and define product strategies, as well as offered suggestions to enhance product design.
Trained and developed employees on how to visually inspect garments for design flaws and discoloration.
Fulfilled the Nike Quality Auditor Certification requirement.