Dominique Hawkins
Project Manager / Senior Analyst
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Senior Analyst with a proven track record of accuracy, strong focus on teamwork, leadership, and communication. Over nine years of experience contributing to numerous large-scale projects and effectively managing daily operational requests. Exceptional technical understanding consistently meeting project deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst & Project Leader
Lidl US
Remote, TX
12.2020 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
- Optimized project management by increasing efficiency of 65% of training documents. Resulting in timely deliverables and improved client satisfaction rates.
- Improved company efficiency with the development of key performance indicators and tracking metrics. Improving key KPI's by 10-15% over the course of a year
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
Accounts Payable Analyst
Whole Foods Market
Austin, TX
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Partner in leading onboarding of over 75 vendors via EDI
- Lead electronic invoicing projects through Lean Six Sigma methodology
- Enhance processes using various tools to add efficiency and overall effectiveness
- These tools include Smartsheets, Alteryx, and SQL
- Manage communications between regional and store associates to resolve electronic invoicing and overall accounting issues that revolve around current vendors
- Identified opportunities and risks in accounts payable process to improve standard operating procedures.
- Managed complex accounting projects and special assignments.
Senior Purchasing Analyst
Lidl US
Arlington , VA
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Serve as a purchasing team lead and oversee purchasing analysts on managing all product-related data from the point of wholesale purchase to placement in stores for 80+ stores nationwide
- Lead team initiatives, including reconciling supplier changes, communicating product assortment, and overseeing Salesforce team trainings
- Coordinate with purchasing and supply chain teams on new items and pricing changes; Identified a communication error between inventory management systems and an integration solution that corrected pricing across stores internationally
- Utilize SAP to analyze gaps in team productivity, reallocate projects to ensure efficiency, and maintain items and item changes
- Manage 100+ weekly communications between the Purchasing team and key stakeholders on new products, changes in pricing, and process improvements
Purchasing Analyst
Lidl US
Arlingtong , VA
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Utilized SAP to input and analyze pricing, pallet, and logistical information for new and existing products in Lidl’s core assortment
- Oversaw weekly communication with the purchasing, logistics, and supply chain teams that provided key information on changes to new and existing items
- Provided feedback and support to administrators to establish proficiency in the overall team workflow and ensure weekly goals were met
- Participated in regular vendor audits to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- .Provided training sessions for staff members on purchasing-related topics, enhancing overall competency levels within the team.
Dock Coordinator
Coca-Cola Refreshments
Cincinnati, OH
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed 20 builders and oversaw the production of 8,000-10,000 cases of Coca-Cola product each day
- Leveraged SAP to manage multiple orders simultaneously and ensure 100% order fulfillment
- Worked with sales, distribution and production teams to account for inventory changes based on the needs of the market
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce damaged goods and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced communication between departments with regular updates on dock operations and issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH 08.2018 - 9 2020
Skills
Operational performance tracking
Data-driven decision making
Effective project delivery
Effective project planning
Motivational leadership
Effective time management
Skilled in prioritizing diverse responsibilities
Collaborative team management
Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
Certified Scrum Master
Timeline
Certified Scrum Master
03-2022
Senior Analyst & Project Leader
Lidl US
12.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Analyst
Whole Foods Market
10.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2018 - 9 2020
Senior Purchasing Analyst
Lidl US
05.2017 - 10.2019
Purchasing Analyst
Lidl US
05.2017 - 11.2018
Dock Coordinator
Coca-Cola Refreshments
09.2016 - 05.2017