Elaine Erickson

Hands on leader with broad based responsibilities including managing a wide range of people and initiatives which involved working with a complex supply chain to deliver expected results.

• Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment. Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
• Prepared and printed shipping documents, labels, invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
• Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEx, and DHL shipping companies.
• Negotiated favorable freight rates with carriers, leading to reduced transportation costs.
• Streamlined shipping processes by implementing efficient printing, packing and tracking systems.
• Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
• Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
• Reduced order errors with thorough quality control checks before dispatching shipments.

• Arrange travel including flight, hotel, and itinerary bookings for 15+ members of leadership.
• Perform accounting activities such as preparing cost estimate summaries, purchase orders, and invoices
• Manage the personal and business contact list of 100+ employees in Outlook and scheduling conferences, journal clubs, workshops, new hire meet and greets, clinic shadowing, lab tours, etc.
• Encourage staff to participate in activities such as OR shadowing and journal club to further their education and directly aid in the growth, advancements, and retention of the oncology research lab.
• Assist in successful planning, scheduling, and organization of team meetings with principal investigator, Dr Freedland, and his associates.
• Improved communication within the department through timely distribution of meeting agendas, minutes, and reports.
• Supported the successful execution of projects by tracking progress, maintaining clear documentation, and reporting updates to the director.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones while adhering to deadlines and budgets set forth by the director.
• Managed incoming calls professionally, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel or providing relevant information as needed.
• Provided logistical support for events and conferences attended by the director or other senior staff members.
• Maintained a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive company information or handling personnel matters on behalf of the director.

• Offered career counseling for 200+ students and graduates.
• Reviewed, updated, and edited resumes from the ground up.
• Built strong relationships with employers and students to secure placements.
• Coordinated and executed quarterly Career Fairs and hiring events on campus,
• Maintained comprehensive student records through campus database (Salesforce).
• Assisted with job readiness skills via workshops and job search strategy discussions.
• Interviewed new students to obtain employment history, education, and career goals while identifying any barriers to employment and discussing how to overcome them.
• Delivered engaging presentations on various career-related topics at conferences, workshops, and webinars.
• Organized and conducted workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and job search strategies for diverse audiences.
• Provided ongoing support for employed clients, addressing challenges related to job retention and advancement.
• Developed strong relationships with local employers to facilitate successful job placements for clients.

• Overall responsibility for managing operational issues related to various accounts, including export compliance, pricing, and coordinating shipping schedules with primary focus on the company's key accounts.
• Responsible for new hire training and active participation in Quality Management Reviews with clients.
• Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
• Maximized the daily, weekly and monthly performance of the division by providing leadership, focusing on managing customer requirements, operational and logistics performance.
• Key Results: Built a cohesive and well-trained operations team by reviewing and controlling daily operational reports, ensuring accurate billings, and mentoring.
• Managed the department successfully keeping expenses to revenue within budgetary guidelines.
• Developing / achieving agreed budgets, revenues, and profits.
• Created a culture of continuous improvement.
• Managed the key performance Indicators (KPI) to meet contractual terms.
• Team building and development through succession planning.
• Responsibilities of all issues relating to health & safety, quality and the environment Developed and maintained site policies and procedures.