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Elizabeth Crownover

Beaverton,OR

Summary

Strategic planning and execution leader with extensive experience inside Oregon Tool (formerly Blount International), combining corporate operations leadership, sales partnership, financial oversight, and hands-on event coordination. Proven ability to develop event strategy aligned to business goals, manage budgets, coordinate vendors, and execute complex, high-visibility initiatives across North America. Brings structured project management discipline from manufacturing environments and applies it to tradeshows, corporate events, and customer engagement initiatives with measurable ROI. Skilled at executive communication, stakeholder alignment, and on-site leadership.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Supervisor

Entegris
Hillsboro, OR
12.2024 - Current

• Lead cross-functional planning initiatives aligning engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to operational goals.

• Manage scheduling, staffing logistics, KPI dashboards, and executive reporting.

• Oversee inventory flow and materials coordination in fast-paced production environments.

Operations & Business Development Manager

Transparent Contracting
Clackamas, OR
02.2020 - 12.2023

• Managed full P&L; responsibilities including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and budget forecasting.

• Developed and maintained company website to increase visibility and drive customer engagement.

• Coordinated vendor contracts and negotiated service agreements.

• Analyzed financial and operational data to guide strategic decisions and growth initiatives.

Sales Administrative Supervisor

Oregon Tool
Portland, OR
01.2019 - 01.2020

• Supervised Sales Administration team supporting multiple North American sales zones.

• Coordinated pricing structures, rebates, and co-op marketing funds.

• Partnered cross-functionally to execute revenue-driving customer programs.

Continuous Improvement Specialist & Coordinator

Oregon Tool
Portland, OR
12.2016 - 01.2019
  • Planned and executed 14 large-scale cross-functional structured events (Kaizen workshops) across North America.
  • Coordinated 10–25 stakeholders per initiative including executive sponsors.
  • Built KPI tracking systems to measure ROI and cost savings.
  • Achieved 85% reduction in part outages within four months.

EVENT & WEDDING COORDINATION EXPERIENCE

Gray Gables Estate
Portland, OR
- 2006

• Planned and executed full-service weddings and private events ranging from 50–300+ guests.

• Managed event budgets, vendor contracts, timelines, and payment schedules.

• Coordinated venues, catering, rentals, décor, transportation, and entertainment providers.

• Led day-of execution including vendor oversight and real-time problem resolution.

• Developed contingency plans and ensured seamless guest experience under high-pressure conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Skills

  • Strategic Event & Tradeshow Planning
  • Annual Budget Development & Forecasting
  • Vendor & Contract Negotiation
  • ROI Measurement & KPI Tracking
  • Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration
  • Sales Enablement & Customer Engagement
  • Logistics, Travel & On-Site Execution
  • Inventory & Promotional Asset Management
  • Digital Marketing & Website Development
  • Financial Reporting & Cost Control

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

Entegris
12.2024 - Current

Operations & Business Development Manager

Transparent Contracting
02.2020 - 12.2023

Sales Administrative Supervisor

Oregon Tool
01.2019 - 01.2020

Continuous Improvement Specialist & Coordinator

Oregon Tool
12.2016 - 01.2019

EVENT & WEDDING COORDINATION EXPERIENCE

Gray Gables Estate
- 2006

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Colorado State University - Global Campus
Elizabeth Crownover