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Erin N. Saunders

Grove City,OH

Summary

Experienced operations manager and skilled leader with 20 years of experience. Applies exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities to enhance business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in team development, process improvement, and productivity increase. Possesses a solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, and a talent for identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing strategic changes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Victoria Secret
08.2021 - Current
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.

Operations Manager

Republic Services
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Operations Manager

Mast Global Logistics
05.2017 - 11.2020
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.

Senior Operations Manager

Target
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw staff and sub-contractor performance review assessments.
  • Effectively managed departmental budgets, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and resource optimization.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with the implementation of effective communication channels and timely resolution of issues.
  • Championed change management initiatives to facilitate the successful adoption of new technologies or processes within the organization.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Globe University
Minneapolis
09-2011

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05-2005

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Maintaining Compliance
  • Process Improvement

Timeline

Operations Manager

Victoria Secret
08.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Republic Services
11.2020 - 08.2021

Operations Manager

Mast Global Logistics
05.2017 - 11.2020

Senior Operations Manager

Target
01.2007 - 01.2017

MBA - Business Administration

Globe University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Indianapolis
Erin N. Saunders