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Gabrielle Sorenson

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Operations

1Up Logistics
Daytona Beach, FL
12.2019 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
  • Supervised 50 employees on one shift, overseeing efficiency of safety and quality.
  • Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits

Owner/Operator

Myself
02.2013 - 04.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2019

Skills

  • Departmental Operations
  • Training Programs
  • Overseeing Logistics
  • Quality Standards
  • Overseeing Employees
  • Business Operations
  • Safety Regulations
  • Operational Standards
  • Performance Metric
  • Tracking Metrics
  • Customer Care
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Safety Awareness

Timeline

Manager of Operations

1Up Logistics
12.2019 - Current

Owner/Operator

Myself
02.2013 - 04.2019

Associate of Arts -

Daytona State College
Gabrielle Sorenson