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JAMES DINEEN

Portland,OR

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Yakima Products, specializing in data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Improved product reliability through thorough warranty investigations and delivered actionable reports. Expertise in project planning and training, leading to enhanced efficiency and substantial cost savings.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Warranty Specialist

Yakima Products
03.2019 - Current
  • Investigated product integrity and warranty claims to identify failure points and enhance product reliability.
  • Collaborated with Customer Service team to establish warranty qualifications for claims processing.
  • Generated monthly warranty and product integrity reports for management review.
  • Worked with quality and category teams to analyze trends for addressing customer-reported quality issues.
  • Maintained and updated online technical database to ensure accurate information access.
  • Participated in DFMEA meetings to address potential failure modes and improve designs.

Cashier

New Seasons Market
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Front end cashier for grocery store
  • High level costumer service

Prime Now Lead

Amazon.com
08.2015 - 09.2017
  • Ensured timely picking and delivery of Prime Now orders while interfacing with each customer to ensure satisfactory results.
  • Implemented technology at several locations and provided training

Office Management

DDV Consulting Services, LLC
04.2015 - 09.2017
  • Scheduling for busy relocation office
  • Managing moving logistics, hotel reservations and resident benefits administration for up to nine projects simultaneously
  • Resident file maintenance
  • Bookkeeping and monthly bank reconciliations for client trust accounts

Office Manager / Food & Beverage Analyst

Elephants Delicatessen
03.2006 - 11.2011

Developed and managed comprehensive costing, purchasing, ordering, and inventory database across five branches to maximize cost savings.

  • Collaborated with executive chef and kitchen managers to achieve 15% cost reduction while ensuring product quality over two years through detailed cost analysis.
  • Facilitated weekly interdepartmental meetings to promote collaboration and address operational challenges.

Production Coordinator

Sony Animation Studios
03.1997 - 01.2000
  • Ensured timely production of weekly show while coordinating a diverse field of talent to work together and independently. Oversaw all document preparation.
  • Took support lead for managers and ensured smooth transitions between departments while working with managers to ensure consistency.

Education

BS - Communications: Advertising and Public Relations

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Database administration
  • Cost management
  • Data analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Analytical reporting
  • Project planning
  • Training and development

Languages

French

Hobbies and Interests

XRAY.FM, Portland, OR Producer/Announcer 

Sessions From The Box Video Series, Host/Producer

Timeline

Warranty Specialist

Yakima Products
03.2019 - Current

Cashier

New Seasons Market
09.2017 - 03.2019

Prime Now Lead

Amazon.com
08.2015 - 09.2017

Office Management

DDV Consulting Services, LLC
04.2015 - 09.2017

Office Manager / Food & Beverage Analyst

Elephants Delicatessen
03.2006 - 11.2011

Production Coordinator

Sony Animation Studios
03.1997 - 01.2000

BS - Communications: Advertising and Public Relations

Emerson College
JAMES DINEEN