Jared Bloomquist
Smithfield,VA
Summary
Motivated, self-starting MBA graduate with eclectic experience in different fields seeking a challenging managerial position to further grow and succeed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Planner
Smithfield Foods, Inc
06.2024 - Current
- Analyzed historical sales data to identify trends and anticipate future demand fluctuations accurately when creating supply plans.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing efficient supply planning strategies.
- Studied my products to better maintain inventory and work with the plant to meet demand.
- Supported new product launches by coordinating with various stakeholders involved in the development process ensuring timely availability of necessary components.
- Worked extensively in SAP, Anaplan, and PowerBI to review metrics and provide excellent service.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop demand forecasts, ensuring adequate stock levels to meet customer needs.
Transportation Representative
Smithfield Foods
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided high-level customer service to each person by engaging customer, using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
- Established and cultivated relationships with travel partners, providing clients with smooth ticketing processes.
- Monitor trucks carrying fresh product all over the country.
- Foresee and address issues with delivering fresh product on time.
- Communicate with customers, carriers, sales representatives, and all other parties of the transportation process to deliver product timely.
- Utilize SAP, Fourkites, and other transportation programs to diagnose and solve issues.
- Reviewed and updated customer information to maintain up-to-date records for high-quality service.
- Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
Project Manager
Power Mechanical Inc.
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Oversaw and helped improve fleet of over 200 rental assets.
- Audited and improved practices, programs and metrics reporting systems to ensure optimal efficiency.
- Determined proper corrective actions to bring products in line with developing requirements.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment files and inventory forms.
- Significantly improved communication and cooperation with other departments to expand initial role into unique, multi-faceted niche.
- Updated operational methods, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Analyzed developments in field to update instruction literature.
- Observed in-progress operations to identify important steps for technical instructions.
- Communicated with customer representatives for feedback and distribution.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Professional Tax Preparer
H&R Block Inc.
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepared personal and simple business tax returns for clients according to government regulations and requirements.
- Provided information about available products and services, including Second Look and Identification protection services, to clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
- Scheduled greater than 70% of walk-in clients for following tax season.
- Interviewed diverse array of clients to collect information and gather necessary paperwork prior to preparing tax returns.
- Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
- Maintained high-quality control standards by reviewing internal tax preparation documents for missed tax benefits.
- Applied federal and state government regulations to prepare accurate and compliant personal tax returns for clients.
Lead Vehicle Inspector
SGS International Inc.
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Developed and maintained positive managerial relations and coordinated with team members to ensure requests and questions were handled appropriately
- Conducted in-depth inspections of vehicles to identify damage, missing parts, and mechanical issues.
- Facilitated weekly team meetings to develop plans of action and revise protocols to meet objectives
- Provided leadership vision, direction, development and maintenance of multiple high priority decisions between companies
- Managed quality assurance consisting of on-site evaluations and crew member development
- Oversaw completion of over 4,000 inspections two months ahead of schedule
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA07.2015
Skills
- Customer-focused
- Logistics Management
- Troubleshooting
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Data collection and analysis
- Administrative background
- Microsoft Suite
- Technical research and drawing interpretation
- Procedure development
- Change Control Processes
- Organization and time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Boilers and chillers
- Heating principles knowledge
Timeline
Supply Planner
Smithfield Foods, Inc
06.2024 - Current
Transportation Representative
Smithfield Foods
09.2022 - 06.2024
Project Manager
Power Mechanical Inc.
04.2018 - 09.2022
Professional Tax Preparer
H&R Block Inc.
12.2017 - 04.2018
Lead Vehicle Inspector
SGS International Inc.
05.2017 - 09.2017
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Lynchburg College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Lynchburg College