Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
OperationsManager

Jessica M. Rakovec

Saint Paul Park,MN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Bestway Inc.
09.2023 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Oversee three remote employees based in another country, ensuring effective communication and productivity.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.

Account Capacity Manager

Bestway Inc.
05.2011 - 09.2023
  • Managed a $3.5 million account, coordinating with customers, coworkers, and drivers to ensure timely shipments.
  • Managed transportation for a multi-city roadshow event in the U.S. and Canada, including budgeting and logistical coordination.
  • Provide secondary support for the Billing department.
  • Resolve conflicts between customers and truck drivers, maintaining smooth operations.

Customer Service

Permac Industries
06.2010 - 01.2011
  • Interacted with customers and employees to resolve customer service concerns.

Plant Scheduler

Marshfield Door Systems
09.2004 - 12.2009
  • Coordinated production schedules for a seven-day twenty-four-hour operation.
  • Established a professional rapport with the manufacturing union operators to better identify and correct inefficiencies on the production line.
  • Managed the transportation of products in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Maintained various reports for daily, weekly, monthly, and end-of-year purposes, ensuring accurate and timely data.
  • Managed North American Free Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin Records, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
  • Prepare purchase orders and coordinate on time deliveries.

Education

B.S. - Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
06.2004

A.A. - Forestry and Wildlife

Vermilion Community College
Ely, MN
05.1997

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Staff training
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Performance monitoring
  • MS office
  • Goal setting

Timeline

Operations Manager

Bestway Inc.
09.2023 - Current

Account Capacity Manager

Bestway Inc.
05.2011 - 09.2023

Customer Service

Permac Industries
06.2010 - 01.2011

Plant Scheduler

Marshfield Door Systems
09.2004 - 12.2009

A.A. - Forestry and Wildlife

Vermilion Community College

B.S. - Management

University of Phoenix
Jessica M. Rakovec