Hi, I’m
Jody Andrews
Smiths,AL
Summary
Functional Senior Director driving proven results within Card Production. Manages complex occupational issues while meeting business objectives. Strong operational skills and solid experience regulating policies and managing budget expenditures. Collaborates with management teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
TSYS
Senior Director of Card Operations
08.1997 - Current
Job overview
- Cultivated culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Lead two sites and 271 team members within my organization.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Created agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring unscheduled absences.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
- Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across organization.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence within organization.
- Reduced employee turnover rates by creating positive work environment with clear expectations and support systems in place.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through effective resource allocation and budget management.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education
Glenwood High SchoolSmiths Station, AL
High School Diploma
University Overview
- Extracurricular Activities: Letterman in Baseball and Football.
- Professional Development: Multiple leadership classes during TSYS career.
- Multiple Print and Card Member industry events-Graph Expo and ICMA attendee as an example.
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Team Management
- Key Performance Indicators/Data Analytics
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Negotiation
- Issues Resolution
- Financial/Budget Management
- Facilities Management
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
Timeline
Senior Director of Card Operations
TSYS
08.1997 - Current
Glenwood High School
High School Diploma