Karen Bower
SAINT MARYS,OHIO
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Area Manager
Loc Performance Products, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for employees and production.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
Logistic Administrator
Continental, ContiTech
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed functional areas of logistics.
- Provided support to commander and executive staff members.
- Detected and enforced improvement opportunities in supply chain.
- Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
Administrative Manager
American Industrial Partners
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.
- Coordinated customer, vendor and stakeholder relations for smooth communication flows.
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration
University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, Ohio01.2013
Associate of Marketing - Business Administration
University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, Ohio01.2013
Diploma - undefined
St. Marys Memorial High School
Saint Marys, Ohio01.2010
Skills
- Documentation Management
- Route Optimization
- Warehouse Management
- Staff Development
- Policy Implementation
- Marketing
- Business Administration
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Schedule Preparation
- Key Performance Indicators
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Performance Management
Accomplishments
Supervisor 1.0 and 2.0 from Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. White Belt in Lean Six Sigma.
Outsidework
- Volunteer as youth sports coach.
- Sunday School Teacher.
- Volunteer school lunch attendant.
- 4-H Advisor.
- Substitute bus driver.
Timeline
Production Area Manager
Loc Performance Products, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Logistic Administrator
Continental, ContiTech
01.2018 - 01.2020
Administrative Manager
American Industrial Partners
01.2016 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration
University of Northwestern Ohio
Associate of Marketing - Business Administration
University of Northwestern Ohio
Diploma - undefined
St. Marys Memorial High School
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