Passionate about problem-solving, learning, and engaging with people, my diverse background spans various experiences and industries. Commencing my career with a manual labor role, I've consistently contributed to and enhanced organizations through dedication, meticulousness, team relationship building, customer care, and skill acquisition.
Work History
Home Renovator
Self Employed
2020 - 2023
Painted and refurbished cabinets and shelving to provide additional storage and working spaces.
Painted home interiors and exteriors.
Managed project timelines and resources to complete projects on schedule and budget.
Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
Seamstress
Janl Design
2013 - 2019
Sewed dance costumes on industrial machine for small business owner doubling company output
CEO
Art of Womanhood non-profit Organization
2007 - 2011
Developed and implemented new educational programs, training for coaches, and key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial growth.
Program developer and facilitator for all events, conventions, and conferences for groups of 150 attendees.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, coaches and strategic partners increasing company impact.
Crafted compelling convention, event, and company websites using Adobe Suite which increased visibility and accessibility for group membership.
Spearheaded marketing and advertising strategies resulting in 1,000% growth in membership.
Production Manager
BRAVE, USA
1998 - 2000
Standardized production procedures, job roles, piece rate, and quality assurance guidelines.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Moved company from edge of bankruptcy to solvency and profitability during the first year of employment.
Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
Designed new line of products and produced new product catalogs increasing sales by 300%.
Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
CEO
AIRTEX Products
1997 - 1998
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Plant Manager
Designer LIne (purchased From Alco Bag, Co.)
1992 - 1997
Helped company grow from 15 to 227 employees.
Implemented systems and processes first moving the company from paper and word of mouth systems to computers and spreadsheets and finally to BOM, MRP, CAD, and scheduling software programs
Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output, increasing output from $240,000 to over 3 million, annually.
Sewing Floor Supervisor
Alco Bag, Co.
1991 - 1993
Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Met with management to discuss work plans and develop enhancements and strategies to achieve operational objectives.
Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
Evaluated work of floor employees to improve performance.
Industrial Seamstress
Alco Bag, Co.
1990 - 1991
Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
In one year, went from sewing at 20% average production rate to 200% average production rate.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration, Production Major
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
Skills
Microsoft Office
Quickbooks
Adobe Creative Suite
Taking initiative
Following direction
Problem-solving
Inventory Maintenance
MS Office
Task Prioritization
Self-Directed
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to Detail
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Home Renovator
Self Employed
2020 - 2023
Seamstress
Janl Design
2013 - 2019
CEO
Art of Womanhood non-profit Organization
2007 - 2011
Production Manager
BRAVE, USA
1998 - 2000
CEO
AIRTEX Products
1997 - 1998
Plant Manager
Designer LIne (purchased From Alco Bag, Co.)
1992 - 1997
Sewing Floor Supervisor
Alco Bag, Co.
1991 - 1993
Industrial Seamstress
Alco Bag, Co.
1990 - 1991
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration, Production Major