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KÄYLA WRIGHT

Machesney Park ,IL

Summary

Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting, and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting the quality of products and services. A reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

SRS Building Products
2022.10 - Current
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Participated in training programs to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.

Operations Manager

Transponder And Reader Engineered Systems
2021.10 - 2022.09
  • Education and TrainingFirst Aid/CPRCertifications
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Order Clerk/Purchasing Manager

The World of Masonry
2018.03 - 2021.10


  • Creating purchase orders
  • Order expediting
  • Purchase order fulfillment
  • Order status updating
  • Releasing orders
  • Follow up, Reviewed customer requests, resolved questions and defined specifications before completing orders
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to material/coordination problems
  • Answered numerous calls per day to answer customer questions
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings
  • Sought out and evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts



Daycare Assistant

Trinity Day Care
2015.10 - 2016.11
  • Improved group and individual behavior with positive management strategies
  • Enhanced academic, social and emotional learning with use of structured playtime and unstructured free play
  • Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on ages and abilities of class children
  • Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians
  • Recorded information about behavior, food served and medications administered
  • Caregiver/Caregiver, Special Needs | Arizona Bridge to Independent
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.

Caregiver, Special Needs

ABIL
2013.12 - 2014.08
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times
  • Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
  • Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Grand Canyon University
05.2023

Skills

  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Team Leadership
  • Administrative Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Tracking
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Customer Service
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Schedule Management

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

SRS Building Products
2022.10 - Current

Operations Manager

Transponder And Reader Engineered Systems
2021.10 - 2022.09

Order Clerk/Purchasing Manager

The World of Masonry
2018.03 - 2021.10

Daycare Assistant

Trinity Day Care
2015.10 - 2016.11

Caregiver, Special Needs

ABIL
2013.12 - 2014.08

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Grand Canyon University
KÄYLA WRIGHT