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Laura Matthiesen

Everett,WA

Summary

Enterprising Operations Lead successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in successfully engaging employees and encouraging each to reach highest potential. Offering pleasant personality with expertise developing employee performance goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Lead

Pathfinder Manufacturing
10.2006 - Current
  • Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
  • Managed team schedules, department projects and quality assurance.
  • Supervised existing employees and recruited, interviewed and hired new ones.
  • Maintained current industry knowledge by reading publications.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective production behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Managed and allocated staff and material resources to meet production goals.
  • Developed Quotes and Estimates for customers
  • Proficient with companies MRP system

Electrical Assembler

Cadillac Cables LLC
01.2006 - 06.2006
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures for each assembly job.
  • Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.

Assembler Technician

Human Resources Of Mount Vernon, LLC
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
  • Contracted work for various Manufacturing companies in Skagit County

Yacht Assembler

Meridian Yachts
09.1994 - 07.2004
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures for each assembly job.
  • Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
  • Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
  • Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
  • Removed rough spots to enhance parts alignment and improve finishes.
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
  • Repainted and precisely touched-up components and assemblies.

Department Manager

Tri-dee Arts
09.1992 - 09.1994
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
  • Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Formulated pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities and determining additional needed sales promotions.

Education

General Studies

Marysville Pilchuck High School
Marysville, WA

No Degree - Art

Everett Community College
Everett, WA

HCA Certification - Health Care Certification

SEIU HCA
Seattle, WA
2019

Skills

  • Operations
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Business development and planning
  • Team Training
  • Documentation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Recordkeeping
  • Strategic planning
  • Organizational abilities
  • Knowledgeable about Aerospace Technology
  • Customer Relations
  • Department collaboration
  • Strategies and goals
  • Systems and software programs
  • Scheduling
  • Database Management
  • Goals and performance

Timeline

Operations Lead

Pathfinder Manufacturing
10.2006 - Current

Electrical Assembler

Cadillac Cables LLC
01.2006 - 06.2006

Assembler Technician

Human Resources Of Mount Vernon, LLC
01.2004 - 01.2006

Yacht Assembler

Meridian Yachts
09.1994 - 07.2004

Department Manager

Tri-dee Arts
09.1992 - 09.1994

General Studies

Marysville Pilchuck High School

No Degree - Art

Everett Community College

HCA Certification - Health Care Certification

SEIU HCA

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