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Lauren Poteet

Houston,TX

Summary

Team-minded Production Coordinator with expertise in production planning, scheduling and collaboration with staff. Accomplished in preparing for production jobs by reviewing work order information, maintaining current inventory stock and scheduling production work according to project scope. Personable communicator with focus on working with various personality types effectively.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain and Production Coordinator

Blackwater Ironworks
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed inventory and supply chain functions for production materials and equipment, ensuring timely availability.
  • Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor project progress and meet established deadlines.
  • Created and tracked purchase orders for 20+ vendors, ensuring timely placement and arrival of orders.
  • Processed ACH and credit card payments to vendors, followed by a tracking system for management review and approval.
  • Accepted and fulfilled customer orders in a timely manner, consistently keeping customers updated on the status of their orders.
  • Develop project estimates for custom projects, coordinating with various material requirements to ensure accurate pricing.
  • Invoice customers for completed jobs, ensuring accurate billing for different projects.

Operations Manager

Levy
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • Verified accurate and timely payments to vendors, ensuring precision in financial transactions from the outset.
  • Managed office operations, including staffing, product line requirements, and event-based needs, ensuring seamless and efficient daily functions.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Managed contracts with both existing and new vendors, ensuring smooth collaboration and alignment with company objectives.
  • Addressed staff and customer concerns promptly, ensuring timely resolutions to meet their needs and maintain satisfaction.

Staffing Coordinator

Levy
01.2021 - 03.2024
  • Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Managed employee schedules for sporting events, overseeing staffing across 7 venues to ensure efficient event execution.
  • Verified and entered timesheets weekly, ensuring accuracy to eliminate pay discrepancies.

Team Lead and Keyholder

All the Crave Cheesecake
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Bakery Sales Assistant

All the Crave Cheesecake
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
  • Monitored counter and display inventory by replacing stock and requesting new products from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
  • Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to assist in baking process.

Skills

  • Deadline management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Client relations
  • Creating purchase orders
  • Materials management
  • Task delegation
  • Vendor management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Conflict resolution

Accomplishments

Blackwater Ironworks

- Streamlined operations at Blackwater Ironworks by overseeing inventory management, establishing production procedures, and successfully bringing a product line in-house for the first time.



Levy

- Managed the logistics for the largest ticketed concert at Kyle Field, driving record sales and receiving only positive feedback from contractors on event execution.


- Received the "Levy Legends" internal company award in December 2023 for implementing a QR code system that addressed employee navigation challenges at Kyle Field, improving efficiency in locating work areas.



Timeline

Supply Chain and Production Coordinator

Blackwater Ironworks
02.2025 - Current

Operations Manager

Levy
03.2024 - 02.2025

Staffing Coordinator

Levy
01.2021 - 03.2024

Team Lead and Keyholder

All the Crave Cheesecake
02.2020 - 12.2020

Bakery Sales Assistant

All the Crave Cheesecake
10.2018 - 02.2020
Lauren Poteet