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Terisha Taylor

League City,TX
Terisha Taylor

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

AMAZON

SENIOR LAUNCH PROJECT MANAGER II
08.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Senior Owner Representative responsible for launching Amazon Robotics Sortable (ARS) buildings, averaging 3,005,640.00 ft2 overall site area, with site footprint of 823,522.00 ft2
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying ways to reduce expenses without compromising quality.
  • Coordinated end-to-end project goals across multiple stakeholders, with average project launch score of 98.4%
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Managed productivity, quality, and safety standards, addressing concerns of support team, operations team, and build-out team tactfully and effectively
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on strategic projects aimed at improving overall business performance.
  • Monitored project progress, including issues, risks, metrics, and status reports, ensuring projects were on schedule and deliverables were met, and communicating timeline risks
  • Implemented high-performing management strategies, driving teams towards excellence and cohesion
  • Facilitated resolution of 427 design defects, with 392 resolved within 72 hour of findings
  • Average Performance Scores: Road to Launch: 98.6%, Safety Compliance: 99.8%, all other KPI Scores: 96.6%
  • Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

AMAZON

AREA MANAGER
01.2018 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Independently owned and managed critical areas of operations, implementing process improvements that significantly reduced DPMO by 63% and increased profitability by 28%
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Demonstrated exceptional risk assessment skills, proactively identifying, and addressing potential risks for operation
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Simplified processes to promote culture of consistency, resulting in 25% improvement in operational efficiency, surpassing industry average of 20%.

WALMART

CO MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
05.2015 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Directed and supervised a team of 400+ employees, including salaried managers
  • Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
  • Set and enforced standards for hourly associates and salary managers, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Cultivated a culture of engagement and commitment among associates, providing development opportunities for team members and new managers
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align site efforts with regional and corporate goals.
  • Increased store traffic by organizing engaging events and promotions that appealed to target customers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to drive financial performance, conducting research, analyzing data, and maintaining optimal inventory levels to maximize sales and minimize costs
  • Collaborated with vendors and internal stakeholders to streamline procurement processes, reduce lead times, and improve overall efficiency
  • Managed P&L to decrease discrepancies and retain timely and under-budget project completion.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Bachelor of Science from Sociology

STRAYER UNIVERSITY
Houston, TX

MBA from Organizational Leadership
05.2025

Skills

  • Project planning and development
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Risk Management
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Operational Efficiency

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 50+ in the development of Upside Project.
  • Supervised team of 400+ staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop bulding tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • Continuous Improvement Training - 2024
  • Effective Communication Training - 2023
  • Digital Marketing, Strayer University -2023
  • Strategic Planning, Amazon - 2021
  • Facilitator Training, Amazon - 2020
  • Lean Six Sigma, Amazon - 2019
  • Certified Ethnic Studies, University of San Diego - 2008
  • Certified Conflict Resolution, Southwestern College - 2006
  • Certified Administrative Justice, Southwestern College - 2006
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Timeline

SENIOR LAUNCH PROJECT MANAGER II

AMAZON
08.2020 - Current

AREA MANAGER

AMAZON
01.2018 - 08.2020

CO MANAGER OF OPERATIONS

WALMART
05.2015 - 12.2017

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO

Bachelor of Science from Sociology

STRAYER UNIVERSITY

MBA from Organizational Leadership

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