PO Centralization: Worked with the national team to centralize divisional ordering; Assisted in the development of a centralized process within the DC Replenishment; Onboarded regional divisions and brought them into aligned processes in legacy programs; Coached and trained new hires in legacy process.
UAT: Operated as Test Coordinator for Forecasting and Replenishment; Facilitated cross stream communication and problem solving; Monitored testing and reported on progress; Managed testers and assigned tasks; Coached testers in resolving defects; Rallied support for ongoing issues and collaborated with others to meet testing resolution.
Deployment: Worked closely with Central Team to learn new operating system for DC and Store Replenishment; Operated as a key player in developing the produce process for the US business; Collaborated with National Buying to align on new processes; Participated in the onboarding of the AHEAD Steady State Team; Guided and coached Steady State in new processes and SAP system; Developed Best Practice Manuals and training tools for future use in AHEAD.
Purchasing Assistant
ALDI
07.2018 - 11.2021
Focused on perishables, such as produce and cooler items; Analyzed store orders and created order proposals prior to sending requests to vendors; Communicated and collaborated with Quality Assurance daily on incoming loads; Maintained perishable spreadsheets and reports to capture movement and anticipatory needs; Supported store operations daily; Informed National Buying on product lifecycle and vendor engagements; Assisted finance on problem invoices; Engaged with suppliers on product supply and availability
Adjunct Professor
Aurora University
08.2015 - 05.2020
Developed instructional strategies to engage students; Evaluated student performance promptly and accurately based on departmental policies; Ensured class material availability; Designed courses to advance student's understanding of developmental theories as they apply to the field of Social Work;
Refugee Services Volunteer Manager
World Relief DuPage
03.2017 - 07.2018
Responsible for recruiting, supporting, empowering and appreciating volunteers; Provided cross-cultural training and quarterly topical trainings and debriefs, as well as role-specific training guides; Provided supervision and guidance for a team of volunteer coordinators; Provided oversight of the Refugee Services internship program; Created and facilitated presentations for community education and engagement; Maintained required records per office and grantor requirements, and completed grant reports as requested; Developed service projects and activities for small groups that met community need and could lead toward longer-term volunteer engagement.