Michele Piechocki
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Committed Leader with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly.
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Brevard Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Volunteer
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Product Flow Line Leader, Overnight Store Director
Meijer
10.2010 - 09.2020
- Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
- Oversaw staffing and training, safety compliance, inventory control and financial functions.
- Utilized information technology to record sales figures, for data analysis and forward planning.
- Reported to district manager regarding store and staff issues, financial goals and sales.
- Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
- Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Assessed newly unpacked merchandise and instructed stock clerks to add to display cases and displays.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Analyzed operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.
- Achieved consistent budget targets with optimal expense controls and elimination of unnecessary waste.
- Monitored employee performance to determine need for additional education and training.
- Coordinated staff, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages, and maximize productivity.
- Kept inventories accurate with daily cycle counts and regular audits to identify and resolve variances.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
- Provided and promoted solutions to eliminate reoccurring problems.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Managed team of 75 direct reports and up to 200 people in the building while acting as the Store Director
- Tracked material orders and deliveries in accordance with company procedures.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
Group Leader
Forest River Glaval Division
04.2003 - 03.2008
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Established strong stakeholder relationships for smooth project delivery.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain project progress.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Volunteer Manager
Singing Sands
09.1998 - 03.2008
- Secured parent participation in troop leadership roles by delivering new leader orientation and training in line with expectations of council's volunteer experience and policies.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Developed expertise by helping new troops take lead with pre-set meeting plans, calendar planning and communication with families.
- Administered basic first aid and medications per organizational guidelines, documenting incidents and communicating details to camp director.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Fostered positive personal connection with each troop participant and cultivated social connections and sense of solidarity.
- Established and maintained safe and positive environment for Girl Scouts to grow, learn and have fun.
- Assisted in recruitment and hiring of new recreation staff.
- Supervised troop volunteers and counselors in execution of unit needs to contribute to safety and healthy experience.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Assisted in developing and implementing program ideas, planned activities for units and evaluated program quality.
- Encouraged Girl Scouts to develop own leadership skills through hands-on experiences.
- Created and maintained budget for Girl Scout activities, confirming organization had necessary resources.
- Encouraged participation in camp activities and guided troop members in safe adventures.
- Worked with sales staff to evaluate newly established troops, support administrative needs and communicate with new volunteers along with troop members and families.
- Kept assigned troop volunteers abreast of pertinent information to keep leadership members up-to-date on emerging issues and developing practices.
- Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
- Participated in group activities, emphasizing making camp fun for campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and facilitating opportunities of interaction between campers.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
- Attended community functions to promote awareness of organization and goals,recruit volunteers and expand network of donors and volunteers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buchanan High School
Buchanan, MI06.1988
Skills
- Business Objective Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Product Marketing
- Team Member Development
- Staff Monitoring
- Customer Experience
- Product Promotion
- Cross-Channel Marketing
- Manufacturing Operations
- Expense Reduction
- Daily Reports
- Product Expertise
- Handling Materials
- Strategic Goals
- Timelines and Milestones
- Team Meetings
- Department Development
- Professional Relationships
- Workflow Management
- Production Management
- Product Manufacturing
- Service Improvement
- Stock Inventory
- Product Team Leadership
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Volunteer
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation
04.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Brevard Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
Product Flow Line Leader, Overnight Store Director
Meijer
10.2010 - 09.2020
Group Leader
Forest River Glaval Division
04.2003 - 03.2008
Volunteer Manager
Singing Sands
09.1998 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Buchanan High School