Nathan Goldstein
Birmingham,AL
Summary
I focused on procurement and operations with over seven years of success designing customer-oriented programs and developing high-performing service-oriented teams. I was accomplished in working with organizational leaders to establish business goals and devise strategies driving revenue generation and business growth. I have a proven track record in creating scalable customer service operations infrastructures and leveraging social media to nurture customer relationships. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Shipshape Urban Farms
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Led the procurement process for a sustainable farming operation, ensuring efficient resource allocation and alignment with environmental goals
- Orchestrated daily operations, including inventory management and leadership of an 8-intern team
- Spearheaded the development of an R&D lab for hydroponic farming, enhancing technological integration and innovative cultivation techniques to optimize production efficiency.
Supply Chain Intern
Alabama International Trade Center
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted Alabama-based companies in researching potential international markets for expansion
- Collaborated with an Alabama-based high-tech agriculture startup to optimize bills of materials and enhance vendor procurement strategies.
- Supported on-time delivery of products through diligent monitoring of order statuses and proactive communication with stakeholders.
Operations Management Intern
Motherson (SMP)
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Utilized the MOST method to conduct time studies for SMP’s three plants of operation, saving over $7.3 Million
- Optimized efficiency of the workforce by using Excel for data entry and analysis of worker tasks
- Determined the value add and non-value add work per position on the operation lines.
Operations Management Intern
Mercedes-Benz US International Incorporated
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Analyzed outgoing partial pallets to save space at both the warehouse and delivery site
- Created and managed a new process for shipping identification and warning labels by working with an existing vendor to manage over 30 types of inventories
- Collaborated with a team of 5 to develop a better in-bounding process by giving new scanning technology and a web-based platform to the receiving team to simplify the process.
Manager / Merchandise
Festival Outfitter
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Improved sales by 25% by acquiring new accounts
- Implemented new merchandise strategies that provided customer experience and increased revenue per transaction by 50%
- Supervised teams ranging from 4 to 20 made up of employees, contractors, and volunteers
- Negotiated retail contracts servicing our clients, including ATMs, merchandise sales and production, VIP camping, and general stores.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration - Operations Management
The University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Business
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2023
Bachelor of Arts in Public Health - Public Health
The University of Colorado at Denver
Denver, CO05.2017
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership training
- Risk Mitigation
- Resource Allocation
- Decision-Making
- Staff Management
- Employee Relations
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Supply Chain Integrations
Activities
Society of Operations Management Students (SOMS), Member, 01/2022, 12/2023
Timeline
Director of Operations
Shipshape Urban Farms
01.2024 - 07.2024
Supply Chain Intern
Alabama International Trade Center
05.2023 - 12.2023
Operations Management Intern
Motherson (SMP)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Operations Management Intern
Mercedes-Benz US International Incorporated
08.2021 - 12.2021
Manager / Merchandise
Festival Outfitter
09.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration - Operations Management
The University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Business
Bachelor of Arts in Public Health - Public Health
The University of Colorado at Denver
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