Nicole Davies
Kewaskum
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Manager and recognized leader in the Dairy Industry with a proven track record at Grande Cheese Company excelling in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded RPA initiatives, automating tasks and enhancing productivity. Developed high-performing, high morale teams with a focus on quality and Continuous Improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager, Data and Automation Technologies
Grande Cheese Company
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented successful Cross-Training initiative to build bench strength across the Business Technology Department.
- Provided Business Technology Leadership representation within cross-functional Enterprise Priority strategic sessions.
- Developed and communicated key leadership dashboards showcasing Business Technology achievement against strategic projects, including ROI.
- Led RPA initiative, culminating in the automation of tasks within both the corporate offices and manufacturing facilities.
- Direct oversight and leadership of Business Technology projects including Master Planning Automation, Sales Forecast Projection Software, and CRM Implementation.
- Developed high-performing teams who consistently exceed expectations, deliver high quality solutions, and have a high level of teamwork and morale.
- Worked to develop career family paths for senior level Associates, allowing them to progress higher in their career.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Developed strong cross-functional relationships across the leadership group, championing Business Technology capabilities and acting as a trusted partner for Vendor RFP's.
- Defined and created Business Analyst team, expanding Agile work management and the adoption of DevOps within the business.
- Champion of both the Data Governance and AI initiatives; including defining the Data Governance Council and AI Center of Excellence.
- Managed both onshore and offshore consultative resources.
Manager, Business Intelligence
Grande Cheese Company
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Direct oversight on the architecture and development of the Enterprise Data Warehouse.
- Worked cross-functionally to gain adoption of Tableau reports; including direct training sessions for business users.
- Expanded the Business Intelligence team to include Advanced Analytics and Data Science, expanding our team from 3 to 5 Associates.
- Designed and oversaw the automation of a Sales Tracking system, saving over 300 Associate hours per month.
- Direct management of the Business Intelligence Interns.
- Implemented advanced data visualization techniques to communicate complex insights effectively.
- Conducted regular audits of BI systems, proactively identifying areas for improvement or potential risks.
- Evaluated and recommended business intelligence tools to enhance data analysis capabilities.
BI Engineer
Grande Cheese Company
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Spearheaded data visualization initiatives that allowed stakeholders to quickly understand complex trends and patterns within the data.
- Integrated disparate data sources into a cohesive analytical framework for accurate insights into business operations.
- Conducted thorough testing of all developed solutions to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability before deployment.
- Enhanced data quality and reliability through the development of ETL processes and data validation procedures.
Junior Software Developer
Manitou Americas
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Participated in code reviews, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and promoting knowledge sharing among team members.
- Developed ETL processes in support of our ERP systems upgrade.
- Managed code branching and merging in DevOps.
Education
Master of Science - Information Science And Technology
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI12-2020
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI12-2014
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Influencing and negotiating
- Team leadership
- Team development
- Problem resolution
- Work planning and prioritization
- Employee development
- Excellent communication
- Employee coaching and mentoring
Affiliations
- IDFA - NextGen Cohort 5 Alumni
- IDFA - Industry Cheese Segment Board Representative
Certification
MRA - Principles of Leadership Excellence
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Data and Automation Technologies
Grande Cheese Company
04.2022 - Current
Manager, Business Intelligence
Grande Cheese Company
01.2018 - 04.2022
BI Engineer
Grande Cheese Company
01.2016 - 01.2018
Junior Software Developer
Manitou Americas
09.2013 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Information Science And Technology
University of Wisconsin
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Wisconsin
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