Raymond Cathey
Austin,Texas
Summary
Results oriented project management professional offering over 20 years customer service, management, recruiting, project management, resource allocation, expectation management, and strong communication skills. I am a self motivated team player who focuses on the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue. I am a reliable and dedicated leader whose goal is to help my company and team elevate to the next level.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Coordinator
Cirrus Logic
Austin, TX
10.2010 - 10.2016
- Trained and mentored 18 employees globally
- Oversaw 7 warehouses and 4 vendors
- Analyzed sales forecasts and stock requirements
- Communicated updated processes with organizational stakeholders
- Resolved problems including working backwards through SAP to identify issues and errors
- Oversaw all inventory transfers from warehouse to warehouse and vendor to vendor
- Monitored the systemic transitions of inventory from engineering to production using SAP
- Provided Inventory Control support of all Cirrus Logic products from conception to production
- Used SAP for multiple functions to include inventory transactions, shipping reports, and daily queries.
Operations Supervisor
LKQ Keystone
Austin, TX
02.2008 - 08.2010
- Managed day-to-day operations of the external storage area
- Supervised the warehouse operations, such as shipping, receiving, and inventory audits
- Provided customer service and de-escalated customer complaints
- Reviewed and approved timecards
- Utilized SAP, Outlook, and MS Office to provide accurate production reporting.
Project Team Specialist
Dell Computers
Austin, TX
09.2001 - 11.2007
- Provided materials and logistical support for all Business Process Improvement Projects
- Communicated all project status changes and implementations to materials management
- Reviewed all factory supply chain processes
- Utilized supply chain subject matter experts and conducted multiple internal projects.
Veterans Outreach Transition Guide
- Assist with the dissemination of general information regarding Veteran benefits and/or services
- Provide assistance to Veteran students with general inquiries about Veteran programs via phone, email, or in person
- Maintain and organize veteran-related files while adhering to FERPA regulations.
Site Manager
Randstad
- Maintain close contact with the key management personnel at the account to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction possible
- Schedule and conduct phone screenings
- Build and maintain a talent pipeline that aligns with the client's needs and output requirement
- Consistent execution of recruiting plan to ensure the right quantity and quality of talent
- Manage the professional success of 130 employees
- Screen and select candidates according to client specific job profiles and workforce forecasts
- Market talent's skills, knowledge and abilities to the right departments by making the best match for the client and the talent
- Lowered attrition by 20%
- Consistently exceed client and talent expectations, and stay ahead of the staffing industry by offering innovative, creative, and effective employment solutions.
Helper Manager
UPS
Austin, TX
- Coordinated the daily staffing of 120 Driver Helpers
- Worked closely with UPS operations team to achieve success
- Screen resumes
- Analyzed daily Helper need report provided by operations
- Resolved pay problems
- Provided technical training to all Helpers
- Assisted in uniform and smartphone inventory management
- Counseled Helpers on performance issues.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05-2024
International Business Level 1 Certificate - International Business
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12-2023
PMP Certificate - Project Management
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12-2008
Skills
- Customer Service Management
- Recruiting
- Project Management
- Resource Allocation
- Expectation Management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Management Skills
- Administrative & Clerical Skills
- Planning and Organizing
- High stress tolerance & ability to work well with ambiguity
- Strategic decision making and problem solving capabilities
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Vendor Relations
- Document coordination
- Supply Management
- Warehouse Management
- Data Entry
- Logistics Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Staff Management
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Six Sigma Methodologies
Accomplishments
- Earned the Cirrus Logic Silver Star Award for Cost Savings. This was accomplished by finding a buyer for the company’s scrap. This increased the company’s profit by $100,000.00 in one Q
1.Earned the Cirrus Logic Silver Star Award for cost savings initiatives.
2. Earned the Dell Business Process Improvement Green Belt Certification. This was accomplished by reviewing a contract with one of our vendors and improving certain processes. This practice saved the company 1.2 million dollars in 2 quarters.
3. Managed professional growth, development, and success of 130 employees.
4. Screened and interviewed 40 candidates weekly, while meeting my clients headcount goals
5. Lowered employee attrition from from 3 people a week to one person a week.
6. Awarded the Army Medal of Achievement for recruiting.
7. Received City of Austin Certificate of Appreciation for “Outstanding Service to Austin Veterans.
Educationcertifications
- US Army, 07/1997, 10/2002, Combat Engineer Training, Heavy equipment operator training, Information systems management, US army recruiter
- Austin Community College, Austin, TX, Project Management Professional Certificate training, Organizational Management & Principles of Marketing
- Dell, Austin, TX, PMI Project Management Professional Certificate, Lean Manufacturing, Business Process Improvement, Ethics of Business, Speaking for Success, Delivery Answer First Presentations, Communications Excellence
- Cirrus Logic, Austin, TX, Problem Solving breakdown, Effective Communications, Win Win Negotiating, and Effective Planning Module 1
Highlightsofprofessionalachievements
- Management Skills
- Administrative & Clerical Skills
- Planning and Organizing
- High stress tolerance & ability to work well with ambiguity
- Strategic decision making and problem solving capabilities
Timeline
Supply Chain Coordinator
Cirrus Logic
10.2010 - 10.2016
Operations Supervisor
LKQ Keystone
02.2008 - 08.2010
Project Team Specialist
Dell Computers
09.2001 - 11.2007
Veterans Outreach Transition Guide
Site Manager
Randstad
Helper Manager
UPS
Associate of Arts - Communications
Austin Community College
International Business Level 1 Certificate - International Business
Austin Community College
PMP Certificate - Project Management
Austin Community College
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