Richard Gills
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong operations background and a passion for problem-solving. Skilled in Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power BI. MBA graduate with a focus on Operations Management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Accessory Installer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
06.2009 - Current
- Served as a Hoshin board presenter, utilizing Power BI to communicate departmental performance and results.
- Demonstrated efficiency and dedication to quality by contributing to the overall department goals.
- Cross-trained in multiple departments, contributing to process improvement activities.
Label Change and Vehicle Expediter Assistant
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed dealer requests and vehicle logistics, ensuring prompt and efficient processing.
- Utilized data analysis to track vehicle flow and identify trends, facilitating proactive decision-making.
- Collaborated with operations teams to optimize processes based on data insights, improving overall efficiency.
Office Administration Specialist/Purchasing Agent
Duval Container Co.
Jacksonville, FL
06.2001 - 12.2005
- Utilized dBASE, Lotus, and IBM products for data analysis and reporting to support purchasing decisions.
- Managed end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
- Cultivated strong supplier relationships and resolved supply chain disruptions.
- Collaborated with teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL04.2019
Skills
- Investigative skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem resolution
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Microsoft Office
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Business Negotiation
Accomplishments
Extra Mile Award, September 2009 & August 2007
Star Performer – Honorable Mention, April 2007
Great Catch, December 2018
Great Catch, April 2022
Certification
Basic & Advance Electrical, 2019
Wheel and Tire Alignment, 2021
Green Belt Six Sigma, FAU 2022
Timeline
Shop Accessory Installer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
06.2009 - Current
Label Change and Vehicle Expediter Assistant
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2009
Office Administration Specialist/Purchasing Agent
Duval Container Co.
06.2001 - 12.2005
MBA - Operations Management
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Basic & Advance Electrical, 2019
Wheel and Tire Alignment, 2021
Green Belt Six Sigma, FAU 2022
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