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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Stacy Smiter

Milwaukee ,WI
Stacy  Smiter

Summary

Dynamic and performance-driven business professional with high integrity, strong work ethic, and excellent leadership skills. Meticulous and resourceful Business Manager with proven success leading productive teams, controlling budgets, networking to drive growth initiatives, and marketing to maximize brand outreach

Overview

15
years of professional experience
3
Certification

Work History

Dream Investment Holdings, LLC

Managing Broker
2018.01 - Current (6 years & 8 months)

Job overview

  • Streamlined communication channels between team members using technology tools for improved coordination during transaction execution.
  • Conducted comprehensive market analyses for accurate property valuations and informed decision-making.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms on behalf of clients, ensuring optimal financial outcomes for all parties involved.
  • Provided expert advice on property investments, enabling clients to make well-informed decisions about their portfolios.

Great Lakes Rubber & Supply, Inc

Quality Manager
2018.11 - 2021.01 (2 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Managed and oversaw seven plants’ TQM systems.
  • Provided leadership in developing best practices for continuous improvement initiatives across all departments.
  • Oversee all ISO audits and pass all ISO Audits without minors or majors.

Inteplast Building Products

Purchasing Manager
2016.12 - 2018.07 (1 year & 7 months)

Job overview

  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.

Gossen Corporation

Production Supervisor
2016.04 - 2016.11 (7 months)

Job overview

  • Managed a team of 17 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

The Gund Company

CNC Machinist Lead
2012.06 - 2015.03 (2 years & 9 months)

Job overview

  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
  • Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on CNC programming or machine setup challenges.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.

The Gund Company

Shipping Clerk
2012.01 - 2012.06 (5 months)

Job overview

  • Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
  • Collaborated with customer service team to resolve shipping issues and provide timely updates to clients.
  • Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring seamless order processing and shipment tracking.

The Gund Company

Material Handler Team Lead
2011.01 - 2012.01 (1 year)

Job overview

  • Streamlined communication channels within the team, enabling quick resolution of issues and facilitating a more cohesive work environment.
  • Maintained a clean, organized work environment, promoting employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Optimized warehouse layout to facilitate quicker retrieval of materials, decreasing order processing time.
  • Reduced material waste through meticulous inventory management and coordination with other team leads.

Trackside Railroad Services

Certified Welder
2009.12 - 2011.01 (1 year & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University Hooksett, NH

MBA from Healthcare Management
05.2025

University Overview

  • Dean's List second semester 2024
  • Honor Roll first, second semester 2024

Cardinal Stritch University Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
05.2023

University Overview

  • Honor Roll first, second semester 2023
  • Dean's List first, second semester 2023
  • 3.5 GPA

Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI

Associate of Applied Science from Quality Management
12.2018

University Overview

  • Dean's List first, second semester 2018
  • Honor Roll first, second semester 2018

Skills

  • Property Management
  • Training and coaching
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Production Management
  • Blueprints reading

Certification

  • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (SSBB) - American Society for Quality.
  • Salesforce Administrator Certification – Salesforce.com, Inc.
  • Lean Manufacturing Certification – Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
  • Real Estate Broker License - WI Real Estate Commission.
  • At Home With Diversity Certificate (AHWD) – National Association of Realtors.
  • Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) - Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC).

Timeline

Quality Manager
Great Lakes Rubber & Supply, Inc
2018.11 - 2021.01 (2 years & 2 months)
Managing Broker
Dream Investment Holdings, LLC
2018.01 - Current (6 years & 8 months)
Purchasing Manager
Inteplast Building Products
2016.12 - 2018.07 (1 year & 7 months)
Production Supervisor
Gossen Corporation
2016.04 - 2016.11 (7 months)
CNC Machinist Lead
The Gund Company
2012.06 - 2015.03 (2 years & 9 months)
Shipping Clerk
The Gund Company
2012.01 - 2012.06 (5 months)
Material Handler Team Lead
The Gund Company
2011.01 - 2012.01 (1 year)
Certified Welder
Trackside Railroad Services
2009.12 - 2011.01 (1 year & 1 month)
Southern New Hampshire University
MBA from Healthcare Management
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
Waukesha County Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Quality Management
  • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (SSBB) - American Society for Quality.
  • Salesforce Administrator Certification – Salesforce.com, Inc.
  • Lean Manufacturing Certification – Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
  • Real Estate Broker License - WI Real Estate Commission.
  • At Home With Diversity Certificate (AHWD) – National Association of Realtors.
  • Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) - Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC).
Stacy Smiter