Tamara Carter
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director/ Software Implementation
Ryder Integrated Logistics
2020.07 - Current
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Negotiated and managed contracts with several media outlets to secure new content.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
- Monitored programming trends to keep content relevant and up-to-date.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
Technical and Operations Consultant
Paddock Pool Equipment
2014.02 - 2016.03
- Created models to forecast and predict quantitative and comparative evaluations of various business solutions.
- Formulated mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, conflicting objectives and related numerical parameters.
- Determined and developed algorithms to improve and optimize operational processes.
- Performed validation and testing of models to promote adequacy and reformulate models as necessary.
- Adapted quickly to changing project priorities and job specifications with analytical thinking and task prioritization skills.
Director of Product Management
Bonded Logistics
2016.03 - 2020.06
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Translated information highly technical in nature to investors and senior staff and aligned product strategy with market.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Blanchard Machinery Company/ Caterpillar
2005.10 - 2009.05
Director of Transportation
Blanchard Machinery Company
2003.03 - 2006.02
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Planned, scheduled and assigned Number driver routes and workloads.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
Global Improvement Engineer
Blanchard Machinery Company
2010.03 - 2014.03
- Automated enabling technologies to identify and match potential suppliers for procurement and processing of hard to find parts.
- Established and coordinated sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements for machining and processes to overcome in-house production issues.
- Designed and built process tooling, insert molds and arbor press tooling.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Reduced product rollout time Number% using effective multitasking on design, engineering and manufacturing.
Director of Rental Services
Blanchard Machinery Company
2000.08 - 2006.02
- Led daily staff meetings to implement policies and update team members on meal plans.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Hired, trained and directed Number-person team of dining services professionals.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
Executive Assistant to the President
Blanchard Machinery Company
1998.08 - 1999.06
- Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Information Technology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC06.2009
Certification - Six Sigma Black Belt
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC04.2007
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Business Administration And Management
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC06.1998
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Student Records Management
- Business Management
- Program Leadership
- Budget Coordination
- Budget Administration
- Strategic Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Organizational Leadership
- Advanced Knowledge of Technology
- Program Requirements
- Customer Service
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Systems Analysis
- Personnel Supervision
- Partnership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Administration Knowledge
- Performance Maintenance
- Learning Strategies
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Network Transmissions Monitoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Procedure Writing
- Compliance Management
- Time Management
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- Operations Analysis
- Policy and Procedure Improvement
- Maintain FCC Compliance
- Copy Preparation
- Dependability and Cooperation
- Voice Communications
- Personnel Direction
- Program Improvements
- Voiceover Production
- Technology Design
- Production Activity Logging
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Entertainment Department Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication Equipment
- Final Cut Pro
- Production Staff Coordination
- Schedule Staff
- FCC Compliance
- Promotion Development
- Viewer Demographics Analysis
- Staff Hiring and Evaluations
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Tape Editing
- Quality Control Analysis
- Microsoft SQL Servers
- Transmissions Equipment
- Equipment Selection
- Data Verification
- Program Guidelines Adherence
- Operation and Control
- Performance Quality Assurance
- Content Determinations
- Negotiation
- Coordination
- Monitoring
- Programming
- Service-Orientation
- Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Program Director/ Software Implementation
Ryder Integrated Logistics
2020.07 - Current
Director of Product Management
Bonded Logistics
2016.03 - 2020.06
Technical and Operations Consultant
Paddock Pool Equipment
2014.02 - 2016.03
Global Improvement Engineer
Blanchard Machinery Company
2010.03 - 2014.03
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Blanchard Machinery Company/ Caterpillar
2005.10 - 2009.05
Director of Transportation
Blanchard Machinery Company
2003.03 - 2006.02
Director of Rental Services
Blanchard Machinery Company
2000.08 - 2006.02
Executive Assistant to the President
Blanchard Machinery Company
1998.08 - 1999.06
Bachelor Of Science - Information Technology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Certification - Six Sigma Black Belt
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Business Administration And Management
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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