Tara Appling
Conyers,GA
Summary
Inclusive leader with proven skills in inventory control and warehouse operations, process improvement, and performance management. Excellent communication and listening skills with dedicated efforts in creating an open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to the company's success. Adept at utilizing scheduling and planning strengths to effectively handle multiple priorities with set deadlines in addition to teaching new concepts and best practice strategies to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Georgia Power (Repair Shop)
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for providing leadership and oversight as well as coordinating the work activities of 11 to 18 bargaining unit employees which include creating work orders for field repairs on the Three-phase Pad-mounted transformers across the state of Georgia. Manage the warehouse operations of the Main Repair Shop storeroom, 1E Nuclear material, Central Tool Shop, and Repair Shop Transformer Yard.
- Develop work plans/schedules for the Test and Quality Control areas along with implementing and tracking their success. These plans must be communicated effectively to the Supervisors managing other departments such as Metal Fabrication and Paint which are integral parts in the total refurbishment process of distribution line equipment.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Work closely with the Environmental Analysts to ensure compliance with the Environment Protection Agency's (EPA) requirements concerning the proper disposal of all transformers containing poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCB's).
- Collaborated with Supply Chain Management (SCM) on tracking and storing harvested units for reuse that were left in field from closed commercial businesses and assisting with the proper disposal of rejected units identified for salvage.
- Set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently to each direct report ensuring compliance of company policies, acceptable behaviors and objectives.
- Managed the project of temporarily reinstating the refurbishment of Single-phase Pole-mounted and Pad-mounted transformers which included assembling work teams to sort all equipment taken out of service from the regions and make determinations on the workable status of each unit. Implemented assistance of contract labor services, coded invoices for services rendered and administered work direction to contract laborers.
Sr. Storekeeper
Georgia Power (Repair Shop)
07.2007 - 06.2021
- Extensive knowledge in Maximo applications including generating work orders, creating purchase requisitions and purchase orders, inventory adjustments, issues, receipts, transfers, desktop requisitions, physical count reports, bin type and location maintenance, and executing status changes of stocked items
- Assisted internal/external customers by relaying pertinent information from multiple levels of management including Accounting Supervisors, SCM Field Operations Supervisors, SCM Materials Supervisors, Category Managers, Buyers and Vendors to the management staff at the Repair Shop
- Conducted internal audits, analyzed shortages, reported findings, scheduled entry/exit meetings, and developed actions plans with focus on continuous improvement.
- Maintained environmentally sensitive documents such as safety data sheets for all chemicals used, hazardous waste manifests, and shipping documents.
- Designed color-coded organization system for Distribution Line equipment increasing operational efficiencies and tractability by 85 %
Apprentice Mechanic
Georgia Power (Repair Shop)
11.2004 - 06.2007
- Certified in Arc, Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding classifications.
- Deciphered blueprint specifications for the fabrication of substation structures.
Truck Operator/Helper
Georgia Power (Repair Shop)
01.2001 - 10.2004
- Learned to identify the different types of distribution equipment, operate forklifts, band material to plastic and wood pallets, properly clean up oil spills according to EPA's regulations, and assist Electricians and Mechanics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry Institute of Technology
Decatur, GASkills
- Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management
- Knowledgeable of General Accounting Procedures (GAP), the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Section "O" Safety guidelines between Georgia Power and Local Union No 84 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
- Proficient in Maximo/Visual Scheduler
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Planning and Scheduling
- Performance Management
- Effective Relationship Building
- Strong Verbal/Written Communication Skills
- Work well independently
- Adaptive Team Player and Active Listener
Leadership, Accomplishments, and Community Involvement
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Certificate Program
- Completed required courses, events, and volunteer services for Certification on Level's 1, 2, and 3
Power Delivery Women in Network
AAF Mentoring Group
- Reverse Mentorship Program
Southern Company's Toastmasters
- Awarded Exceptional Leadership 2013-2014
- Secretary
Citizens of Georgia Power
Employee Resource Groups (ERG's)
- Valuing Openness Inclusion Community and Education ( VOICE )
- Technical Women in Georgia ( TWIG )
Timeline
Supervisor
Georgia Power (Repair Shop)
07.2021 - Current
Sr. Storekeeper
Georgia Power (Repair Shop)
07.2007 - 06.2021
Apprentice Mechanic
Georgia Power (Repair Shop)
11.2004 - 06.2007
Truck Operator/Helper
Georgia Power (Repair Shop)
01.2001 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry Institute of Technology
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