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Taryn Kelley

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Summary

Skilled Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and experienced Operations Analyst eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Customer/Client Services in Operations, Healthcare and Supply Chain positions with training in EDI. Motivated to learn, grow and excel with enthusiastic and hard- working teams.

Experienced with analyzing and interpreting complex data to identify operational inefficiencies. Utilizes data-driven strategies to streamline processes and improve productivity. Knowledge of process optimization and data analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Analyst III

Ideon
10.2020 - 01.2025
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Optimized operational efficiency by analyzing and streamlining processes.
  • Improved team productivity by implementing effective workflow strategies and time management techniques.
  • Created custom reports and visualizations to support decision-making processes.
  • Enhanced data accuracy through meticulous attention to detail in data management tasks.
  • Assessed operational performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Conducted data analysis to identify opportunities for streamlining client operations and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels with thorough analysis of client feedback and timely resolution of issues.
  • Worked with engineers and technical staff to recommend hardware and software adjustments and resolve design flaws.
  • Developed performance metrics to evaluate operations effectiveness, enabling continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strengthened communication between departments, facilitating a seamless flow of information for faster decision-making processes.
  • Supported business growth by providing insightful recommendations based on detailed market research and competitor analysis.

EDI Specialist

Hayneedle
05.2017 - 01.2020
  • Worked with vendors to troubleshoot any issues with their EDI documents to ensure proper inventory, order, shipping and invoice data was successfully received.
  • On-boarded new EDI vendors and migrated vendors from old to new EDI IDs by setting up profiles and conducting testing on all documents that were traded with Hayneedle and Walmart.
  • Worked with internal departments to troubleshoot issues with document importing.
  • Ran reports on EDI document errors, EDI trading partner statistics, inventory issues, over- stocked and aged inventory, and inventory invoice discrepancies.

Vendor Operations Coordinator

Hayneedle.com
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Worked directly with new and existing vendors to help with all issues they were experiencing on the Hayneedle vendor portal, including invoice uploading and inventory inaccuracies.
  • Created and improved vendor training and SOPs for processes within my department.
  • Ran daily, weekly and monthly reports on vendor performance, on-time shipping and cancelled orders for example.
  • Compiled and format the data into specifications set by my manager and presented it when needed.

Customer Care Lead

Hayneedle.com 6 months
12.2016 - 05.2017
  • As a Lead I worked with highly escalated customers to solve problems they were experiencing with their orders and deliveries.
  • This often require extended contact with customer and vendor until a solution was arrived at that best benefited the customer and left them satisfied.
  • I also worked with the CS team one-on-one with their questions and trained them on all processes they were having trouble with.

Email Customer Service Specialist

10.2016 - 11.2016
  • Hayneedle.com 2 months I worked directly with customers solving problems with their order, and the delivery and returns thereof.

Customer Service Associate/Supervisor

12.2014 - 08.2016
  • Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods 1 year 9 months I worked in direct contact with customers in high pressure situations to ensure that the customer's product was received by them in a timely manner.
  • I coordinated with drivers, management, sales representatives and the customers to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • In December 2015 I was made the supervisor of the customer service department and oversaw 3-4 people at a given time and worked with upper management to make decisions to provide the company with the best customer service team possible.

Local and Organic Buyer

Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods
04.2013 - 11.2015
  • 2 years 8 months I have worked to build relationships with local farmers and producers, and have been instrumental in securing and buying products from them over the last 9 months.
  • I have a deep knowledge of food service, food and farming all of which have helped this program grow and thrive, and in turn built strong relationships with the producer from whom I buy.
  • I have also resurrected the website and redesigned it to fit the needs of the growing and changing program and the ever-changing nature of the produce market.
  • I have also gained a deeper understand of the logistics and transportation side of the business.

Cook/Manager

09.2010 - 04.2013
  • Clayton's Cafe 2 years 8 months I was the primary lunch cook and in charge of a team of 5-8 at any given time.
  • I also handled some of the inventory and order tracking for the owners.
  • Made and updated the company Facebook page.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

University of Maine at Augusta
2010

Skills

  • EDI analysis
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • System testing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Customer/client service
  • Troubleshooting SaaS

Certification

  • Food Service
  • Customer-focused
  • Phone Etiquette
  • EDI
  • Operations
  • Vendor Management
  • Vendor Coordination
  • Supplier Evaluation
  • Timeline

    Operations Analyst III

    Ideon
    10.2020 - 01.2025

    Vendor Operations Coordinator

    Hayneedle.com
    06.2017 - 03.2018

    EDI Specialist

    Hayneedle
    05.2017 - 01.2020

    Customer Care Lead

    Hayneedle.com 6 months
    12.2016 - 05.2017

    Email Customer Service Specialist

    10.2016 - 11.2016

    Customer Service Associate/Supervisor

    12.2014 - 08.2016

    Local and Organic Buyer

    Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods
    04.2013 - 11.2015

    Cook/Manager

    09.2010 - 04.2013

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

    University of Maine at Augusta