Tay Daniel
Portland,OR
Summary
Workplace operations and customer experience professional with 10+ years of leadership in retail, hospitality, and administrative environments. Skilled in workplace management, event coordination, vendor relationships, facilities oversight, and culture-building. Known for proactively anticipating needs, creating systems that support diverse working styles, and delivering an exceptional workplace experience that fosters connection and productivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perishable, Dairy Buyer / Collective Manager
People's Food Co-op
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily workplace operations, including vendor relationships, budgeting, facilities maintenance, and staffing.
- Implemented inventory and office systems that eliminated shortages and improved efficiency.
- Coordinated departmental space planning, accessibility initiatives, and cross-team programming.
- Served as the primary point of contact for staff and members, ensuring smooth workplace support.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to adjust purchasing strategies accordingly, maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace.
- Developed strong relationships with 50+ vendors to ensure consistent product availability and quality.
General Manager
Flour Bloom
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Spearheaded the opening of a new workplace location, handling space setup, vendor contracts, permits, and compliance.
- Managed day-to-day operations, event programming, and customer experience.
- Built systems for budget tracking, vendor management, and workplace safety protocols.
- Hired, trained, and managed 32 employees, fostering a positive, collaborative environment.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Learning and Development Trainer
3Degrees
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Designed and led inclusive culture programming and training initiatives across the company.
- Partnered with leadership to coordinate hybrid meetings, events, and cross-team collaboration.
- Improved operational efficiency through restructuring workplace support systems.
- Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge through research and networking events, applying best practices to in-house training strategies.
- Trained and mentored 17 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Spruce Holdings
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported executives with meeting coordination, visitor relations, and workplace communications.
- Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting company interests and employee privacy.
- Handled administrative tasks such as expense report processing or invoice reconciliation efficiently; allowing executives to focus on high-priority responsibilities without distraction.
- Managed inventory levels for office supplies, reducing waste while guaranteeing availability when needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Portland Community College
Portland, OR05-2027
Skills
- Workplace & Office Management
- Facilities & Vendor Oversight
- Event Planning & Cultural Programming
- Budgeting & Expense Tracking
- Workplace Safety & Compliance
- Hybrid Meetings & Tech Support
- Customer Service & Hospitality
- Data-driven decision making
- Strategic sourcing
- Sustainability initiatives
Certification
Fostering an Inclusive Culture (2023)
Timeline
Perishable, Dairy Buyer / Collective Manager
People's Food Co-op
10.2024 - Current
General Manager
Flour Bloom
09.2023 - 09.2023
Learning and Development Trainer
3Degrees
10.2022 - 04.2023
Executive Administrative Assistant
Spruce Holdings
05.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Portland Community College
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