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Tiffany Laing

Tiffany Laing

Procurement
Melbourne,FL

Summary

Driven, highly motivated, and experienced professional seeking a rewarding position with L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES. Thriving in both collaborative and independent work environments to meet demanding priorities with composure, focus, and patience. Acquiring many skills over 30 years of business experience resulting in a forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrating a record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations while being detail oriented. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

61
61
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CEO

Southern Park And Play Systems
Melbourne, FL
01.2021 - Current
  • Procurement and coordinating new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
  • Bid, quote and process new government and commercial RFQ, RFI and RFP
  • Receive and process new PO's
  • Knowledge in procurement, supply chain, and material management processes
  • Processes invoices for Commercial and Government contracts and resolves associated problems with receipts and/or invoicing.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations by adding 10 new vendors to our products and vendors list.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service

Executive Director

The Animal Sanctuary/Friends For Animals
Melbourne, Florida
07.2020 - 01.2021
    • Updated and maintained membership database on consistent basis.
    • Land development of The Animal Sanctuary in Cocoa, working with contractors, engineers and architects for final plans.
    • Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
    • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
    • Established new customer service and problem resolution processes to improve client satisfaction rates.
    • Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
    • Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
    • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
    • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
    • Monitored sales forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals.

Co-Founder / Joint CEO

MaiKai Nutrition
Lake Tapps, WA
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • Procurement and onboarding of new vendors
  • Domestic and International trade show participation (China, Hong Kong, Dallas, Seattle, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando). Building relationships and collaborations.
  • Proficient with all aspects from Start- up to sale
  • Established foundational processes for business operations. .
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Trademark process
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Led 30 member manufacturing and product operations team.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.

Https://maikainutrition.com/

Co-Founder / Joint CEO

Innova LLC DBA Innav8 - Pura Vida
Lake Tapps, WA
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Sourcing and procurement from China, India, Pakistan and USA for inclusive branded OEM lines.
  • Domestic and International trade show participation (China, Hong Kong, Dallas, Seattle, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando). Building relationships and collaborations.
  • Placement of product on multiple retail platforms - Amazon, Walmart, Etsy and branded website.
  • Manage supply chain and inventory, shipping strategies from multiple ports worldwide.
  • Proficient with all aspects from Start- up to sale.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs with SEO teams.
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Led 40 member manufacturing and product operations team.

Co-Founder/ Joint CEO

Xcede Retail AutoBody Supply Shop
Auburn, WA
02.2013 - 01.2016
  • Procurement of autobody and detail supplies from hard to access vendors/good old boys club company's.
  • Designed and executed shop layout and retail storefront signage
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Management of 17 employee's.

CEO

Bear Creek Coffee & Espresso
Redmond, WA
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Procurement of new products to increase revenue.
  • Branding, R & D, product development of new retail food and drink menu items.
  • Payroll, taxes, inventory, accounts receivable and payable, proficient with all aspects from start-up to sale
  • Increased company revenue $50,000.00 through aggressive new market strategies
  • Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.

Co-Founder / Joint CEO

AutoCraft
Auburn, WA
02.1993 - 01.2016
  • Procurement of AutoBody Supplies through multiple vendors.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Domestic Trade show procurement of new products and services
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Operated 2nd largest mobile automotive paint, wheel, and interior repair company in Washington State and dominated the industry with first class customer service.
  • Specializing in Wholesale Automotive Dealership services performing reconditioning of new and used cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles.
  • Brought 1St X-Kote dealership to Washington state providing state-of-the-art paint renewal system to dealers and retail customers. Https://x-kote.com/
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement
  • Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
  • Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness

Co-Founder / Joint CEO

Laing Incorporated
Lake Tapps, WA
01.1993 - 01.2019
  • Purchase and development of multiple properties from apartment buildings to single family homes and flips.
  • Worked with contractors, development designers, inspections, construction, appraisals, reworks, county permits, consulting, property management
  • VRBO, Airbnb, and Evolve management platforms
  • Owner & tenant handbooks from check in to check out instructions and processes
  • Management and maintenance of properties with onsite and remote management.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Increased monthly revenue by 35%

Education

Certification of Dental Anesthesia - Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification

American Association of Oral And Maxillofacial
Bellevue, WA
01.1991 - 02.1992

Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene

Clark College School of Dental Hygiene
Vancouver, WA
09.1988 - 05.1989

Edmonds Community College - Associate of Science

Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA
09.1986 - 05.1988

Certification - Dentistry For The Disabled

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
03.1986 - 08.1986

Certificate - Dental Assisting

Sno-Isles Skills Center
Everett, WA
09.1985 - 06.1986

High School Diploma -

Lynnwood High School
Bothell, WA
09.1982 - 06.1986

Skills

Operational leadership

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Accomplishments

  • 45th Street Dental Clinic
  • Bonney Lake Food Bank
  • Sumner Food Bank
  • Giving Tree of Pierce County
  • Foster Parents & Homeless Rehabilitation of teens
  • Viera High School JROTC Raiders and Booster Club
  • Viera High School PTA
  • Viera High School Food and Clothes Pantry
  • Melbourne Daily Bread

Interests

Baking, cooking, travel, boating, and working on cars

Work Availability

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Quote

The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of a mistake
Meg Whitman

Timeline

CEO

Southern Park And Play Systems
01.2021 - Current

Executive Director

The Animal Sanctuary/Friends For Animals
07.2020 - 01.2021

Co-Founder / Joint CEO

MaiKai Nutrition
01.2017 - 06.2019

Co-Founder / Joint CEO

Innova LLC DBA Innav8 - Pura Vida
01.2016 - 12.2018

Co-Founder/ Joint CEO

Xcede Retail AutoBody Supply Shop
02.2013 - 01.2016

CEO

Bear Creek Coffee & Espresso
01.2000 - 01.2002

Co-Founder / Joint CEO

AutoCraft
02.1993 - 01.2016

Co-Founder / Joint CEO

Laing Incorporated
01.1993 - 01.2019

Certification of Dental Anesthesia - Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification

American Association of Oral And Maxillofacial
01.1991 - 02.1992

Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene

Clark College School of Dental Hygiene
09.1988 - 05.1989

Edmonds Community College - Associate of Science

Edmonds Community College
09.1986 - 05.1988

Certification - Dentistry For The Disabled

University of Washington
03.1986 - 08.1986

Certificate - Dental Assisting

Sno-Isles Skills Center
09.1985 - 06.1986

High School Diploma -

Lynnwood High School
09.1982 - 06.1986
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