G. Nicki Strickland

**** ****** **** ( ANNISTON, AL 36207( 256-***-**** (

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Innovative and results-oriented management professional with demonstrated

expertise in developing and implementing process improvements, leading

project management and streamlining operations to improve productivity and

revenue growth. Extensive industrial management experience combined with

strong educational background, including a Masters of Business

Administration (MBA) expected in 2014. Noted ability to analyze operations,

identify and resolve areas of weakness, and lead strategic initiatives to

promote corporate objectives. Signature strengths include:

Cost Analysis . Team Leadership . Procurement . Relationship Development .

Scheduling & Logistics

Regulation Compliance . Process Improvement . Strategic Sourcing .

Operations Management . Organization

Training & Development . Compliance & Reporting . Timeline Management .

Documentation . Safety & Compliance

Technology Snapshot: Advanced MS Office Applications, Oracle DataStream

(D7i), MS Primavera, MRP/ERP, SAP

professional experience

URS CORPORATION; 2006 - Present

Anniston, AL

Work Week Analyst; 2008 - Present

Key member of the Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (ANCDF) team,

facilitating smooth operation of a $1.8B state-of-the-art incineration

facility, through strategic planning and scheduling of plant activities,

with a strong focus on safety, health, and compliance.

. Orchestrate and direct multi-discipline scheduling activities including

plant maintenance, preventive, corrective and calibration tasks, detail

logic driven and cycle planning schedules.

. Monitor, control and support all scheduling activities, including

publication of daily plant activities using Primavera.

. Prioritize tasks and streamline workflow processes to meet the needs of

a dynamic workforce in a cost competitive market.

. Selected to Chair Plan-of-the-Day, Work Order Review, and Look-Ahead

Meetings due to proven ability to lead cross-functional teams towards a

common goal in fast-paced, competitive environments.

. Build productive working relationships across multiple departments,

utilize interpersonal skills to solidify partnerships, resolve issues,

and lead highly effective teams.

. Evaluate and analyze operations while reinforcing safety, compliance and

an environmentally sound culture.

. Serve as the acting Work Control Manager during absences and 24-hour

outages.

. Develop productive timelines, lead project management, and utilize

innovative solutions to modify daily schedules and forced and planned

outage schedules.

. Effective leader in complex and highly competitive environments, with

the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver results.

Logistics Expeditor; 2006-2008

Tasked with creating and approving requisitions for the ordering of

government property and facilitated all aspects of logistics, including

tracking, receiving and inventory control.

. Supervised the tracking, receiving, and staging of maintenance work

order parts, ensured spare parts inventory levels were adequate, and

ensured timely delivery for scheduled work.

. Partnered with planners and work week analysts to guarantee correct

parts were staged in the field prior to scheduled start dates.

. Supported maintenance staff in identifying and resolving discovery

issues necessitating additional materials.

. Managed inventory quality/control and cycle count inventory, including

ensuring pick list could be fulfilled; completed all material receipts

and signed delivery tickets for back-up records.

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AFLAC; 2005 - 2006

Oxford, AL

Sales Associate

Led the planning, development and execution of sales strategy; Contacted

business owners and senior level executives in large corporations to offer

solutions for group benefits.

. DEVELOPED HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE SALES PIPELINES, CONSISTENTLY MET AND

EXCEEDED CORPORATE GOALS AND QUOTAS.

. CONSISTENTLY RECEIVED EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SCORES DUE TO

UNIQUE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND CLIENTS' BUSINESS IN RELATION TO THEIR

COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT.

. BUILT ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY, ESTABLISHED

CREDIBILITY, AND CONSISTENTLY SECURED SALES THROUGH CREATIVE AND

CONSULTATIVE TECHNIQUES.

ICON HEALTH & FITNESS; 2000 - 2005

Mesquite, TX

Senior Buyer; 2003-2005

Promoted to champion the successful organization and execution of parts and

materials ordering in a spa manufacturing environment, including

supervision of four (4) junior associates and one (1) administrative

assistant.

. Negotiated terms and purchased materials directly from vendors,

facilitated the production of 400+ hot tubs a week.

. Partnered with management to optimize delivery dates, minimize

scheduling impacts, and guarantee sufficient inventory for scheduled

production.

. Tasked with evaluating and auditing vendor performance to ensure

compliance with contracts.

. Worked in cooperation with research and development to create innovative

new product lines.

Quality Manager; 2000-2003

. Developed and executed quality assurance procedures, performed in-line

process audits, evaluated inspection reports and end-product testing,

and ensured top quality.

. Directly responsible for managing 10+ employees, including new employee

hiring, training and mentoring, with a strong focus on product quality

and safety protocol.

. Analyzed and compared vendor products against engineering specifications

and ensured EVMS accountability.

. Worked directly with vendors to identify and resolve any compliance and

quality issues.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS; 1998 - 2000

DeQueen, AR

MRO Purchasing Agent

Led the purchasing of maintenance parts, planned and scheduled

preventative, corrective maintenance, and distributed weekly maintenance

work-orders on all plant equipment. Planned and developed maintenance work

orders. Maintained professional fluency in all QA functions and served as

receiving inspector Developed and maintained vendor relationships, analyzed

vendor quotes and recommended services.

educatioN & CERTIFICATIONS

Masters of Business Administration, University of North Alabama (Degree

Expected in 2014)

3.5 GPA

Bachelors of Science, Business Management, Athens State University (2012)

3.5 GPA

Chemical Agent Personal Reliability Program Certified,

US Army program that ensures only the highest caliber personnel conduct

chemical weapons operations

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