Facility/Operations/Materials

Cindy Taylor

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Fitness & Health with Business Administration & Coaching Minors

Lakeland College

Sheboygan, WI

Leader with a proven track record of 13+ years of experience contributing to the advanced performance and profitability of companies. Leverage expertise in facility and operational management and safety assurance to align all aspects of day-to-day operations with business goals and objectives. Champion continuous process improvements to maximize the efficiency and profitability of business. Build and spearhead top-performing teams, providing the strategic guidance, training and support needed to ensure the continuous delivery product and great customer service. Core competencies and transferable skills include:

Building, leading, and mentoring top-performing teams.

Driving continuous process improvements while maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Forecasting budgets, minimizing expenses, and negotiating and administering contracts

Controlling inventory of up to $9 million

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

15+ years of experience in performing occupational safety and healthy duties. A person's health and well-being has always been of concern to me; so I have always analyzed how I can make a person more comfortable ergonomically, etc. I have also been in charge of safety at all of the positions making sure to do accident prevention and control; safety education; accident investigation, analysis and reporting; occupational health and sanitation; fire protection and prevention; hazmat issues; emergency preparedness, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Great Indoors (TGI), Gaithersburg, MD August, 2010 – Present

Assistant General Manager Operations

Oversee all operational areas (facility upkeep, warehouse, inventory, receiving, shipping, RMAs, customer service, operations, cash office/cashiers, etc.) and the business overall being second in charge. P&L responsibility and expense control are a top priority.

Nikken Wellness, Global March, 2010 – Present

Independent Distributor

Market America, Global December 2009 – Present

Unfranchise Owner/Independent Distributor

The Home Depot, Aspen Hill, MD June, 2008 – January 2010

Co-Store Manager

Managed, planned and coordinated all day-to-day activities for an $85 million dollar store. Lead a team of 300+ associates in providing great customer service while maintaining in-stock levels and store appearance. Oversaw an inventory of $9 million dollars. Beat financial and shrink goals in multiple years.

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The Home Depot, Milwaukee, WI April 2007 – May 2008

Store Leadership Program (SLP) Store Manager in Training/Assistant Store Manager

Recruited by The Home Depot for their Store Leadership Program to become a Store Manager.

Granite Microsystems, Inc., Mequon, WI March 1998 – April 2007

Facility/Warehouse Manager

Developed and implemented standard operating procedures. ISO 9001-2001 – Certified Internal ISO Auditor

Implemented three business software changes

Certified Forklift Trainer (Implemented an In-House Program)

Helped design and implement a Variable Pay Program

Helped establish and train a business division in China and another US city

Managed an inventory of $6 million dollars of computer materials

Oversight of facilities and facilities contracts, developed statements of work for facilities projects and participated in meetings with managers on planning activities related to facilities projects as the company grew. I was also involved in looking at building specifications for our satellite facilities in another U.S. city as well as in Shanghai, China.

As we were expanding the U.S. location, I defined the requirements, obtained the cost estimates, coordinated priorities and assisted in resolving problems as we looked to add on to our existing facility working with the contractor and city to meet all ordinances, etc.

Assigned work to individual employees based on priorities, workload, difficulty, complexity, type of work and employees capabilities.

Established and adjusted both short range and long range schedules, priorities and deadlines involving all aspects of supply management.

Set employee performance standards, received and processed employee grievances, took disciplinary actions as necessary, developed employee training plans, recommended employee awards and handled other personnel management issues.

Participated in conferences, meetings, and presentations involving problems or issues of importance to the supply program.

Granite Microsystems, Inc., Mequon, WI November 1997 – March 1998

Receiving/Inspection Manager

Granite Microsystems, Inc., Mequon, WI November 1996 – November 1997

Receiving Clerk

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

The Home Depot, Aspen Hill, MD June 2008 – January 2010

Team Depot District Store Manager Captain

Helped organize volunteer events in our district to help those less fortunate by building playgrounds for kids, etc.

Cream City Foundation (CCF), Milwaukee, WI October 2004 – June 2008

Board Member

PrideFest, Inc., Milwaukee, WI

Legacy Task Force/Board Member October 2003 – September 2006

Co-Producer December 2003 – August 2005

Treasurer February 2005 – September 2006

Vice President March 2002 – December 2003

Merchandise Director January 2002 – October 2004

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