Dawn Tyler
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Operations Professional
Turning around underperforming operations, building infrastructure for
startups and growth, improving operational efficiencies and productivity
without sacrificing quality, and positioning companies for success.
Experience
Wal-Mart Distribution Center (6023), Sutherland, VA
September 2014 to Present
Area Floor Manager - A2 Non-Con/Shipping
Manage and develop associates within non-con and shipping area. Identify
training and coaching needs and then participate in the teaching and
evaluation process. Responsible for maintaining quality and safety
standards and all times. This includes making sure associates understand
policy and procedures and being held accountable. Identifying ways to
increase productivity to increase the bottom line and also work to lessen
ship voids. (P&L management)
Select Staffing, Chester VA
March 2014-September 2014
Account Manager- Hired to be account manager for client Perdue Farms.
Manage and oversee 225+ contingent staffing associates within the
distribution center.
. Manage associate payroll using TyMetrics
. Perform new start orientations alongside Perdue Safety Management 1-2
times weekly
. Coach and counsel associates as needed to help them reach goals given by
client
Barrett Distribution, Prince George, VA
October 2010 - December 2011
Privately owned network operating more than 2.1MM sq. ft. of state-of-the-
art warehousing capacity, strategically located across the US.
Operations Manager - Hired to manage and oversee the daily operations of
a 130,000 sq. ft. distribution center supporting 40 retail stores located
throughout North America.
Played key role in increasing productivity and throughput while
minimizing controllable expenses.
. Planned and scheduled all distribution services including
receiving, storage, and distribution. Managed return/damaged goods
program, facility maintenance and administrative responsibilities.
. Maintained accurate $6MM inventory by coordinating weekly and
daily cycle counts.
. Continually focused on providing high quality, cost effective
logistic services.
. Researched and identified root cause of discrepancies and
implemented corrective actions.
. Ensured compliance with OSHA and MSDS regulations.
. Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
. Managed employee payroll using KRONOS system.
D A W N T Y L E R E X
P E R I E N C E P A G E T W O
Synthetic Materials, LLC. La Plata, MD October 2009 -October 2010
A history of successful implementations of over 10 Flue Gas
Desulfurization (FGD) systems coupled with market leadership in FGD
byproducts, has built Synthetic Materials a well earned, solid reputation
within the synthetic gypsum industry. In 2008, we dewatered, transported,
and marketed in excess of 3 million tons of synthetic gypsum and expect a
continued growth of 15% annually.
Transportation Manager - Hired to work alongside Mirant Contract Manager
and effectively teach and demonstrate the proper procedures to improve
production and quality, managed transportation of gypsum, keep
maintenance records of equipment and maintain environmental compliance.
. Responsible for the transportation of Synthetic Gypsum between
3 power plants in Southern Maryland owned by Mirant, LLC.
. Movement between two plants is via CSX railways with a fleet of
320 rail cars to supply weekly ocean barge loadings at the main plant
in Newburg, MD.
. Manage Material Handling Department to ensure timely
loading/unloading of the rail cars to keep a constant rotation of
movement, and enough inventories in main plant for barge loadings.
. Also manage daily trucking of biological waste from all 3 sites
to landfill located in Amelia, VA.,
. Made all transportation mode decisions, monitored daily service
through specific KPIs, cost reduction project identification and
execution, special project/program execution, capacity planning,
managing the third party on site transportation provider.
BARGAIN RELOCATIONS, INC. Manassas, VA February 2002 - October 2009
A professional Virginia mover, providing a full range of packaging and
moving services for residential, commercial and Federal clients.
Operations Manager - Managed entire operations, payroll, purchasing,
inventory, truck fleet and human resources. Identified and addressed
strengths and weaknesses; refined operations as needed. Met quality
control standards as required by Military and Government Contracts held.
. Oversaw day-to-day operations including Dispatch/Warehouse
operations and all trucks/crews.
. Responsible for ensuring OSHA and DOT compliance.
. Conducted routine job site inspections to ensure proper
standards were adhered too.
. Formulated, crafted and implemented company policy and
procedure manual.
. Routinely held PowerPoint presentations and training classes
for new hires, and routine follow-up classes with existing employees.
. . P&L accountability, P&L variance analysis, fleet management,
tracking and tracing all deliveries and loads. Formulated, wrote and
implemented company policy and procedure manual.
Education
Obtained Professional Life Coach Certification 2010
Light University, Forest, VA
Argosy University Attended 2012-2013
Kaplan University (Currently Attending)
Expected Graduation June 2018
Key Strengths
Startups & Turnarounds
P&L Management
Inventory Management & Distribution
Financial Analysis
Infrastructure Building
Business Development & Sales Growth
Continuous Process Improvement
Talent Identification & Development
Distribution Operations
Multisite Management
Customer Relationship Management
. Strong leader with the drive, talent, and financial/operations
expertise necessary for success in entrepreneurial, growth environments.
. History of success with privately held corporations; go-to person for
problem solving and new challenges.
. Straight-forward, no-nonsense approach to operations management;
increased companies' productivity while decreasing costs.
. Turnaround agent; transformed failing distribution center back to
profitability by crafting and implementing KPIs.
. Approachable manager and master motivator who builds loyal, high-
performance teams; universally respected from warehouse to corporate.