Donna S. Wedl
Email: ******@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-wedl/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished customer service and operations leader with 15+ years of experience across healthcare, manufacturing, and technical support sectors. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance, ERP/CRM systems, order management, and team development. Known for implementing Lean Six Sigma improvements, driving customer satisfaction, and optimizing performance through training and innovation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Palermo Pizza – Jefferson, WI
Plant QA Supervisor / Senior Lead QA Auditor / Lead QA Auditor
Feb 2023 – Mar 2024
Supervised a team of 6, ensuring raw material COA accuracy, document control, and adherence to SOPs, WIs, and PRPs.
Maintained site-wide QA coverage across all shifts.
Collaborated with operations and warehouse to resolve SOP deficiencies.
Led internal audits, corrective actions, and HACCP activities.
Supported new product launches with documentation and audit preparation.
Introduced process improvements, including swab labeling and reducing changeover times.
Trained and mentored new QA employees to enhance team performance.
Dedicated Computing – Waukesha, WI
Service Manager
Sep 2022 – Jul 2023
Managed a 12-member support team in a high-end technical service environment.
Directed KPI planning, strategic initiatives, forecasting, and SLA execution.
Reduced aging inventory by 20% through targeted inventory management.
Conducted customer QBRs to enhance relationships and satisfaction.
Ensured ISO, FDA, and HIPAA compliance through audits and risk assessments.
Developed service policies and value-added offerings to increase efficiency.
DynaVap – Remote
Sales Account Manager
Nov 2019 – May 2022
Led B2B onboarding, digital marketing campaigns, and monthly forecasting.
Managed order processing, fulfillment, and SaaS support.
Represented the company at trade shows and managed wholesale partnerships.
Administered HubSpot and Shopify platforms.
Supported ISO program development and compliance activities.
Norland at Swissray – Fort Atkinson, WI
Technical Support Engineer
Jun 2014 – Oct 2019 & Dec 1997 – Apr 2000
Provided phone and onsite support for medical imaging products.
Delivered global application training, billing, and order management.
Maintained compliance with ISO, HIPAA, CE, UL, and FDA regulations.
Supported SaaS systems and internal IT troubleshooting.
Managed department metrics, P&L, and lifecycle documentation.
VIASYS / Cardinal Health / CareFusion / Natus Medical – Madison, WI
Global Customer Service Manager / Customer Care Manager / Interim Director
Aug 2005 – Feb 2014
Directed operations for customer service, factory repair, and technical support.
Oversaw a 24-person team across service and repair functions.
Led KPI strategy, SOP creation, and cross-department collaboration.
Participated in product lifecycle management and corporate transitions.
Maintained inventory, documentation, and customer-facing metrics.
Danfoss Graham – Milwaukee, WI
North America Regional Service Manager
May 2000 – Jul 2005
Managed 40 field offices and 90+ field staff across B2B/B2C territories.
Conducted contract negotiation, performance evaluations, and dispatch oversight.
Designed service marketing strategies to increase value and customer retention.
Specialized in HVAC, energy, marine, automotive, and manufacturing sectors.
Led territory support, customer relations, and vendor collaboration.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
CRM Systems: Salesforce, HubSpot, Clientele
ERP Platforms: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, AS400, JDE, Syteline, NAV
Product Lifecycle Tools: Arena
Software Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Shopify, Mondays, ADP
Compliance Expertise: ISO, HIPAA, FDA, CE, HACCP, Internal Auditing
AI Tools: ChatGPT, MidJourney
Training Systems: Alchemy Training, Workforge
EDUCATION
Associate of Science in Engineering – Herzing University
Senn Delaney: Culture Shaping & Change Management
Franklin Quest: Time Management
CERTIFICATIONS
Lean Six Sigma Certified
HACCP Certified
Internal Auditing Certified
AWARDS
VIASYS Chairman’s Club Award – Global Top 1%
Bingham Service Award – Outstanding Sales Achievement