“A relentless barrage of “why’s” is the best way to prepare your mind to pierce the clouded veil of thinking caused by the status quo. Use it often.”
Shigeo Shingo
Accomplishments
- Lean / 6Sigma Greenbelt specializing in administrative department optimization
- Project lead and operations SME for new ERP implementation (3 separate organizations)
- Streamlined project management functions to reduce time to produce deliverables by 66%
- Overhauled Account Management department by providing tools to more efficiently complete tasks including:
- Designed and programed interactive SQL dashboards to allow uploads directly into the ERP
- Implemented underutilized ERP module that allowed information to be readily accessible across the organization
- Created and led bi-weekly classes for Microsoft suite to create a forum to address challenges as they arise and solve the pain points in real time
- Transitioned department from reporting to sales to reporting to operations
- Managed a team of up to 6 employees
- Created internship program and mentored 12 college students over the life of the program (all of whom are doing exceptionally well in their post grad endeavours)
- Mentored employees to reach their full potential within supply chain
- S&OP responsibilities
Industries
2007 – 2020 Print Industry
2021 Hospitality
2021 – 2022 Visual Merchandising
Ashley A. Zanotti 