41310 214th Ave SE * Enumclaw, WA 98022 * 253-508-2464 * rw520c76@westpost.net ________________________________________ Outside Sales Performance Profile Delivering value to the bottom line by recognizing and maximizing opportunities.
Consistently promoted to positions with increasing responsibility. Recognized by
management as a key contributor, with comments such as the following: Elle is a strategic thinker. She is respected as a role model of integrity she sets a g ood example for others to follow. She knows how to get things done through chan nels. Elles good judgment has helped her identify several opportunities for the company; She not only recognizes opportunities but takes decisive action to make the most of them. ________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE State of Washington, Department of Small Business Affairs, Olympia, WA 2007-2010 Business Analyst, Business Unit Financial Analyst - Special Project Contractor Perform extensive analysis and reporting for a business unit group of 100+ emplo yees. Key actions and accomplishments include the following: Revitalized the Time Clock project, which was behind schedule. Established clos e interaction with offsite project manager and completed organization, installat ion, and training ahead of schedule. Recognized for contribution to efficiency improvement and more effective department operation. Compiled and updated quarterly customer QBR reports using Excel pivot tables an d Access database information. In addition, generated and reported quarterly in centive for employees Transtar Metals Corporation, Kent WA 2000-2006 Branch Manager, Regional Office Northwest Managed a challenging $54 million/year operation and approximately $9 million of material to reach profitability. Major areas included budgeting, contract nego tiations, customer satisfaction, supplier performance, financial management, ope rations, and HR issues. Developed and coordinated activities of cross functiona l teams. Key actions and accomplishments include the following: Spearheaded the consolidation of three competitor locations into a larger, sing le location within 2 months versus expected 4 months and under budget by 20%. Grew revenue 125% in fiscal years 2001 to 2004, 38% in fiscal years 2005 to 200 6 in depressed economy. Tubesales Corporation, Los Angeles, CA 1986-2000 Branch Manager, Commercial Operations Northwest Territory Managed three warehouses valued at $29 million per year. Managed a profitable E DITDA of 27% or greater after expenses for fiscal years 1992 2000. Contributed to cost reduction and efficiency improvements that included developing Excel Ma cros to use purchasing and inventory data more efficiently and an Access databas e to track changes and impact. Major areas of responsibility include budgeting, contract negotiations, customer satisfaction, supplier performance, financial ma nagement, operations, safety, training, and HR issues. Established rules, proce dures, tools and techniques to operate out of three business locations seamlessl y. Managed master scheduling for multiple programs, as well as work cell materi al management and statistical data. Key actions and accomplishments included the following: Achieved smooth transfer of $15+ million program to another facility through de tailed material transactions and planning Reduced excess inventory by $600,000 and increased inventory turns by 125% Originally started at entry level receptionist in 1986 and advanced to Branch M anager within 5 years.
Master of Business Administration Business Administration Graduate Candidate Spring 2011 University of Phoenix, Phoenix Arizona Bachelor of Science Business Administration/Accounting 1986-1990 California State University @ Long Beach, Long Beach, WA Special Affiliations City Board Member, Enumclaw WA Human Advisory 2010 Language Certifications State of Washington Basic Arabic Mandarin Chinese