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Ashley Black
Los Gatos
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Elixir Medical, excelling in strategic development and operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management and stakeholder engagement, I have driven significant growth through innovative solutions and high-performing team cultivation, achieving financial targets while enhancing employee retention and optimizing resource allocation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Customer Excellence
Elixir Medical
01.2023 - Current
- Directed strategic planning to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Collaborated with executive team to drive business growth and improve market position.
- Spearheaded initiatives to optimize resource allocation and maximize profitability.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, expanding market reach.
- Developed comprehensive programs to enhance employee engagement and retention.
- Established performance metrics to track progress and drive continuous improvement.
- Drove operational excellence by implementing best practices and optimizing workflows.
- Achieved financial targets through meticulous budget planning and cost control measures.
- Streamlined communication channels to facilitate information flow and decision-making.
- Identified market trends and opportunities to strategically position the organization for growth.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
Director of Supply Chain and Sales Ops
Elixir Medical
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Directed organizational initiatives to align with strategic objectives, driving operational improvement.
- Improved team performance by implementing training programs and fostering professional growth.
- Oversaw cross-departmental projects to ensure timely delivery and resource optimization.
- Enhanced company visibility by spearheading marketing campaigns and expanding outreach.
- Coordinated executive-level meetings to facilitate decision-making and strategic planning.
- Improved operational efficiency by introducing automation tools and revising outdated practices.
- Drove organizational growth by identifying new market opportunities and leading expansion efforts.
Supply Chain Manager
Elixir Medical Corporation
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for team members, enhancing skills development and employee retention rates within the department.
- Initiated risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, minimizing impacts on business continuity.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Collaborated with sales and production teams to develop integrated planning processes, improving overall business performance.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective contracts, achieving substantial annual savings in procurement expenses.
Education
MBA - Finance
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Menlo College
Menlo Park05-2016
Skills
- Strategic Development
- Team Management
- Project management
- Budget management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Performance Evaluation
- Risk management
- Decision making
- Vision development
- Operational oversight
- Relationship building
- Data-driven strategies
- Organizational development
- Customer engagement
- Operational efficiency
Interests
Timeline
Director Customer Excellence
Elixir Medical
01.2023 - Current
Director of Supply Chain and Sales Ops
Elixir Medical
01.2021 - 12.2022
Supply Chain Manager
Elixir Medical Corporation
01.2016 - 12.2022
MBA - Finance
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Menlo College
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