Accomplished Senior Business Operations Manager with a proven track record at Stryker Sustainability Solutions, proficient in using independent decision making skills and sound judgement to positively impact company success. Expert in fostering cross-functional relationships, achieving challenging goals, and enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic analysis, effective communication and a positive attitude.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Operations Manager
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
04.2013 - Current
Partner with sales management and supply chain on inventory and customer strategy while advising, applying and educating on surplus/constrained product, system requirements/limitations, ERP needs and on-demand platforms
Build and nurture close relationships with key business users and leaders
Manage weekly ordering for assigned distributors and/or territory to maximize product availability (over 36 distribution accounts and over 350 direct accounts)
Support the onboarding, education, and training of new direct and indirect customers
Responsible for resolving problems, configuring customer profiles, explaining products and services, instructing on procurement model, coordinating and assisting with implementations, trouble-shooting, billing concerns and other business priorities
Reconcile key financial data such as rebates, sales fees, inventory levels, and credit returns as needed
Partner with sales to analyze buying trends and maximize revenue opportunity on up-selling, surplus product, and opportunity and revenue gaps
Highlight customer insights, competitive service advantages, and recommendations to drive customer efficiencies, savings and process improvements via SOAR calls for assigned territories
Collaborate in close partnership with Marketing, Sales/Service, Contracts, and Customer Service to ensure successful delivery of business-value-driven solutions
Responsible for building and leveraging cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement to functions
Interacted with customers daily to provide and process information in response to inquires, concerns, and requests about products and services
Responsible for putting together powerpoint Business Reviews to be presented to the C suite within hospitals
Supported corporate and division policies and procedures that ensure compliance of quality management systems
Responsible for driving sales through up-selling and cross-selling in support of assigned territory sales goals
Influenced customer champions to drive procurement strategy, engaging stakeholders and decision makers in the process
Responded to customer questions efficiently and effectively through the use of active listening, personalization techniques, while focusing on adding value
Sr Loan Officer/Title Company Manager
Ryland Homes
03.1999 - 05.2005
Collaborated with underwriting team to expedite loan processing times and ensure timely closings for clients
Developed strong relationships with borrowers, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business
Mentored junior loan officers, sharing expertise and knowledge to improve overall team performance
Successfully managed high-volume pipeline of loans, consistently meeting or exceeding monthly sales targets
Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information
Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals
Provided exceptional customer service during loan origination, addressing client concerns and ensuring a smooth process from start to finish
Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, PowerBi, Powerpoint, JD Edwards, SAP, and Business Objects
Built and leveraged cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions
Exceptional organization and people skills with ability to convey information to team members and customers in a timely, concise manner
Excellent written and verbal skills to communicate across all levels of an organization and outside the organization
Established track record for achieving challenging goals and adapting to change
Passion for helping others and delivering unparalleled customer experience