Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ul LiStreamlined Operational Processes Through Effective Collaboration With Team Members./li LiNegotiated Terms and Resolved Delivery Issues With Suppliers to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency./li LiHandled Administrative and Physical Duties Related to Sample Order Management./li LiManaged Inventory Levels and Ordered Supplies While Ensuring a Clean Work Environment./li LiMentored Newly Hired Employees, Providing Insights on Various Company Programs./li/ul
Prairie City Bakery
Vernon Hills
03.2021 - Current
Streamlined operational processes through effective collaboration with team members.
Negotiated terms and resolved delivery issues with suppliers to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Handled administrative and physical duties related to sample order management.
Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies while ensuring a clean work environment.
Mentored newly hired employees, providing insights on various company programs.
Conducted inspections on manufactured products to identify defects.
Maintained cleanliness of production area through daily cleaning routines.
Finalized relevant documentation following GDP and GMP regulations.
Engaged in rotation across all tasks within production process for comprehensive experience.
Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Randstad)
ROUND LAKE
09.2020 - 12.2020
Conducted inspections on manufactured products to identify defects.
Maintained cleanliness of production area through daily cleaning routines.
Finalized relevant documentation following GDP and GMP regulations.
Engaged in rotation across all tasks within production process for comprehensive experience.
Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Verified purposes of phone calls and visitors to uphold personnel security standards.
Maintained accurate records of all accounts payable transactions within the system.
Delivered comprehensive administrative support, including mail distribution, letter typing, and document filing.
Managed inventory and supplies to guarantee availability of materials when needed.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.
William Frick and Company (Express Employment)
Libertyville
09.2019 - 05.2020
Verified purposes of phone calls and visitors to uphold personnel security standards.
Maintained accurate records of all accounts payable transactions within the system.
Delivered comprehensive administrative support, including mail distribution, letter typing, and document filing.
Managed inventory and supplies to guarantee availability of materials when needed.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.
Served member needs by processing bank wires, loan applications, and issuing money orders daily.
Reviewed loan applications for approval, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
Entered updated customer information into computer systems for efficient management.
Addressed member issues by employing strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Conducted training for new staff on customer service procedures to foster excellence.
Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU)
North Chicago
03.2014 - 09.2019
Served member needs by processing bank wires, loan applications, and issuing money orders daily.
Reviewed loan applications for approval, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
Entered updated customer information into computer systems for efficient management.
Addressed member issues by employing strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Conducted training for new staff on customer service procedures to foster excellence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zion, IL
Zion, IL
06.2001
Skills
Logistics and order processing
Inventory management
Data accuracy
Client support
Operations oversight
Time management
Timeline
Ul LiStreamlined Operational Processes Through Effective Collaboration With Team Members./li LiNegotiated Terms and Resolved Delivery Issues With Suppliers to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency./li LiHandled Administrative and Physical Duties Related to Sample Order Management./li LiManaged Inventory Levels and Ordered Supplies While Ensuring a Clean Work Environment./li LiMentored Newly Hired Employees, Providing Insights on Various Company Programs./li/ul
Prairie City Bakery
03.2021 - Current
Conducted inspections on manufactured products to identify defects.
Maintained cleanliness of production area through daily cleaning routines.
Finalized relevant documentation following GDP and GMP regulations.
Engaged in rotation across all tasks within production process for comprehensive experience.
Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Randstad)
09.2020 - 12.2020
Verified purposes of phone calls and visitors to uphold personnel security standards.
Maintained accurate records of all accounts payable transactions within the system.
Delivered comprehensive administrative support, including mail distribution, letter typing, and document filing.
Managed inventory and supplies to guarantee availability of materials when needed.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.
William Frick and Company (Express Employment)
09.2019 - 05.2020
Served member needs by processing bank wires, loan applications, and issuing money orders daily.
Reviewed loan applications for approval, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
Entered updated customer information into computer systems for efficient management.
Addressed member issues by employing strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Conducted training for new staff on customer service procedures to foster excellence.
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
<ul>
<li>Currently working with Himalaya Wellness Company as a commercial officer NMT.</li>
<li>Handling the order processing of modern trade, CNC business in South.</li>
<li>Coordinate with ASM, KAM, and ZLC for proper rate, GST, and scheme updating of material in the system, and update the new EAN/SKU in the buyer master.</li>
<li>Coordinating with buyers for various amendments in the PO through mail, portal, and telephone.</li>
<li>Maintaining and updating the various master files for smooth and error-free work.</li>
<li>Guide and train the subordinates for proper workflow.</li>
<li>Update various chain masters, and provide them to the customer for updates in their system to avoid mismatches in POs.</li>
<li>Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.</li>
<li>Supported sales teams with product information and training resources.</li>
<li>Coordinated activities across different departments to meet deadlines efficiently.</li>
<li>Generate and analyze reports as per the KAM's requirements.</li>
<li>Analyzing the Fill Report to minimize the mistakes and plan for the same.</li>
<li>Analyze the SRN report to understand issues, and take corrective actions to minimize the sales loss. Also, provide the remarks to senior management for further SRN approvals.</li>
<li>Coordinating with depots for physical stock status, smooth flow of order processing as per the dispatch schedules, and resolving the queries regarding the same.</li>
<li>Resolving the queries of the sales team related to the order processing.</li>
<li><br></li>
<li>Resolved any disputes between customers and suppliers in an efficient manner.</li>
<li>Analyzed data to identify areas where cost savings could be made within the supply chain process.</li>
<li>Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.</li>
<li>Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.</li>
</ul> at HIMALAYA WELLNESS COMPANY<ul>
<li>Currently working with Himalaya Wellness Company as a commercial officer NMT.</li>
<li>Handling the order processing of modern trade, CNC business in South.</li>
<li>Coordinate with ASM, KAM, and ZLC for proper rate, GST, and scheme updating of material in the system, and update the new EAN/SKU in the buyer master.</li>
<li>Coordinating with buyers for various amendments in the PO through mail, portal, and telephone.</li>
<li>Maintaining and updating the various master files for smooth and error-free work.</li>
<li>Guide and train the subordinates for proper workflow.</li>
<li>Update various chain masters, and provide them to the customer for updates in their system to avoid mismatches in POs.</li>
<li>Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.</li>
<li>Supported sales teams with product information and training resources.</li>
<li>Coordinated activities across different departments to meet deadlines efficiently.</li>
<li>Generate and analyze reports as per the KAM's requirements.</li>
<li>Analyzing the Fill Report to minimize the mistakes and plan for the same.</li>
<li>Analyze the SRN report to understand issues, and take corrective actions to minimize the sales loss. Also, provide the remarks to senior management for further SRN approvals.</li>
<li>Coordinating with depots for physical stock status, smooth flow of order processing as per the dispatch schedules, and resolving the queries regarding the same.</li>
<li>Resolving the queries of the sales team related to the order processing.</li>
<li><br></li>
<li>Resolved any disputes between customers and suppliers in an efficient manner.</li>
<li>Analyzed data to identify areas where cost savings could be made within the supply chain process.</li>
<li>Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.</li>
<li>Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.</li>
</ul> at HIMALAYA WELLNESS COMPANY
<ul><li>- Working in Collaboration with the Central Quality team in the development of Quantitative checklists for Aggregate reports.</li><li>- Performing QR of Safety reports i.e, PADER, DSUR, PBRER and DSURs.</li><li>- Managing QR Team for Safety reports and acting as a training lead for Safety Writing Team.</li><li>- Prepared and Performed QC of the trackers for RSI project.</li><li>- Performed Quality review of cases in Argus database for VOQR project. Created error-free reports and other outputs according to tightly defined specifications to ensure timely reporting of assigned job to program management.</li><li>- Participating in weekly meetings on a regular basis to understand the client's requirement for a particular program and ensure that the team meets or exceeds the targets in terms of quality, quantity within the scope of time constraints</li><li>- Responsible for reviewing the SOPs, job aids as per program specific requirements.</li><li>- Acting as a subject matter expert and helping the team members with day-to-day trouble shooting activities.</li><li>- Signal detection and risk management plan authoring or other assigned PV related activities for client's product(s), per the regulations and SOPs when required.</li><li>- Exhibiting a growing awareness of program strategy and thinking capability alongside independence.</li><li>- Reviewing and providing solutions for issues relating to program delivery or escalating appropriately to the Team Lead / Program Lead as required.</li><li>- Providing standards for gathering information for use in trend analysis.</li><li>- Involved in people development in partnership with PDG leads.</li><li>- Ensuring that all training (internal training and client training) are successfully completed in a timely manner.</li></ul> at Syneos Health<ul><li>- Working in Collaboration with the Central Quality team in the development of Quantitative checklists for Aggregate reports.</li><li>- Performing QR of Safety reports i.e, PADER, DSUR, PBRER and DSURs.</li><li>- Managing QR Team for Safety reports and acting as a training lead for Safety Writing Team.</li><li>- Prepared and Performed QC of the trackers for RSI project.</li><li>- Performed Quality review of cases in Argus database for VOQR project. Created error-free reports and other outputs according to tightly defined specifications to ensure timely reporting of assigned job to program management.</li><li>- Participating in weekly meetings on a regular basis to understand the client's requirement for a particular program and ensure that the team meets or exceeds the targets in terms of quality, quantity within the scope of time constraints</li><li>- Responsible for reviewing the SOPs, job aids as per program specific requirements.</li><li>- Acting as a subject matter expert and helping the team members with day-to-day trouble shooting activities.</li><li>- Signal detection and risk management plan authoring or other assigned PV related activities for client's product(s), per the regulations and SOPs when required.</li><li>- Exhibiting a growing awareness of program strategy and thinking capability alongside independence.</li><li>- Reviewing and providing solutions for issues relating to program delivery or escalating appropriately to the Team Lead / Program Lead as required.</li><li>- Providing standards for gathering information for use in trend analysis.</li><li>- Involved in people development in partnership with PDG leads.</li><li>- Ensuring that all training (internal training and client training) are successfully completed in a timely manner.</li></ul> at Syneos Health
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.