Nicole Ramirez: Operations in Alta Loma, California
Work experience
Coldwell Banker
Real Estate Agent | 10/2019 - Current
* Generate clients leads to buy, sell and rent a property
* Counseling clients on market conditions, prices and mortgages.
* Developing a competitive market price by comparing properties.
* Creating lists for real estate sale properties, with information, features, square footage, etc.
* Showing properties to potential buyers and renters.
* Presenting purchase offers to sellers.
* Facilitating negotiation between buyers and sellers
* Reviewing purchase contract to ensure terms are met.
* Preparing loyalty contracts, purchase agreements, rental agreements, deeds and other documents for each real estate transaction.
* Maintaining real estate license and knowledge
JC Connections
Director of Operations | 05/2018 - 12/2023
* Develop and implement operational strategies and process to improve efficiency and effectiveness
* Establish and maintain operational policies and procedures
* Monitor and analyze operational performance to identify areas of improvement
* Oversee the daily operations of the organization
* Manage and motivate staff to ensure high performance and productivity
* Develop and manage budgets and financial plans
* Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
* Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs and increase profits
* Monitor and review performance of staff and take corrective action when necessary
* Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient operations
* Develop and implement customer service standards and procedures
* Monitor customer feedback and take appropriate action
Killer Distribution
Chief Operating Officer | 05/2001 - 07/2015
* Responsible for all day to dayvendor relations, warehouse fulfillment, sourcing, logistics, quality assurance, inventory management, merch team
* Responsible for providing leadership and guidance for DC operational functions, including, but not limited to: Transportation, Warehousing, facilities management, building layout, racking and systems, inventory management, and quality assurance
* Planned, organize, manage and support projects and activities required for DC; training, tools, facilities and equipment necessary to support growth, QA compliance and continuous improvement towards productivity and service levels
* Establish and manage raw material. Developed procedures and action plans for all product inspections from raw materials to finished goods.
* Created standards for inspection and product quality.
* Monitor progress and provide guidance of quality assurance procedures for domestic and oversea vendors.
* Review required sample pulls and final inspections and strategize techniques to improve vendor practices to mitigate corrective actions.
* Manage Inspection strategy, execution and follow up.
* Coach and manage quality assurance staff on all inspections processes and requirements.
* Negotiate and manage outside services expenses required to implement quality procedures and supply chain.
* Responsible for providing strategic leadership in the development of and implementation of overall business practices, financial performance, operational compliance, customer satisfaction, product development
* Responsible for Merch plans - price point, quality control, sku performanceanalysis
* Accountable for sales, product, shipping, e-commerce, IT, human resources, purchasing, staffing, trade shows, catalog's, warehousing, e-commerce and wholesale order fulfillment including overall customer satisfaction accounts
* Responsible for accounts payable and receivable, payroll
* Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions
* Oversaw operations and coordinated with managers to increase profits
* Verified that raw materials, purchased parts, and components, in-process samples and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.
* Directed tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control info.
* Monitored performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
* Instructed staff in quality control and analytical procedures.
* Instructed vendors and contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, and ways to eliminate deficiencies.
* Communicated quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, and contractors.
* Created and implemented inspection and testing criteria and procedures.
* Monitored development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production.
* Updated standard operating procedures and quality assurance manuals.

Famous Stars and Straps
General Manager | 04/2001 - 05/2006
* Generated new business through trade show and growing sales team
* Strengthened company's business by leading implementation of WMS, sales team, proper shipping procedures, and accurate inventories
* Coordinated all department functions for team of over 50employees
* Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
* Monitored project budgets and schedules
* Oversaw the development and launch of each seasons product line
* Recruited, hired and trained 40-50 new employees from warehouse, to inventory clerks, AR, administrative, art, purchasing
* Built and maintained effective accounts receivable and cash flow monitoring systems
* Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements
* Defined project deliverables and monitored status of tasks
* Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines
* Monitored costs, timescales and resources
* Served as the single point of contact for project scheduling and changes
* Updated and managed project databases
* Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to the company and customers
* Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments
* Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices
* Evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize efficiency
* Drafted budgets, monitored costs and reduced expenses
* Communicated with floor managers to determine implemented strategic shipping policies to achieve long and short-term sales targets
* Based on daily workload and company targets
* Negotiated bulk shipping discounts with contracted carriers
* Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock
* Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning
* Boosted productivity by consolidating material planning, data collecting, payroll and accounting programs into one main system
* Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
* Performed visual inspections of finished products.
* Served as technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, and contractors.
* Identified quality problems and recommended solutions.