Nicole Ramirez: Operations in Alta Loma, California

Nicole Ramirez

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Alta Loma | United States
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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