Saige L. Paget: Designer/Owner in Midvale, UT

• Designed three outdoor-recreational products. • Designed product architecture and human interaction for two social networking sites. • Researched materials, manufacturing processes, suppliers, and costs to improve the products’ quality. • Defined engineering characteristics of products based on consumer needs.

• Designed 3 outdoor-recreational products. • Designed product architecture and human interaction for social networking site. • Researched materials, manufacturing processes, suppliers, and costs to improve the products’ quality. • Defined engineering characteristics of products based on consumer needs.

• Solely managed demand analytics for the following departments: televisions, cameras, audio, video, phones, navigation, books, movies, video games, music, sports, outdoors, health and beauty. • Created, analyzed, and processed retail price/cost changes to improve company’s performance in the online market. • Reviewed/managed inventory and replenishment to lessen risk. • Researched/discovered causation for (negative) margins in various departments. • Improved the cost submission verification process to reduce/eliminate errors.

• Coordinated 20% of production shipments for North America—managing the transport of over $1 billion in assets each year. • Developed and launched shipment optimization program to reduce freight spend by million for 2014. • Reduced annual freight spend by $400,000 in 2013. • Created a program to reduce routine work tasks by 30 minutes/day for planners. • Analyzed data to identify patterns, variation, and trends for improving freight routing decisions. • Mitigated risks by adapting to sourcing changes, demand variation, seasonality, etc.

• Reduced per piece costs of commodities, saving PACCAR $3.5 million annually. • Resourced 55 components—saving $1.8 million annually. • Headed Six-Sigma team in completing protocol for a 250-part USA to China sourcing project. • Nurtured vendor/supplier relations throughout sourcing transitions, supplier consolidation, and re-sourcing of parts. • Wrote/published training material to clarify system architecture/interaction to new hires.

• Completed tasks the owner, due to time, could not personally do. • Dealt with the preparation, inventory, and sales of automobiles.

• Examined client’s market, competition, and identified key revenue drivers to increase profits and scale the business. • Identified operating metrics and wrote a business plan for private equity funding. • Gave recommendations and proposed solutions for local venture to optimize operations and sourcing strategy.

• Placed 1st in BYU-Idaho design competition for best design and functionality. • Managed project and team to meet deadlines associated with the product’s design, development, and launch. • Participated and led design team in performing FMEA and other product improvement analyses/practices. • Completed market research to determine product needs and functionality for client and consumer.

• Wrote custom and syndicated research studies for local clients. • Oversaw and analyzed research studies and results from 1,500 students. • Managed the work and processes of 18 students to reduce project duration times by 50%.

• Dedicated two-years, 12 hours per day, 6 days per week to community service. • Managed service projects and increased church membership. • Supervised individuals’ progress for 12 months by setting and measuring goals specific to each person’s needs.

• Directed preparation, restocking, and tracking of highly perishable food departments for store opening. • Evaluated stocking process and implemented ideas to reduce bottlenecks and waste. • Managed inventory levels and loaded purchases to exceed customer demands and expectations.

• Planned and completed daily drive routes and windshield repair for the Puget Sound area while working two other part-time jobs. • Managed company's accounting and financials. • Followed Washington state laws and regulation regarding creation and operation of L.L.C. • Analyzed costs and spending to increase profits.