Derek Taffe

Experience

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  MANCHESTER ANIMAL CLINIC

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2012

  OFFICE ASSISTANT/VETERINARIAN ASSISTANT

  Responsible for front desk administration and all clerical functions of animal clinic Greeted clients, answered phones, scheduled appointments, and maintained Veterinarian's calendarMaintained a clean and organized patient waiting area and work environmentAssisted veterinarian during appointments by holding animals and providing needed supplies Filled prescriptions for patients and ran lab tests as requested by Veterinarian

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  The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECT MEMBER

  Designed program for Goodyear in order to promote their social responsibility in the community and around schools.Worked with a team that communicated directly with Goodyear's VP of Marketing, and Canton City School's administration and faculty to find effective teaching methods.Researched current and potential future education requirements to ensure Goodyear stays ahead of the curve.Helped design potential lesson plans implementing Goodyear branding while also effectively relating to specific age groups.Presented lesson plans, and implementation timeline to board of Goodyear Executives. Show less

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  Dollar General

  May 2010 - Sept 2010

  CASHIER/STOCK CLERK

  Worked with a small team to ensure all of the stores needs were met, including day to day processes and many varied jobs.Basic responsibilities included: Managing a majority of the cash transactions occurring during shiftBeing responsible for balancing cash draw at close of shift"Recovering" shelves to ensure minimal shrinkage and optimal purchasingPack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockroom and shelving.Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, aisles, and storage areas in order to ensure both attractive presentation and compliance with safety regulations.Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.Recovered carts from parking lot for customer convenienceGreeted incoming customers and directed them to appropriate areasPerformed planograms: Reformulation of shelves to match corporate's seasonal standards, using a model that indicates the placement of retail products on shelves in order to maximize sales Show less

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  Oatey Company

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  Supply Chain Intern

  INTERN (BUYER/ANALYST ROLE)Worked with the organizations sourcing group in various roles.

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  Goodwill Industries of Akron

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  TEAM-LEAD FOR HONORS BUSINESS PLAN

  Worked with a small group to present a business plan to bring Goodwill back into downtown Akron. Responsible for researching, developing, writing, and editing business plan. Worked with a team that communicated directly with Goodwill’s President, Vice president of Retail, and other faculty to fulfill all criteria. Responsible for finding a potential retail location. Developed surveys and focus study groups for potential markets. Developed marketing plan. Developed Pro Forma and example financial statements. Presented business plan to Goodwill’s President and upper management. Show less

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  The Hygenic Corporation

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2016

  Support the Global Supply Chain team via transportation management, 3PL management, cost savings analysis, project management, acquisition integration, and data Analysis & support. Work with the organizations shipping and receiving department in various roles.

  • Logistics Analyst

    Apr 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Logistics Coordinator

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2014
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  Performance Health

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2019

  Continue to support the day to day operations through addtional various means including;ERP (WHS) Implementation (Microsoft Dynamics AX)International Transportation ManagementData Analysis (Budgeting, Cost Savings, RFQ's, etc.)Project Management

  • Inventory & Systems Supervisor

    May 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Sr. Logistics Analyst

    Nov 2016 - May 2018
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  OnQ

  Nov 2019 - now

  Fulfillment Manager

  The Fulfillment Manager is responsible for managing the Inventory Database, overseeing a team that picks, and prepares orders, maintains inventory, and works cross-departmentally to ensure all team needs are met.