Parker Slater

Experience

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  Zodiac Aerospace

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Lean Manufacturing Intern

  As a Lean Manufacturing Intern, I worked on various projects with the Lean Department and in the Cabin Furnishings Value Stream to enhance 6S throughout the factory floor and revamp lean processes.Highlights:• Designed, coded, and implemented an iPad application that helps managers track and report lean improvements. The application increases visibility between managers and production workers, reduces feedback time from weeks to seconds, and cuts costs by $30,000 annually. • Developed best practices and standard work to improve 6S scores in the Cabin Furnishings Value Stream by 150%.• Created Excel spreadsheets to help zone leaders document 6S improvements and simplify scheduling. The spreadsheets include advanced functions in Visual Basic and data mining capabilities.• Small group leader in kaizen event to implement 6S into the engineering database. The kaizen resulted in cutting virtual storage space by 20% and groundbreaking techniques for administrators to manage and track file storage. Show less

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  Western Washington University Foundation

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

  Student Manager & Fundraiser

  The Western Washington University Foundation is responsible for generating private support for the benefit of the school. Phonathon Callers reach out to alumni, parents, and friends of Western to raise awareness about activities on campus and collect donations. Highlights:• Promoted to Student Manger within my first year. Responsibilities included administrative tasks, reporting to upper-level management, and supervising 18 student callers during shifts. • Recognized as "Caller of the Quarter" for a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and exceptional performance.• Raised over $14,000 in private donations throughout the school year. Show less

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  Peak-Ryzex

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Sales and Marketing Intern

  Peak-Ryzex is a systems integrator of supply chain automation and inventory management solutions and services. As a Sales and Marketing Intern, I worked in collaboration with the sales and marketing teams to enhance market positioning through outbound marketing campaigns. Highlights:• Uncovered business opportunities in new and existing markets by increasing brand awareness and promoting core business competencies.• Developed applications in Excel and Access using Visual Basic, SQL, and Microsoft Query to report campaign progress and effectiveness. • Gained experience in Salesforce.com Show less

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  Zodiac Aerospace

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  Supply Chain Intern

  In the Fall of 2014, I joined the Heath Tecna division of Zodiac Aerospace, which is the foremost supplier of passenger aircraft interiors and components worldwide. During my six month internship I took on many different projects, including information systems development and procurement strategy analysis. I had the opportunity to take leadership roles in many of these projects, which furthered my experience with stakeholder management and data-driven decision making. Highlights:• Contributed to on-time deliveries by developing an ad hoc MRP system that provided visibility on program statuses, part shortages and allocations, material plans, and customer orders. This report was a key tool for facilitating communication between program managers, buyers, customers, and executives and was used company-wide.• Helped drive procurement strategy by developing a “Purchasing Report”, which supplied vital information to buyers and managers and helped buyers interface with vendors.• Both of these reports were developed/programmed using advanced functions in Excel, Access, Visual Basic, SQL, and terminal commands and required extensive knowledge of manufacturing operations, program life cycles, and procurement processes.• Created process flow map for our procurement department to help analyze and refine procurement processes. Show less

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  Ravensburger Spieleverlag GmbH

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  International Marketing Intern

  Ravensburger is Europe's leading manufacturer of puzzles, games and activity products. In the Spring of 2015, I joined the Central Marketing department to analyze the US toy and game market and develop a high-level marketing strategy. This experience enhanced my understanding of working and living in a foreign country and gave me new insights into strategic planning. Highlights: • Planned high-level marketing strategy in the US for TV, online, and POS advertising. • Conducted market research in collaboration with several media agencies to assess the toy and game marketing landscape in the US. Compiled a comprehensive media channel analysis and detailed profile of our target demographic by analyzing data from various resources. • Collaborated with the e-commerce team and content developers to design layouts for brand landing pages. • Portfolio analysis of Ravensburger Google AdWords and Google Analytics. Show less

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  REI

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

  Global Logistics Intern

  Highlights: • Uncovered $1.9 million in yearly savings by modeling out LTL, FTL, and 3PL network to optimize outbound logistics from our distribution centers to our retail stores. • Reduced cycle time up to 80% for several data mining and manipulation processes by replacing manual work with automation using Visual Basic. • Created heat-mapping tools using Google API, JavaScript, and Visual Basic.

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  CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  English Teacher - Thailand
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  Microsoft

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2019

  Product Manager for Business Platform and Supply Chain (CSCSEO, BPSC, MDS). Fulfillment and Logistics Analyst for Microsoft Devices Supply Chain

  • Product Manager

    Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Fulfillment & Logistics Analyst

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2019
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  Self-employed

  Dec 2019 - Nov 2021

  Van Builder

  • Generated $247,000 in revenue and $74,000 in profit by designing, building, and selling four custom Mercedes Sprinter vans in less than two years• Researched and analyzed a wide range of materials and products in order to maximize performance and value while maintaining low COGS • Developed business relationships with vendors in the Seattle area in order to improve quality and reduce costs• Fully self taught all skills required including structural engineering, woodworking, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical engineering, window and fan installation, diesel heater configuration and installation, and contract writing Show less

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  Google

  Mar 2023 - now

  Program Manager