Jeffrey A. Sama, MBA

Experience

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  Art From Awareness

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2016

  Owner, Art Instructor

  At Art From Awareness, our mission is to provide meaningful artistic experiences to people of all ages. Since I founded this company in 2009, I have taught primarily kids of all ages the techniques and skills involved in creating beautiful works of art.

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  UScellular

  Mar 2009 - Dec 2012

  Store Manager

  Operations and sales manager of two US Cellular retail locations. Directed and coached associates, conducted annual reviews, implemented best practices; analyzed monthly P & L's and identified areas of improvement.Responsible for $500,000 in new phone, accessory, data and vertical sales, including accountability for hitting store targets.Developed educational workshop event on a monthly basis to drive traffic and educate customer base on usage of complex technology. Maintained sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orientating and training, developing sales skills and motivating employees. Managed a highly motivated team in daily operations, sales, and customer service. Show less

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  Target

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

  Executive Team Leader

  Managed the salesfloor guest service and sales of a $55 million/year Target store. Assumed Leader on Duty responsibilities daily to maximize sales, enhance the guest experience, and execute operational tasks. Later managed Logistics operations for a $55 million/year Target store.- Managed salesfloor talent and oversaw sales floor operations for a $55 million Target store- Managed total store operation during Leader on Duty shifts- Drove Sales and Guest Service in food and salesfloor department from a Red operational score to Green through effective budget management, production control, and leadership- Directly supervised 5 Team Leaders and 80 Team Members indirectly- Promoted to ETL Logistics in charge of store replenishment for a $55 million Target store- Oversaw all Logistics processes including truck unload, inbound/outbound, back room operations, and overall store instocks Show less

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  MilliporeSigma

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2023

  I am a senior supervisor in charge of all warehouse operations including order selection, put aways, inventory accuracy, and housekeeping at the Milwaukee central distribution center. My responsibilities include leading a team of highly productive operators through teaching, mentoring and coaching, while also mentoring other supervisors within the department. In addition, I am also responsible for process improvement plans including operational excellence projects for the department, monitoring, updating or creating SOPs, and ensuring daily execution of all company objectives. Show less

  • Packaging Operations Manager

    Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Senior Distribution Supervisor

    Dec 2016 - Feb 2022
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  Entrust Manufacturing Technologies, Inc.

  Jan 2023 - now

  Responsible for the optimization and integration of company systems and resources. Will evaluate, improve and document processes and procedures to ensure the most efficient use of all systems by the users. Will further develop smart, durable, and secure tools that will utilize business intelligence to provide rapid access to accurate, timely, and actionable data. Leading a team of supply chain professionals responsible for processes in procurement, planning, data analytics, shipping/receiving and inventory control.

  • Operations Systems Manager

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023