Alida Sholl

Experience

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  Dell, Inc.

  Jun 2004 - May 2007

  Manufacturing Engineer

  Managed a large scale factory capacity project on server kitting line to improve process throughput by 20% while improving the Missing/Wrong/Extra metric by 50%. -Developed budget, hired/managed multiple vendors, coordinated downtime for installation with production teams. -Implemented new pick-to-monitor solution, from requirements gathering through installation. Plant lead to develop process to enable multipack packaging for serversPart of project team to enable server build on desktop production line, responsible for build cell upgradesWorked with New Product Team to ensure factory readiness for new incoming productsSuccessfully applied principles of Lean Methodologies, Industrial Engineering Principles, TQM, SPC and process simulation to the manufacturing processes at Dell.Lead and participated in multiple Kaizen events Show less

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  United Airlines

  Oct 2007 - Jul 2008

  Industrial Engineer

  Lead a project to identify energy savings opportunities at O’Hare airport and reduce electrical usage in Terminal 1 by 5%-Analyzed year over year usage to determine trends-Worked with energy supplier to determine opportunities for improved electrical efficiencyManaged project to identify staffing requirements in O’Hare Red Carpet Clubs-Conducted process mapping and Cause/Effect sessions with Club staff-Performed Time Studies and work sampling analysis-Created Arena simulation model of Club process to identify required staffing levelsDocumented Facilities and Maintenance processes in order to lead a software evaluationPlanned and Implemented 5S for O’Hare Amenity Kit area resulting in a Kanban system and reduced on-hand inventoryAnalyzed Tow and Taxi times for aircraft movements between Terminal 5 and Terminal 1 at O’Hare to validate standards Show less

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  Medline Industries

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2011

  Operations Engineer

  Project manager for new distribution center openings in Miami, FL and Canton, OH--Responsible for the purchase and install of all material handling equipment required for start-up--Responsible for the warehouse management system set-up--Determined process flow throughout building and communicated to Branch DirectorPart of Catalyst warehouse management system upgrade team--Responsible for system set-up prior to change over and employee training on new systemManaged project to convert warehouse from very narrow aisle spacing to narrow aisle spacing. Responsible for all install crew scheduling and system set-up tasksSupported distribution centers with WMS set-up and changes, process improvement projects and daily questions Implemented Bright Idea Program to reward branch associates for process improvement idea submissionsCreated Building Utilization metrics to track effectiveness of product storage across all branches Show less

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  Elite Athletic Development, Inc.

  Oct 2011 - May 2014

  Performance Coach

  - Providing programming and coaching for CrossFit and Boot Camp classes.- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Concept2 Certified Indoor Rowing Instructor

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  Wheels, Inc.

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  Senior Process & Quality Analyst

  Contract position. Documented vehicle ordering process from start to finish and identified improvement opportunities.

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  PAWS Chicago

  Jul 2014 - May 2016

  - Provided program management for all new operations programs- Continued to provide support and improvements for Animal Management System- Continued to provide all monthly reporting and ad hoc analysis - Led the successful deployment of a new Animal Management software system- Responsible for producing all metrics and monthly reporting, along with any requested ad hoc analysis

  • Operations Project Manager

    Jan 2016 - May 2016

  • Business Analyst

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2015
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  Self-Employed

  Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Independent Consultant

  Consultant to animal welfare organizations - leading process improvement and system implementation initiatives. Past Projects:April 2017 - May 2017: PAWS Chicago, Chicago, ILNovember 2016 - April 2017: Dumb Friends League, Denver, CO- Reviewed operations teams' usage of the Chameleon Animal Management software and identified opportunities for improvement. Implemented multiple changes and provided a roadmap for additional changes.

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  REP

  May 2017 - Sept 2020

  Responsible for the identification and implementation of all strategic projects for a growing company.- Managed facility move. Designed warehouse layout, identified equipment requirements, hired vendors and managed schedules for a successful move. - Implemented new ERP/Order Management Software to manage inventory and orders across ecommerce and in-store channels - Implemented a Warehouse Management System to track all inventory movements and locations- Implemented helpdesk software to improve efficiency for customer service team- Set-up a 3PL location on the East Coast for reduced shipping costs- Responsible for upkeep of www.repfitness.com and identifying necessary development projects and communicating with off-site developers Show less

  • Director Of Operations

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Director Of Technical Operations

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Strategic Projects Manager

    May 2017 - Jan 2019
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  Self-employed

  Oct 2020 - now

  Independent Consultant
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  KidStrong

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  Consultant - Business Strategy and Sales Operations, Interim GM

  Helping parents build stronger, smarter, high-character kids AT HOME through shop.kidstrong.com