Gretchen Egging

Acted as sole manager for all aspects of production at full-service paper manufacturing and distributing company, including inventory management, quality improvement, safety, human resources, marketing and branding, scheduling and maintenance.

• Successfully oversaw and monitored 100,000 unit inventory, maintaining a 99.98% inventory accuracy rate over 7 years
• Decreased office expenditures 15% by identifying and implementing cost-saving controls on stock/supplies and standardizing ordering procedures to maximize efficiency
• Created master schedule by analyzing production specs, establishing sequencing and setting lead-times to meet strict shipping dates, seamlessly applying sales forecasts and production requirements for up to 20 orders at once
• Served as company Safety Coordinator, conducting audits of Cal/OSHA safety processes, identifying critical gaps in existing protocol and designing and implementing new corrective strategies
• Researched, authored and implemented employee handbook, documenting all standard operating procedures
• Strengthened leadership and interpersonal skills while overseeing daily operations of 40-50 employees and all Human Resources responsibilities including payroll and employee record issues
• Initiated and took lead on overhaul of company's website, including performing all design and programming work in order to improve readability, user-friendliness, functionality and branding
• Pitched and implemented company's first digital marketing plan, launching accounts on social media platforms to maximize online presence, and created stationery system, brochures, posters, flyers and marketing kits
• Honed problem-solving skills by developing workflow improvements to increase efficiency following staff reductions
• Served as point of contact for clients and vendors, with responsibilities including troubleshooting, explaining delays, proposing alternatives and fine-tuning processes to suit complex requirements
• Increased communication, both vertically and horizontally, across the company, implementing open door policies and one-on-one meetings to effectively boost morale and maintain low employee turnover rate
• Developed strong legal and problem-solving skills while acting as point person in all contract negotiations between vendors and landlord, as well as on workers compensation claims and OSHA regulations

Played key role in planning, direction and implementation of the Puget Sound Komen Race for the Cure, gaining strong leadership capabilities and organizational skills while working effectively with a small team.

• Demonstrated strong marketing skills while managing all web content updates, including e-marketing blasts, social media, and Race website, and supervising production of awards, signs, T-Shirts and event posters
• Effectively trained, managed and coordinated workflow of all Race volunteers, strengthening interpersonal capabilities and ensuring effective execution of tasks before, during and after event
• Processed donations, managed vendor payments and created sponsor invoices, showcasing accounting skills
• Wrote and presented briefings to Race Chair and Affiliate Executive Director in order to ensure event preparations were consistent with the affiliate's goals and objectives
• Developed writing skills by preparing content and layout for monthly newsletter and editing grant applications
• Assisted the Development Director in facilitating event setup logistics, including securing parking, placing advertisements, securing permits from local government and fostering relationships with sponsors
• Responsible for coordinating all sources of race revenue and programs including sponsorship, pledge program, teams program and registration