Barbara Marth
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dynamic business leader with extensive experience at Level One Design and Development, excelling in operations management and financial planning. Proven track record in cost reduction and team development, enhancing productivity and profitability. Skilled negotiator and effective communicator, adept at building relationships and driving strategic initiatives for sustained growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Enpointe
05.2025 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
Owner
Level One Design and Development
04.1996 - 04.2025
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- I Hired an average of 60 trades with 5 to 10 employees each per job.
- I had unto 7 jobs going at once.
- I did very large scale homes from 2000 sq ft to 30,000sq ft.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Production Manager
Tomato Inc
04.1992 - 04.1996
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- I managed 30 people and handled everything from inception of the orders to shipping.
- Did revenue of 25m
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
Trim Buyer
Laundry By Shelli Segal
07.1991 - 03.1992
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
QC Inspector
Laundry By Shelli Segal
09.1990 - 03.1992
- Conducted final inspections on completed products prior to shipment, ensuring customer satisfaction with delivered goods.
- Inspected products, components, and materials for defects and compliance with tolerance standards.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying nonconformances.
- Documented findings and generated reports with data and recommendations.
- Trained new QC inspectors on company protocols and industry best practices, fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
- I handled 8 different factories
Education
No Degree -
Verdugo Hills High School
Tujunga, CASkills
- Operations management
- Business management
- Project estimating
- Financial management
- Bidding processes
- Contract management
- Cost reduction
- Crisis management
- Hiring and staffing
- Design coordination
- Decision-making
- Scheduling
- Purchasing and planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
President
Enpointe
05.2025 - Current
Owner
Level One Design and Development
04.1996 - 04.2025
Production Manager
Tomato Inc
04.1992 - 04.1996
Trim Buyer
Laundry By Shelli Segal
07.1991 - 03.1992
QC Inspector
Laundry By Shelli Segal
09.1990 - 03.1992
No Degree -
Verdugo Hills High School