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Kathryn Brose

Shakopee

Summary

Coordinated professional consistently praised by management for strong organizational, project management and deadline tracking skills. Motivated and capable professional with many years of comprehensive experience in planning and business development. Hands-on and quick to master new processes and procedures.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Planner/Scheduler

Gamma Vacuum
Shakopee
05.2019 - 07.2025
  • Promptly respond to telephone and e-mail inquiries from Gamma sales and service partners.
  • Enter, expedite and monitor customer orders from web site and SAP warranty/repair orders received via e-mail.
  • Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
  • Analyzed inventory levels to ensure timely procurement of materials.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues promptly.
  • Developed process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
  • Trained team members on best practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Managed supply chain logistics to ensure consistent material availability for production.
  • Coordinated with production teammates to determine scheduling and conflict resolutions.
  • Developed and maintained production schedules to meet customer demands.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as sales orders, forecasts, inventories. to create accurate production plans.
  • Worked closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components needed for production.
  • Participated in meetings with stakeholders such as customers or vendors regarding upcoming projects or changes in product specifications.
  • Effectively communicated detailed information accurately and clearly to production staff and management.
  • Tracked key performance indicators related to productivity goals and provided feedback on any necessary changes.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and warehouse to ensure smooth operations.

Loyalty Customer Experience Associate – Level 2

Comcast
Minnetonka
10.2013 - 03.2019
  • Facilitated effective communication and engagement with external and internal customers.
  • Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing order entry and agent assistance for 1.5 years.
  • Led training and coaching initiatives for peer development.
  • Managed special projects, including resolution of open work order issues and support survey data entry.
  • Utilized Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Skype for Business.
  • Worked with specialty programs CSG and various internet database systems.

Lead Teacher/Assistant Director

KinderCare
Eden Prairie
10.2008 - 10.2013
  • Collaborated with families and staff to enhance support processes.
  • Supervised classroom activities to promote a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Trained and mentored new teachers on best practices in child care.
  • Guided parents in addressing concerns regarding children's development.
  • Communicated effectively with staff to promote teamwork and support.
  • Managed family enrollments and organized daily administrative paperwork.

District Administrator

Sears Home Improvement Products
Crystal
09.2006 - 10.2008
  • Installation Assistant – inbound and outbound calls with customers and contracting companies.
  • Organized the financial paperwork and office supplies.
  • Managed sales boards for sales and non-sales.
  • Strong communication with financial institutions and worked extensively with Microsoft programs.
  • Office petti cash uses and logs.

Education

A.A.S. - Business Management-Focus: Administration

Rasmussen School of Business
Bloomington, MN
09.2014

A.A.S. - Child Development

Ellis University
Online University
06.2010

Skills

  • Production scheduling
  • Inventory analysis
  • SAP management
  • Supply chain logistics
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Training and coaching
  • Material requirements planning
  • Scheduling
  • Production and processing
  • Detail-oriented
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Self motivation
  • Shipping and receiving

Timeline

Production Planner/Scheduler

Gamma Vacuum
05.2019 - 07.2025

Loyalty Customer Experience Associate – Level 2

Comcast
10.2013 - 03.2019

Lead Teacher/Assistant Director

KinderCare
10.2008 - 10.2013

District Administrator

Sears Home Improvement Products
09.2006 - 10.2008

A.A.S. - Business Management-Focus: Administration

Rasmussen School of Business

A.A.S. - Child Development

Ellis University
Kathryn Brose