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Kennedy Corley

# Operations Manager

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## About

Professional summaryI have 3+ years of experience in operations and production planning as both an Intern and Operations Manager at Target, with additional experience as a Regional Coordinator at Pearson. I have also earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification through the University of South Carolina's Continuing Education Program.

I am passionate about solving complex problems and improving business processes using data-driven and customer-centric approaches. I am proficient in various software and tools, such as Excel, SQL, and R. I am also a collaborative and adaptable leader who values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. My goal is to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to the success and growth of Target and the retail/tech industriesuu.

## Skills

10 capabilities[Analytical Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/analytical-skills.md)[Business Analysis](https://jobicy.com/talent/business-analysis.md)[Business Strategy](https://jobicy.com/talent/business-strategy.md)[Data Analytics](https://jobicy.com/talent/data-analytics.md)[Employee Engagement](https://jobicy.com/talent/employee-engagement.md)[Microsoft Office](https://jobicy.com/talent/microsoft-office.md)[Operations Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/operations-management.md)[Process Improvement](https://jobicy.com/talent/process-improvement.md)[Supply Chain Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/supply-chain-management.md)[Team Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/team-leadership.md)

## Experience

Career history

### Operations Manager · Target

June 2021 – PresentOversee the management aspects of multiple departments within the distribution center through disciplined leadership, including setting clear
expectations and holding the team accountable for results.
▪ Create and review performance plans for 50-90+ Team Members to ensure a level of service and production plans are attainable;
identify means of improvements to sustain or increase performance.
▪ Collaborated across all operational and support departments to drive optimal productivity while isolating inefficiencies and
recommending process improvements.

### Operations Management Intern · Target

July 2020 – May 2021Completed an abbreviated 6-week summer internship, gaining the skills required to run a shift independently and utilize real-time production
trackers and capacity planning tools to manage daily shift planning and staffing.
▪ Manage a team of 60+ Team Members daily, yielding positive safety, quality, and productivity results.
▪ Optimized the Packing Mod Alignment to better suit business needs by reducing wasted movement and improving divert efficiency.
▪ Work to improve multiple Six Sigma projects, such as a label control management process and refinement of area supplies using 5S.

### IT Infrastructure Technician Co-Op · Dominion Energy

July 2018 – May 2020Deliver technological support to internal customers by assisting with client utilization of technology used in the specific job, solving
technological problems, and managing software, hardware, and network connectivity issues.
▪ Provided excellent customer service to five office buildings and numerous remote locations.
▪ Developed and consolidated an instruction guide to efficiently image and deploy two HP devices.
▪ Updated 250 HP laptops and tablets with the newest network VPN connectivity that is secure and reliable away from the office.

## Education

Learning history

### University of South Carolina

2017 – 2021Bachelors of Science in Business Administration

Business Analytics concentration, Integrated Information Technology minor.

### Carnegie Mellon University

2023 – 2025Masters of Science in Business Analytics

Expected Graduation Date - May 2025

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