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Tarryn-Lee Cockcroft

Tarryn-Lee Cockcroft

Factory Manager
Amorosa

Summary

Smoothly direct employees carrying manufacturing operations to achieve demanding production goals, schedules and budget targets. Driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities. Maintain employee focus and achieve quality targets with hands-on supervision.


Astute filmmaking professional successful at writing, directing and editing productions. Analytical and decisive leader with strong multitasking, planning and problem-solving abilities. Gifted communicator and diplomatic conflict manager.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Factory Manager

Lounge Works
05.2023 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of raw materials, parts, and services essential to factory operations.
  • Facilitated open communication between all factory departments, leading to increased collaboration and more efficient problem solving.
  • Streamlined inventory management, resulting in reduced waste and improved cost control.
  • Enhanced factory efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing production processes.
  • Led cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous process enhancements within the facility.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align production goals with market demands, increasing revenue potential.
  • Implemented quality assurance measures that resulted in consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
  • Achieved on-time delivery of products by closely monitoring production schedules and coordinating with various departments.
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of financial assets within the facility.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, reducing lead times for production orders.
  • Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work culture, promoting open communication, and recognizing outstanding performance.
  • Conducted root cause analyses of production issues to identify areas requiring corrective action or continuous improvement efforts.

Owner Online Furniture Store

Oh So Suite
01.2022 - Current
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • 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.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Diversified revenue streams by exploring new markets and developing innovative products or services tailored to those markets'' needs.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Worked closely with customers on customized furniture to ensure absolute customer satisfaction

Empathy Workshop Coach

Purposeful Passion
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Worked primarily with call centre agents to successfully increase empathetic engagement with clients for higher degree of customer satisfaction.
  • Using drama techniques and improv scenarios increased agents ability to effectively converse with clients and resolve client issues
  • Facilitated communication among workshop participants, fostering a supportive learning environment for all attendees.
  • Tailored presentations to suit diverse audiences, accommodating various learning styles and preferences.
  • Achieved consistently high levels of participant satisfaction by maintaining a professional demeanor and providing clear, concise instruction throughout workshops.
  • Managed logistics for workshop events, ensuring seamless delivery and smooth coordination of resources.
  • Built rapport with attendees through active listening techniques, creating an open atmosphere that encouraged candid exchanges of ideas.

Content Creator, Videography, Photographer

Vagabond Dream Production House
01.2014 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce engaging multimedia content for both online and offline channels.
  • Enhanced overall content quality by providing thorough editing services for internal documents, marketing materials, and web copy.
  • Enhanced brand recognition through the development of tailored marketing materials and visually appealing graphics.
  • Supported company growth initiatives by leveraging storytelling techniques in crafting impactful press releases that garnered widespread media attention.
  • Created memorable educational materials for training purposes that effectively conveyed complex concepts in easily digestible formats.
  • Streamlined content creation processes by implementing efficient editorial calendars and project management tools.
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
  • Generated stories to reflect current trends and news to pull audience into website.
  • Wrote quality content for clients, enabling site visitors to quickly obtain information.
  • Created emotive content to showcase brands.
  • Scripted and created humorous videos for brand awareness.
  • Documented high end corporate events and created highlights reels.
  • Responsibilities included scriptwriting, filming, photography and editing.

Director and Writer of Stage Productions

Christian Family Church
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Scriptwriting to embody the ideals and beliefs of the customer.
  • Casting of all characters.
  • Directing production.
  • Enhanced rehearsals and workshops to upskill amateur actors to produce top quality productions.
  • Set design and building.
  • Costume design and sourcing.

Procurement Manager NPO

Women Of Worth
01.2008 - 12.2009
  • Enhanced supplier diversity by expanding vendor selection criteria to include minority-owned businesses.
  • Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
  • Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
  • Improved inventory management by implementing demand forecasting techniques and optimizing reorder points for critical items.
  • Promoted sustainable practices within the organization''s supply chain by partnering with eco-friendly suppliers.
  • Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Worked in store on weekends to ensure smooth running of processes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Stage

AFDA
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Manufacturing operations

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Timeline

Factory Manager

Lounge Works
05.2023 - Current

Empathy Workshop Coach

Purposeful Passion
01.2023 - 05.2023

Owner Online Furniture Store

Oh So Suite
01.2022 - Current

Content Creator, Videography, Photographer

Vagabond Dream Production House
01.2014 - 03.2020

Director and Writer of Stage Productions

Christian Family Church
01.2010 - 12.2013

Procurement Manager NPO

Women Of Worth
01.2008 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Stage

AFDA
04.2001 -
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