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
Facility Management
Mentoring and training
Operations Management
Customer Focus
Curriculum Development
Workshop coordination
Motivational Skills
Directing experience
Video Editing
Post-production expertise
Scriptwriting expertise
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 -