Julia Stuthridge

Collaborated with the Operations Manager to optimize the Rewash program, enhancing efficiency and stock management while boosting productivity and quality.

• Optimized the daily wash report to ensure clarity across all business lines and deliver comprehensive daily production results, ranging between 40 to 70 Tonne a Day..
• Increased transparency and understanding of daily metrics
• Streamlined production results for actionable insights
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Executed diverse production line responsibilities, transitioning from a temporary to a permanent role.

• Ensured optimal operation of production machinery, including conveyor belts.
• Proactively resolved technical and mechanical issues, sustaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Efficiently managed towel folding, ironing, and hand folding tasks for various laundry items.
• Transitioned from temporary to permanent role in production.
• Kept machines operational, boosting production efficiency.
• Assisted in the training of new employees, sharing expertise on best practices for efficient laundry operations.

Managed diverse Office Administration and Junior Quantity Surveyor tasks efficiently.

• Strategically managed and meticulously prepared all necessary data, including BPL numbers, for relevant trades in compliance with council regulations for Resource Consent of the proposed development.
• Adept at reading construction plans
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Optimized office operations and streamlined invoice workflows in Buildertrend.
• Enhanced cost-efficiency by comparing product quotes for project selection.
• Secured competitive vendor quotes, impacting project costs positively.
• Streamlined data prep boosting efficiency by 20%

Facilitated procurement and importation of damaged vehicles from Australia, optimizing supply chain processes

• Managed vehicle re-certification for New Zealand resale, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
• Demonstrated self-motivation and high personal responsibility.
• Connects effortlessly with diverse individuals
• Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
• Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.

Orchestrated the procurement, deployment, and maintenance of end-user desktop hardware and software for Vodafone New Zealand, ensuring licensing compliance and mastering the Software Catalogue.

• Acted as the primary contact for all hardware and software inquiries with internal users.
• Negotiated pricing and approved hardware and software requests, aligning with customer expectations.
• Managed key business relationships across all levels, both internal and external.
• Monitored service level agreements to meet customer expectations consistently.
• Managed procurement/deployment, ensuring licensing compliance.
• Led pricing negotiations, achieving significant cost savings.
• Liaised with teams to ensure timely delivery and installations.
• Streamlined hardware/software procurement for cost efficiency
• Ensured compliance in desktop hardware/software licensing.
• Overhauled Master Software Catalogue for better resource management, and realizing significant cost savings.

ROLE PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Managed the deployment of End User Desktop Hardware and Telstra Clear-specific software, optimizing interim strategies pending global Vodafone COE evaluation and implementation.
• Achieved 15% cost savings per device nationwide for Vodafone by shifting to a leasing procurement model and aligning with preferred global suppliers,
• Ensured software licensing compliance for Vodafone, preventing non-compliance penalties and delivering substantial savings of $86k, with an additional $111k saved through project Evo.
• Secured $55k savings in hardware procurement via global vendor leverage
• Established Vodafone COE standards for desktop hardware/software globally
• Led global stakeholder meetings, ensuring smooth project transitions
• Managed hardware/software deployment, aligning with Vodafone COE

Directed vendor delivery of support services for premier accounts such as Telecom and Fonterra, guaranteeing fulfillment and cost efficiency.

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  Maintained ownership of vendor deliverables and cost management, focusing on continual cost improvement strategies.
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  Orchestrated roadmap strategy sessions with vendors and clients to align service delivery expectations.
• Vigilantly monitored SLA adherence to uphold hardware maintenance contract standards.
• Successfully reclaimed costs from vendors for SLA breaches, contributing to a minimum of 10% of monthly revenue recovery dependent on the .business line and agreed
• Chaired critical meetings to assess vendor performance, nurturing strategic partnerships.
• Proactively evaluated and refined processes, driving changes that significantly boosted revenue growth.
• Took full responsibility for vendor deliverables and cost management, with a strong emphasis on continuous cost reduction strategies
• Led strategic roadmap sessions with vendors and clients to synchronize service delivery expectations.
• Diligently monitored Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance to maintain hardware maintenance contract integrity.

Managed all temporary placement requirements for industrial clients, fostering strong relationships.

• Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and fit for specific roles.
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
• Reduced time-to-fill metrics by efficiently managing multiple requisitions simultaneously and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
• Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
• Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding of their unique needs.

ROLE PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Successfully retained and renegotiated temporary placement preferred vendor contracts with Coca-Cola, Keri Juice and Nestle, achieving a 5% revenue increase per temp hourly rate at Drake.
• Secured preferred vendor status with Keri Juice at Drake.
• Improved service delivery by 15%, gaining strong client relationships.
• Enhanced vendor relations, driving sales growth and stability.
• Improved client satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality candidates for various positions.
• Boosted temp count by 30% weekly, enhancing client satisfaction.

Managed all temporary placement requirements for all clients, fostering strong relationships.

• Manage all temp placements required by all Enterprise recruitment customers
• Grew the temp desk to hit a weekly sales target including any specific customer or other-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
• Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
• Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.

• Quality Direct - Product Account Manager Feb 2001 - Sept 2001
• Renaissance - Sales Support Team Leader Nov 2000 - Sept 2001
• Quality Direct - Sales Support Team Leader - Dec 1999 - Oct 2001
• CSC New Zealand - Sales Support Secretary Jun 1998 - Nov 1999
• CSC New Zealand - Office Administration - Outsourcing Division - Jun 1995 - Mar 1998