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Ellen Elle Welsh

41310 214th Ave SE * Enumclaw, WA 98022 * 253-508-2464 * rw520c76@westpost.net
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Outside Sales Performance Profile
Delivering value to the bottom line by recognizing and maximizing opportunities.

Consistently promoted to positions with increasing responsibility. Recognized by

management as a key contributor, with comments such as the following: Elle is
a strategic thinker. She is respected as a role model of integrity she sets a g
ood example for others to follow. She knows how to get things done through chan
nels. Elles good judgment has helped her identify several opportunities for the
company;
She not only recognizes opportunities but takes decisive action to make the most
of them.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
State of Washington, Department of Small Business Affairs, Olympia, WA
2007-2010
Business Analyst, Business Unit Financial Analyst - Special Project Contractor
Perform extensive analysis and reporting for a business unit group of 100+ emplo
yees. Key actions and accomplishments include the following:
Revitalized the Time Clock project, which was behind schedule. Established clos
e interaction with offsite project manager and completed organization, installat
ion, and training ahead of schedule. Recognized for contribution to efficiency
improvement and more effective department operation.
Compiled and updated quarterly customer QBR reports using Excel pivot tables an
d Access database information. In addition, generated and reported quarterly in
centive for employees
Transtar Metals Corporation, Kent WA
2000-2006
Branch Manager, Regional Office Northwest
Managed a challenging $54 million/year operation and approximately $9 million of
material to reach profitability. Major areas included budgeting, contract nego
tiations, customer satisfaction, supplier performance, financial management, ope
rations, and HR issues. Developed and coordinated activities of cross functiona
l teams. Key actions and accomplishments include the following:
Spearheaded the consolidation of three competitor locations into a larger, sing
le location within 2 months versus expected 4 months and under budget by 20%.
Grew revenue 125% in fiscal years 2001 to 2004, 38% in fiscal years 2005 to 200
6 in depressed economy.
Tubesales Corporation, Los Angeles, CA 1986-2000
Branch Manager, Commercial Operations Northwest Territory
Managed three warehouses valued at $29 million per year. Managed a profitable E
DITDA of 27% or greater after expenses for fiscal years 1992 2000. Contributed
to cost reduction and efficiency improvements that included developing Excel Ma
cros to use purchasing and inventory data more efficiently and an Access databas
e to track changes and impact. Major areas of responsibility include budgeting,
contract negotiations, customer satisfaction, supplier performance, financial ma
nagement, operations, safety, training, and HR issues. Established rules, proce
dures, tools and techniques to operate out of three business locations seamlessl
y. Managed master scheduling for multiple programs, as well as work cell materi
al management and statistical data. Key actions and accomplishments included the
 following:
Achieved smooth transfer of
tailed material transactions
Reduced excess inventory by
Originally started at entry
anager within 5 years.
$15+ million program to another facility through de
and planning
$600,000 and increased inventory turns by 125%
level receptionist in 1986 and advanced to Branch M

Education & Certification________________________________________

Master of Business Administration Business Administration Graduate
Candidate Spring 2011
University of Phoenix, Phoenix Arizona
Bachelor of Science Business Administration/Accounting 1986-1990
California State University @ Long Beach, Long Beach, WA
Special Affiliations
City Board Member, Enumclaw WA Human Advisory 2010
Language Certifications State of Washington
Basic Arabic
Mandarin Chinese