Her knack for fostering collaboration between businesses, senior executives, and specialists across diverse fields is a testament to her communication prowess.
FERNDALE, WA, September 23, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Taria Lee Byrd has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
As the owner-operator of FIXED Consulting, established in 2022, Ms. Byrd has made her mark as an expert in business operations and project management. Her knack for fostering collaboration between businesses, senior executives, and specialists across diverse fields is a testament to her communication prowess. She engages with clients and their teams straightforwardly and candidly, putting them at ease and efficiently helping her uncover the root causes of process breakdowns. With her extensive experience, she identifies problems and offers practical solutions. She meticulously documents her recommendations and possesses the expertise to implement them. This approach allows small businesses to scale gracefully rather than struggle under increased demand.
Before founding her consulting firm, Ms. Byrd was the operations manager at Skid Steer Solutions from 2020 to 2024, where she introduced the company to LEAN ways of thinking, focusing efforts on reducing waste and encouraging all company team members to make incremental improvements to their processes every day. Her mindset and guidance upgraded the company culture, creating a positive and exponentially productive work environment. Her groundwork played a pivotal role in preparing the company for a successful corporate acquisition and orchestrating an intricate relocation of operations across the country—efforts that showcased her exceptional ability to inspire and support others in working together to achieve complex "big picture" business objectives.
During her tenure as director of e-commerce operations at Hardware Sales from 2017 to 2019, Ms. Byrd spearheaded the company's expansion by opening a second Amazon distribution center over 2,000 miles away. This allowed the company to significantly reduce shipping costs by getting closer to its customers. She achieved this while maintaining Amazon Prime's strict two-day delivery requirements and upholding an impressive 98% customer satisfaction rating. Her efforts were instrumental in elevating the company's market presence and operational efficiency.
Ms. Byrd credits her career trajectory to the mentors she has encountered throughout her journey. In 2017, she served as a project manager at Henifin Construction, where she collaborated closely with the owner, widely regarded as one of the top project managers in the region. Under his guidance, she learned essential skills such as project organization, schedule management, and accurate cost estimation for large-scale projects. Most importantly, he taught her the art of holding project stakeholders accountable and ensuring subcontractors perform their work on time and within scope, safeguarding the project schedule and budget.
Before this role, from 2014 to 2016, Ms. Byrd was part of the Birch Equipment Rental and Sales corporate team, where she had the privilege of learning from a remarkable team of women. As an accounts payable specialist and office manager, she worked closely with the owner and business manager, gaining valuable insights into cost reduction strategies and the effective operation of a multi-site organization. She was also a member of the company Kaizen Committee and found a deep passion for LEAN and a continuous improvement mentality.
Educationally, Ms. Byrd has a strong foundation with a nursing assistant certification from Bellingham Technical College (2006), an associate degree in general studies from Whatcom Community College (2009), a bachelor's in research methodology and quantitative methods from Western Washington University (2012), and a Master of information technology project management from Colorado State University (2018). She is also a proud member of honor societies Phi Theta Kappa and Golden Key, reflecting her academic excellence.
Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. Byrd passionately engages in community service, volunteering with organizations like The Light House Mission and the Bellingham Senior Activity Center. Her commitment to civic responsibility has earned her accolades, including being voted Most Professional at Western Washington University. She attributes her success to her unwavering positivity, dedication to improving people's lives, and insatiable curiosity, all fueling and driving her to tackle challenges head-on.
In her personal life, Ms. Byrd prioritizes her family and actively supports their interests, including jiu-jitsu and gymnastics. She maintains a disciplined routine that supports a healthy work-life balance, exercising daily and mountain biking with her husband and friends on the weekends. Her hobbies include crocheting, catching Pokémon, and playing chess with her kids. Poised to ensnare as much family time as possible in the future, Ms. Byrd is in the process of diversifying her passive income streams by developing a fully automated drop shipping business and launching subscription-based business leadership and LEAN company culture implementation courses. Finally, Ms. Byrd is committed to lifelong learning and staying up-to-date with industry standards and best practices, highlighted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) accepting her application to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam this winter.
Taria Lee Byrd's recognition in Marquis Who's Who reflects her extraordinary contributions to business operations and project management. As the owner of FIXED Consulting, she is dedicated to helping small businesses scale gracefully and efficiently. For those looking to enhance their business practices and unlock their full potential, we encourage you to visit her website at www.fixed.consulting. Discover how Ms. Byrd's expertise can guide you in navigating the complexities of growth and achieving sustainable success.
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