
Raymond Lester
@raymondlester
I improve processes, documentation, and user adoption across business and technology.
What I'm looking for
At Stora Enso, I analyze end-to-end processes across interconnected systems, resolve 30–60 operational exceptions daily, and turn complex workflows into clear documentation and actionable guidance. I also partner with business and technical teams to identify root causes and improve process continuity and data integrity.
Previously at Essity and Tesla, I built Power BI reporting and planning solutions, mapped processes, and supported adoption of operational improvements. My earlier Enterprise leadership experience strengthened my customer relationship, team development, and commercial decision-making skills, and I’m focused on helping organizations connect business needs, technology, and user adoption.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
• Analyze end-to-end business processes across multiple interconnected systems, investigating and resolving 30–60 operational exceptions daily to maintain process continuity and data integrity.
• Partner with business stakeholders, process owners, and technical teams to identify root causes of workflow issues and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Led analysis of a redundant export do
• Facilitated supplier onboarding and process improvement initiatives involving Procurement, Finance, Operations, and IT stakeholders.
• Conducted process mapping and requirements gathering workshops to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for standardization.
• Developed Power BI dashboards and operational reports that improved visibility into supplier performance, onboarding metri
• Implemented Excel and Power BI-based planning solutions that replaced manual scheduling processes and improved operational visibility.
• Developed reporting tools supporting workforce planning, capacity management, and operational performance tracking for a high-volume delivery operation.
• Collaborated with operational and technical stakeholders to identify process bottlenecks and improve wor
• Directed daily branch operations with responsibility for revenue growth, customer satisfaction, operational performance, staffing, and profitability.
• Led, trained, and coached a team of employees while managing onboarding, performance development, and workforce planning.
• Built and maintained relationships with corporate and commercial customers, resolving escalations and delivering custome
• Supported branch operations, customer relationship management, and team development activities.
• Contributed to a branch recognized as the region's top-performing location for ten consecutive months.
• Developed expertise in customer service, operational management, sales performance, and team leadership.
• Achieved recognition as the region's top performer in sales and revenue.
• Drove a 32% increase in branch sales through a targeted customer program.
• Enhanced additional revenue by 19% through effective cross-sell execution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TripleTen
Business Intelligence Analyst Program
Crete-Monee High School
2006 - 2010
2010 - ESPN Prep Athlete of the Month, Coca-Cola Chicago Prep Athlete of the Month, Muscle Milk South Suburban Player of the Year.
Vincennes University
Associate of Science - AS, Information Technology - Data Analytics and Visualization
2011 - 2012
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration
2012 - 2014
Coursera
Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB
Issued Jun 2022
Coursera
IT Support Specialist, Information Technology
2022 - 2022
Coursera
Microsoft Azure SQL
Issued Jun 2022
TripleTen
Business Intelligence Analyst
2022 - 2023
Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Python, and GitHub
Coursera
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials
Issued Sep 2023
Trust and Security with Google Cloud
Issued Dec 2024
Digital Transformation with Google Cloud
Issued Dec 2024
Supply Chain and Operations Management Tips
Issued Jul 2026
CompTIA
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Issued Jul 2026 · Expires Jul 2029
Advanced Power Query
Issued Jul 2026
Cert Prep: Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Issued Jul 2026
Advanced Power BI: DAX Language, Formulas, and Calculations
Issued Jul 2026
Building AI Agents with Snowflake
Issued Jul 2026
Managing Logistics
Issued Jul 2026
Power BI Data Methods
Issued Jul 2026
SAP Business One: Production and Logistics
Issued Jul 2026
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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