Eric Tye

Current

• Merchandising Execution Associate at The Home Depot

Past

• French Software Translator at Information Builders
• Internal Support Manager at Verso Technologies
• Project manager / French Translation Specialist at Home Depot in Atlanta

• Teacher at Newton County School System, Covington, GA
• Receiving associate at Target in Conyers, GA

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Education

• Université Laval

Recommended

4 people have recommended Eric

Connections

153 connections

Industry

Translation and Localization

Websites

• My Company

Eric Tye’s Summary

Dedicated, highly-organized leader and proven problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments. Strong track record in delivering both external and internal communication strategies and tools in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders. Utilized Six Sigma methodology to improve upon projects in support of the corporate mission for a Fortune 50 company. Broad knowledge in international business and cultural customs for the French Canadian market. BA in Education.

Seeking to secure a leadership position in Project Management, Communications or Training for a progressive organization in the Atlanta area.

Eric Tye’s Specialties:

Project management, Business processes, MS Office, Word, Excel, XML, Frame Maker, Visio, MS Project, Worldserver, Documentum, Adobe Illustrator, HTML, Clarify ClearSupport.

Eric Tye’s Experience

• Merchandising Execution Associate

  The Home Depot

  (Public Company; HD; Retail industry)

  August 2009 — Present (4 months)

  • Monitor and process orders as necessary for all related products and supplies
  • Sets ads
  • Develop brand recognition/proper display of POS material
  • Promote better product positioning

• French Software Translator

  Information Builders

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Computer Software industry)

  March 2008 — June 2008 (4 months)

• Internal Support Manager

  Verso Technologies

  (Public Company; 501-1000 employees; VRSO; Telecommunications industry)

  October 2007 — March 2008 (6 months)

  Manages and participates in the day-to-day operations of the International custom technical support to carrier and enterprise customers who want to ensure satisfaction with each customer-to-technology interaction. From consulting and training to ongoing technical support.

• Project manager / French Translation Specialist

  Home Depot in Atlanta

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; hd; Consumer Goods industry)

  April 1997 — March 2007 (10 years )

  · Responsible for translation and editing of all documentation for the French speaking markets
  · Transformed learning position to that of a strategic business partner, working with upper management to drive key business goals and to implement translation initiatives
  · Conducted linguistic quality assurance
  · Created process map used to identify root cause of process failures
  · Coordinated translation vendors and ensured all training materials met quality standards
  · Benchmarked with international organizational organizations and developed process map to coordinate activities globally
  · Collaboration with senior management to conduct Six Sigma strategic planning in support of corporate goals
  · Demonstrated experience initiating cost containment strategies
  
  Worked in various departments at the Conyers Home Depot store, #128.

• Teacher

  Newton County School System, Covington, GA

  (Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry)

  September 1997 — May 2000 (2 years 9 months)

  * Developed lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards.
  * Engaged in effective and appropriate classroom management.
  * Conducted training classes
  * Involved families in the education process.

• Receiving associate

  Target in Conyers, GA

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Consumer Goods industry)

  November 1996 — November 1997 (1 year 1 month)

  * Coordinated the handling of all materials received and shipped.
  * Performed transactions relating to the receipt and shipment of goods as well as maintained all necessary documentation.
  * Demonstrated proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment.

Eric Tye’s Education

• Université Laval

  B.A. , Education , 1989 — 1993

Additional Information

Eric Tye’s Websites:

• My Company

Eric Tye’s Interests:

Golf, photography, tennis, community service, swimming, management organization, skiing, reading,

Eric Tye’s Groups:

Habitat for Humanity, Kaboom, House of Love, Adopt-a-Mile, Top LinkedIn list in Atlanta, Refocus on career, career ministry

•    The Career Ministry
•    Université Laval
•    Atlanta Linking
•    Friends of / Amis du Québec
•    French Business on LI
•    Right Mgmt Alumni
•    Doostang

Eric Tye’s Honors:

Recognized by President of Verso Technologies for outstanding performance - 2008
Recognized by CEO of Home Depot for major contribution to the Six Sigma Project. - 2002
Employee of the month.at Home Depot. - 1998

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