Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Area Manager 40 HRS
Amazon
01.2022 - Current
Acts as the Subject Matter Expert(SME) for inbound and problem solve teams by creating, communicating and maintaining problem solve policies and standards of work; Mentors and trains a team of 4 Process Assistants and 40 hourly associates embodying Amazon Leadership Principles; Proactively identifies and leads process improvement initiatives using lean tools; Collaborates with Safety, Operations, Loss Prevention, and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives; Adjust schedules to allocate associate hours accurately; Creates and implements productivity plans through forecast reviews, determines productivity requirements and partners with other leaders to meet daily goals.
Amazon Shipping Clerk 40 HRS
Amazon
01.2021 - 12.2021
Verifies customer orders and prepares outgoing shipments for delivery; tracks and resolves Critical Processing Times(CPTs) to ensure on time delivery of outgoing packages
Scans, binds, palletizes And stages totes for departure; Processes bill of lading for departing shipments; Operated Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack(EPJ); Receives inbound non inventory items and stores for accountability.
Assisted in training new employees on company shipping policies and procedures, promoting consistent quality across the team.
Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements within the shipping department''s operations.
Warehouse Associate 40 HRS
Amazon
05.2020 - 12.2021
Processes packages and orders accurately; inspects products for defects and damages; maintains standards of work; Rectifies discrepancies with customer orders; Use scanners to read bar codes on products; Views prompts on screens and ensure products are correctly identified for customer orders.
Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Air Force JROTC Instructor 40 HRS
Porter High School
10.2017 - 07.2020
Provides instruction in AFJROTC aerospace science and leadership education curricula
Serves as liaison between the Air Force and civilian agencies in the aerospace field, and performs career and performance counseling for AFJROTC cadets; coordinates fundraising activities with outside vendors Manages unit logistics account valued at $70K utilizing multiple databases
Helps plan and support activities such as drill competitions, marksmanship events, military balls, academic competitions, formal ceremonies and community service activities
Provides in-depth instruction to cadets on the principles of leadership and management.
Initiated community outreach efforts that fostered positive relationships between military units and local communities.
Maintained strong communication with parents, peers, and administrators regarding cadet achievements and areas for improvement.
Telecommunications Operator 40 HRS
595 Strategic Comm Sq/NC3 Message Center(DOD)
05.2017 - 10.2017
Uses computerized equipment to analyze, correct, and transmit messages to their proper destination Operates and maintains secure communication lines; categorizes, isolates, and resolves network problems; performs fault isolation and coordinates resolution of trouble calls from other sites Performs system administration, to include programming, system operation and maintenance and security management; creates, maintains, troubleshoots, and deactivates circuits as necessary; conducts system upgrade, backup and archiving as required.
Deputy Program Manager 40HRS
Compass Inc
01.2016 - 05.2017
Assists with managing the Workforce Development contract team site at Headquarters United States Strategic Command
Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of $32 million dollar contract Communicates company expectations; monitors billable hours to ensure compliance with contract
Identifies project tasks, and provides recommendations for assembling project staff and resource allocation
Assists with the evaluation of the contract effectiveness; prepares department reports, as requested
Coordinates with Senior Program manager project plan and schedule timelines; tracks project deliverables using a variety of tools; monitors and reports progress, problems and solutions
Created individual and team development plans focusing on education, job training and force development; tracks progress, discusses opportunities, and develops solutions to meet individual and team goals
Assisted with planning, preparing, maintaining, updating, and executing development programs including: Professional Development Courses, Command Lecture Series, Brown Bag events, Command Library, and Resource Center
Tracked over 3,000 command personnel training events in Learning Management System(LMS); transitioned functional competency and professional courses to Joint Knowledge Online(JKO).
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Program Scheduler 40HRS
Advanced Concept Enterprises
11.2015 - 01.2016
Responsible for scheduling 200-400 aircrew to aircraft sorties to ensure mission capabilities and objectives are met, within the constraints of current and continuing real world combat operations
Coordinates scheduling and local training requirements to ensure aircrews are scheduled for simulators to meet required currency and qualification for combat operations.
Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Biology Intern 40 HRS
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
04.2015 - 09.2015
Accompanied higher graded employees on field trips to collect biological water quality data
Collected field water samples used for traditional chemistry and metals analysis used in determining total coli forms and E .coli counts from local water according to EPA approved protocol
Prepared government vehicles with lab supplies for weekly sampling trips
Arranged biological and water quality data and analysis information into tabular or graphic format for inclusion in environmental documents and entered information into computer databases
Operated heavy duty government vehicle and boat/boat trailer.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Plant Utility Operator
Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy LLC 40 HRS
10.2013 - 04.2015
Weighs inbound and outbound trucks to the proper location for loading/unloading within the plant compound
Collected grain accounting slips used for end of day reconciliation
Maintained accurate and timely logs
Collect samples and conducts necessary tests to ensure consistent and quality product and record results
Tested, analyzed and recorded results of samples taken from ethanol process; operated payloader and Forklift certified.
Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through thorough handover briefings, ensuring continuity in plant operations.
Loomis/Coin Handler 40HRS
Omaha NE
03.2013 - 10.2013
Responsible for the proper counting, sorting and handling of coin bags weighing 50 pounds utilizing manual pallet jack
Responsible for storing pallets of boxed coin for various customers.
Airborne Systems Engineer 40HRS
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
05.1989 - 03.2013
Experience representing an office or organization to internal and external audiences
Managed Operational Group deployment and exercise requirements, planning, and execution for three different aircraft platforms; coordinated deployments for 5K group personnel identified in Air Expeditionary Force(AEF) cycles/Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff(CJCS) operations plans
Managed squadron deployment training requirements for 175 personnel and scheduled, tracked, and accomplished all pre and post deployment checklists/items required by utilizing multiple databases
Managed Commanders Action Group(CAG) performance reports, awards, and decorations
Experience effectively communicating with teammates, mission partners, and senior leadership
Managed records program for squadron personnel records; created electronic library for file disposition
Maintained and disposed of office records and office file plan and accountability for active and inactive records
Managed training program of 10 E-4B airborne communications positions for 114 people supporting three 65-member E-4B National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) alert force teams in support of the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Staff
Directly led, managed and supervised 24 communications specialists and the operations and maintenance of 31 nuclear command and control communications (NC3) systems worth over $400M
Maintained employee safety and health records for squadron personnel
Managed MC-130P Combat Shadow & HC-130P King ground and flying scheduling requirements for ten personnel and six aircraft valued at $180 million dollars