Allen Clayton
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Seasoned collaborator with over 18 years of tissue banking experience. Also experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
W&A Transporters LLC
08.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Ensured compliance with FMSCA, DOT safety regulations.
- Mapped safe efficient routes to ensure freight is delivered efficiently and effectively.
Cardiovascular Supervisor
LifeNet Health
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
- Performed annual evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.
- Oversaw and optimized work of craftsmen performing high-quality, precision work.
MS Supervisor
LifeNet Health
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
- Provided supportive link between external customers and internal operations.
- Supported safety officer to enforce regulations, laws and established policies throughout operational stages.
Cardiovascular Technician
LifeNet Health
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Took samples every everyday to compare quality with specifications.
- Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
MS Technician
LifeNet Health
04.2006 - 05.2013
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on MS equipment.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
- Senior Processing Technician(2009)
- SME(Subject Matter Expert) for K2M ALIF and other specialty grafts.
- Project participant(Research and Development)
- Acquired CTBS Certification(2010)
- Lifenet Volunteer
- Master Technician(2012)
- Maintain an aseptic work environment
- Licensed SAP user
Production Support Technician
LifeNet Health
02.2004 - 03.2006
- Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
- Suggested and implemented new ideas to improve quality, reduce cost and support production work environment.
- Improved workflow by reordering supplies to prevent shortages and downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Used precision test equipment to troubleshoot malfunctions, and inspected parts for excessive wear and other conditions.
Education
Maritime Credentials - Maritime Studies
Tongue Point
Astoria, OR01.2001
High School Diploma -
Lake Taylor High School
Norfolk, VA05.2000
Skills
- Processes and Procedures
- Six Sigma Principles
- Job Assignment
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Lean Methodology
- Policy Enforcement
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Shift Coverage
- 2020 Bill Anderson Innovation & Excellence Award recipient
- 2019 Certificate of Recognition 15 Years of Dedicated Service
Timeline
Owner
W&A Transporters LLC
08.2020 - Current
Cardiovascular Supervisor
LifeNet Health
02.2020 - 05.2021
MS Supervisor
LifeNet Health
07.2017 - 02.2020
Cardiovascular Technician
LifeNet Health
06.2014 - 06.2017
MS Technician
LifeNet Health
04.2006 - 05.2013
Production Support Technician
LifeNet Health
02.2004 - 03.2006
Maritime Credentials - Maritime Studies
Tongue Point
High School Diploma -
Lake Taylor High School
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