Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Advocate
Denovo Recovery
04.2024 - Current
Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and promoting open communication throughout treatment.
Conducted thorough assessments of new patients, identifying underlying issues contributing to addiction and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
Promoted a safe environment for patients by enforcing facility policies and addressing any potential risks or challenges.
Led group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive community atmosphere for shared growth and healing.
Assistant Value Stream Manager
Tyson Foods
09.2023 - Current
Developed and implemented a value stream mapping process to identify areas of improvement in the production workflow.
Created and maintained a database of all value stream activities, including tracking system performance metrics.
Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase quality across the entire value stream.
Developed training materials and conducted workshops on Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools for key stakeholders.
Analyzed existing processes to identify potential areas of waste reduction or cost savings initiatives.
Participated in meetings with senior leadership team members in order to discuss strategic direction for long-term success.
Identified opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials.
Ensured quality assurance requirements are met throughout all stages of the value stream process.
Maintained accurate records of all changes made within the value stream environment.
Production Supervisor/Team Lead/Packer
Tyson Foods
01.2021 - 09.2023
Achieved and maintained departmental, plant, and company goals for safety and quality
Optimized equipment operation based on usage data and cost-reduction targets
Increased productivity and improved processes to remove bottlenecks and boost throughput
Managed personnel and workflow needs with detailed schedule management and payroll tracking
Addressed non-conformances and rework challenges with enhanced quality control strategies
Enforced maintenance and organization of workstations to meet lean standards
Improved employee job satisfaction and reduced turnover by designing job-relevant training
Minimized downtime by monitoring equipment operations and directing preventive maintenance programs
Kept quality levels high with quick corrections of identified production problems
Kept line working smoothly by anticipating and meeting supply needs
Strengthened team performance with continuous training strategies
Reduced production errors, coordinating new runs based off clear technical plans.
Housekeeping and Maintenance
Blish Mize
03.2020 - 10.2020
Responsible for the cleanliness of all warehouse work areas
Responsible for minor routine maintenance of equipment
Cleaning up spills hazardous and non hazardous.
Education
Missouri Peace Officer and Standards Training License -
Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy
Saint Joseph, Missouri
06.2006
Missouri General High School Education -
Central High School
Saint Joseph, Missouri
05.2004
Skills
Effective Communication
Self Motivation
Goal Setting
Organizational Skills
Problem-solving abilities
Active Listening
Attention to Detail
Multitasking
Social perceptiveness
Critical thinking
Time management
Microsoft Word
Effective communication abilities
Decision-Making
Boundary Setting
Professional Networking
Client Relationship Building
Documentation abilities
Affiliations
I live, eat, sleep, and breathe being a husband and dog dad.
Accomplishments
Graduated from MWSU Police Academy with Top Academic Honors.
Public Speaker on Mental Health, Adversity, and Drug Addiction Recovery.
Timeline
Recovery Advocate
Denovo Recovery
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Value Stream Manager
Tyson Foods
09.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor/Team Lead/Packer
Tyson Foods
01.2021 - 09.2023
Housekeeping and Maintenance
Blish Mize
03.2020 - 10.2020
Missouri Peace Officer and Standards Training License -
Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy