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Brett O'Dell

Saint Joseph,Missouri

Summary

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

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

Denovo Recovery
Saint Joseph, MO
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
  • Developed treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.
  • Educated patients on the dangers of drug use and its effects on their lives.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss cases, review treatment plans, and coordinate services.
  • Led therapeutic activities designed to help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms.

Assistant Value Stream Manager

Tyson Foods
St. Joseph, MO
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • 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 Operator

Tyson Foods
St. Joseph, Missouri
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • 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.

Education

Missouri Peace Officer and Standards Training License -

Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy
06.2006

Missouri General High School Education -

Central High School
05.2004

Skills

Effective Communication

  • Self Motivation
  • Goal Setting
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Critical thinking
  • Task prioritization
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Recordkeeping
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Effective communication abilities
  • Strategic planning abilities
  • Operations Management
  • Value stream mapping
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Decision-making capabilities
  • Decision-Making

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, and Drug Addiction Recovery.

Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

Denovo Recovery
04.2024 - Current

Assistant Value Stream Manager

Tyson Foods
10.2021 - 04.2024

Production Supervisor/Team Lead/Packer Operator

Tyson Foods
01.2021 - 10.2021

Missouri Peace Officer and Standards Training License -

Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy

Missouri General High School Education -

Central High School

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