Bryan Dodd
Poplar Bluff,MO
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Wash
01.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Plant Operations Manager
Carter_Cox Seeds
01.2015 - Current
- Streamlined workflows, resulting in increased throughput and reduced waste in the production process.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives promoting a culture of adaptability and responsiveness within the organization.
- Implemented new technologies that resulted in cost savings, reduced waste materials, and optimized energy consumption.
- Successfully managed budgets and controlled expenses to ensure efficient use of resources within the plant operations.
- Facilitated process improvement projects leading to enhanced operational efficiencies and increased profitability margins.
- Enhanced overall productivity with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.
- Reduced maintenance downtime for critical equipment through proactive planning and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Championed sustainability initiatives within the plant, promoting energy conservation, waste reduction, and responsible use of resources.
- Delivered consistent on-time shipments meeting customer expectations through effective scheduling coordination and resource allocation.
- Increased employee retention through effective communication, team building activities, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established preventive maintenance programs that extended equipment life cycle and minimized unplanned downtime events.
- Implemented safety protocols that significantly reduced workplace accidents and improved safety records.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Owner's Assistant
Dodd Family Farms
07.2005 - 01.2015
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.
- Ran all aspects of the Farm Operation .
Environmental Sanitation Manager
Nestle
06.2002 - 03.2005
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2016
Skills
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer Relations
- Operations Management
- Business Management
- Business Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Project estimating
- Staff Management
- Marketing
Timeline
Owner
The Wash
01.2020 - Current
Plant Operations Manager
Carter_Cox Seeds
01.2015 - Current
Owner's Assistant
Dodd Family Farms
07.2005 - 01.2015
Environmental Sanitation Manager
Nestle
06.2002 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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