Cecil Patrick Link
Smyrna,Tn.
Summary
Looking to obtain an operations management position that I can utilize my skills, experience, and talents to improve quality, growth, customer relations, and brand expansion. Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques. Dedicated and organized financial professional with outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Self-motivated team player adept at cultivating partnerships and building lasting relationships across all demographics and management levels. Dynamic and reliable with exceptional customer service and communication skills. Dedicated and organized operations manager with several years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possesses in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
ATCO Industries
Sterling Heights, Mi
10.2012 - Current
- Managed and directed a business growth in staffing at a 1300% increase over a 3 year span at Nissan Smyrna protecting Nissan's overall quality
- Manage over 300 employees performing quality inspections on parts supplied by suppliers to Nissan that do not meet Nissan quality standards
- Communicate with Nissan engineering and their suppliers data results on inspection and resolution of quality concerns
- Direct supervison of new processes to improve performance, cost reduction, and efficiency
- Problem solve ineffeciencies in data and time analysis
- Marketing new customers for new business with proven comparison to competitors.
- Negotiating sales agreements and planning for new business
- Sales and labor representative for projects.
Project Specialist
10.2010 - 10.2012
- On Site Coordinator and Shift Supervisor for a team of inspectors, which performs inspections on parts from suppliers that have failed Nissan's quality standard for production at the Nissan North America plant in Smyrna, Tn
- Create work instructions using PowerPoint for inspectors for various parts that have failed quality standards
- Commutate with Nissan parts inspection department and suppliers to provide resolutions for quality concerns to ensure defective parts do not reach the consumer
- Maintaining Nissan's quality and productivity remains high.
IT Specialist
RCD Service
Antioch, Tn
02.2009 - 10.2010
- Perform Computer IT solutions for small businesses
- Computer hardware, software, and application repairs and implementations
- Updates and maintenance to servers and PC’s.
Project Specialist
Nissan North America, Inc.
Smyrna, Tn
02.2006 - 02.2009
- Created standard operations and process sheets within a data base for individual production jobs and trained technicians for new models and new lines that involved the production assembly for the Altima and Maxima car lines and a sub-production line for the building of doors
- Communicated with engineers, suppliers, and upper management on a daily basis to voice concerns for quality, productivity, safety, and ergonomic issues to succeed and compete in a highly competitive automotive industry.
Production Technician
Nissan North America, Inc.
Smyrna, Tn
05.1999 - 02.2006
- Altima Trim, Zone 1
- Installed various parts to vehicles including sun-roofs, weather-strips, door harnesses, engine harnesses, check-links, and blackouts
- Performed leader-like off-line duties such as providing stock, writing up scrap, and performing repairs.
Production Technician
Nissan North America, Inc.
Smyrna, Tn
05.1998 - 05.1999
- Altima Trim, Zone 9
- Installed various parts to vehicles including brake and fuel tubes, clutch work assembly, brake hoses, inner fender protectors, and fuel tanks.
Sealer Deck Technician
Nissan North America, Inc.
Smyrna, Tn
05.1992 - 05.1998
- Altima Paint Plant
- Applied sealer to body seams to prevent wind noise, water leaks, and corrosion
- Performed off-line leader-like duties such as performing daily audits
- I was also a trainer for the launch of the Sentra model.
Education
Graduated Class of 1990 -
Gallatin High School
Gallatin, Tn.PowerPoint 2007, Outlook 2007, Publisher 2007, Crystal Reports XI, Acrobat 9, Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, A + Essentials, A + Certification, Network +, Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, Visio 2007, HTML 4.01, Flash CS4, Dreamweaver CS4 -
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Nashville, Tn.Skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge of interpreting and understanding financial statements
- Outstanding leadership abilities
- Accustomed to fast-paced and changing environment
- Outstanding training abilities
- Knowledge of writing reports and business correspondence in a timely manner
- Ability to identify and address performance and quality related issues
- Ability to plan, implement, and monitor KPIs
- Extensive experience implementing and managing operational plans
- Extensive experience at coordinating projects
- Extensive experience in data analysis
References
- Tim Sweeney, Nissan North America Parts Inspection Supervisor, (615) 975-5512
- Bryan Briley, PK USA Quality Manager, (615) 308-7407
- Mike Scott, Nissan North America Parts Inspection Technician, (615) 945-9196
- Scott Marcum, Nissan North America Area Manager, (615) 223-3180
- Eric Johnson, Nissan North America Area Manager, (615) 319-4401
- Kevin Farmer, Nissan North America Section Manager, (615) 289-1535
- Larry Mullins, Nissan North America Area Manager, (615) 585-0695
- Ivan Kelso, Nissan North America Area Manager, (615) 627-8252, (615) 355-2632
- Gavin Higgins, Nissan North America HR Rep., (615) 459-1909
Timeline
Operations Manager
ATCO Industries
10.2012 - Current
Project Specialist
10.2010 - 10.2012
IT Specialist
RCD Service
02.2009 - 10.2010
Project Specialist
Nissan North America, Inc.
02.2006 - 02.2009
Production Technician
Nissan North America, Inc.
05.1999 - 02.2006
Production Technician
Nissan North America, Inc.
05.1998 - 05.1999
Sealer Deck Technician
Nissan North America, Inc.
05.1992 - 05.1998
Graduated Class of 1990 -
Gallatin High School
PowerPoint 2007, Outlook 2007, Publisher 2007, Crystal Reports XI, Acrobat 9, Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, A + Essentials, A + Certification, Network +, Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, Visio 2007, HTML 4.01, Flash CS4, Dreamweaver CS4 -
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
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