Chad Leonard
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with 10 years plus of progressive government & private sector experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Supervisor
Wachs Water Services / Xylem Dewatering Solutions
06.2018 - Current
- Executed comprehensive Water Operator training programs by applying expertise in Public Water Distribution Systems, adapting to complex contract timelines and evaluating personnel-readiness.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly situational reports for Municipal and Company required documentation.
- Managed and/or lead over 30 projects between different divisions that operated critical water infrastructure projects.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Collaborated with upper management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and deliver on demanding project targets.
- Oversaw employee attendance records, handled payroll of contract personnel and ordered project required materials for sites across various project nationwide.
- Communicated daily with municipal and private clients to keep projects fully operational and within contractual budget allotments.
- Investigated operational issues and developed effective solutions to maintain project timelines.
Operational Excellence Technician
Trane Residential Systems (Ingersoll Rand)
04.2013 - 07.2018
- Supported program operations by preparing and updated documents, reports and spreadsheets.
- Tracked and analyzed reports to determine where business improvements could be made per Lean Manufacturing standards.
- Assisted various departments with any procedural changes by communicating new improvement plans and what is expected of them.
- Developed 10 effective improvement plans between 2013 and 2018.
- Gathered statistical data to enhance reports and presentations for continuous review of newly implemented improvement plans.
Correctional Officer
Philadelphia Prison System
11.2006 - 01.2012
- Supervised and directed over 200 juvenile inmates during 6 year tenure. Ensure their placement into various activities on and off prison grounds as well as proper reentry into society.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Led and oversaw high profile inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Federal Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
09.2005 - 11.2006
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with partner federal and local law enforcement agencies.
- Scanned incoming and outgoing personnel and packages using hand-held wands and x-ray machinery to protect building, assets and individuals.
- Oversaw over 10 various FFDO (Federal Flight Deck Officers) personnel credentials of multiple airlines companies as well as supporting flight crew members on daily.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues outside scope of expertise to management.
- Supervised walk through metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen passengers entering into airport terminals.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment
Education
Leadership Principles - Business Administration And Management
Harvard Business School Online
Boston, MA09.2025
Associate of Science - Engineering
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ06.2025
Skills
- Strong client relations
- Excellent work ethic
- Trained in client retention
- Detail-oriented
- Exceptional communication skills
- Creative problem solver
- MS Windows/MS Suite proficient
- GIS and MAP skilled professional
- Team building expertise
- Operations planning
- Site preparation
- Company risk management
Affiliations
- Member, UNA-USA, 2016 to Current
- Member, AWWA 2018 to Current
Professional Licenses/Certificates
Maryland Department of Environment
- MDE WWSO Operator Board Certification - #10841
Management and Strategy Institute (MSI)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)
Project Management Institute
- Certified Associate In Project Management (CAPM)
Timeline
Field Supervisor
Wachs Water Services / Xylem Dewatering Solutions
06.2018 - Current
Operational Excellence Technician
Trane Residential Systems (Ingersoll Rand)
04.2013 - 07.2018
Correctional Officer
Philadelphia Prison System
11.2006 - 01.2012
Federal Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
09.2005 - 11.2006
Leadership Principles - Business Administration And Management
Harvard Business School Online
Associate of Science - Engineering
Mercer County Community College
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