Chester Sturdevant
South Beloit,IL
Summary
Seasoned Manager with over two decades of experience in distribution systems and project management within True Value Company. Demonstrates strong leadership in coaching teams and spearheading operational improvements. Skilled in implementing technology solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Proven track record in fostering collaborative environments and managing cross-functional projects under tight deadlines.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Distribution Systems and Projects
True Value Company
Chicago, IL
02.2008 - Current
- Compiled operational performance reports for senior management.
- Led team development through coaching, mentoring, and training..
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Launched productivity-boosting projects across departments.
- Guided team through organizational changes and crises.
- Drove technology upgrades to enhance operations, cut costs, and boost customer service.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Organized special events such as conferences or training sessions for employees.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.
Business Analyst
True Value Company
Chicago, IL
11.1996 - 02.2008
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects.
- Drafted functional specifications documents outlining project scope, objectives and deliverables.
- Created detailed process flows and user stories to document system requirements and design solutions.
- Identified gaps between current state and desired future state operations.
- Developed reports using SQL queries to track progress against key performance indicators.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams for problem solving activities.
- Presented complex technical concepts in a clear manner suitable for non-technical audiences.
- Assisted in developing training materials for internal staff on new products or services.
Supervisor
True Value Company
Harvard, IL
02.1993 - 11.1996
- Directed and supervised team of up to 40 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
Warehouse Associate
True Value Company
Harvard, IL
07.1991 - 02.1993
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
- Performed cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Packed goods for shipment in accordance with customer instructions.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL12-1992
Skills
- Leadership
Project Management
Operational Efficiency
Technology Implementation
Team Coaching
Timeline
Manager Distribution Systems and Projects
True Value Company
02.2008 - Current
Business Analyst
True Value Company
11.1996 - 02.2008
Supervisor
True Value Company
02.1993 - 11.1996
Warehouse Associate
True Value Company
07.1991 - 02.1993
Associate of Applied Science -
Rock Valley College
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