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Daniel Ruwe

Raytown,MO

Summary

Accomplished Director of Operations at Gordon Parks Elementary School, adept in strategic planning and operational efficiency. Spearheaded initiatives enhancing organizational growth, productivity, and safety, achieving streamlined processes and improved team performance. Skilled in operations oversight and fostering stakeholder relationships, demonstrating a balance of hard and soft skills for impactful leadership.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Gordon Parks Elementary School
05.2020 - 03.2025
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Oversee day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Vendor Contract and Pricing Negotiations.
  • Monthly invoicing review and payment authorization.
  • Order and budget all office supplies for the organization.

Director Facilities Management

Gordon Parks Elementary School
05.2020 - 03.2025
  • Daily Facility Management of Structural, Electrical, Plumbing,Heating and A/C. As well maintenance to Facility Grounds, Parking and Playground.
  • Plan and prioritize Facility repairs, upgrades and cleaning.
  • Manage daily Janitorial Crews.
  • Order all Maintenance chemicals and supplies.
  • Directed strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth and success.
  • Improved team performance by implementing robust training programs and leadership development.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency through streamlined processes and resource allocation.
  • Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on organizational goals.

Director of Safety and Security

Gordon Parks Elementary School
04.2020 - 03.2025
  • Oversee safety of all students, faculty, employees, guests, and staff members by development, impediment, enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.
  • Interview, hire and train all full time, part time and temporary Security Personnel.
  • Evaluate vulnerable security needs. Research and secure security equipment and monitoring needs.
  • Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
  • Developed and grew staff competencies through team development, implementation and support of specific training for various responsibilities.
  • Coordinated emergency evacuation drills and exercises and developed and improved emergency procedures.

Assistant Operations / Warehouse Director

American Shaman Kansas City
04.2015 - 04.2020

Direct Supervision and management of:

  • Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Management.
  • Bottling and Packaging Production line.
  • Building and Grounds Maintenance
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing innovative inventory management systems and processes.
  • Oversaw a team of warehouse staff members, providing guidance, support, and motivation for peak performance.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment, leading to decreased workplace accidents.

Education

Ph.D. - Double PHD in Psychology / Sociology

The School of Psychology
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Operations oversight
  • Strategic planning
  • Strategic planning and execution

Accomplishments

  • Responsible for restructuring all Vendor contracts and price negotiation. Monthly saving in excess of $16,150.00.
  • Scrutinize and approval of all vendor monthly billing. Restructuring vendor contracts and pricing resulting a reduction of $32,000 annually.
  • Oversaw all Vendor deliveries and returns.
  • Ordered all Teacher Supplies and inventoried the same for budgetary concerns. Saving over $4200 annually.
  • Installed new Lighting System throughout the entire building from Florescent to LED.
  • Install new Fire Alarm system including all Smoke Censor Alarms and Main Fire panel.
  • Inventoried all Furniture, Electronics, and Fixtures.

Timeline

Director of Operations

Gordon Parks Elementary School
05.2020 - 03.2025

Director Facilities Management

Gordon Parks Elementary School
05.2020 - 03.2025

Director of Safety and Security

Gordon Parks Elementary School
04.2020 - 03.2025

Assistant Operations / Warehouse Director

American Shaman Kansas City
04.2015 - 04.2020

Ph.D. - Double PHD in Psychology / Sociology

The School of Psychology
Daniel Ruwe