Danny Kirkwood
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Strategic Leader focused on performance improvement and team development. Enhanced customer satisfaction and drove business growth through innovative solutions and effective change management. Delivered impactful change initiatives that improved operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Leadership Team Member
Geodis
Romeoville, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated training sessions on best practices, enhancing team capabilities and knowledge sharing.
- Led change management efforts, successfully navigating organizational transitions while maintaining employee morale and engagement.
- Analyzed market trends to inform leadership strategies and drive business growth initiatives.
- Evaluated operational workflows, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Facilitated effective communication among team members, promoting transparency and accountability throughout the organization.
- Implemented innovative solutions that significantly improved overall efficiency in daily operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- fork lift trainer from 1999 picker packer inventory have worked in ware houses over 2 years I can ride any fork lift best thing about me I work as a team no matter what .
Supervisor
Amazon
Crest Hill, IL
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and efficient workflow management.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance productivity and maintain high performance levels.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and reduced cycle times within the warehouse.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement among staff.
- Monitored inventory levels, collaborating with procurement teams to ensure timely restocking of essential supplies.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and drive strategic decision-making for enhanced performance outcomes.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- fork lift certified to train all employees took on the rolls of making work schedules making sure all jobs was complete on my shifts inbound outbound trucks loaded and closed out
Education
High School Diploma -
Central
Joliet, ILSkills
- Strategic thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Influencing others
- Performance improvement
- Policy development
- Staffing
- Employee scheduling
- Training and development
- Project planning
- Inventory control
- Program leadership
- Staff training
- Growth planning
- Staff motivation
- Public speaking talent
- Motivation
- Problem resolution
- Team player
- Team leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Rule enforcement
- Personnel management
- Project management
Timeline
Leadership Team Member
Geodis
01.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Amazon
02.2017 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Central