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Daphne Pilotte

Waukegan,IL

Summary

Talented Operations Supervisor over seeing other supervisors of service department, well-versed in multifaceted business and employee management to achieve targeted results. Decisive leader and strategic problem solver with exceptional communication and foresight. Organized and personnel-focused strategic problem-solver with innovative solutions to uncharted problems.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Operations Supervisor

WEC North Shore Gas
Waukegan, Illinois
11.1988 - 08.2021
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve central issues.
  • Led associate focus groups and meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management of utility facility.
  • Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
  • Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
  • Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.
  • Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar utility operation.
  • Delivered leadership to executive team dedicated to driving ambitious targets with well-orchestrated plans.
  • Monitored over 80 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues resulting in safe work practices/customer satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Waukegan West High School
Waukegan Illinois
06.1980

Skills

  • Administrative Management
  • Accuracy and Efficiency in Documentation
  • Operational Efficiency and Safety
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Department Oversight
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Budgeting and Cost Control Strategies

Timeline

Senior Operations Supervisor

WEC North Shore Gas
11.1988 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Waukegan West High School
Daphne Pilotte