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David Russell

David Russell

Norton Shores,MI

Summary

Results-driven professional with experience in operations and sales within the retail and service industries. Offering strategic solutions to utilize product sales backed with operational experience.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Technician: Ethos Tile

MillerKnoll (Hickory Plant)
01.2022 - Current
  • Integrated new technologies to better meet project needs.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.

Operations Technician: Pedline & Drawer Assembly

MillerKnoll (Knoll Muskegon Plant)
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Implemented HermanMiller Policy and Procedures within the knoll Ped line to help adapt to the MillerKnoll Merger.
  • Improved team output by improving processes to eliminate operational bottlenecks.
  • Reviewed processing errors and helped track down root causes.

Machine Operator: Plant Utility, Lateral Fab

HermanMiller (171st Plant)
11.2018 - 01.2022

Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.

  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.

Machine Operator: Casegoods

HermanMiller (MainSite)
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.

TEMP Material Handler / Machine Operator

HermanMiller-Adecco (171st Plant)
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Identified all surface defects and made appropriate corrections to conform to paint finish specifications.
  • Loaded and unloaded parts from conveyor line using proper methods and ensuring quality paint finish.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.

Retail Sales & Store Manager

TopNotch Wireless
03.2008 - 04.2012
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.

Lawncare Sales Manager

Trugreen chemlawn (Grand Haven)
02.2001 - 03.2008
  • Sales, Customer service, & Customer retention for domestic TrueGreen Lawncare service.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.

Sales Manager

AT&T (Grand Rapids)
01.1999 - 04.2000
  • Managing multiple call centers selling AT&T long distance service
  • Including setting quotas, training, and hiring of Sales associates.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.

Education

General Studies -

Whitehall High School
Norton Shores, MI
06.1994

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Territory sales management
  • Sales team training
  • Account Management
  • Data Entry
  • Project Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Machine Operation and Maintenance
  • Handling, assembling and Inspecting parts

Timeline

Operations Technician: Pedline & Drawer Assembly

MillerKnoll (Knoll Muskegon Plant)
08.2022 - 12.2022

Operations Technician: Ethos Tile

MillerKnoll (Hickory Plant)
01.2022 - Current

Machine Operator: Plant Utility, Lateral Fab

HermanMiller (171st Plant)
11.2018 - 01.2022

Machine Operator: Casegoods

HermanMiller (MainSite)
05.2018 - 11.2018

TEMP Material Handler / Machine Operator

HermanMiller-Adecco (171st Plant)
04.2017 - 05.2018

Retail Sales & Store Manager

TopNotch Wireless
03.2008 - 04.2012

Lawncare Sales Manager

Trugreen chemlawn (Grand Haven)
02.2001 - 03.2008

Sales Manager

AT&T (Grand Rapids)
01.1999 - 04.2000

General Studies -

Whitehall High School
David Russell