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Deanna Bauer

Garden City,MI

Summary

Dynamic operations manager with a proven track record at FedEx, TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) cleared & up to date & is also CRP certified through the American Heart Association. I am skilled in enhancing team productivity through effective training & performance monitoring. Adept at implementing operational efficiencies & fostering a positive work environment, I excel in problem-solving & employee motivation, ensuring compliance with safety standards & achieving organizational goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

FedEx
Belleville, MI
12.2023 - Current
  • Manage daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows, timely completion of tasks & customer deliveries
  • Maintain open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress & challenges faced by the team.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement & setting development goals accordingly.
  • Enhance team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, & mentoring to staff members.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, & local laws during daily operations.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing wasted labor hours, increasing efficiency, & enhancing overall productivity levels within the organization.
  • Contribute to long-term strategic planning discussions within the leadership team to help shape future direction for the business unit.
  • Coordinate individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Reduce employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment & addressing employee concerns promptly.
  • Boost employee morale & engagement through development of comprehensive rewards & recognition program.
  • Supervise operations & staff to ensure compliance with company policies & procedures. Terminate employment of non compliant employees.
  • Lead onboarding & training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Train & guide team members to maintain high productivity & performance metrics.
  • Track employee attendance & punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Track & oversee the arrival & timely unloading of freight trailers.
  • Daily recording & reporting all freight trailers / semi dollys on premises
  • Send daily emails & maintain records of daily operations.
  • Knowledge & daily use of software programs including MS Office, Teams, & Microsoft 365.
  • Recording & tracking employee injuries into SCMS (safety compliance management system)
  • Conduct daily group meetings with all employees to discuss safety, metrics & goals & projections.

Open building prepare for daily operations / close & lock up building when needed.

Trainer

FedEx
Belleville, MI
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Teach trainee procedures on how to properly load a delivery truck.
  • Mentor trainees, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Monitor and report trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
  • Analyze team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
  • Monitor trainee workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
  • Develope effective training plans based on department needs and objectives.
  • Educate trainee on proper use of scanning systems.
  • Identify and recommended staff for key positions and department.

Package Handler Department Lead

Fed Ex Ground
Belleville, MI
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Used hand-held scanners to accurately track item movements.
  • Loaded packages into correct trucks and arranged in proper order in truck.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Help train new employees when needed.

Seasonal Operations Manager

Fedex Ground
Belleville, MI
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Opening of trucks & assigning to correct door and destination.
  • Closing and sealing of trucks after sort ends.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
  • Oversight of daily sort operations, employees, and departments

Seasonal Package Delivery Worker

UPS
Ypsilanti, MI
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Picked up and delivered packages to and from customer locations according to schedule, maintaining accurate inventory of packages and delivery records.
  • Handled packages carefully, observing indications on packaging of fragile contents and contents sensitive to variations in spatial orientation, keeping from turning upside-down.
  • Lifted, lowered and carried packages typically weighing 0-100 pounds throughout regular course of delivery.
  • Left notifications of attempted deliveries for packages requiring signatures, alerting recipients of scheduled future attempts or store location holding package for pick-up.
  • Assessed customer drop-off locations to identify safest areas to leave packages, hiding packages behind pillars, beside furniture or beneath doormats to prevent theft.
  • Checked loads against documentation before completing final delivery at destinations.

Administration Assistant

Wilson Marine
11.2013 - 04.2015
  • Front Office Administration
  • Recording, organizing, & filing of paperwork
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, resolving customer questions &/or concerns, greeting customers.
  • Purchase & restock supplies to maintain stock levels.
  • Received & sorted incoming mail & packages to record, dispatch or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Conducted training to help new hires adjust to administrative & performance aspects of jobs.
  • Prepare & mail paperwork to lenders for customer loans.
  • Register new customer purchases with the Michigan Secretary of State & obtain any license plates or registrations.
  • Balance cash registers, prepare & make daily bank deposits, ensure sales registers have sufficient change available.
  • Customer service, cashier.

Housekeeping Associate Team Lead

Housekeeping Associates
Brighton, MI
09.2010 - 09.2013
  • Housekeeper, clean bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, sweep, mop, vacuum, dusting.
  • Comminute with clients regularly to ensure our team is aware of their expectations.
  • Refill, restock daily supplies.
  • Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Led team of 2-3 members while providing exceptional customer service.
  • Record hours at job, daily driving mileage, and employee hours.

Business Owner

Lawn Works Llc
Brighton, MI
12.2003 - 06.2008
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Answer phone, return customer calls, and deliver messages to staff
  • Schedule customer estimates and jobs
  • Prepare customer contracts

Department Lead/Management Trainee

Staples, The Office Supply Superstore
Novi, MI
11.2003 - 10.2007
  • Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to confirm adequate cash supply.
  • Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or in person
  • Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
  • Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Encouraged departmental employees to present positive, exemplary image to customers.
  • Managed overstocking, restocking and inventory control procedures during shift
  • Unload incoming merchandise from trucks, input incoming merchandise into computer systems.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Answer multi-line phone systems and direct calls to correct department

Education

Basic Studies

Howell High School
Howell, MI
05.2000

GED - Basic Studies

Brighton Adult Education
Brighton MI
06.2000

None - Prerequisites Business & Psychology

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI

Skills

  • TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) cleared & current
  • CPR certified
  • PIT - Power Industrial Truck (specifically Tugger) certified
  • Hard working with very strong work ethic
  • Recording & Retaining Paperwork
  • Teamwork & Team Leadership
  • Unloading, Sorting freight
  • Lifting & Loading of freight
  • Administration
  • Responsible
  • Customer service
  • Onboarding / Orientation / Training of new employees
  • Managing employees, employee motivation & coaching
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptive
  • Warehouse & Operations management & oversight
  • Planning & implementation
  • Policies & procedures implementation
  • Performance monitoring
  • MS office, Teams, Microsoft 365
  • Health & safety compliance
  • Delegation
  • Organizational management
  • Operational efficiency

Timeline

Operations Manager

FedEx
12.2023 - Current

Trainer

FedEx
08.2023 - 12.2023

Seasonal Operations Manager

Fedex Ground
11.2022 - 01.2023

Package Handler Department Lead

Fed Ex Ground
06.2022 - 08.2023

Seasonal Package Delivery Worker

UPS
11.2020 - 01.2021

Administration Assistant

Wilson Marine
11.2013 - 04.2015

Housekeeping Associate Team Lead

Housekeeping Associates
09.2010 - 09.2013

Business Owner

Lawn Works Llc
12.2003 - 06.2008

Department Lead/Management Trainee

Staples, The Office Supply Superstore
11.2003 - 10.2007

Basic Studies

Howell High School

GED - Basic Studies

Brighton Adult Education

None - Prerequisites Business & Psychology

Washtenaw Community College