Dedera Pharr
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Results-driven management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving goals throughout multi-units departments. Proven track record of effective leadership, operational efficiency, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and fostering productive team cultures. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager - Component Prep
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Fayetteville, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Led a team of laborers, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve company goals.
- Facilitated communication between departments, resolving conflicts, and streamlining processes for better collaboration.
- Collaborated with upper management on strategic planning initiatives, aligning departmental objectives with overall company goals.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among team members, promoting open communication and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Apex Operator
Good Year Tire Plant
Fayetteville, NC
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Start up and shut down processing equipment.
- Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Keep production logs.
- Examine completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work orders, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct production problems.
- Provide production, progress, or changeover reports to shift supervisors.
Concrete Truck Driver
CONCRETE SERVICE CO
Fayetteville, NC
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Safely loaded and unloaded ready mixed concrete to customers.
- Maintained a daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Reported all incidents, damages and malfunctions involving company equipment to management. performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete concrete testing.
Dump Truck Driver
SANCHEZ TRUCKING
Fayetteville, NC
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.
- Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving the various work sites.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained truck logs or time recordings by state and company policies and regulations.
Tire Inspector
Technical Professionals Group, LLC
Fayetteville, NC
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Conduct quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs too meet project expectations.
- Marked defects during tire checks for farther inspection.
- Trimmed excess rubber off tires on table tops.
- Discarded of products that did not meet specification guidelines.
Education
Master Of Social Work - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NCCriminal Justice
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05.2014
Skills
- Self Starter
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Communication skills
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Computer literacy
- Customer service
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Relationship building and management
- Team development
- Quality assurance
- Conflict management
Certification
Commercial Drivers License- Class A
Timeline
Area Manager - Component Prep
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
05.2024 - Current
Apex Operator
Good Year Tire Plant
02.2019 - 05.2024
Concrete Truck Driver
CONCRETE SERVICE CO
09.2017 - 02.2019
Dump Truck Driver
SANCHEZ TRUCKING
05.2016 - 09.2017
Tire Inspector
Technical Professionals Group, LLC
03.2015 - 05.2016
Master Of Social Work - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Criminal Justice
Fayetteville State University