Don Christian
La Grande,OR
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Operations
D&B Flagging LLC
05.2023 - Current
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Mover
Smith Brothers Moving Service
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions, and weight.
- Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers and put ino a padded blankets.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
- Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor for resolution.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Installer
OutDoorRV Manufacturing
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Communicated quickly and accurately with supervisors about problematic sites, missed installations or other issues.
- Assisted with system design and layout to optimize installations and continuous performance.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
- Cleaned stains from fabric or garments using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Supervisor
R&B Flagging Inc
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in the company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
University of Guam
Mangilao, GuamNo Degree - Business Management
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, ORHigh School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Mangilao, Guam06.2005
Skills
- Employee Development
- Contract Administration
- Schedule Management
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Employee Scheduling
- Active Listening
- Organizational Skills
- Employee Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cost Control
- Performance Improvement
Certification
- Certified flaggers card
- certified food handlers card
Reference
Mathew Muritok- Woodgrain (10 plus year, Friendship-541-975-4741)
Albert Bernard- Thai Fresh Restaurant (7 years friendship, 541-805-9268)
Benjamin Henry- Home taker(4 plus years friendship, 541-604-0849)
Timeline
Manager of Operations
D&B Flagging LLC
05.2023 - Current
Mover
Smith Brothers Moving Service
04.2022 - 09.2023
Installer
OutDoorRV Manufacturing
07.2019 - 03.2022
Supervisor
R&B Flagging Inc
06.2015 - 07.2019
No Degree - Business Management
University of Guam
No Degree - Business Management
Eastern Oregon University
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
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