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Donald Ward

Kansas City,MO
Donald Ward

Summary

Diverse background including boxing and machine operation, quickly progressed from line leader to foreman. Prioritizing safety and proud to be an integral part of the team. Responsible for overseeing approximately 250 individuals as one of only three foremen on all shifts. Ensuring smooth operations and assessing team member effectiveness is crucial. Strong sales experience for 27 years, building relationships with customers and managing own route. True passion lies in being a disciplined worker and man, learned through military service. Participated in Chrysler AAA Troubleshooting Contest during high school, achieving second place nationwide and earning a scholarship to Ohio Auto Diesel Tech. Had to forfeit scholarship due to enlisting in the Army, but proud moment that fueled love for this field. Turning a wrench brings immense joy and satisfaction, making it the perfect vocation.

Overview

34
years of professional experience

Work History

Aspen Paper Products

Foreman
07.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • The ability to troubleshoot,and correct the problem in a timely fashion
  • Being able to take direction as well as give it
  • Always doing things safely
  • Building rep ore with all workers to allow for greater productivity

Tri State Foods

Sales Representative
04.1994 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Canvasing areas.The ability to cold call
  • I learned how to listen to the customer which allowed me to understand how to sell them
  • Understanding quickly what to say when making a new customer was my biggest asset

US Army National Guard

Self-propelled Field Artillery Mechanic
07.1991 - 07.1999

Job overview

  • 63 delta, Self-propelled Field Artillery Mechanic.I worked on the 109's and 110's
  • Really if you where in maintenance you worked on whatever needed worked on
  • I went to Somalia in 92
  • When I was discharged I was an E-5 a Sargent
  • I learned how to troubleshoot and read schematics
  • Which I really enjoyed and excelled at

Education

Hinton High School /Vocational School
Hinton, WV

High school diploma from Auto Mechanics
06.1992

University Overview

Skills

  • Construction
  • Team management
  • Leadership
  • Supervising experience
  • OSHA
  • Schematics
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Cost control
  • Electrical experience

Timeline

Foreman
Aspen Paper Products
07.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Tri State Foods
04.1994 - 07.2019
Self-propelled Field Artillery Mechanic
US Army National Guard
07.1991 - 07.1999
Hinton High School /Vocational School
High school diploma from Auto Mechanics
Donald Ward