Douglas Negaard

• Identified and rectified inefficiencies in the way the shift operated resulting in an increase in production.
• Identified ways to keep the line operational through lunch resulting in another increase in production.
• Cross training associates to allow more flexibility and to help limit the impact of call ins and vacations.

● Supervised daily operation of the line.

● Trained associates to the company standards regarding quality and safety.

● Ensured quality windows were sent to customers.

● Troubleshooting issues with the line.

● Made the H2B and KFI overtime schedule.

● Learned safety and quality requirements.

● Learned how to track glass, run shipping, and trouble shoot the line.

● Attended 2 weeks of leadership training in preparation for leading soldiers in a garrison and combat environment.

● Lead between 1 and 20 soldiers in preparation for and during combat operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

● Ensured mission readiness by keeping accountability for personal equipment, my soldiers equipment, and over 10 million dollars worth of equipment assigned to my section.

● Ensured the safe and effective operation of a forward arming and refueling point. Resulting in millions of gallons of fuel being issued into helicopters from multiple branches of service which allowed combat and medevac operations to function in a timely manner in Northern Iraq.

● Lead supply convoys in northern Afghanistan allowing special operations elements to function at full capacity.

● Trained foreign nationals in job related and military tasks despite language barriers.

● Trained soldiers on a team level (1-5 soldiers) up to a company level (100-150) soldiers in preparation for deployments.

● Started a group home business from the ground up.

● Managed up to 30 employees where I made the 24 hour a day schedule for up to 4 homes.

● Wrote policies to ensure compliance with state regulations.

● Trained employees to distrubute medications.

● Became a Crisis Prevention trainer and trained all of my employees in deescalation tactics.

● Kept track of payroll hours and kept in constant contact with accountant to ensure employees payroll was correct.

● Ensured all 4 homes were well maintained.

● Ensured residents needs were met according to state guidelines.