Geoffrey Garner
Management
Shawnee,OK
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Support Services
City Of Shawnee
Shawnee, OK
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Managed team of 14 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Understood use cases and workflows to continually assess systems, best practices, tool quality and suggested areas of improvements.
Deputy Director of Operations
City Of Shawnee
Shawnee, OK
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Formulated analysis assessments to make informed decisions on proposed projects.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Led business planning, developed market strategy and established direct procurement of products from various vendors.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
- Managed daily operations of Municipal organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
- Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
Parks Supervisor
City Of Shawnee
Shawnee, OK
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Troubleshot and made repairs on various landscaping equipment, increasing lifetimes and cutting costs..
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Monitored over 12 workers to complete projects on-time and under budget with both client and employee satisfaction.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Exposition Center Supervisor
Heart Of Oklahoma Exposition Center
Shawnee, OK
08.2001 - 08.2007
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maud High School
Maud, OK05.1988
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and Coordination
- Team building
- Organization and Time Management
- Maintenance and Repair
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Director of Support Services
City Of Shawnee
11.2019 - 09.2021
Deputy Director of Operations
City Of Shawnee
08.2011 - 08.2018
Parks Supervisor
City Of Shawnee
08.2007 - 08.2011
Exposition Center Supervisor
Heart Of Oklahoma Exposition Center
08.2001 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Maud High School
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