Iesha Sparrow
Spartanburg,South Carolina
Summary
I am a talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. I am diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. I am a very hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand. I am experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder. Organized team leader builds positive rapport, inspires trust and guides teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor. Supportive Team Lead with 5 years of experience leading teams. Expert in following detailed production schedules with distinguished history of maximizing productivity. Committed to proactive reorganization for optimized safety and efficiency. Highly adaptable team leader with excellent background of quick and effective performance. I can safely lifts 40 pounds and I am highly experienced in performing quality inspections and machinery operations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Adidas Warehouse
670 Falling Creek Rd.
09.2016 - Current
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and streamlining communication channels.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decision making.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Implemented process improvements that led to reduced turnaround times for critical tasks without compromising quality.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Developed succession planning strategies to ensure continuity of leadership within the team and facilitate smooth transitions during organizational changes.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Created detailed project plans outlining goals, timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Spearheaded multiple high-impact projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines under pressure-packed situations.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in optimized processes leading to cost savings for the organization.
- Explored new tools and technologies that enhanced the capabilities of the team members while enabling seamless collaboration across departments.
Education
High School Diploma -
TL Hanna High School
Anderson, SC05.2015
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Trend Tracking
- Production Monitoring
- Word
- Excel
- Performance Monitoring
- Employee Evaluation
- Workplace Safety
- Complaint Resolution
- Key Performance Indicators
- Diversity and inclusion
- Goal setting
- Relationship building
- Employee engagement
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Coaching and mentoring
- Time management
- Delegation skills
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Team building
- Emotional intelligence
- Adaptability
- Creative thinking
- Performance management
- Decision making
- Organizational skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Customer focus
- Documentation and Reporting
- Work Planning
- Team Supervision
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Performance Evaluations
- Daily Workflow Improvement
- Issue Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Processes and Procedures
- Leading Team Meetings
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Safety
- Analytical Thinking
- SOP Adherence
- Giving Constructive Feedback
- Industry knowledge
- Performance Improvement
- Quality Control
- Influencing skills
- Data analysis
- Training and development
- Corporate social responsibility
- Task prioritization
- Product management
Timeline
Team Lead
Adidas Warehouse
09.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
TL Hanna High School