Ivan Weldon
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Engaging facilitator of training sessions for employees of all levels with operational safety and workplace efficiency as guiding principles. Thorough assessor of warehouse needs adaptable in devising lesson plans and educational sessions. Highly organized coordinator of training objectives for large volumes of employees at different seniority levels. Organized Operations Lead with more than 7 years of experience guiding crucial systems and workforce effectiveness measures. Detailed approach to planning and maintaining operations, recommending change and overseeing day-to-day employee coordination and communication. Resourceful knowledge of intricate government and company mandates to maintain work environment safety and efficiency. Choreographs all aspects of operations planning, launch assessment and management for optimal cost balance and CRM. Versatile Operations Lead successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Alafia Workforce
Kansas City, MO
12.2022 - Current
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
- Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce work site complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents to improve overall OSHA scores and expand bid opportunities.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
President
Above All Staffing
Kansas City, MO
03.2016 - 12.2022
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity 26%.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Supported and supervised team of 75-100 in area of Punctuality, Preparation, Courtesy, and Integrity.
- Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of company.
- Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations across projects.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
Engineering Technician
BlueScope Construction
Kansas City, MO
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Applied engineering principles to develop and operate electrical, mechanical and data processing systems.
- Reviewed and checked technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters.
- Compiled, processed and analyzed test data and results to improve product quality.
- Increased sales by 5%.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05.2008
Skills
- Scheduling
- Worksite safety
- Security Awareness
- Training Program Design
- Simulation Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Process improvements
- Strategic planning and execution
- Performance Analysis
- Policy and procedure development
- Presentations
- Company guidelines
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Alafia Workforce
12.2022 - Current
President
Above All Staffing
03.2016 - 12.2022
Engineering Technician
BlueScope Construction
01.2013 - 03.2016
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Johnson County Community College
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