James Graham
Team Leader
Independence,MO
Summary
As a proactive Team Leader at General Motors Co, I excelled in coaching and strategic planning, significantly enhancing team efficiency and project completion rates. My expertise in mentoring and collaboration fostered a high-performance culture, aligning with key goals and driving forward organizational achievements.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
General Motors Co
Kansas City, KS
03.1994 - 08.2024
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12-1990
Bachelor of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling
University of North Texas
Denton, TX01-1981
Skills
- Coaching
- Complaint resolution
- Mentoring
- Work planning
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Overseeing daily activities
- Overtime management
- Goal setting
Affiliations
- USAFROTC 1974 - 1978, Arnold Air Society, Honor Guard
- University wrestling team
- member of the university bowling team 1974 - 1981
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
German
Elementary
Timeline
Team Leader
General Motors Co
03.1994 - 08.2024
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling
University of North Texas