James Kevin Goodnight
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Motivated Operator and Trainer practiced in sales, inventory control and the growth of operator knowledge. Demonstrated skill at improving factory operations and reducing costs and managing the growth of the standards exemplified by LORD Corporation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
Hendersonville, TN
06.2007 - 10.2017
- Experienced in handling employee conflict
- Proficient in talent acquisition and terminations
- Trained new employees on company polices and benefits
- Over twelve years evaluating company statistics in order to better operate
- Proficient with Kentucky Labor Laws
- Led store meetings to inform employees of current company standings
- Led administrative meetings regarding the areas I was responsible
- Promoted and supported strong relationships with local community organizations in the surrounding area
- Replenished merchandise, welcomed customers, responded to questions and maintained the overall presentation of store
- Promoted and supported strong relationships with local community organizations in the surrounding area
Store Manager
Dollar General Corp
Goodlettsville, TN
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained daily record of all transactions
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and trained six employees and instituted mentoring program to deliver constructive feedback
- Kept communication with several distribution warehouses to maintain well stocked shelves
- Maintained growth plans with new hires to better knowledge of company processes
- Boosted sales by 9% by effectively cultivating customer rapport and delivering superior customer service
- Experience with Tennessee state labor laws
- Trained supervisors on the importance following company standards
CFC Cell Operator/Trainer/Material Handler
LORD Corporation
Bowling Green, KY
01.2018 - Current
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted operations management and the business direction
- Manufactured automotive parts with industry leading quality
- Active on Safety Team to ensure quality parts are produced in the safest manner possible
- Current CFC department trainer on all RTIP and REP injection presses
- Power and Heavy Equipment Operator
- Material Handler
- Proficient in transfer press room
- Experience with SAP programs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Western Kentucky Education
Bowling Green, KY2011
Skills
- Inventory control and shrink analysis
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Root cause analysis
- Team-oriented
- Retail inventory management
- Program implementation
Timeline
CFC Cell Operator/Trainer/Material Handler
LORD Corporation
01.2018 - Current
Store Manager
Dollar General Corp
11.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
06.2007 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Western Kentucky Education