Blake A. Carthan
Oak Park,MI
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional/ Guest Teacher
Edustaff LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Director of Operations
Farm Field Table
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Communicated and negotiated with venture capitalists for funding the company's future vision.
- Conducted interviews, ran payroll, administered disciplinary actions, and provided training for all new employees.
Program Manager
Change Management And Communications Go Puff
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring adherence to industry standards and guidelines throughout the program lifecycle.
Ops Manager
Amazon
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Identified opportunities for process automation, leading to increased efficiency and reduced manual workload for staff members.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal resource allocation across departments.
- Enhanced employee performance with focused training programs, coaching, and mentoring initiatives.
- Balanced competing priorities in a dynamic environment, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to identify patterns in operational metrics that informed proactive adjustments to strategy execution plans.
- Cultivated a positive work environment through open communication channels, encouraging collaboration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Production Leader/ Certification Manager
Stelantis (FCA)
11.2014 - 01.2019
- Updated production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
- Improved safety record by implementing robust safety protocols and conducting regular safety audits.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Kept records of equipment, budgets, deliveries and supplies and made paperwork available to management for evaluation.
- Developed a high-performing team through targeted training programs and ongoing performance management.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (sales And Marketing)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2013
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operations Oversight
- Team leader
- Problem-Solving
- Detail Oriented
Certification
Diversity & Inclusion- Cornell University- Ithaca, New York
Timeline
Paraprofessional/ Guest Teacher
Edustaff LLC
01.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
Farm Field Table
10.2022 - 12.2023
Program Manager
Change Management And Communications Go Puff
12.2021 - 10.2022
Ops Manager
Amazon
01.2019 - 12.2021
Production Leader/ Certification Manager
Stelantis (FCA)
11.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (sales And Marketing)
Michigan State University
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