JIMMY DANAS JR.
Summary
Experienced manufacturing and production professional with 18 years of success in improving factory operations, quality, safety, and administration. Skilled in training, managing, and motivating teams to achieve goals. Specializes in part sales, optimizing inventory management, and driving revenue growth. Proficient in team leadership, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Prioritizes collaboration and adaptability to meet business demands. Known for reliability, results-driven focus on customer relationship management, and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Sales Manager
AutoZone
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Supervised daily operations of parts sales team, ensuring high-level customer service and operational efficiency.
- Implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing product knowledge and customer interaction skills.
- Developed sales strategies, increasing parts inventory turnover and optimizing stock levels.
- Managed inventory control processes, reducing excess stock and minimizing waste through efficient ordering systems.
Detention Officer
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate potential disturbances among inmates.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate behavior and incidents for reporting purposes.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
Detention Officer
Matagorda County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted thorough searches of individuals and property to prevent contraband entry.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to identify and respond to security breaches.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies during transport and processing of detainees.
- Trained new officers on protocols, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques.
Retail Sales Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts #4300
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Focused on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance when recruiting and retaining top talent.
- Provided excellent customer service, resulting in a [Number]% increase in customer loyalty.
- Exceeded targets by [Number]% by building, directing, and motivating a high-performing [Number]-person sales team.
- Mentored and trained [Number] sales associates for two store locations.
- Provided hands-on assistance to customers in order to provide support and stay up to date on their preferences and purchasing habits.
Production Supervisor
Leedo Cabinetry
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Kept track of employee performance and safety, as well as conducting retraining to address issues and boost productivity.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to improve the quality and throughput of the department.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge on a regular basis, providing on-the-job training and mentoring to those who needed it.
- Increased production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
- Compiled [Timeframe] production equipment status reports, which included information on parts produced, downtime duration, and potential quality issues.
- Was in charge of inventory, physical counts, and periodic cycle counts to ensure that outgoing orders were correct.
- Kept an eye on things.
- Oversaw work on [Number] of the most popular products, including [Product] and [Product].
- Kept track of material inventories to make sure production deadlines were met.
- Trained
- Kept track of material usage to identify issues and keep costs down.
- Kept all areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready at all times, adhering to [Type] guidelines to ensure that products stayed within tight tolerances.
- Ensured that work environments were safe and productive at all times.
- Managed
- Set clear priorities and established production quality standards.
DOT Truck / Safety Coordinator
Sprint Sand Clay
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Optimized new employee training on equipment and procedures to ensure team safety.
- Identified accident causes and the best prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Developed team communications and information for safety meetings.
Warehouse Coordinator
KW International
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with the most recent data to avoid errors in processing or delivery.
- Inspected packages and merchandise for damage and alerted vendors to request replacements as soon as possible.
- Managed
- Managed warehouse staff and ensured efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Worked with members of the sales team to keep track of inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues.
Warehouse Associate
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift of America
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Counted and stocked merchandise according to the inventory control log's instructions.
- Offered suggestions for ways to improve or optimize the warehousing process.
- Improved the efficiency of material delivery processes and reduced downtime.
- Staged products between receiving, storage, and shipping areas to accurately transfer items.
- Inspected packages and merchandise for damage and alerted vendors to request replacements as soon as possible.
Warehouse Supervisor
Exterran Energy Solutions
10.2010 - 07.2015
- Evaluated procedures, making corrections and changes as needed to improve safety and comply with regulations.
- Worked with management to implement new initiatives and policies and meet production, quality, and safety benchmarks.
- Made sure that all processing equipment and machinery were turned on, operated, and shut down properly.
- Was in charge of all employee resource allocation and scheduling.
- Was in charge of inventory records and made sure that all merchandise transactions that affected inventory were properly recorded.
- Boost picking and packing efficiency.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among employees, enforcing proper equipment and product handling and use.
- Put in place organizational processes to ensure a more unified operation and higher-quality service.
- Finished daily operations on time and to a high level of accuracy.
- Was in charge of freight and package shipment scheduling, as well as return and transfer procedures.
- Was in charge of inventory control levels and made sure that storage and organization procedures were followed correctly.
- Was in charge of hiring, training, and motivating employees.
- Evaluated employee performance and, as needed, facilitated commendations and discipline.
- Assisted production workers in achieving their objectives while maintaining safety and compliance.
- Maintained high performance standards while working in a hot warehouse environment.
- Activated and deactivated processing equipment.
Education
High School -
Wharton High School
Wharton, Texas01.1992
Skills
- Forklift / Picker - Operator / Trainer
- Organization
- Goals & Performance
- Self-motivated
- Process Improvement
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Staff Management
- First Aid/CPR
- Supervision
- Certified Firefighter
- Sales Analysis
- Pricing Strategy
- Promotion Planning
- Ordering Parts
Timeline
Part Sales Manager
AutoZone
08.2024 - 07.2025
Detention Officer
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
06.2024 - 06.2025
Detention Officer
Matagorda County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 06.2024
Retail Sales Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts #4300
05.2022 - 05.2023
Production Supervisor
Leedo Cabinetry
11.2019 - 12.2021
DOT Truck / Safety Coordinator
Sprint Sand Clay
06.2018 - 12.2018
Warehouse Coordinator
KW International
12.2016 - 07.2018
Warehouse Associate
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift of America
08.2015 - 11.2016
Warehouse Supervisor
Exterran Energy Solutions
10.2010 - 07.2015
High School -
Wharton High School