Larry Townsend
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Positive and flexible professional with extensive experience in organizational roles. Developed, implemented, and maintained effective operations while managing multiple projects with accuracy. Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and contribute to team success.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Home Depot
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Restocked shelves, organized displays, and maintained clean, customer-ready sales floor conditions.
- Maintained Cart returns in order to keep lot organized and Carts made available to customers
- Executed various tasks as assigned by supervisor to support team operations.
Court Security Officer
Henderson County Sheriff's Office
04.2017 - 06.2020
- Secured courthouse entrances, screening visitors and preventing prohibited items from entering court facilities.
- Monitored courtroom activity, maintaining order and responding quickly to disruptive behavior.
- Enforced courthouse rules and restricted access to sensitive areas during hearings and proceedings.
- Escorted detainees, jurors, and staff safely between holding areas and courtrooms.
- Coordinated with judges, clerks, and deputies to support daily court operations.
- Responded to emergencies, applying de-escalation techniques and established safety protocols.
- Documented incidents, threats, and security concerns in accurate case and activity logs.
- Provided detailed incident reports to supervisors, facilitating improved decision-making regarding ongoing security measures.
- Maintained order in the courtroom during high-profile cases, ensuring a smooth judicial process for all parties involved.
Human Resources Manager / Lean Manufacturing Mgr.
Accuride Corporation
06.2011 - 12.2016
- Managed Human Resource policies and procedures at all levels of operations
- Conducted telephone and onsite interviews to identify top talent for various roles
- Created detailed tracking reports to monitor project progress and performance.
- Resolved personnel issues regarding Human Resource matters
- Organized employee schedules to ensure optimal staffing and coverage across shifts
- Organized employee schedules
- Resolved personnel issues regarding Human Resource matters to maintain a positive work environment
- Implemented lean improvements to reduce waste and streamline manufacturing processes.
- Monitored KPI dashboards to support data-driven decisions and performance control.
Administrative Coordinator
Accuride Corporation
01.2001 - 06.2011
- Assisted management of operations in accordance with budget requirements
- Evaluated program performance to identify areas for enhancement
- Evaluated program performance against expectations
- Completed quarterly and annual audits
- Assisted in developing and implementing new initiatives to increase production
- Developed and implemented improvement plans for operational efficiency
- Analyzed program effectiveness using standard metrics to inform strategic decisions
Employee Relations Coordinator
Accuride Corporation
01.1990 - 01.2001
- Coordinated investigations by gathering statements, organizing evidence, and tracking case progress for timely resolution.
- Supported employee relations cases by documenting concerns, complaints, and follow-up actions with accuracy.
- Streamlined the grievance process for quicker resolutions, improving overall workplace relations.
- Negotiated win-win solutions during dispute resolutions, preserving strong working relationships among colleagues.
- Monitored attendance, leave, and disciplinary trends to identify recurring employee relations concerns.
- Assisted supervisors with policy interpretation, corrective action documentation, and consistent application of workplace standards.
- Maintained confidential HR records and employee files in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Production Supervisor / Coordinator
Accuride Corporation
08.1975 - 01.1990
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Supervised daily production workflows to maintain safety, quality, and output targets.
- Coordinated shift staffing, task assignments, and labor coverage across manufacturing operations.
- Monitored equipment performance and escalated downtime issues to reduce production interruptions.
- Enforced company safety procedures and reinforced compliance across plant floor activities.
- Reviewed production schedules and adjusted priorities to support on-time order completion.
- Trained operators on standard work, quality checks, and safe machine operation.
- Partnered with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues and sustain throughput.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henderson City High School
Henderson, KY.05.1969
No Degree - Business Administration
Henderson Community College
Henderson, Ky.06.1971
Steven B Covey Leadership Certification - Leadership
Henderson Community College
Henderson, KY.1985
Empowered Workforce Instructor Certification - Organizational Leadership
Langevin Technology Institute
Atlanta, Ga.1998
PHRM Certification - Human Resources Management
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN2001
Lean Manufacturing Certification - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY2003
Skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Computer skills
- Data management
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Collaboration techniques
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Written communication
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Courteous and professional
Timeline
Associate
Home Depot
04.2022 - 05.2023
Court Security Officer
Henderson County Sheriff's Office
04.2017 - 06.2020
Human Resources Manager / Lean Manufacturing Mgr.
Accuride Corporation
06.2011 - 12.2016
Administrative Coordinator
Accuride Corporation
01.2001 - 06.2011
Employee Relations Coordinator
Accuride Corporation
01.1990 - 01.2001
Production Supervisor / Coordinator
Accuride Corporation
08.1975 - 01.1990
High School Diploma -
Henderson City High School
No Degree - Business Administration
Henderson Community College
Steven B Covey Leadership Certification - Leadership
Henderson Community College
Empowered Workforce Instructor Certification - Organizational Leadership
Langevin Technology Institute
PHRM Certification - Human Resources Management
University of Southern Indiana
Lean Manufacturing Certification - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Kentucky