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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Certification
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Software
Languages
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Leslie Barton

Leslie Barton

Ava,MO
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
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Summary

Retired United States Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer with 25+ Years of experience in team, supervisory and management rolls. Further built and managed a Retail Store from the ground up for 6+ years. Ready to begin a new challenging and professional career.

Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company and personal goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Self-employed
06.2017 - Current
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
  • Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.

Branch Operations Supervisor

Univar Solutions
09.2013 - 03.2016
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Led and conducted reviews of branch policies and procedures for compliance.
  • Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
  • Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.

Senior Chief Petty Officer, Admin Officer

United States Navy, USN
08.2010 - 08.2013
    • Drafted correspondence and other documents for CO and department heads in the Unit.
    • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
    • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
    • Managed files and records for more than 350 personnel and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
    • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
    • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
    • Supervised and guided new personnel and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
    • Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
    • Administered advancement examinations
    • managed and tracked Units Security Program, ensuring 100% security clearance compliance.

Quality Assurance and Production Control

United States Navy, USN
07.2006 - 08.2010
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Complied with safety and hazardous material handling, storage regulatory requirements and internal procedures affecting business operations.
  • Tracked customer shipment requirements to improve customer satisfaction while increasing se
  • Developed and implemented inspection processes to define criteria and quality control measures.
  • Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Defined and implemented quality initiatives to reduce risk.
  • Edited, proofed and critiqued internal documents to improve clarity.
  • Developed and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
  • Created and revised procedures, checklists and job aids to reduce errors.
  • Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
  • Participated in departmental meetings to establish short- and long-term strategy.
  • Consulted manuals and process documents to investigate malfunctions.
  • Developed training materials, SOPs and work instructions for continuous improvement
  • Administered numerous internal quality audits and assessed results to inform corrective action measures.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Grantham University, Lenexa, KS
12.2011
  • Graduated with Distinction

Skills

    • New Business Launch
    • Cost Control
    • Surveillance Systems
    • Financial Management
    • Strategic Planning
    • Business Marketing
    • Training and Development
      • Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
      • Inventory Tracking and Management
      • Compliance Requirements
      • Office Systems Management
      • Records Organization and Management
      • Policy Development and Enforcement
      • Documentation

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 50+ staff members.
  • Assisted management with the training of new staff members.
  • Held first-point-of-contact for all internal and external communications with executive-level officers.
  • Earned 11 Navy Achievement Medals and 3 Navy Commendation Medals
  • Launched Retail business and managed it for over 6 years successfully

Timeline

Small Business Owner - Self-employed
06.2017 - Current
Branch Operations Supervisor - Univar Solutions
09.2013 - 03.2016
Senior Chief Petty Officer, Admin Officer - United States Navy, USN
08.2010 - 08.2013
Quality Assurance and Production Control - United States Navy, USN
07.2006 - 08.2010
Grantham University - MBA, Business Administration And Management

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification

  • Missouri Driver's License

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
  • Ava Chamber of Commerce
  • Ava Assembly of God Children's Ministries

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option4-day work weekCompany Culture

Software

Microsoft word

Microsoft excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Social media

Community involvement

Working out

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