Nace Brown
Topeka
Summary
Dynamic leader experienced in problem-solving, leadership development, continuous improvement and driving results. Aiming to leverage my abilities to put the Holton harvest team on the map for its culture of safety and accountability, efficiency and superlative performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning & Development Coordinator
Johnsonville, LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Eliminated barriers to member success by detaching outdated requirements from the result block system
- Helped implement and sustain Reliability & Excellence in the finished goods department
- Drove leadership development at a line lead and coordinator level through various initiatives, trainings and designing of tools to help drive efficiencies
- Supported the launch of a new line by collaborating with the Ops director to build a ramp up plan and comprehensive training plan for members
- Built onboarding and development plans for several coordinators and team leaders
- Lead process improvement projects related to improving efficiencies
- Created, assisted and maintained several member centric initiatives to increase member retention year over year and support our culture of loving your neighbor
- Became a certified facilitator of the Path we continue to follow
Learning & Development Specialist
Johnsonville LLC
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Facilitated learning sessions for staff members to improve their knowledge base
- Conducted onboarding and orientation for over 180 members
- Utilized project management software tools like MS Excel for tracking progress and deadlines
- Acted as English-Spanish and Spanish-English interpreter and translator for small and large group trainings, announcements, onboarding & documents
- Helped members achieve over 90 result blocks to further their development in the company
Kitchen Operations Director
Chic-fil-A
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed kitchens in Manhattan, KS and Durham, NC; implemented and tested numerous quality and production systems, including inventory control; trained and facilitated teams; bridged communication gaps between English and Spanish speakers, and lead opening and closing shifts
Education
BA - SPANISH, Minor In Middle Eastern Studies
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2020
SPANISH GRAMMAR
Tec de Monterey
Skills
- Effective Multitasking Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Service-Oriented Communication
- Cultural Advocate
- Bilingual
- Creative Problem Solving
- Continuous improvement
- Strong Accountability
- Leadership Development
Certification
Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma
Personal Information
Title: Learning & Development Coordinator
Timeline
Learning & Development Coordinator
Johnsonville, LLC
10.2023 - Current
Learning & Development Specialist
Johnsonville LLC
03.2022 - 10.2023
Kitchen Operations Director
Chic-fil-A
09.2018 - 11.2021
SPANISH GRAMMAR
Tec de Monterey
BA - SPANISH, Minor In Middle Eastern Studies
Kansas State University
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