Nace Brown
Topeka
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in problem-solving, leadership development, and continuous improvement. Passionate about driving results and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and efficiency. Committed to leading by example with integrity, follow through and personal accountability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Harvest Production Coordinator
Johnsonville, LLC
Holton, KS
05.2025 - Current
- Coached a team of over 100 members across 4 departments and set a unified vision for what daily success looked like
- Collaborated weekly with production scheduling to ensure correct, up to date data was used to guarantee accurate volume forecasting
- Worked directly with USDA to ensure highest level of quality in production and rigorous adherence to all directives.
- Lead cross-functional teams involving Maintenance, Quality, and Human Safety to drive operational improvements and ensure both commitment and compliance throughout the changes
- Championed GMP, SSOP and SOP training and compliance for all 4 departments I coached
- Utilizing my fluency in Spanish and years of learning & development experience, I worked to create a visible leadership pipeline for Spanish speaking operations members seeking leadership opportunities
Learning & Development Coordinator
Johnsonville, LLC
Holton, KS
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Eliminated barriers to member success by detaching outdated requirements from the result block system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
- Worked on numerous cross functional teams to drive business initiatives, was a key player in driving conversation and results towards quick problem analysis and solution
Learning & Development Specialist
Johnsonville LLC
Holton, US
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Facilitated learning sessions for 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
US
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
Queretaro, MexicoSkills
- Effective Multitasking Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Service-Oriented Communication
- Cultural Advocate
- Bilingual Professional
- Creative Problem Solving
- Developer of people and their talents
- HAACP team member
Certification
Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma
Previously ServSafe Certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Harvest Production Coordinator
Johnsonville, LLC
05.2025 - Current
Learning & Development Coordinator
Johnsonville, LLC
10.2023 - 05.2025
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