Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Communication Skills
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Nicholas Liescke

La Mesa,California

Summary

Results-driven Operations Manager with a strong focus on team building, cost reduction, and operational improvements. Expertise in driving customer satisfaction while maintaining the highest quality standards for products and services. Dependable collaborator dedicated to fostering high-performing teams and cultivating a positive work culture. Proactive in implementing innovative strategies that enhance efficiency and engagement across all organizational levels.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Corporate Clean LLC
01.2021 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.

Collision Repair Estimator

Van Drunen Ford
05.2018 - 09.2020
  • Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
  • Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
  • Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
  • Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
  • Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.

Chemical Specialist

U.S. Army
02.2013 - 04.2018
  • Chemical operations supervisor certified with detecting/ identifying hazardous materials equipment, conduct decontamination procedures and confined space operations.
  • Managed 3.2 million dollars in equipment with no losses or damages.
  • Specialized in running projects with 50 personnel including technically qualified firehouse and state emergency response coordinators.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative chemical products, meeting diverse industry requirements.
  • Increased production output with streamlined workflow processes, resulting in reduced downtime and improved equipment utilization.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects through effective project management skills such as organization, communication, and resource coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
12-2028

Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry, Anatomy

Morraine Valley
Palos Heights, IL
01.2012

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Operational efficiency
  • Project management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Process improvement
  • Sales background
  • Organizational management

Leadership Experience

Experienced in leadership roles which have been met with success and accolades due to exemplary productivity. Managed a section worth 1.2 million dollars in value, and has been inspected and certified as operational above standard with no net losses or damages.

Communication Skills

Accomplished tasks, as well as, professionalism with management and my co-workers. Teamwork is key to overall success.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Corporate Clean LLC
01.2021 - Current

Collision Repair Estimator

Van Drunen Ford
05.2018 - 09.2020

Chemical Specialist

U.S. Army
02.2013 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

San Diego City College

Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry, Anatomy

Morraine Valley