Nick parkhurst
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Bridgestone Americas, adept in driving continuous improvements and fostering team leadership. Excelled in process optimization, enhancing productivity by implementing strategic improvements and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in public speaking and KPI development, achieving significant operational efficiencies and team performance excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SDP Leader
Bridgestone Americas
La Vergne, TN
02.2011 - 07.2025
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Managed team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Created detailed reports on employee performance metrics for senior leadership review.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Monitored workflow processes and identified areas of improvement.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Business Owner
Yard Pro
Murfreesboro, TN
03.2015 - 10.2020
- Established strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive prices.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment used by the business.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Education
Blackman Highschool
Murfreesboro, TN05-2010
Skills
- Continuous improvements
- Goal setting
- Visionary thinking
- Team building
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Coaching
- KPI development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Purchase order management
- Returns processing
- Goods receiving
- Shipping and receiving
- Record keeping
- Forklift safety and operation
- Safety processes and procedures
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Goal oriented
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- i have been a baseball coach for my children's youth sports
- i enjoy playing a round of golf with either friends or business partners.
- i like to occasionally go out and catch a round of disc golf out in the parks and just enjoy my surrounding and just be out in the nature of the world
Certification
- i also am HVAC certified and have my EPA license
Custom
- I am a very dedicated and an adaptable individual. I love taking on new challenges in life and striving to succeed in everything that i do. I applaud myself in being an over achiever. I always try to perfect any craft that i take on. Im a hard working and career based individual.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Owner
Yard Pro
03.2015 - 10.2020
SDP Leader
Bridgestone Americas
02.2011 - 07.2025
Blackman Highschool
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