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Noah Nelson

Pontiac,IL

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Customer-oriented General Manager with 6 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Caseys General Stores Inc
02.2024 - Current
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

General Manager

Due North Car Wash
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Site Operator

Waste Managment
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Troubleshot issues to keep machinery and tools operational.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
  • Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.

Site Supervisor

Tristone security consultants
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Resolved work issues and team conflicts to promote progress on complex projects.
  • Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.

Farm Worker

Eerdmans dairy
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Cared for livestock by regularly feeding and watering animals.
  • Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
  • Plowed and tilled fields to prepare soil for crop planting.
  • Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
  • Operated pallet jacks, forklifts and farm boats.
  • Repaired boards, barbed wire and electrified fences to maintain safety and security
  • Refilled feed and water for livestock, adhering to feeding schedules.
  • Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
  • Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
  • Drove trucks and tractors to distribute feed to animals.
  • Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
  • Sanitized and cleaned milking equipment to prevent microbial growth and remove residual milk solids.

Grain Elevator Operator

Prarie central coop
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Operated conveyor, stacker and loader equipment, observing safety features to avoid accidents.
  • Repaired and maintained equipment through problem identification and resolution.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials for projects.
  • Removed debris to keep plant floors free of obstacles.
  • Completed daily paperwork, noting operational issues and machinery shutdowns.
  • Transported materials from conveyor for quality assessment and processing.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

Tire and Lube Technician

Loves Travel Stop
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
  • Lubricated moving parts by injecting grease into springs, universal joints and steering knuckles using hand or compressed-air powered grease gun.
  • Kept shop area neat and clean by removing debris and safely disposing of used oil.
  • Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
  • Performed automotive preventive maintenance and inspected tires.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hutchinson Senior High School
Hutchinson, MN
06.2016

Skills

  • Security management
  • Project oversight
  • Team Supervision
  • Safety awareness
  • Job planning
  • Job site management
  • Fall protection
  • Supervision & leadership
  • People skills
  • Customer service
  • Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Machinery Operation
  • Good Communication
  • Loading and Unloading Protocols
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Power and Hand Tools
  • Workplace Safety
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Incident Reporting
  • PPE Compliance
  • Following Instructions
  • Staff Supervision
  • Schedule Management
  • Training and coaching
  • Team Player
  • Staff Training

Timeline

General Manager

Caseys General Stores Inc
02.2024 - Current

General Manager

Due North Car Wash
04.2023 - 02.2024

Site Operator

Waste Managment
03.2021 - 07.2023

Site Supervisor

Tristone security consultants
08.2019 - 10.2021

Grain Elevator Operator

Prarie central coop
02.2019 - 08.2019

Farm Worker

Eerdmans dairy
01.2017 - 12.2019

Tire and Lube Technician

Loves Travel Stop
04.2016 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Hutchinson Senior High School
Noah Nelson