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Paul Buehner

Tomah,United States

Summary

Experienced Manager with a proven track record of leading teams and achieving success. Exceptional skills in team leadership, planning, and organization. Built a successful career in effectively equipping employees to handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and a results-driven approach to every task.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Shift 3 Dry Shipping

Walmart Distribution Center
05.2021 - Current
  • Established and maintained highest AES scores in the warehouse
  • All areas I have run have gone 1 year or more injury free
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Manager

Walmart Distribution Center
01.2016 - Current

Cross Trained into Dry Receiving and FDD Receiving

  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.

Part-Time Teacher/Principal

Tomah Baptist Academy
01.2013 - 05.2021
  • Teach various subjects to students ranging from 12 to 18 yrs
  • Of age
  • Deal with problems as they arise throughout the day
  • Plan, Develop, and Execute Special programs, Field trips, Fund raisers for the School
  • Plan and run Teacher and Parent meetings
  • Deal with off-site agencies regarding private information about students' and Teachers' health and background information
  • Compliance with Government regulations regarding work permits, age requirements, content of instruction, Etc..
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
  • Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
  • Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.

Manager Dry Shipping Shift 1

Walmart Distribution Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Participated and helped develop a plan to go 24 hour operations on the Dry Side
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.

Yard Driver

Walmart Distribution
01.2012 - 06.2016
  • Use DC Yard (Obsolete) and YMS to complete trailer movements in the yard
  • Work well as a solo operator without direct supervision
  • Troubleshoot out-of-place trailers and broken equipment
  • Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
  • Operated yard machinery, hydraulic trailer and forklift to move materials and maintain organization.
  • Informed supervisor and shipping lead about shipping concerns to avoid backups.
  • Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.

Shipping Clerk

Walmart Distribution
01.2006 - 06.2016
  • Understand and Use GLS and YMS for Shipping
  • Effectively manage (under the area manager) the shipping area and Dock to complete the day
  • Problem Solve for missing product or Pallets
  • Communicate with Systems, QA, CTO, other Area Managers, and Operations Managers regarding said functions
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.

T3 Trainer

Walmart Distribution
01.2005 - 06.2016
  • Train new hire and transfer associates on equipment and Job Specific requirements and skills
  • Fill out and return paperwork related to mentioned training within the time constraints of Walmart policy
  • Explain in detail Walmart policy and procedure to new hire and transfer associates including but not limited to: time off request, PTO, call in policy and procedures, PTL, Safety, Accountability, Etc..
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
  • Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.

Part-time Secretary

Tomah Baptist Academy
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Written, eMail, and Telephone communication; Filing; and Data Entry
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.

Salesman

Don Miller Dodge
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Sell Used and new vehicles, manage inventory
  • Communicating to the buyer
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.

Program Director

Joy Baptist Youth Camp
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Run the everyday operation of the camp
  • Managing staff throughout the day
  • Problem solving with interpersonal relationships
  • Good communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Organization, Managing personnel, Attraction development, Future planning
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
  • Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
  • Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.

Education

BACHELORS - Missions/Speech (Cross Cultural Communication)

Pensacola Christian College
01.2000

High School Diploma - undefined

01.1995

Skills

Public speaking

  • Task delegation
  • Performance management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Staff training and development
  • Change management
  • Organization
  • Managing personnel
  • Attraction development
  • Future planning
  • Clear communication

Timeline

Manager Shift 3 Dry Shipping

Walmart Distribution Center
05.2021 - Current

Manager Dry Shipping Shift 1

Walmart Distribution Center
01.2019 - 01.2021

Manager

Walmart Distribution Center
01.2016 - Current

Part-Time Teacher/Principal

Tomah Baptist Academy
01.2013 - 05.2021

Yard Driver

Walmart Distribution
01.2012 - 06.2016

Part-time Secretary

Tomah Baptist Academy
01.2011 - 01.2013

Shipping Clerk

Walmart Distribution
01.2006 - 06.2016

T3 Trainer

Walmart Distribution
01.2005 - 06.2016

Salesman

Don Miller Dodge
01.2003 - 01.2005

Program Director

Joy Baptist Youth Camp
01.2001 - 01.2003

High School Diploma - undefined

BACHELORS - Missions/Speech (Cross Cultural Communication)

Pensacola Christian College
Paul Buehner