Russell Duane Taylor, Sr.
Crowley,TX
Summary
- Industrious and enthusiastic Manager proven to consistently meet and exceed productivity goals and business objectives. Skillfully works with all employees to enhance performance and improve day-to-day processes. Diplomatic in resolving internal issues to maximize satisfaction.
- Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
- Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Gospel Preacher and Elder
Crowley South Central CHURCH Of CHRIST
Crowley, Texas
08.2014 - Current
- Work to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Plan and conduct worship services, write sermons and work with the other elders to carry out the church's mission.
- Oversee administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Service and Logistics Manager
Big Red's Equipment
Granbury, Texas
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Directed service technicians and oversaw schedules and repairs
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Coordinated dispatching of drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Production Manager and Assistant Plant Manager
Setzer Forest Products
Oroville, California
08.1992 - 08.2012
- Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.
- Designed and implemented new production schedule to reduce loss in labor and inventory.
- Boosted productivity by over 500% through planning, direction, preparation and implementation of training, scheduling, use of technology, programs and initiatives.
- Completed and taught required safety training programs for production environments.
- Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production objectives.
- Overcame obstacles and variables to maintain production efficiency, meet deadlines and achieve high levels of profitability.
Production Manager
Sierra Pacific Industries
Orocille, California
08.1979 - 08.1992
- Learned, worked in, and excelled at all production roles.
- Planned and directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve and exceed production goals.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, interviewed, hired, and scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production and safety requirements and schedules.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
Tow Truck Driver
Brower's AAA Tow Service
Oroville, California
08.1978 - 08.1979
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows and managed pick-ups and deliveries.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, binders and lights to secure load during transit.
- Worked 24 hour on-call emergency services as well as in shop mechanical services.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Veterinary Assistant
Lammer's Veterinary Hospital
San Pablo, California
08.1971 - 08.1978
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors., bathed and groomed animals.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Worked in reception, on phones, and answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Euthanized terminally ill patients.
Education
Business Management
Butte Community College
Oroville, CAPhotography And Business Management
Contra Costa Junior College
San Pablo, CA1977
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
Richmond, CA06.1973
Skills
- Public speaking
- Self-Motivated
- Dependable and Responsible
- MS Office
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Schedule optimization
- Operations management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Gospel Preacher and Elder
Crowley South Central CHURCH Of CHRIST
08.2014 - Current
Service and Logistics Manager
Big Red's Equipment
08.2012 - 11.2014
Production Manager and Assistant Plant Manager
Setzer Forest Products
08.1992 - 08.2012
Production Manager
Sierra Pacific Industries
08.1979 - 08.1992
Tow Truck Driver
Brower's AAA Tow Service
08.1978 - 08.1979
Veterinary Assistant
Lammer's Veterinary Hospital
08.1971 - 08.1978
Business Management
Butte Community College
Photography And Business Management
Contra Costa Junior College
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School