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Richard Kempfer

Jonesborough,TN

Summary

Highly motivated self-starter with ambition for growth. Continuing education to further strengthen leadership and overall business knowledge. Extensive experience in many occupations including manufacturing, law enforcement/corrections, and retail. Years of management experience, a natural leader.


Experienced Assembler knowledgeable about general warehouse operations. Works quickly and stays focused under strict deadlines. Skilled in managing multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities. Continuously projects positive attitude and seeks opportunities to help team members.



Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assembly Worker/Material Handler

Ritescreen
05.2023 - Current
  • Worked as part of a team to assemble and pack out screen doors for shipping
  • Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time.
  • Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.
  • Maintained supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.


Assembly Worker

AO Smith
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Worked a part of a team assembling water heaters
  • Ensure the correct parts were used for each specific order
  • Inspect each part of the product for quality and build accuracy
  • Maintain a clean and save work area
  • Work quickly and efficiently to drive faster production

Detention Officer/ Lead Booking Officer

Washington County Sheriff's Office
06.2012 - 10.2019
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
  • Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
  • Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
  • Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
  • Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
  • Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
  • Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
  • Transported prisoners throughout facility.
  • Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
  • Trained all other booking officers on shift and answered any and all training questions they had.
  • Completed a weekly weekend offender time report for the courts to ensure offenders serving jail sentences on weekends are credited with all of their time served.
  • Run criminal histories for all inmates using NCIC to assure proper housing classification.
  • Enter missing persons, and stolen vehicles and weapons into NCIC at the request of patrol officers.
  • Regulate movement of all personnel through the facility from central control

Department Manager/ Overnight Stocker

Walmart
03.2005 - 06.2012
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Developed and implemented useful inventory management strategies to maximize sales and reduce costs.
  • Planned and built features to help drive sales.
  • Ensure all items are well-stocked and that all overstock is neatly organized in the appropriate stockroom areas.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06.2027

High School Diploma -

Jefferson County High School
Dandridge, TN
05.2003

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Manage Inventory
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Problem Solving
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Law and Government
  • Continuous Education
  • Air, Power, and Hand tools
  • Hydraulic Punch/Press Operation
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Product Assembly
  • Strong Work Ethic

Certification

  • OSHA General Industry Certification

Timeline

Assembly Worker/Material Handler

Ritescreen
05.2023 - Current

Assembly Worker

AO Smith
01.2020 - 03.2023

Detention Officer/ Lead Booking Officer

Washington County Sheriff's Office
06.2012 - 10.2019

Department Manager/ Overnight Stocker

Walmart
03.2005 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma -

Jefferson County High School
Richard Kempfer