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Richard Lake

Miamisburg,Ohio

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in leadership, and operations management, excelling in team leadership and performance management. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and maintaining high safety standards. Skilled in automated crane operations and effective communication, driving efficiency and fostering a culture of accountability.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Crane Operator

WITRON
10.2024 - Current
  • Operate and monitor the daily operations of various types of automated cranes to ensure smooth and efficient movement of goods within a fully automated warehouse.
  • Identify, diagnose, and correct faults in crane operation's and other automated systems to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
  • Perform initial troubleshooting, and escalate complex technical issues to the maintenance team as needed with clear and concise communication.
  • Communicate with warehouse flow control and management to resolve flow bottlenecks.
  • Enforce strict adherence to safety standards and operational guidelines when working around automated and high-voltage equipment.

Interior/exterior House Painter

Lakes Painting Services
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Oversaw and performed surface preparation, priming, painting, and finish using various painting techniques to achieve desired finishes on residential properties.
  • Managed project timelines and coordinated with clients to meet specific requirements.
  • Conducted in person consultations to assess project scope and provide accurate, competitive estimates.
  • Handled invoicing, bookkeeping, and marketing efforts, through social media and word of mouth campaign's.

General Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill
07.2014 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw all restaurant operations for a $60,000-$80,000 weekly revenue location, leading a team of 30-40 employees in a fast paced, high volume, performance driven environments.
  • Maintained rigorous safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures - achieving over a 91% compliance in all health and safety audits.
  • Managed full inventory's, including ordering, receiving, tracking, and minimizing waste, consistently staying withing 1-2% of target inventory and critical items variance.
  • Used real time data and scheduling software to forecast sales, staff appropriately, and meet peak-hour volume demands without sacrificing quality.
  • Fostered a high performance culture through accountability, coaching, development initiatives, and promoting from within.
  • Communicated with field leaders and corporate teams to implement new procedures and systems, enhancing order accuracy and throughput.


Education

No Degree -

K12 Online School
Online

Skills

  • Accurate written and verbal communication
  • High volume operations
  • Team leadership & development
  • Labor cost control
  • Workflow optimizations
  • Schedule & shift planning
  • Team development & training
  • Costumer service excellence
  • Performance management
  • Crisis management
  • Health & sanitation standards
  • Scheduling software (kronos)
  • Data driven decision making
  • Performance metric tracking
  • Efficiency driven leadership
  • Crane operations
  • Operations management
  • Cost control
  • Marketing and promotions
  • Problem solving & conflict resolution

Timeline

Crane Operator

WITRON
10.2024 - Current

Interior/exterior House Painter

Lakes Painting Services
06.2022 - 08.2024

General Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill
07.2014 - 06.2022

No Degree -

K12 Online School