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Rick Larson

Lakeville,MN

Summary

Functional Senior Director driving proven results within [Industry]. Manages complex occupational issues while meeting business objectives. Strong operational skills and solid experience regulating policies and managing budget expenditures. Collaborates with management teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision. Dedicated [Industry] professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Business Operations Executive offering 30-year history of leading strategic and tactical business initiatives. Proven expertise in large-scale business transformation and change management to consistently exceed company objectives. Offering effective communication, team building and coaching skills with commitment to fostering company vision and building professional culture rooted in trust and mutual respect.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Director - Operations

Data Recognition Corporation
01.1996 - 11.2023
  • Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Led development of business operation processes and policies.
  • Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
  • Set strategic plans and log/short term goals to strengthen operations and drive growth.
  • Revamped operational plans to refocus staff and align processes with business objectives.
  • Instituted formal operating procedures and enforced adherence to policies and regulations that impacted bottom-line.
  • Executed business plans and developed tracking tools to facilitate project initiatives, trainings and administrative activities.
  • Met with department supervisors and provided staff support to attain organizational goals.
  • Performed continuous evaluations of business facility, teams and policies to keep operations efficient and consistent.
  • Planned and integrated project and program schedules.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
  • Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Press Operator

FormScan
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.
  • This was a very small operation.

Press Operator

Japs Olsen
01.1991 - 01.1994
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
  • Troubleshot press malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
  • Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications.
  • Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
  • Assembled and adjusted press parts to print products in accordance with customer specifications.

Education

No Degree - Small Business/Aviation

Mankato State
Mankato, MN
02.1985

Skills

  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Practice Operations Management
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Culture Transformation
  • Quality Controls
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Sr Director - Operations

Data Recognition Corporation
01.1996 - 11.2023

Press Operator

FormScan
01.1994 - 01.1996

Press Operator

Japs Olsen
01.1991 - 01.1994

No Degree - Small Business/Aviation

Mankato State

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