Ronreco Grimes
Southaven,MS
Summary
A respected and goal oriented individual I An accomplished results-oriented professional with diversified experience in distribution/warehousing, manufacturing operations, material management scheduling/planning, pick-pack operations, inventory control, experience in implementing production procedures and lean practices to increase efficiency and decrease operating costs. Successful in developing and leading focused teams to boost productivity. Offering solid expertise in lean manufacturing principles. Looking to excel in a management role and safety training., a “can-do” approach to all tasks and a consistently high level of productivity.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Counselor
Youth Village
Memphis, TN
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
- Documented detailed case notes efficiently, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to reporting protocols set forth by the organization.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Managed crises effectively using de-escalation techniques, prioritizing safety while addressing the underlying emotional triggers for each incident.
- Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and boundaries within a supportive environment.
Backend retail Manager
Lowes
Southaven, MS
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Complete and arrange truck orders for deliveries
- Is primarily responsible for leading and enabling a team of associates to deliver the best possible customer experience in the store
- Providing resources and tools to support those directly helping customers provide the best service
- Assisting with down stocking and area recovery as well as providing input into merchandising decisions
- Monitoring use of store power equipment and coaching employees on safe behaviors and lifting techniques
- The Sales Floor Department Supervisor is primarily responsible for leading and enabling a team of associates to deliver the best possible customer experience in the store
- Implemented efficient stock replenishment processes to reduce waste.
- This includes coaching and training associates, delegating, following-up on daily tasks, managing performance, and ensuring adequate department coverage
- Elevated customer satisfaction by implementing feedback mechanisms.
- Sales Floor Department Supervisors are responsible for customer-facing activities (e.g., greeting customers, clarifying needs and identifying solutions, closing sales), non-customer-facing activities (e.g., down stocking, inventory management, area recovery) and store safety (e.g., conducting safety walks, reporting hazards, understanding safety and lifting directions)
- Improved customer satisfaction through proactive engagement, attentive service, and efficient problem resolution.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels for in-demand products and reducing excess merchandise.
Manufacturing Production Operator
Riviana
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Troubleshoot and operate manufacturing equipment to identify root causes of problems
- Maintain a constantly clean and safe environment for themselves and their peers
- Take an active role in the department, to include provide/receive training, critical problem solving, and striving to be a top performer with optimal production numbers
Packaging Supervisor
BLUES CITY BREWERY
02.2017 - 04.2023
- Handling confidential matters in a professional manner, and leading others to accomplish operational objectives
- To oversee the start-up, operations, and completion of assigned production lines including but not limited to: equipment and operator safety, front line quality control checks, proper supplies, instruction on equipment operations, production reporting, material tests, maintaining/improving line efficiencies, and overall packaging employee-related skills
- Project management skills
- Work well under pressure and able to meet deadlines required
- PC skills include experience with Excel, Word, SAP, DCMS and Kronos
- Verbal skills include the ability to embrace and promote others ideas, motivate employees, build and maintain working relationships and stay focused
- Ability to delegate when assigning employee workloads
- Clear knowledge of warehouse operations
- Sales & service development
- Employee relation coordinator between shipping coordinators and hourly employees
- Responsible for compliance of GMP, Fire codes, insurance guidelines, sanitation, pest control, safety, O.S.H.A, F.D.A and T.T
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Security Officer
U.S. NAVY RESERVE
10.2009 - 01.2019
- Providing professional law enforcement, physical security services, anti-terrorism, and force protection for NSA MID-SOUTH INSTALLATION and TENANT COMMANDS
TEAM LEADER FOR THE SECONDARY HUB OPERATION
FEDERAL EXPRESS
10.2013 - 04.2015
- My duties included assigning package handlers to work area and plans, sets up and monitors that work area
- Implementing and enforcing company policies, procedures and job standards
- Maintain quality service through training to ensure productivity goals are met
- Manages the sortation and handling of packages in accordance with established company standards
- Manages package handler compliance scanning procedures and goals
- Conducts Pre-sort meetings to communicate values, strategies, and objectives
- Rewards and disciplines package handlers as appropriate
- Assesses and defines assigned Package Handler training needs and participates in on-the-job training and new hire training
- Routinely handle packages to provide assistance to package handlers
- Manages proper documentation and procedural control for hazardous material shipments
Material Handler
FEDERAL EXPRESS
09.2007 - 10.2013
- Responsible for physically loading and unloading packages by hand, including placing, pushing, lifting, carrying and pulling the item in an efficient and safe manner
Education
MASTER AT ARMS (MILITARY POLICE) TRAINING -
U.S. NAVY
04.2010
U.S. NAVY BOOT CAMP -
U.S. NAVY
01.2010
High School Diploma -
Wooddale High School
Memphis, TN05-2007
Skills
- Leadership
- Strong Communicator
- Time Management
- Strategic planning & analysis
- Management skills
- Machine operator
- Sanitation
- Supervising
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Multitask
- DCMS
- SAP
- Preventive Maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office
- Fire codes
- Data Entry
- Cleaning
- Kronos
- Resource Allocation
- Inventory Management
- Training Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Retail supervisor
- OSHA
- GMP
- Tactful communication
- Self-care strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Youth supervision
- Crisis management
- Program coordination
- Data confidentiality
- Time management
Certification
- 03/27/10, Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Commanding Officer T.L. Waddingham of Naval Station Kingsville for outstanding and dedicated support during the Wings Over South Texas Airshow
- 07/01/12, Received a Letter of Appreciation from Captain S. Fimple and Lieutenant D. Gladwell for volunteering and leading NSA Mid-South Security for the Navy Ten Nautical Mile Run
- 01/01/14, Received Blue Jacket of the Quarter for outstanding professional military performance
- 11/01/18, Received Blue Jacket of the Quarter for outstanding professional military performance
Promotions
- 01/01/15, Promoted to 3rd Class Petty Officer
- 06/01/16, Promoted to Section Leader and Recruit Indoctrination
- 07/01/16, Promoted to 2nd Class Petty Officer
Timeline
Youth Counselor
Youth Village
10.2024 - Current
Backend retail Manager
Lowes
10.2023 - 10.2024
Manufacturing Production Operator
Riviana
05.2023 - 01.2024
Packaging Supervisor
BLUES CITY BREWERY
02.2017 - 04.2023
TEAM LEADER FOR THE SECONDARY HUB OPERATION
FEDERAL EXPRESS
10.2013 - 04.2015
Security Officer
U.S. NAVY RESERVE
10.2009 - 01.2019
Material Handler
FEDERAL EXPRESS
09.2007 - 10.2013
U.S. NAVY BOOT CAMP -
U.S. NAVY
MASTER AT ARMS (MILITARY POLICE) TRAINING -
U.S. NAVY
High School Diploma -
Wooddale High School