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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Samuel Cravens

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated Team Leader with over a decade of experience, expertise in quality assurance initiatives, issue resolution and interpersonal communication. Proficient with project management, personnel training and production scheduling. Sets example for work ethic, punctuality and quality.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Redirection Specialist

Ryze2Flye
Chicago, Illinois
03.2022 - Current
  • Designed engaging entrepreneurship lessons to boost student involvement.
  • Motivated at-risk youth and reentry clients by sharing personal life experiences.
  • Taught foundational principles for starting a business effectively.
  • Fostered an atmosphere for dynamic conversations and idea sharing.
  • Facilitated workshops that provided an overview on key concepts associated with a particular topic or field.

Team Leader

Ford Motor Company
Chicago, Illinois
05.2011 - Current
  • Coordinated team activities to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
  • Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
  • Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and improve interdepartmental cooperation.
  • Led a team of 15 individuals in achieving daily build targets, exceeding goals.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
  • Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
  • Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
  • Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
  • Helped resolve conflicts among team members professionally.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss goals and challenges.
  • Collaborated with management to identify areas for improvement.
  • Organized schedules to optimize staff coverage and efficiency.
  • Communicated updates and information to team members effectively.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL

Some College (No Degree) - Lean Principles

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Continuous improvement
  • Employee training
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Effective communication
  • Task delegation
  • Process improvement

Affiliations

  • Volunteer motivational speaker
  • Aspiring fashion and graphic designer
  • Teach beginner entrepreneurship classes.

Certification

  • Lean Principles Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer Redirection Specialist

Ryze2Flye
03.2022 - Current

Team Leader

Ford Motor Company
05.2011 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Kennedy King College

Some College (No Degree) - Lean Principles

Purdue University

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