TAYLOR MEEKS
Bryant,AR
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Development Manager
Grapette International
Malvern, AR
03.2023 - Current
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Trained and mentored team on best practices for root cause analysis to implement solutions.
- Coordinated activities of R&D team to meet agreed department and project deliverables for active projects.
- Conducted market research to evaluate the effectiveness of existing products and services.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Supercenter
Benton, AR
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided assistance in the training of new hires on asset protection procedures.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to identify and address potential theft or security breaches.
- Responded to alarms and emergency situations, following protocol to safeguard assets.
- Investigated incidents, collected evidence, wrote detailed reports, and made recommendations for corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to asset protection.
- Planned, organized and scheduled strategy collaboration with other asset protection specialists.
- Executed safety protocols to protect the store's assets.
- Advised management on security vulnerabilities and recommended improvements.
- Developed strategies for reducing shrinkage while increasing sales performance.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss loss prevention strategies and results.
- Identified shoplifters and apprehended perpetrators according to company policies.
- Partnered with store managers on basis to conduct loss investigations.
Quality Tech/Laboratory Lead
Grapette International, Inc.
Malvern, AR
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed the efficiency of production lines.
- Ensured all allergen-free products passed safety and cosmetic tests.
- Performed daily inspections for warehouse safety.
- Signed off on acceptable products for shipment to customers.
- Ensured all employees were properly trained in food safety practices and line production.
Personal Care Assistant
Area Agency on Aging
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted with patient's house upkeep, everyday needs, and patient's personal hygiene
Personal Care Assistant
Palco
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted with patient's house upkeep, everyday needs, and patient's personal hygiene
Education
Bachelors - Rehabilitation Science
Arkansas Tech University
01.2021
High School Completion -
Fountain Lake Charter High School
01.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal & written communication
- Customer insight
- Customer relationship management
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Staff training
- Reliability
- Emergency response
- Professional demeanor
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Profit and loss management
- Quality control
Extracurricular Activities
National Honors Society, 08/2017, 05/2021 Phi Theta Kappa, 08/2017, 05/2021 Volunteer Work, 40+ volunteer hours at various therapeutic service providers
References
- Glenda Cockman, Manager/Owner, 501-984-5241
- Carrie Bloomquist, Personal Reference, 501-551-9100
- Dana Smith, Personal Reference, 501-701-1706
Timeline
Research and Development Manager
Grapette International
03.2023 - Current
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Supercenter
01.2023 - 02.2024
Quality Tech/Laboratory Lead
Grapette International, Inc.
07.2021 - 05.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Palco
06.2017 - 03.2018
Personal Care Assistant
Area Agency on Aging
05.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelors - Rehabilitation Science
Arkansas Tech University
High School Completion -
Fountain Lake Charter High School
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