- Community Cleanup
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Homelessness Outreach
- Martial Arts
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Video Gaming
- Camping
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Outdoor Recreation
- Gym Workouts
- Swimming
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
Thomas Summers
Russellville,MO
Summary
Dynamic Operations Team Leader at Scholastic Inc. with a proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing team performance. Skilled in compliance requirements and quality controls, I successfully implemented process improvements that boosted efficiency and reduced errors. Adept at training team members, I foster a culture of operational excellence and safety.
Professional with strong background in operations management and leadership. Skilled in optimizing processes, enhancing productivity, and driving team collaboration to meet organizational goals. Adept at adapting to changing business needs and ensuring consistent performance. Reliable, results-focused, and proficient in strategic planning, problem-solving, and team development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Operations Team Leader
Scholastic Inc
Jefferson City, MO
09.2016 - 02.2026
- Led daily operations, optimizing workflow and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and enhancing overall performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in inventory management.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and drive informed decision-making.
- Managed resource allocation effectively to maintain optimal productivity levels across projects.
- Established quality control measures, improving product consistency and reducing errors in production processes.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Improved team efficiency and productivity by restructuring workflow and managing assignments.
- Helped set and manage objectives for quality, productivity and compliance.
- Optimized team performance, providing clear guidance and setting achievable goals.
- Trained, coached and managed [Number]-person team of [Type] and [Type] professionals.
- Kept team activities in compliance with safety, regulatory and environmental guidelines.
- Coordinated team schedules, ensuring optimal staffing levels were maintained at all times.
- Collaborated with other departments on cross-functional initiatives aimed at enhancing overall business performance.
- Provided effective leadership during periods of change or transition within the organization.
Landscape Worker
Land Man Landscaping
Champaign, IL
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Operated landscaping equipment to perform site preparation and maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in planting, pruning, and maintaining trees and shrubs to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscape design plans according to specifications.
- Ensured proper care of plants through watering, fertilizing, and pest management techniques.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
Assembly Line Worker
Flex-N-Gate
Rantoul, IL
02.2005 - 03.2009
- Operated assembly line machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and defect identification.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain optimal workflow and meet production goals.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Joliet, IL06-1984
Skills
- Issue triaging
- Compliance requirements
- Team member training
- Safety practices
- Operational excellence
- Production planning
- Quality controls
- Cycle counting
- Warehouse operations
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Interests
Timeline
Operations Team Leader
Scholastic Inc
09.2016 - 02.2026
Landscape Worker
Land Man Landscaping
06.2011 - 01.2014
Assembly Line Worker
Flex-N-Gate
02.2005 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
West High School