Timothy Smith
Hampton,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at John Deere NAPDC, excelling in training and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven track record in leading teams, enhancing safety compliance, and optimizing operations. Skilled in mobile equipment training and delivering outstanding customer service, driving significant improvements in team performance and operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Specialist
John Deere NAPDC
Milan, IL
05.2007 - Current
- Facilitated the Continuous Improvement program
- Held departmental Continuous Improvement representative position
- Held UAW Union Steward position
- Departmental and Mobile Equipment trainer, 10+ years
- Ordered products and kept appropriate inventories.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated forklifts and other mobile equipment
Chef/Kitchen Manager
Rhythm City Casino/Isle Of Capri
Bettendorf, IA
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Managed restaurant marketing, sales building and community involvement.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Hired and managed all kitchen staff.
Kitchen Manager/Corporate Trainer
Applebees
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Opened 21 new restaurants as a Corporate Trainer and Training Team Leader.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Managed restaurant marketing, sales building and community involvement.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Hired and managed all kitchen staff.
- Purchased food and dry goods and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2026
High School Diploma -
United Township High School
East Moline, IL06-1990
Skills
Training team leader
Developed and facilitated new training programs
Safety and compliance trainer
Mobile equipment trainer for 10 years
Managing and leading people
Continuous Improvement leader
Lead departmental development of 5S program
Held Union Steward position
Outstanding customer service skills
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Specialist
John Deere NAPDC
05.2007 - Current
Chef/Kitchen Manager
Rhythm City Casino/Isle Of Capri
01.2002 - 01.2007
Kitchen Manager/Corporate Trainer
Applebees
01.2002 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
United Township High School