WILLIAM DEAN NEW
Driving training coordinator
Wickenburg,AZ
Summary
Reliable, hardworking & collaborative CUSTOMER RELATIONS, PRODUCTION SUPPORT & OPERATIONAL TEAM LEAD with 20+ years of experience in agricultural, manufacturing, and public facing environments. Proven ability to shift between hands-on team duties to directing the efforts of a crew - to meet pending deadlines for multiple products and competing demands.
Professional with proven expertise in coordinating and delivering impactful training programs. Known for fostering strong team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to ensure optimal outcomes. Possesses skills in curriculum development, instructional design, and performance analysis. Reliable and results-driven, consistently enhancing organizational effectiveness through targeted training initiatives.
Experienced with developing and managing training programs that align with organizational goals. Utilizes innovative training methods to enhance learning experiences and employee development. Track record of creating engaging content and fostering inclusive learning culture.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DRIVERS TRAINING COORDINATOR
Intertek inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Train Drivers to drive test vehicles on and off road
- Access students' performances and help them to become safer and smoother drivers
- Maintenance and inspection of vehicles
- Collaborate with fellow employees to make training classes
- Middle class, Middle class plus and offroad licenses to drive on Toyota proving grounds
CEO
Cascade Horticulture
11.2003 - 06.2022
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
- Drove significant cost reductions while maintaining product quality, negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
ASSOCIATE & CREW LEAD
Nectar
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Supporting an agricultural distributor in the State of Oregon ($30M annual revenue and 25 locations).
- Hands-on employee and crew lead of 30-person team, supporting 80 product lines with seasonal rotations.
- Establish work areas and workflow, including overhauling Standard Operating Procedures for waste, mold prevention, bins, trimming, and packaging.
- In charge of all safety/compliance/regulations based on State of Oregon (testing, documentation).
- Prepared samples for testing, including coordinating with third party laboratory.
- Weighed and tracked product packaging and shipping.
- Database management and recordkeeping of each employee’s production hours.
FARM MANAGER (Seasonal)
Stargazer Farms
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Manage plant growths and maintain indoor plants in 25000 sq. ft. greenhouse environments and 10000 sq. ft. of vegetative for multiple product lines.
- Manage a team of 4 (Assistant and Work Crew), including scheduling and performance management.
- Coordinated plant propagation, cycles, growth, watering and nutrient scheduling.
- IPM and disease management, set up and repair Lighting system, and repair and maintain of equipment.
Education
GED -
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR04-1987
Skills
- Manufacturing/Production Facilities
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance
- Team Training & Supervision
- Machine Set-Up & Operation
- Assembly Line Production
- Regulatory Compliance/OSHA
- Facility Clean-Up/Maintenance
- Safety Requirements/Adherence
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Driver's training/Truck Driving/Delivery
- Production Packaging/Distribution
- Scheduling/Shift Supervision
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Presentation
Accomplishments
- I have developed my driving skills to high levels to improve the training for my students to improve their ability to drive smoothly and consistently to give good data to the engineers that are helping develop the latest automotive advancements and ADAS systems.
- I have developed good time management skills to keep our classes moving and on time with the students and our track schedules
- I am responsible for doing general maintenance and vehicle inspections on our fleet of 150 vehicles
- I have developed management skills and responsible for doing orientations for all the classes we train.
Certification
- Middle class
- Middle class plus
- T-1 truck and trailer
- T-2 Ballasting and weighing trucks/ trailers for testing
- Off-road
- QRT Quick response endorsement for Autonomous vehicles
- Manual transmission endorsement
Timeline
DRIVERS TRAINING COORDINATOR
Intertek inc.
07.2022 - Current
FARM MANAGER (Seasonal)
Stargazer Farms
06.2019 - 11.2019
ASSOCIATE & CREW LEAD
Nectar
01.2018 - 01.2021
CEO
Cascade Horticulture
11.2003 - 06.2022
GED -
Clackamas Community College
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