Gary Despres

** ****** **** **** *****, NH *****

203-***-**** acvgnx@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/garydespres

Candidate: Operations Manager/Supervisor Manufacturing Environment

Operations Management Professional with exemplary leadership skills and proven ability motivating others to achieve exceptional outcomes. Keen project management skills augmented by hands-on supervisory experience as well as formal undergraduate/graduate education.

Skilled management professional and highly effective leader with track record reflecting outstanding work ethic (typically working 60–75+ hours per week). Highly resourceful in assessing gaps/opportunities for improvement, tapping expertise, motivating team, and enacting solutions that produce results.

Decisive and dedicated professional skilled in quickly gathering data/facts to inform quality decisions.

Talented manager, coach, and mentor leading by example in challenging, high-pressure situations and consistently achieving project goals/desired results.

Throughout combat management experience, proud to have brought every individual under my leadership home safely (includes 2 tours as a Combat Veteran in Iraq).

Additional Competencies

Exposure/Implementation: Toyota Lean Manufacturing Concepts/Kata Continuous Process Improvement

Training Facilitation and Instruction Technology: PC/Microsoft and Apple Research and Data Analysis

Crisis Communications Legal Administration Accomplished and Confident Public Speaker

Professional Experience

VALUE STREAM SUPERVISOR Jan.–Mar. 2016

Bemis Associates, Inc. Shirley, MA

Hired into interim management role (2nd shift supervisor, 65+ hours/week) within Manufacturing Department for producer of heat seal film adhesives, coatings, and tapes for broad range of industrial/consumer goods applications. Select strategic accounts included 3M, Nike, New Balance, and Eastern Mountain.

Managed team of approx. 30 production workers on production floor; quickly assimilated to unionized environment and learned steps in grievance process.

- Supervised machine operators and loaders/helpers operating short production runs/converting extrusion machines for different product runs. Oversaw manufacturing processes with high tolerances.

- Rapidly earned reputation as very fair manager with exceptionally high performance standards and a management approach that fostered collaboration, pride in workmanship, and effective problem solving.

Completed comprehensive training that included exposure to Toyota LEAN Manufacturing concepts; contributed to implementation of LEAN throughout factory floor operations.

Established relationships with quality control, lab, testing, production, and shipping and receiving teams.

CONSULTANT (part-time employee) 2011–2013

Men’s Warehouse Hamden, CT

Comprehensive oversight for men’s clothiers/retail space and complete security/customer service operations (held position on part-time base, concurrent with completion of undergraduate degree).

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Gary Despres

203-***-**** acvgnx@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL SECURITY OFFICER/SERGEANT SQUAD LEADER (promoted) 2008–2010

United States Army

Culmination of 11 years’ distinguished military career was competitive process to provide personal security to Battalion Command Sergeant Major (selected from 50 highly qualified candidates).

Collaborated with senior executives to orchestrate, plan, and execute safety and security measures for staff assigned in Iraq, Kuwait, and Texas. Timeframe included second Iraq combat tour (2010).

As overall team leader, oversaw 14 individuals; tapped expertise to facilitate training in all components of combat maneuvers.

Record of performance as professional manager/leader in the military and as a Combat Veteran; select commendations received include:

- Combat Infantry Badge (2006) - Air Assault Badge (2002)

- Iraq Campaign Medal (3 Stars; 2006–2008; 2009–2010) - Nat’l. Defense Service Medal (2000)

- Army Commendation Medal (2005, 2006, 2009) - Air Assault Badge (2002)

- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (2003) - Korean Defense Service Medal (2003)

- Army Achievement Medal (2003, 2X; 2006) - Expert Marksman Badge (2000)

- Overseas Service Ribbon (2003, 2006, 2008, 2010) - Certificate of Achievement (2006)

- Noncommissioned Officer Prof’l. Devel. Ribbon (2008) - Army Good Conduct Medal (2005, 2008)

TEAM LEADER (promoted) 2006–2008

United States Army

Based upon exemplary leadership performance, selected to lead combat operations in Iraq. Trained and directed team of up to 25 soldiers throughout missions conducted in highly dangerous conditions and particularly challenging environments.

Following reenlistment in 2006 and completion of training (Ft. Hood, Ft. Benning), deployed in 15-month combat tour in Iraq.

Gained reputation for competency as a leader and manager who inspired loyalty and earned respect.

PATIENT ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST 1999–2005

United States Army

Supported patient administration through methodical management of medical records and investigations. Maintained medical records tracking system within facility.

Instrumental in providing key administrative support of medical/healthcare operations at Hanscom Air Force Base (Bedford, MA; 1999–2002) as well as in Korea (2002–2003) and Germany (2003–2005).

Initially served in Reserves following basic training (Ft. Jackson), then enlisted in active duty following the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

Education & Professional Development

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Boston, MA

Candidate: Master of Arts degree, Homeland Security (anticipated completion: 2017; 4 classes remain)

• Concentration: Emergency Management & Geographic Information Technologies

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Boston, MA

Master of Science degree, Criminal Justice (2015)

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN West Haven, CT

Bachelor of Science degree, Criminal Justice; minor: Psychology (2013)

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