SKILLS
● Project Management
● Kaizen
● *PL
● T3
● Lean Processing
● Lean Six Sigma
● PDCA
● 8D Methodology
● Visual Management
● Business Statistics
● Business Development
● Contract Negotiation
● Supply Chain &
Procurement
● Logistics
● EHS Regulations
● Line Manufacturing
● Continuous
Improvement
● Value Stream
● Quality Control
● Forklift Certified
● eRailSafe System
PROFILE
Dynamic, knowledgeable leader with extensive experience spearheading business development in diverse environments. Personable, client-centered professional adept at launching and managing profitable, multi-million dollar enterprises. Long, successful track record supercharging operations and key initiatives. Outstanding communicator and negotiator. Exceedingly well-versed production industry set up, regulation and procedures. Extensive experience in public relations and fostering community trust and patronage of businesses. Known for a can-do attitude and devotion to excellence. Trusted to deliver strong, sustainable revenue growth in diverse industries and business climates.
EXPERIENCE
Branch Operations Manager
Pac-Van, Inc.
09/2020 – 04/2021
● Collaborate with the branch administrative manager, sales staff, and regional manager to develop and execute action plans to meet or exceed branch growth and performance targets.
● Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the market and competitive environment including current market pricing, trends, and product offerings.
● Set and manage facility related contracts and service standards.
● Coordinate all container procurement with corporate operations.
● Maintain physical control of fleet equipment, adequate inventory levels and fleet readiness.
● Ensure branch compliance with all provincial and federal transportation equipment requirements.
Corporate Operations Officer
RTC Ranch, LLC
04/2020 – 09/2020
● Provide strategic leadership and establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.
● Develop and execute both short-term and long-term asset/resource strategies and plans to meet business goals, optimize manufacturing utilization, and ensure operational excellence.
● Oversee company operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
● Develop and implement strategic operating plans and budgets that reflect long term objectives and priorities as identified.
● Lead effective and cohesive teams with efficient succession planning.
● Plan, develop and approve specific operational policies, programs, procedures, and methods in concert with general policies.
Level II Inspector/Repair Specialist
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
10/2018 – 02/2020
● Ensure each firearm is properly qualified, handled and secured in accordance with the established policies and procedures.
● Qualify customer firearms as well as use an approved bullet trap, Empty Chamber Indicators (ECIs) and trigger locks to ensure firearms are properly secure.
● Communicate customer service concerns to executive leadership regarding the safe handling of firearms to ensure a safe environment is secure.
Operations Sergeant, Sergeant First Class
United States Army
09/1992 – 10/2016
Operations Sergeant, Sergeant First Class (E-7)
Range Control Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge United States Army/Arizona National Guard
Training Site Command (MTC-L) Camp Navajo
08/2011 – 01/2016
Operations Sergeant. Sergeant First Class (E-7)
United States Army/Arizona National Guard
Operation Copper Cactus Douglas Sector
09/2010 – 02/2012
United States Army/Arizona National Guard (E-7)
2003 - 2016 Retired
● Oversee the development of the Operational Control Center, engaging five departments and 65 assigned personnel.
● Manage and coordinate control measures in importing, storing, and disposal of all personnel equipment issued.
● Coordinate, facilitate, and field the processing of foreign soldiers into databases.
● Design and manage internal control measures and procedures for military equipment.
● Establish and implement internal control measures and procedures such as separation of duties, access controls, audits, standardized documentation, trial balances, periodic reconciliation, and approval authority.
● Analyze, examine, and interpret account records, compile financial information, and reconcile reports and budgetary data.
● Plan and assign non-routine work, set priorities, and schedule the completion of special projects; cross assign and level workload based on priorities, existing projects, and selective consideration of the difficulty of assignments and capabilities of personnel.
● Monitors, communicates, and assists in enforcing mission critical production indicators, statistics, and solution plans.
● Directly supervise personnel assigned to the Battalion.
● Mentor and provide leadership, technical advice and administrative guidance and instruction.
● Research best practices and make recommendations on areas such as employee discipline, reassignment, promotion, and incentive awards.
● Resolve conflicts between operating units by determining the facts underlying the conflict, mediating cooperative agreement, and taking corrective actions.
EDUCATION
Universal Life Church
Doctorate of Divinity
01/2022
Grand Canyon University
Master’s in Divinity
09/2007 – 01/2008 (NC)
Heritage Baptist Bible College
Bachelors in Pastoral Studies
08/01/2001 – 09/2003
Carolina School of Culinary Arts
Associates in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management 08/1987 – 03/1989
Department of Defense Dependent Schools Diploma
08/1983 – 06/1986