Robert “Kyle” Reed
**W*** Main Street Rd Elburn, I L 60119
630-***-**** ********@*****.***
Objective:
To utilize my education and experience too positively in fluence the work
environment through a safety conscious and team oriented atti tude. To have my
own dedication and work ethic serve as an example to others.
Work Experience:
• Safety and Envi ronmental Manager for Chicago Mold Engineering -
A pril 2007-September 2009
Developed and implemented Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA),
S t. Charles Fire Code and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory
compliance and t raining programs. Established environmental and safety policies
and procedures that focused on both compliance and cost effectiveness. In terviewed,
h ired, and when necessary, terminated personnel to maintain a superior motivated
work force. Passionately communicated the importance of continually t raining an
expanding staff with modern time saving techniques. Implemented and supervised
n umerous programs including: vehicle inspections, blood born pathogen safety
t raining, forklift operation, material safety data sheets (MSDS), ergonomic and back
to work programs, and maintenance lock out/ tag out procedures. Used Microsoft
O ffice to wri te fiscally responsible policies and procedures as well as Excel
spreadsheets to organize safety data, and to t rack purchasing improvements.
Documented and maintained required records for accountability per regulatory
s tandards both within the company as well as external obligations.
• Purchasing Manager for Chicago Mold Engineering - Janua ry 1999-
September 2009
Supervised inventories and repaired hand tools for world class machine shop.
E valuated suppliers on multiple criteria including: price, quality, service, support
and reliabili ty. Researched to find the best goods and services, and negotiated to
lower prices and to ensure the r ight amount of the product or service was received
w hen it was needed. Displayed outstanding commitment to the customers delivery
expectations with extreme consideration to the continued superior quality of the
p roduct manufactured. Established an extensive maintenance program in the shop
and provided necessary t raining to personnel to reduce down t ime and repair costs.
Used concepts such as the Kaizen philosophy and Lean production to increase
efficiency, decrease waste, and focus on cost reduction. Implemented “Just in Time”
p urchasing and Kanban methods with care given to the impact on employee’s
a tti tudes and expectations. Was instrumental in working with other managers to
develop comprehensive programs such as In ternational Organization for
S tandardization (ISO) to provide for a safe, well maintained, and organized work
environment.
• Purchasing Agent for I n tercontinental Supply Company - summer of
2002
Researched, quoted and purchased a variety of products for exportation including:
household goods, emergency and medical equipment, and industrial machine parts.
Worked in collaboration with other purchasing agents as well as logistic specialists
to receive, package, and ship goods for in ternational use.
• Cargo Agent for Lufthansa Cargo from 1994-1998
Processed importation, customs, and other governmental required documentation
for international air cargo shipments. Worked with ISO managers to develop
p rocedures and policies in warehouse and Import Department. Developed
p rocedures and policies for upper management that created new revenue sources as
well as projects to develop and improve air freight process procedures to lower
overhead costs.
Education:
Associates Degree with Honors from Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove,
IL August 2006
First Responder and CPR t raining - July 2008
OSHA 7005: Industrial Warehouse Safety - June 2008
Forklift t raining education - November 2004
S tate of I l linois Department of Public Health L icense for Food Service Sanitation
June 10th 1999, recertified May 29th 2004 & May 4th 2009
issued
Graduated Players Workshop of the Second City - August 1997
Robert “Kyle” Reed
46W611 Main Street Rd Elburn, I L 60119
630-***-**** ********@*****.***
Robert “Kyle” Reed
46W611 Main Street Rd Elburn, I L 60119
630-***-**** ********@*****.***
Professional references:
Thomas Heindl
Secretary, Treasure, Controller / Chicago Mold Engineering
615 Stetson Ave.
St.Charles, I L 60174
*******@***********.***
Lutz Austermeier
Owner / Intercontinental Supply Company
310 Frontier Way
Bensenville, I L 60106
****@**********.***
Joseph Laudani
Cargo manager / Lufthansa Cargo
Po box 66143
Chicago O’Hare 60666
******.*******@***.**
Personal references:
Roy Lilly
President/CEO / Hansen Plastics
1270 Abbott Dr.
E lgin, I L 60123
******@**************.***
Steve Bruening
Deputy Sheriff / Kane County
3037 Langston Circle
St.Charles, I L 60175
*********@***.***
Jamie Collins
Marketing Manager / Case New Holland
621 State St.
Racine, WI 53402
*****.*******@***.***