DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
I have a passion to create the best in my team and my self through the use
of self improvement programs allowing the organization to achieve its
greatest efficiency and strength. Through my passion I bring a structured
approach to leading operations. I utilize continuous education & training
programs, continuous improvement programs, team building initiatives,
employee development, and accountability through my entire organization to
achieve superior results.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
? GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) ? Safety Management ?
Lean Manufacturing
? Program Development ? Project Management ?
Succession Planning
? Internal Logistics Management ? Relationship Building
? Employee Development
? Proactive Leadership ? Management Development ?
Production Management
? SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) ? CBA (Current Best Approach)
? Continuous Improvement
Development
EDUCATION
. Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
o Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
. Major: Business Management
. Minor: MIS
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
XLC Services, LLC. Aug, 1999 - Current
XLC Services is a Managed Service Provider of labor and
logistics. XLC provides cost savings solutions and offers a true
partnership with its' clients to form a relationship deep enough to forge
unprecedented growth and market value within our industry. Working with
clients such as Procter and Gamble, Eli Lilly, Cintas, and Smackers', just
to name a few... XLC is not just a staffing firm, but a new solution to
managing labor forces.
Director of Operations
Cincinnati, OH: Nov, 2008 - Current
As the Director of Operations responsible for approx. 20% of XLC's
operations, I have been able to build one of the strongest leadership
teams within the organization, able to continue setting "benchmark"
standards. Some of my most accredited accomplishments are as follows:
. Developed systemic solution to increased need for future internal
leaders
. Created a turnkey program to assist local communities in their search
for residential support
. Doubled production output in first 6 months
. Doubled production on one job on first day, tripled by end of work
week with no overtime
. Reduced quality outages from .08% to .0018%
. Implemented cost savings programs to decrease costs by 17%
. Increased profitability by 11.3%
. Saved one client $100K annually
Site Operations Manager
Cincinnati, OH: Oct, 2007 - Nov, 2008
The Discovery Center, a R&D facility for Pampers research, benefitted
from my experience and ability mainly in the form of bringing structure
to the operation from a vendor's perspective. XLC was awarded the
contract and I stepped in to run the operation. Bringing standardized
training and a fact-based management style aboard, I was able to make
the following contributions:
. Successfully designed and ran first ever clinical trial for client
. Updated and improved quality and safety standards
. Brought facility up to 100% quality accuracy on internal quality
audit
. Stream-lined leadership structure to decrease client costs by 7.5%
Site Safety Manager
Albany, GA: Nov, 2006 - Oct, 2007
. Created and implemented safety program, ultimately driving safety
issues down by 87%, consequently shifting the organizational culture
towards
. Continue as a safety "activist" working as a consultant to new sites
indoctrinated into the organization
Corporate Project Manager, New Business Start-Ups
Cincinnati, OH; Mehoopany, PA; Albany, GA; New Orleans, LA: Sep, 2003 -
Nov, 2006
During my tenure as a project manager, I traveled mainly to these four
locations supporting our on-site leadership teams with any issues. I was
also responsible for managing several new contract start-ups with the aide
of our field support team. I lead small teams and large groups of
employees, always lending my expertise in relation to regulating start-up
budgets, mentoring leaders, supporting recruiting efforts, or supporting
satellite operations however possible. Some of my personal contributions
are:
. The "Disaster Control" manager for high-profile contracts (creating a
cost avoidance of $1.8M)
. MIS upgrade
. IRA (Inventory record accuracy) to 97% or greater in all locations
. Completion ahead of accelerated schedule and 2% under budget
. Single-handedly manage 24/7 food & beverage packaging operation
without issue
. Retention average at over 92%
. Decreased plant-wide attendance issues by 61% in one quarter
. Emphasize quality standards and introduce new 5S standards to current
workforce
Branch Staffing Manager
Cincinnati, OH; New Orleans, LA: Jan, 2002 - Dec, 2002
These roles with the organization landed me in two separate
locations, holding me accountable for implementing, coordinating and
maintaining all HR policies, analyzing business needs and prepare staff
for upcoming client events, preparing business proposals per company
policies and minor speculations, maintain / improve client relations,
oversee staffing operation, and lead a small office team while
accomplishing the following:
. Supervised over 80 employees as onsite project leader
. Manage over 400 employees on HR related issues
. Developed relationships with minority programs
. Started employee recognition program
. Increase and maintain retention rate of 82%
On-Site Supervisor
Cincinnati, OH: Aug, 2001 - Jan, 2002
. Analyzed, redesigned, and implemented current training program for
Proctor and Gamble contract employees
. Supervised staff of 60 contract technicians in research lab
. Worked to continuously improve technique on manual production of
prototypes
. Improved the flow of new hires into the organizational structure
Staffing Manager
Columbus, OH: Aug, 1999 - Aug, 2001
. Project Manager for implementation of company wide network solution
. Responsible for: weekly payroll / benefit inquiries / orientation /
drug screening / advertisement / interviewing / placement /
termination / client relations / timecard issues / worker's comp.
claims / employee issues
. Created a step-by-step instruction tri-fold for client use nationwide
. Decreased criminal investigation process from a 72hr turnaround time
to only a 4hr turnaround on "No Record Found"
. Manage pre-employment investigations, maintaining lowest minutes per
service, company wide