Asa Evans
Clinton, NC *****
336-***-**** Home/Mobile
***.*******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly motivated innovative candidate that’s goal-oriented, with a strong leadership and technical background; experience as a Field Engineer, Manufacturing Safety Engineer/ Lean Manufacturing Operations and Six Sigma Methodology that seeks a Management position that will provide a challenging opportunity to significantly contribute to a company's efficiency, organization, growth, and profitability.
SUMMARY
Proven out of the box thinking leader with experience in innovative corporate strategy that implements effective simple solutions to include organization-manufacturing methodology. A Self-Starter with excellent communication and management skills; proficient in statistical analysis, profit, loss statement and project management. With very strong Problem Solving Skills, applied Six Sigma techniques to identify and implement solutions to quality and safety with a Conviction to “Getting it done”.
EXPERIENCE
Iron Mountain
Transportation Supervisor (2014-2015)
Responsible for the management, leadership and direction of the largest transportation fleet in northern Virginia. Managing fuel consumption, maintenance and safety of drivers totaling zero injuries resulting a loss of man hours over a 7-month period due to driver error or negligence.
Received Driver excellent award from Vice President
Improved on-time service delivery from 95.7% to 99.5% in a 4 month period
Used Six Sigma methodology techniques reducing the morning route/preparation process time from 1.5 hours to 30 minutes. Adjustments made saved the company $35,000 in 6 months.
Iron Mountain
Operations Supervisor (2014-2015)
Responsible for the management, leadership and continuous improvement of six record centers. Formulated Standard Operating Procedures for warehouse operations in the grater northern Virginia area.
Lead a team 23 highly motivated Record Center members maintaining over 3.5 million cubic feet of inventory. Responsible for all facility functions, inspections, equipment and outside vender relationships that extends across several business lines.
Chosen as the top facility in Virginia area receiving the leadership Platinum award
Developed and implemented a tracking device that allowed production to rise 27%.
Implemented Six Sigma methodology lowering maintenance cost by 19% savings totaling $47,000 in 6 months time period.
United States Army
Brigade Assistant Logistics & OIC Brigade Safety Officer (2012-2013)
Worked in a team environment in a cross-function manner to achieve a sublevel need for brigade logistics
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one that saved our brigade 9% amounting to 83k
Managed brigades budget while writing the service and support portion
In the operations order
* Synchronizing various logistical support from adjacent units on and off the battlefield
* Actively strive to reduce the brigades’ cost by investigating and evaluating battalions lost statements
* Worked closely with major distributors such as (OSKASH) to identify and correct problems with products in inventory
* Review contractual commitments, customer specifications, or related information to determine logistics or support requirements
* Analyzed last year’s projections for repair needs for incoming and on-hand equipment assigned to the brigade
* Propose logistics solutions for brigade that saved both time and money
* Develop robust Safety Assurance Plan geared towards protecting both mission statement and Soldier’s quality of life
* Evaluate the use of inventory tracking technology, Web-based warehousing software, maximizing unit distribution efficiency
* Prepare or validate documentation on automated logistics or maintenance-data reporting or management information systems
* Guided, Coach, mentor, and facilitate the effective usage of up to 103 million dollar budget while accounting for over 563 million dollars in equipment
* Liaison between Israeli, Swedish and English contingencies supplying logistical, safety and tactical support during stateside and overseas missions
* Analyze or interpret logistics data involving customer service, forecasting, procurement, inventory, transportation, or warehousing
* De-confliction of subordinate battalion property books
United States Army
Brigade Assistant Planning Officer (2011-2012)
Responsible for over-all tactical and strategic planning for all activities and mission consisting over 6500 military members and 250 civilians responsible for planning operations when the unit is garrison/deployed. I assisted in writing the standard operational procedures (SOP) for situations that may come up during combat and or field problems; as the assistant planning Officer I also generate the orders for specific combat actions for the brigade assets.
Develop and supervise pre-operational annexes for plans and orders for the Army’s largest testing brigade
United States Army
Company Commander (2009-2011)
Direct, train, and lead infantry units in ground combat operations. Duties include directing deployment of infantry weapons, vehicles, and equipment; directing location, construction, and camouflage of infantry positions and equipment; managing field communications operations; coordinating with armor, artillery, and air support units; performing strategic and tactical planning, including battle plan development; and leading basic reconnaissance operations
United States Army
Scout Platoon Leader
As The Scout platoon Leader, I was first hand selected to lead this elite specialty platoon directly reporting to the Battalion Commander being the primary security to the battalions convoys and Quick Reaction Force upon a moments notice. My scout platoon composed of a section of qualified Army Snipers and Rangers that I disburse to provide long-range surveillance/protection for both the battalion and our platoon. Most importantly my Scout Platoon provided long-range intelligence to the entire Battalion and Brigade allowing for safe, fast movement on the battlefield.
United States Army
Special Operation Infantry Officer
Special Forces Selected
Ranger School
Airborne School
SERE School
Mechanize Leaders I,II and III
Combative I, II, III and IV
Combat Life Savers Course
Infantry Officer Course
Command course
United States Army Cadet
Cadet Commander (2004-2007)
Developing and coordinating field exercise while complying with active duty battalion commanders intent and guidance
Developing and implementing daily enrichment programs for fellow cadets
Performing daily safety and operational needs of battalion
Maxam Construction
Project Engineer/ OSHA Site Representative (2003-2004)
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. To Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing, masonry, electrical and most importantly safety.
Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors
* Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed
* Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
* Plan, schedule and coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines
* Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations
* Develop and implement quality control programs
* Continuously building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members on site
* Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods
Implementing construction site matrix for 160 million dollar project
* Developed specific goals and plans prioritizing, organizing, and accomplish scheduled work
Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly ordering and tracking of site supplies and manpower
* Enforce safety regulations for both state and federal standards
* Conduct monthly safety meetings with state Occupation Safety and Health inspectors
* Giving quarterly Lock Out and Machinery Safety classes to site personal
* Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future
* Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans
* Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations
* Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials on daily basis
* The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce common sense
General Motors
Project Manager (1998-1999)
Track cost analysis of chassis project of various production vehicles
* Supervise technicians, analysts, administrative staff and other engineers on select top-level projects
* Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products in use
* Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods saving our department over 11%
* Influenced the processes for providing customer and personal services; this included customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
* Train production personnel in new or existing methods
* Continuously applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
* Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing
* Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods
* Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Performed occupational and Safety in both chemical and manufacturing divisions
* Design, install and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
* Implementation of machinery and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Providing guidance on safety corrections made throughout automotive plant
* Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
United Parcel Service
Lost Prevention Officer (1995-1998)
Enforcing United Parcel Services’ integrity for both the customer and staff by
performing surveillance and investigations to recover property
Helped to implement cost efficient ways to track packages and equipment
Experience
Site Engineer
Auto CAD
Mechanical Packaging and Logistics
Hydraulics
Project Management
Six Sigma Methodology
Corporate Strategy
Project Management
EDUCATION
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
M.S., Industrial Technology/Occupational Safety & Health
M.S., Industrial Technology/Manufacturing Engineering
B.S., Psychology/Manufacturing Engineering
*Valid Passport*
References available upon request.