HERMAN ALSTON JR.
**** ******* ****, *******, ** 28027
*********@*******.***, 704-***-****
Objective:
Seeking a challenging opportunity where I can utilize my distinct leadership ability in a professional environment. I am excited with the opportunity to utilize my educational background in an organization that will benefit from the valuable life experience I have attained as a consummate professional.
Education:
Kean University, B.S. Management Science-Marketing, 1992
Experience
5/2014-Present
International Automotive Components (IAC)
Albemarle, NC
Shift Manager
Manages two dye ranges which is responsible for dying carpet for the interior of automobiles that consists of 21 employees
Seeks out and interviews potentially new employees
Schedules and leads monthly employee safety meetings
Responsible for maintaining optimum productivity and meeting shipment demands
Sets up daily schedule in order to prioritize orders on the level of importance
Leads and takes part in Kaizen events which are designed to improve productivity, efficiency, and safety
Holds the record for the most amount of product ever produced on a shift, defined in yardage of carpet being run
Handles issues that may arise such as computer issues, crew issues, making sure the shop takes care of mechanical and electrical issues, and any safety concerns
Performs safety and production audits along with being in charge of Kamishibai Boards to help with production.
Participates and leads departmental safety meetings for management
Responsible for maintaining quality of product
Maintains good employee relations in order to better productivity
Proficient in Kronos system to keeps track and approve employees timecards
Certified Iso 9001 2015 Interior Auditor
Proficient in Lean Manufactoring, TPM usage, and Continous Improvement
4/2013-5/2014
Thompson’s Child and Family Focus
Matthews, NC
Team Leader
Monitor and assist staff of 14 mentors and mentor clients with behavior disorders
Acting supervisor when the program supervisor is out
Assist in running the daily operations of the cottage
Responsible for monitoring video surveillance to ensure safety of clients
In charge of handling cottage budget
Assists in handling emergency scheduling to keep proper ratio due to call outs
Rotating on call supervisor to handle restrictive intervention debriefings, emergencies, and staff questions
Responsible for writing weekly treatment team update reports for all clients in facility
Takes part in monthly progress supervisions of staff
QP qualification, CPR and TCI certified
Trains all in-coming staff on facility procedures, how to complete service notes and enter into Echo system properly
Takes part in interviews of potentially new employees
7/2011-4/2013
Thompson’s Child and Family Focus
Matthews, NC
Mentor
Counsels, mentors and treats children with behavior disorders
Prepares children for re-entry into society
Implemented day to day structure to accustom clients to following a routine
Taught basic life skills and methods to help with controlling anger to express emotions
Taught impulse control
8/2010-8/2012
Barber Scotia College
Concord, NC
Men’s Head Assistant Basketball Coach
Coach, train student athletes for competition
Mentor students
Interviewed and recruited student athletes for the program
Reviewed video and scouted opposing teams to effectively prepare team for competition
Created off season workout plan for established and incoming athletes
Helped organize and run basketball camps
Taught individual as well as team skill development to improve athlete’s production
Monitored academic progress of student athletes
Helped implement practice for game strategies
9/1992-7/1993
Orange Board of Education
Orange, NJ
Substitute Teacher
Facilitated lesson plans for students
Responsible for leading Math and Physical Education classes
Responsible for maintaining safe environment for students to prosper
Provided extra assistance and tutoring for students in need
8/1993 - 6/2010
International Professional Basketball Player
International
Israel France Poland Switzerland Portugal
Leadership Experience/Recognition:
Team Captain (10)
All-Star selection (8)
Player of the Year (2)
League Cup (2)
League Championships (3)
Conducted Youth Basketball Camps
Learned solid foundation of French Language