Manager Safety

KELVIN L. ALLEN SR.

**** ** **** ******* **** ~ 2605 Miramar, FL 33025

205-***-**** adcitn@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinallen

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Production Management ~ Manufacturing & Operational Improvements ~ Project Management~ Transportation Management~ Customer Service ~Safety and Quality Management ~Fleet Management~ Inventory Management~ Commercial Janitorial& Cleaning Management ~Facility Management

Accomplished and dedicated senior level Management and Operations Professional with a proven track record of sustainable and measurable success. Results-oriented skilled in significantly reducing costs, increasing productivity, minimizing safety incidents, improving processes, and driving business growth. Strategic and savvy manager with the ability to optimize staff performance while exceeding client expectations. Excellent communicator able to build cohesive and productive working relationships with all people. Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project. Additional experience:

Team Management Marketing & Sales Kaizen/Lean Projects

Budget/Cost Controls Root Cause Analysis All Human Resource Functions

Key Process Improvements Green/Black Belt Projects Compliance/Safety/Regulations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jones Lang LaSalle, Atlanta, Georgia 2017-Present

Manager of facilities, WeWork account-Southeast Region

Responsible for the oversight of all locations, in Atlanta, Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte Nashville, Miami and Tampa.

Manage and budget a 3 million dollar cleaning service account.

Reduced cleaning expenses by $363,000 dollars from 2017 to 2018.

Reduced cleaning expenses by $78,000 dollars in 2019.

Wrote and Implemented RFP process to help reduce labor by 62%.

Improved cleaning scores from 62 on average in 2017 to 88 in 2018.

Successfully launched the Community Service Associate training program and have over 73 team members throughout my portfolio.

Created a walkthrough process and helped implemented a bonus program for cleaning teams.

Implemented member experience cleaning surveys, to get feedback from members on the cleanliness of our buildings.

Buckhead Cleaning, Atlanta, Georgia 2016-2017

General Manager/ Atlanta Braves-Turner Field

Responsible for the oversight of Turner Field which is a Major League Baseball stadium.

Oversaw the execution of all projects for the stadium that was over 1.5 million square feet.

Managed an operational budget over 1.7 million dollars.

Developed a maintenance and inventory program for all stadium equipment used for concessions, press box, suites, ticket departments, clubhouses, marketing and game operations.

Assisted in the oversight of the company’s marketing objectives and plans with respects to the stadium emphasizing cleanliness and beautification of the ballpark.

Implemented written corporate policies and procedures on all spending, purchase orders and vendor agreements.

Facilitated the improvement of the customer service survey from 83% from 2015 season, to 98% in the 2016 season.

Implemented training and written processes to help reduce labor by 34%.

Professional Transportation, Evansville, Indiana/Georgia

General Manager/Georgia Division 2013-2016

Ensured all appropriate safety measures are in place and make a high priority to promote all aspects of operating safe equipment with safe and well-trained drivers. Was on safety committee teams that helped improved our dictation to safety. Help implement new safety training methods and training to material to help train our drivers to be better prepared when they completed their training.

Managed individual operations in such a manner that PTI meets or exceeds Customer Safety and On-Time performance requirements. Improve safety by 38% and took on time performance from 78% to 96 % throughout my locations as well as reduced my fleet expenses by 16%.

Developed a strong personal relationship with railroad officials at their respective locations. Visit each location and will include railroad yard or other facility visits in order to meet with the appropriate railroad officials.

Supported 11 different Branches throughout Georgia, which supported over 320 managers and employees Responsible for a fleet of 90 vehicles. Responsible for a maintenance, fleet and branch, budget, while still improving safety, and on time performance and exceed customer’s expectations.

TIGHITCO, Atlanta, Georgia 2010-2012

Production Manager

Managed a high-performing team of 50 personnel; recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, ant motivated all team members; evaluated performance and advocated promotions to champion career development.

Streamlined operations and improved processes, drawing from extensive Green and Black Belt training.

Facilitated all sales and marketing efforts while serving as the primary point of contact for client management; encouraged staff ideas for new products and product improvements.

Generated cost savings of $7,000 in 2012 and $10,000 in 2011 by cutting labor costs, improving machinery and processes, and developing tool shadow boards to ensure necessary inventory levels each day.

Reduced costs by $35,000 in 2010 by implementing minimum/maximum levels and Kanban systems as well as securing competitive prices for materials and supplies and reducing labor needs.

Controlled inventory effectively by improving 5S and Kanban processes.

GUILFORD PERFORMANCE TEXTILES, Greensboro, North Carolina 2008-2010

Lamination Manager

Managed all daily operations, safety, quality, and production; oversaw 3 supervisors and 55 associates.

Saved $300,000 in 2009 and $124,000 in 2008 by reducing wasteful spending and improving processes.

Minimized safety incident rate from 5.7 in 2008 to 1.1 in 2009, then zero in 2010 by leading a safety team; ensured complete awareness and implemented a stop program to also ensure safety.

Generated more than $400,000 in savings through Kaizen and lean projects over a 4 year span; earned multiple certificates for work on Kaizen events.

Improved yards per person hours 10% in 2010, 20% in 2009, and 7% in 2008 by effectively collaborating with cross-functional groups to identify and implement efficient methodologies.

Spearheaded efforts to improve productivity department-wide by 33% in 2010, 18% in 2009, and 12% in 2008 through improved process flow and greater time and project efficiency.

Implemented a 5S process and collaborated on other Green Belt and Black Belt projects.

GESTAMP, McCalla, Alabama 2004-2006

Assembly Manager

Oversaw continuous operation of company production, quality control, budgeting, and cost control.

Managed 20 employees on 3 cross-functional teams; facilitated training and promoted staff development.

Reduced operating costs $15,000 through improved vendor relations and streamlined procurement procedures; led a corporate costs savings committee.

Increased sales revenue 13% in 2005 and 8% in 2004 through more strategic and targeted marketing, including campaigns geared toward Germany, China, Japan, and Spain.

Championed for company recognition while serving as VP of ISO 14001 and TS 16949 committees.

DELPHI SAGINAW STEERING SYSTEM, Athens, Alabama 2002-2004

Production Supervisor

Managed daily quality production operations while effectively leading a team of 50 personnel.

Improved employee productivity and quality through sponsored Quality Network Manufacturing training.

Earned Production Management, Lean Production, and Operating an Effective Production Plant certificates.

Reduced departmental spending $85,000 in 2002 in a collaborative effort with the Six Sigma group.

EDUCATION/HONORS

STRAYER UNIVERSITY

Master of Business Administration, Management, 2014

ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Montgomery, Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Business and Finance, 2002

Track Team, 1997-2001

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