David W. Litzke
*** * ******** **. ******* Center, Oh 43045
937-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlitzke/ ***********@*****.***
Summary
Business Achiever: Successful, versatile, results-oriented businessman with a track record of success and expertise in Sales, Wellness, Safety, Training and Development and Human Resources.
Professional Experience
Franke’s Wood Products, Marysville, OH 2020-Present Sales Representative
Identified a new product line, designed and implemented the marketing plan. First year, generated over 400K in sales. By year 3 increased sales by 73%.
Manage a sales portfolio of over 125 clients, growing territory by 45% in three years.
Built strong relationships with over 70 regular clients across the country.
Identified and contacted new leads to generate additional business.
NEX TRANSPORT, East Liberty, OH 2016-2020
Wellness, Safety, Training, Delivery and Quality Supervisor
Designed, implemented and coordinated every aspect of NEX’s Company Wellness Program. (NEXT Step to Wellness)
Collaborated with Divisional Leadership to determine HSA tiers to encourage associate engagement in the Wellness Program.
Promoted the NEXT Step to Wellness program to new associates and the impact it could have on their Health Savings Account (HSA).
Managed NEX’s Safety program at Honda’s Marysville Auto Plant.
- Conducted Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Dock & Process Audits
- Conducted New Hire Training and Safety Orientation
- Trained and certified associates on Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV’s)
- Provided safety and performance information for company scorecard
Conducted production line-side investigations determining root causes of associate injuries
Designed and implemented Pre-shift Stretching Programs for production associates.
Lead associate on all New Hire Trainings and Safety Orientations for new associates.
Primary Trainer on Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV’s)
Manage BWC and Workman’s Compensation Claims.
Instructed new associates on their benefits. (Benefit Basics)
Maintain OSHA Records
Assisted with the Management of NEX’s FMLA Program.
HONDA OF AMERICA MFG., INC. Marysville, OH 1998-2016 Administrative Coordinator - Strategy & Planning Dept./Associate Services/Wellness Center Management Team.
Developed and implemented Honda’s Administration Division and Associate Services business plan.
Partnered successfully with Honda North America to develop manpower plans.
Collaborated with Honda Manufacturing Plants to determine future needs of Critical Workforce Segment.
Managed Honda’s Medically Inactive Transition Program.
- Assisted severely injured and chronically ill associates in their transition from either
returning to work or leaving the company.
Designed and implemented Pre-shift Stretching Programs for production associates.
Created and implemented Work Hardening Training Program for new production associates.
Created and administered physical conditioning programs for injured associates, which resulted in fewer lost days.
Key Team Member in the implementation of Honda’s Wellness program.
Managed and reported on Honda’s Wellness Center budget and business plan.
Encouraged associates to engage in a healthy lifestyle by initiating and coordinating the Courage to Start program.
Lead associate Honda’s annual 5K race.
Volunteerism
Co-Founder and Advisory Board Member Hope 4 Every Child Orphan Care Ministries
Co-Founder Safe Harbor Orphan Care Ministries
Education
MARIETTA COLLEGE, Marietta, OH
Bachelor of Arts (Fitness Management)
Bachelor of Science (Sports Medicine)
Skills
CRM (HubSpot)
Lead Generation (LinkedIn, email)
Problem Solving
Result-oriented
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Professional Training
Completed OSHA’s 30-Hour General Industry Safety & Health Training
Certified Forklift Trainer
Certified MoveSmart Instructor