Data Center Food Manufacturing
Resume:
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CONTACT
Canton, OH
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CAREER EXPERIENCE
Shearer’s Foods LLC-Human Resource Manager, Massillon OH Food Manufacturing, July 2023 – present. Human Resource Management certification from Villanova University -Feb 2024
Leader of a 4 person HR team, in a large food manufacturing facility with 500+ employees, responsible for bottom-up building for staffing, control of labor costs, lead, guide and direct a highly functional team. Directly responsible for greater than 40 percent reduction in turnover, increased employee engagement to 85 percent. Policy development and implementation. Created site level DE&I focus group. Employee relations, performance management, help develop and support other leaders, culture ambassador, work with management to develop an organizational structure and culture that supports the company's strategic goals. Liaison between employees and managers to ensure that appropriate communications exist between all parties. Facilitate conversations about employee policies like compensation, working conditions, and dispute resolution.
Target Corporation-Senior Assets Protection Manager
Wilton Regional Distribution Center, November 2022 – July 2023
Manages a multi-level team comprised of both exempt AP leaders and non-exempt AP Security Specialists who are responsible for the execution of Assets Protection routines and initiatives to support secure environments and protect Target’s profitability. I support building leadership through security incidents and crisis management preparations, along with real-time support and resolution for immediate and perceived threats. Lead a cross functional team that develops solutions to mitigate shortage. My team identifies, investigates and resolves theft and fraud activities. Build safe and secure plans for team members who deal both inside and outside anomalies, suicide ideation, Domestic violence, and other Team member concerns. Built strong relationships with law enforcement and community agencies. Lead in innovation, taking calculated risk, testing and learning new and improved methodologies in technology
Amazon Data Services – Physical Security
Data Center Cluster Security Manager, October 2021 – June 2022
Led cross functional teams; implemented and verified compliance with security procedures, standards, and policies; was able to optimize effective and efficiency of physical security at our facilities. Led new initiatives for the physical security team and oversaw the implementation and coordination with multiple business partner teams, such as Data Center Operators, Data Center Engineering Operators, vendor management; created and refined SOP’s, re-wrote security strategies, driving processes to achieve industry-leading security, responsible for driving down costs through process improvement and technology enhancement. Reported directly to Regional Security Manager for my global area. Managed multiple construction projects from JIT builds, OPTEC’s, project management of installation of security devices, perimeter fencing. Below are other areas of responsibility within my cluster. Servant leader when it comes to providing mentorship, guidance and coaching to get the very best out of my high performing security teams. Global, Regional Project and program Management
Performed continual risk analysis for my cluster of data center sites, particularly with respect to level of crime, terrorism, workplace violence, and threats from natural and man-made disasters.
Responsible for providing leadership and best practices on security policy and practices to on-site data center management.
Managed new build construction for data centers, ensuring adherence to physical security protocol
Cluster Operations Manager for 3 campuses + 20 different facilities & separate campuses; manager of managers + 30 direct report employees
Managed $13M vendor security contract with + 200 employees
Performed Hiring manager responsibilities in building my team
Investigated Media anomalies in relationship to lost/damaged media devices
Worked directly with and managed a team of Security project managers
Data Analysis, Security Threat analysis, Red Team Threat assessments
Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing security plans and security programs such as Emergency Response and Crisis Management, Physical Security, Incident Management, while coordinating site investigations with the Global Intelligence and Investigative team.
Maintains an extensive knowledge of complex industry trends, current security issues and security technology, and updates management on risk and threats against AWS employees and infrastructure.
Supported regional and global security leadership in conducting investigations of significant threats and/or the loss or misappropriation of assets.
Amazon Logistics – Operations
Operations Manager – Delivery Station February 2020-October 2021
Controlled direction of both inbound and outbound operations-maintained health and safety standards for all employees in the fulfillment and delivery stations in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area, Managed the timely data collection updating operational metrics on an hourly basis, in an inventory control and systems environment, achieved high productivity targets, reducing costs per unit, eliminated errors, thus delivering excellent customer service. Worked closely with other support teams (HR, Financial Manager, Facilities Manager, Safety & Security Manager, IT Manager) on staffing plans, schedules, and performance levels to enable the Fulfilment Center and the broader Operations network to attain Amazon’s Business Plan. Implemented change and contributed to cross-functional Six Sigma initiatives and the broader Amazon EU Operations network. Drove continuous process improvement to make our customers experience better than ever. Global Regional Project and program Management
Managed + 800 employees in a delivery station, fulfilment center & sort center, reducing operational costs by +25% through data analysis, employee redistribution & streamlining business processes
98% on-time delivery achieved via adherence to stringent logistics procedures, Inbound, outbound operations, HR functions, P&L, Loading DOC training, Health and safety training, budgeting
Developing and implementing operational strategies that met business objectives
Audits of inventory to ensure levels available when needed
Hiring manager
Ensured health and wellness of employees, help create career planning for employees, through mentoring, coaching, guiding, and directing employees down a path to success
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Lieutenant — Post Commander – December 2012 – February 2020
Akron Post, Summit County: 2019 – 2020
Elyria Post, Lorain County: 2015 - 2019
Marietta Post, Washington County: 2012 – 2015
As Commander I was responsible for building community relationships, ensured all officers stayed current with State, Local, and Federal laws, and enforced crime in a professional manner; led focus groups in ways consistent with the values of the highway patrol. In addition to being responsible for the day-to-day functions of a highway patrol facility I was also performed the followed listed duties below.
Responsible for all administrative functions of the facility
Analyzed statistical data making decisions concerning manpower allocations, budget, Employee development, Risk management
Media releases, external community relations
Payroll audit to ensure payroll records followed payroll policies & procedures
Instructor for employee development/leadership courses
Critical Incident Commander certifications
Interview/Interrogations/Evidence collection/preservation
Excellent report writing/testimony
Excellent Case Management/Crime scene
Witness follow-up
Experience working with judge’s/prosecutors
Warrant service
Certified Law Enforcement Executive Leadership training
Community activism/partnerships
Multi-agency working relationships FBI/Secret Service, DEA
CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Mental health training/certification
Riot control, threat assessment, federal ICS training
Both internal and external investigations
State, Local, regional program/Project Management
Sergeant — October 2005 -December 2012
Public Affairs Division Spokesperson: 2008 served as the spokesperson for the entire division
Evaluated employee performance
Reviewed staff reports to ensure quality control
Conducted meetings to inform staff of new policies, methods of operations, general orders, and procedures
Worked with media to accommodate public records requests in compliance with Ohio public records requests, live, radio and print interviews
Live Interviews/Radio/Print – certified public affairs training-story pitching
Trooper – April 1998 – December 2012 – Field Recruiter
Performed regular patrol handling traffic crashes, investigated incidents and performed criminal and administrative investigations
Emergency Management Agency, Washington County, OH
Vice Chair - 2013 – 2015
Planned for natural and man-made disasters through outreach, coordination, planning, training, and exercising for all hazards, ran meetings, set up external contracts, purchased equipment, lead all training, life savings measures, worked with state and federal authorities to ensure county was prepared to handle natural disasters to including flooding due to proximity to the Ohio River.
Stark State College, North Canton, OH
Adjunct instructor Month 2003 – February 2020
Adjunct Instructor - Justice Studies
United States Air Force
Financial Management Journeyman, May 1993 – April 1998
Managed accounting records and systems
Determined availability of funds and processed the dispersal of payments
Daily Financial Auditing
Created funding codes for contractors, Military payroll, Travel pay system
Cashiers cage, dispersal of large payments, approval of vendor contracts, end of day closeout.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project management
Leadership: Training and Development
Data Analysis
Business Process Management
Recruitment & Minority Relations/DEI leader
Budgeting & Payroll
Interpersonal and Organizational
Communication
Interview and Interrogation
College level (adjunct) instructor
Crisis management
Federal ICS Critical Incident Commander certifications 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 series
Investigations, both administrative and criminal
EDUCATION
Walden University, Master of Science
Communications
August 2015 - February 2020
Malone University,
Bachelor of Arts
Organizational Management
August 2007 - May 2009
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING
OSU Public Safety Leadership Academy
Certified Law Enforcement Executive
Ohio State Highway Patrol Finance and Logistics
Guardian ad litem/ CASA
Human Resource Management Certification – Villanova University – Feb 2024
INTERESTS
Golf
Running
Community Advocacy
Carlos Smith
Servant Leader; Human resource Manager, Senior Leader, Operations Manager, Advanced Security Professional, Skilled in people leadership, development, growth. Leader of leaders.
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