Responsible for achieving goals and objectives for three weld departments. Supervises 30 highly skilled welders ensuring the manufacturing of loader frames, engine frames and booms are within established delivery, quality, safety and cost standards. The Team Leader is the first-line liaison between production employees and the management staff and thus also serves the function of representing the company's interests with the shop floor staff.Major accomplishments in this role include:• Surpassed CoRE goal of 4.00% by over double with Fiscal Year End rate of 10.00%• Maintained and surpassed Fabrication Department goal of 80% weld operator certification across all three departments• Lead 12% of the factory population which experienced the highest improvement achieving rate in 8 hours and rate in 40 hours expectations• DEI advocate engaging as a guest speaker, mentor, and recruiter for 20+ events where the focus is on DoD Skillbridge and employment opportunities with John Deere• Recognized as the first salary 5S Champion for the factory while also leading three employees to be recognized by leadership for their outstanding 5s work

Managed the day-to-day operations as it related to daily/monthly production goals. Provided daily supervision of assemblers and maintenance wage/union employees including coaching, training, counseling, and evaluating. Effectively communicated both vertically and horizontally among management and employees to ensure all reporting information was correct and completed in a timely manner. Promoted cross team synergy of over 43 employees. Provided advice and recommendations to management officials relative to policy, initiatives, and operational matters/issues. Developed and monitored employee schedules attendance. Conducted performance improvement processes and appropriate disciplinary actions with team and employees.Major accomplishments in this role include:• Led the workforce to accomplish the safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency goals through Continuous Improvement (CI) plans and activities• Determined workload priorities based on the production schedule and made daily assignments filling vacancies while assigning overtime to adhere to departure deadlines• Planned for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets• Administered employee policies, practices, procedures, and work rules appropriate for the unit while monitoring individual and departmental performance taking corrective action when needed• Provided leadership and direct supervision to co-workers and 43 wage/union assembly employees ensuring appropriate training, and work instructions while successful achieving 220% CIPP• Investigated manufacturing assembly line and supplier quality issues to identify root cause analysis, then resolve or facilitate corrective action• Assigned and monitored the work of 15 skilled-trades personnel to accomplish customer requests, preventative maintenance, and project work

Represented and advised senior executive leaders on Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve matters pertaining to strategic equipping, training, resources and operational mission support across the organization. Championed effective communications at all levels while leading cross-functional and results-oriented teams. Expedited process improvement by applying lessons learned through data analysis and continued study or current best practices by industry leaders. Assisted in the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans to achieve success within key results areas that align with AMC mission and strategic objectives. Major accomplishments in this role include:• Facilitated financial planning and resource expenditures of programs resulting in a $5 million cost avoidance• Managed 22 complex projects focused on process improvement and operations management that involves 120 different organizations across the U.S.• Led best practice-sharing sessions with 21 organizations to resolve site performance gaps across the logistics enterprise• Balanced and managed multiple priorities to ensure programs and projects are delivered on time and on budget to customers across 12 different world-wide geographical locations• Served as the senior action officer at primary management levels within AMC on special assignments relating to supply, maintenance and transportation policy issues, strategic and tactical planning, oversight of operations, and supporting resource and requirements matters• Advised senior leadership on significant organizational roadblocks while providing recommendations for resolving them• Evaluated and interpreted policies and proactively develop solutions to unforeseen problems

Presided over day-to-day operations for a full-time workforce of 131 and over 5,000 rotational students. Planned, synchronized and executed training objectives and internal performance standards for twelve distinct programs of instruction. Coordinated cross-functional teams and organizational leadership resolving complex training issues. Supervise maintenance and scheduled operations for 43-acre complex consisting of $18 million worth of facilities, training apparatus and other infrastructure.Major accomplishments in this role include: • Planned and executed recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management processes for 120 employees within a $5.8 million budget • Directed team of five Operations Coordinators with focus on training, health, welfare, and morale of over 10,000 service members in various locations across the world • Analyzed emerging trends within a training pipeline to reduce losses while increasing capacity through effective management of personnel, increasing graduation rate by 20%• Led financial operations, scheduling requirements, resource, staffing requirements, and integration efforts for 72 project plans annually• Managed personnel staffing levels and maintained a 95% manning rate over 2 years• Mitigated and controlled risks for 190 high-risk training events, ensuring maximum training value across 12 programs of instruction• Supervised the operations and maintenance of a 43-acre campus consisting of $18 million worth of facilities, training apparatus, and infrastructure

Focused on matters relative to logistics, maintenance and transportation at the national level, consisting of 425 employees in 3 divisions and 19 departments across a global Army enterprise. Developed intricate execution plans in an extremely resource-constrained environment while ensuring issues and initiatives were exceeded while supporting 335,000 Soldiers around the world.Major accomplishments in this role include: • Provided guidance and workload requirements for three division operations ensuring efficient and effective operations met customer demands• Reviewed and approved resource requirements for programs worth $45 million. • Developed and implemented a strategic communication plan for senior executives which reduced program costs by $18 million• Oversaw staffing and workforce balancing decisions for 425 personnel assigned in multiple organizations and locations nationwide• Collaborated across multiple Department of Defense organizations and cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction while producing a cost avoidance of over $10 million in personnel funds• Advised operational managers and their staff on performance improvement efforts• Functioned as the senior Army National Guard Logistics representation during high level meetings

Primary responsibilities included managing operations and assisting in the growth and development of a training organization. Guided staff development through identifying skills needed, delegating operational tasks appropriately and motivating staff to provide outstanding client services.Major accomplishments in this role include: • Developed plans and published weekly operational guidance for six subordinate training facilities• Supervised utilization and maintenance of 13 individual facilities worth over $6.5 million• Implemented an operating model with a set of short-term, repetitive goals that were executed, reevaluated, streamlined, and repeated saving $75 thousand• Planned, budgeted, and executed an annual $2.8 million personnel budget• Designed and executed professional development training for 73 full-time employees • Responded to and resolved weekly customer-training issues regarding living quarters, transportations, and funding

Principal duties entailed training, development, discipline, accountability and welfare of 60 full-time employees. Oversaw the implementation of the parent organization workforce strategic plan and ensured program was on time and budget. Responsible for internal control compliance related matters and initiatives.Major accomplishments in this role include: • Effectively led organizational staffing process from planning, budgeting, and recruiting through on boarding a division personnel budget worth $8.8 million• Engaged key stakeholders from all departments ensuring 60 individual employee development plans were established to support a cross-functional succession strategy• Identified by executive leadership for management of internal control program consisting of 36 key functional areas that delivering results in a dynamic environment• Audited the legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions• Managed the maintenance of 43-acre campus, 11 facilities and multiple training areas worth $17.5 million• Ensured policies, procedures and reporting met compliance standards• Developed and implemented employee onboarding program for parent organization ensuring company success

Conducted operational audits, examining the accuracy and completeness of procedures of internal control to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory and policy guidance. Conducted root cause analysis identifying discrepancies and recommended necessary actions to remediate process control deficiencies identified.Major accomplishments in this role include: • Conducted 295 vertical assessments through command and technical channels to identify root causes of problems• Prepared 60 reports and memorandums to summarize major problem areas as well as identify the commendable areas• Gained support for my strategy and roadmap from stakeholders by writing narratives and influencing peers and senior leaders across the 54 States and Territories• Identified and resolved logistics problems that adversely affected the strategic readiness for the Army National Guard• Collaborated with senior executives to understand responsibilities and discover where operational efficiencies may be achieved • Acted as the main point of contact and subject matter expert for maintenance management roles at the national level• Reviewed policies, procedures, systems and funding to ensure compliance with Army standards• Assessed observations to develop quarterly trends and issues