Coach Kanye L. Gardner, Mba, Lssbb, Cmlc Email & Phone Number

Canton, Mi, Us

Detroit, Michigan, United States

03/18/23 4:34 PM

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Medical Quality Improvement

Detroit

As Director of Continuous Quality Improvement, I ensure that WSUSOM is living the culture of Continuous Quality Improvement. CQI methodology must be organic an apart of the DNA of an organization and must be “who we are” vs “what we do”.I teach and lead CQI initiatives throughout WSUSOM-Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) using Data to make decisions and drive change management. My direct role focuses on Strategic Planning, Process Optimization & Improvement and Curriculum Management using TQM Tools. Current Projects involving CQI:Project Manager - Year 1 & Year 2 - UME Curriculum Development & RedesignCo-Project Manager - Malcolm Baldrige Organizational Excellence TeamCo-Project Leader - LCME Compliance Management TeamFuture Goals @ WSUCreate a Patient Safety Elective in UME for the 2020-2021 School YearCreate Publication about CQI in Education - Curriculum ChangeCreate Publication about CQI in Education - Patient SafetyObtain a Masters in Public Health by 2025Pursue Doctorate in Education - TBA

Canton, Michigan, United States

Living GRIT-Inspired!I am a Certified Professional Life Coach with The One Big Village LLC The One Big Village is a resource to find a mentor or life coach to help and guide you towards your pathway toward excellence.I have been life coaching for about 10 years. I have led, mentored, coached, and developed young people for 20 years. I find myself a subject matter expert in common sense and life.We will use life lessons and data evidence to plant seeds of knowledge so that you can grow to your fullest potential and share your gifts with the world.I focus on the following areas:• Goal Setting• Career Development• Life Purpose Identification• Finding Happiness• Emotional IntelligenceKanye’ 4 Life lessons:1. First, Keep God as your compass. If you ever used a compass the first thing you look for is where it is north. It’s not hiding, it’s always the same direction. It never deviates, it never changes, it is always north. That is who God is. He is always there. However, a man without God is lost.2. Second, You can not be the smartest person in your village. Surround yourself with unique-minded and creative people to help you grow. If you are the smartest one in your pack who will ever help you grow. If you can not learn anything from your village then come be a part of this one.3. Next, find a coach to help lead and guide you. There are traditional ones like athletics, family (father uncles), and peers. John Wooden is the perfect mentor and coach. He was a great father as well as the best Life Coach that ever lived.4. Finally, words to live by. Never Whine, Complain, Make Excuses, Lie, Cheat, or Steal for your reputation will be forever solidified by these. – Kanye L. Gardner

Flat Rock, Michigan

• Manage the daily operation for two accounts (Novelis & Arconic/Alcoa Automotive Aluminum supporting the Ford P552/F-150 & P558/F-250 Programs)• Manage a team of 17 Operations personnel (2 Sr. Operations Supervisors, 14 Operations Supervisors) and 101 drivers. • Manage a fleet operation of 83 Tractors (TriAxles & Sleepers) and 237 Trailers (Universal Dump Trailers & Conestogas)• Implemented and established operational training for all personnel• Managed the vendor procurement for all goods and services• Facilitated the Safety & Compliance for the Flat Rock & Oswego Terminals• Annual Operating Business Plan is 32 million (26 Million – Novelis & 6 Million – Arconic)

Livonia, Michigan

•Strategic Account Management•Business Development•Carrier Management•Carrier Procurement•Contract Administration. •Process Improvement•Warehouse and Cross Dock Management

Novi, Michigan

•Improve Logistics & Supply Chain overall performance using World Class Manufacturing and lean principles (Kaizen Projects, 5S, 4M, & 5W + 1H)•Implement new initiatives and Standard Operating Procedures for the Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse operations•Provide operational support to Manufacturing, Warehousing, Purchasing, and Planning TeamsSuccessfully lead the Logistics Pillar to score our first point in Logistics in the 2013 WCM Audit.

Novi, Mi

Duties include Strategic Account Management, Carrier Management, Carrier Procurement, Contract Administration, and Route Engineering

Logistics Manager for the Ryder / TRW Account. Duties include Carrier Management, Procurement, Contract Administration & Route Engineering.

Successfully assisted in the implementation of the Ryder Tier II Operations for Fifteen GM Assembly Plants and Two Allison Transmission Plants.Effectively managed the daily inbound shipments for six GM Assembly PlantsManaged the daily activities of nine hourly employees and one salary employeeContinuously monitor the weekly performance of the all third party carriers for GM.Developed a strong communication channel with GM/Ryder in-plant personnel and third party carriersCoordinate system training for all Ryder-in-plant personnel, direct reports, and OMC carrier baseCoordinate and facilitate weekly continuous improvement meetings with customers and direct reports

Effectively managed the logistics operations for Visteon, Delphi, and Benteler Automotive PlantsCommunicated daily with Ryder in-plant associates about transportation concernsCollaborated with various carriers providing customer service needs for Visteon, Delphi, andBenteler AutomotiveManaged the daily activities for over 35 Ryder operational driversProvided weekly productivity reports of the various carriers for eight Delphi plants

Effectively collaborated with store management in the daily operations of a Target storeHandled materials and inventory flow within the store and warehouse areaMaintained and implemented inventory control processes with in the warehouse Communicated Target's goals to employees - team membersSolved internal and external opportunities within the store on a daily basis

Effectively collaborated with management to coordinate daily deliveries for 20 Home Depot stores in metropolitan Detroit; Assisted the implementation of delivery reports and mapping systems for the Lanter Company and Home Depot Corporate HeadquartersAssisted in troubleshooting transportation and customers concerns for Lanter drivers and Home Depot Stores

Support the team through financial contributions and being an ambassador for Wayne State Football

Assisted management with the production operation process within a manufacturing plantInspected and ensured quality control of finished productsSorted and organized manufactured partsConducted inventory control and handling of raw materialsAssisted in the implementation of a inventory control process with new parts

Mba, Management - Leadership Development & Change Management

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B.S., Business Logistics

Activities and Societies: WSU Varsity Football Team (1997-2001) Vice President of Finance and Communications, WSU School of Business.

Diploma, Graphic Design