Bryan Townsend, Sr. M.A, Six Sigma Greenbelt, Cdl-A Email & Phone Number

Westland, Michigan, United States

United States

Think Achieve Consulting Group is a lean process & procedure improvement organization focused on delivering quality services and products, at the lowest cost to our clients,at the fastest delivery time.

One Ford Place

Greater Detroit Area

Dearborn, Michigan

Implement and manage the Ford Motor Company Manufacturing Training Operating System, using standardized processes and tools.

28000 Dequindre Rd. Warren, Michigan

Consult and partner with site leadership team to identify issues, creatively problem solve, recommend action(s) and follow-up as directedDevelop and facilitate creative value-based organizational development interventions such as team building, group facilitation, improvement efforts, change management, department re-structuring, performance development, leadership coaching, etc. as indicated by the needs of the group, department, site or organization.Partner with Human Resource… Show more Consult and partner with site leadership team to identify issues, creatively problem solve, recommend action(s) and follow-up as directedDevelop and facilitate creative value-based organizational development interventions such as team building, group facilitation, improvement efforts, change management, department re-structuring, performance development, leadership coaching, etc. as indicated by the needs of the group, department, site or organization.Partner with Human Resource (HR) directors and staff to provide a collaborative value-based, customer focus approach for providing supportive HR systems to meet the needs of the team, department, site or organization Show less

Ford Motor Company -Michigan Assembly Plant

Implement and manage the Ford Motor Company Manufacturing Training Operating System, using standardized processes and tools.

Provide customized training to executives, staff, volunteers, and community supporters concerning the impact of Green Economy on the nation and surrounding communities as well as the benefits from accessing sustainable products or services.

Managed Credit Union Merger and Conversion data processing projects. Created instructor and participant training guides on proprietary software system.Analyzed credit union’s current data processing systems to determine best software solutions.Traveled to remote credit unions to perform data processing system conversion.Provided training solutions to credit unions via instructor-led and Webinar.Implemented data conversion and mapping of old data… Show more Managed Credit Union Merger and Conversion data processing projects. Created instructor and participant training guides on proprietary software system.Analyzed credit union’s current data processing systems to determine best software solutions.Traveled to remote credit unions to perform data processing system conversion.Provided training solutions to credit unions via instructor-led and Webinar.Implemented data conversion and mapping of old data processing systems to proprietary system.Performed extensive validation of database to meet with industry standards. Show less

Facilitated sociology course on understanding and developing "Teams" to college students in an accelerated learning environment.

Consulted with plant leadership on supporting transformation to a lean culture and a lean operating system to achieve key business objectives.Provided consulting and coaching to plant leadership on lean manufacturing principles to enable cascading of lean methodology and implementation at the shop floor level. Coached manufacturing and prototype facilities on standard lean requirements.Assessed plants regularly through coaching and facilitation of identified gaps and… Show more Consulted with plant leadership on supporting transformation to a lean culture and a lean operating system to achieve key business objectives.Provided consulting and coaching to plant leadership on lean manufacturing principles to enable cascading of lean methodology and implementation at the shop floor level. Coached manufacturing and prototype facilities on standard lean requirements.Assessed plants regularly through coaching and facilitation of identified gaps and actions planning to close gaps.Assisted and coached at all levels the ability to identify and eliminate waste within existing operations, processes and procedures.Advised and coached customers on strategic planning, human performance, lean tools and processes such as; Master Scheduling, Visual Management, Mistake Proofing, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events.Drove and supported a work group centered structure for manufacturing and prototype facilities. Show less

Consulted with UAW and Ford Motor Company’s front line to executive leadership to perform front-end analysis.Conducted research using a variety of methods and sources such as: multi-level focus groups, interviews, site visits, workshops, books, internet etc.Designed, developed and implemented instructional material including internal customer evaluations and input into action planning.Lead, supported and facilitated Continuous Improvement Work Group initiatives in… Show more Consulted with UAW and Ford Motor Company’s front line to executive leadership to perform front-end analysis.Conducted research using a variety of methods and sources such as: multi-level focus groups, interviews, site visits, workshops, books, internet etc.Designed, developed and implemented instructional material including internal customer evaluations and input into action planning.Lead, supported and facilitated Continuous Improvement Work Group initiatives in conjunction with UAW representatives. Show less

Facilitated supervisory level learning programs, focus groups, meetings, and other developmental interventions.Instructed planned learning programs to assist employees with development of key competencies.Partnered with assigned internal customer groups to identify and eliminate performance gaps.

Implemented principles and practices of human resources as well as staff development training.Executed training goals, objectives and requirements for staff and administration.Developed proposals and internal instructional materials.Coordinated employee training and development activities including securing presenters, preparing materials and gathering user feedback.Prepared analysis and reports on assigned human resource topics, including gathering data and… Show more Implemented principles and practices of human resources as well as staff development training.Executed training goals, objectives and requirements for staff and administration.Developed proposals and internal instructional materials.Coordinated employee training and development activities including securing presenters, preparing materials and gathering user feedback.Prepared analysis and reports on assigned human resource topics, including gathering data and information from other colleges, universities, agencies or written sources.Reviewed and compiled trends on internal data. Wrote and presented reports and recommendations to leadership. Show less

Administered intensive individual and family treatment for delinquent youth and their families in a community based setting.Served as a constructive role model and monitor the activities of the delinquent youth.Made provisions for consultation and support to schools, substances abuse treatment agencies, other human service agencies, employers and others.

Bba, Business Management

Besides earning two (2) degrees from WMU, I was an active board member of the Douglass Community Center, United Way Coordinator, Community.

Certificate Program: Program & Project Management, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering: Program & Project Management

While working, I studied and earned my Project & Program Management certification from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Master'S, Educational Leadership And Development

Activities and Societies: Board Member for the Douglass Community Center Loaned Executive for Greater Kalamazoo United Way President.

General Studies, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: I attended Wayne Memorial High School my senior year and studied "Building Trades" at William D. Ford Vocational.

Certificate, Cdl "A", A

Graduated with CDL A Certificate, DOT Physical and Medical Card

Cdl A, Trucking, A