Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

Country of Citizenship: United States

SSN: xxx-xx-xxxx

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

5 Points Veterans Preference

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Job Title: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Job Announcement Number: FEMA-16-KH-DCAO-SES

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Core Competencies

Emergency Response, Administrative Management, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement: Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing-Kaizen, TPS, Visual Factory, Safety/Health/Medical Readiness, Property Accountability, Environmental/Energy/Sustainability Management, Staff Oversight, Strategic Goal/Plan Establishment, Policy Design/Development, Budgets/Finance, Organizational Profitability, Process Control, Resource Allocation, Consensus Building, Records Management, Decision-Making, Communication (Spanish/English), Leadership, Training

 

 

Professional Private-Sector Experience

 

October 2013 April 2016

The Alamo Group

Gibson City, IL

Hours per Week: 40+

Salary: $125,000 annually + 15% Bonus

Supervisor: Dan Samet Phonexxx-xxx-xxxx May Contact

 

Plant Manager

 

For this major right-of-way maintenance and agricultural equipment manufacturer that produces tractor/truck-mounted mowers, vegetation maintenance equipment, excavators, agricultural attachments and after-market parts and services, successfully led diverse workforce; was responsible for all plant production including fabrication, welding, painting and assembly. Consistently championed and utilized process improvement activities for identified areas; collaborated with organizational supervisors in developing culture that supported Continuous Improvement and was driver with supervisors as well as manufacturing line leadership in incorporating lean improvement techniques while eliminating waste.

 

Additionally, focused on improving safety and quality; coached key personnel on developing and maintaining a safe environment as well as the importance of building quality into all processes.

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Directed Leadership Development Training Program for shop floor supervisors to ensure consistency and achievement of the highest performance standards; also was highly supportive of promoting a team oriented/cross-functional work environment that supported strong and respectful interaction while encouraging surfacing of important improvement ideas/initiatives.

 

Was strong advocate and mentor of Supervisors/Group Leaders regarding developing strong management techniques/methodologies as well as personal/professional development that in turn impacted organizational culture changes with improved departmental dynamics/interaction. Supported quality improvements with new process that ensured identification of issues emphasizing poke yoke techniques with quality performance accountability by all personnel; activities contributed to the achievement of 52.65% quality improvement in first 12 months.

 

Sponsored development of safety committee and a safety observation program that focused on including safety awareness as part of daily work life; recorded 40% reduction in Incident Rate and OSHA Recordable accident number was reduced by 54%. Employed hands on, lead by example approach for enforcing safety management program that also included formal education and awareness training.

 

By introducing regular process improvement initiatives and gaining acceptance/participation of Supervisors and shop personnel, successfully ensured execution of important Lean improvement projects that resulted in improvements in productivity/efficiency by 25.52% during 12-month period.

 

 

October 2012 September 2013

Nissan Forklift

Marengo, IL

Hours per Week: 40+

Salary: $109,000 annually + 15% Bonus

Supervisor: Jim Sally Phone: N/A May Not Contact

 

Production Manager

 

Effectively managed diverse workforce for this steel manufacturing entity; held comprehensive responsibility for all production operations including fabrication, welding, painting and assembly. Continually identified areas needing process improvements and provided direction on attaining the necessary changes in behaviors/processes. Collaborated with Supervisors in developing Continuous Improvement culture within organization, providing excellent coaching and training on methods for attaining process improvement, waste elimination and Lean improvement techniques as well as incorporating quality into current/future processes. Also directed Leadership Development Training Program of all floor supervisors, that included formal training on Leadership and Management techniques, to ensure attainment/maintenance of highest levels of performance standards; directed team oriented/cross-functional work environment that encouraged and supported interaction among team members to encourage personal respect.

 

Successfully drove achievement of KPIs; commitment was 95.5% and recorded improved 97.2%. Also was successful in exceeding 99.7% production commitment with 100.3%. Supported quality improvements by exceeding annual commitment to improving Defects Per

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Unit (DPU) by 50%+; improved safety performance of plant with introduction of education/awareness program that exceeded company annual Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART) commitment by 39%. Was successful in improving process improvement initiatives by gaining participation of Supervisory and shop personnel and ensuring execution of important Kaizen projects.

 

 

June 2010 September 2012

Sycamore Systems (Lyons Workspace)

Sycamore, IL

Hours per Week: 40+

Salary: $101,000 annually

Supervisor: Matt Washington Phone: 815.895.8322 May Contact

 

Plant Manager

 

Oversaw work performance of 100+ employees within this steel manufacturing environment; held responsibilities for all plant operations that included fabrication, welding, painting, assembly and shipping. Was a champion of continuous improvement and continually provided direction and guidance regarding incorporating needed changes. Provided important training for personnel on process development, elimination of waste and various Lean improvement methodologies; continually supported development of safety awareness environment as well as building quality into manufacturing processes.

 

Directed development of business cases that identified important improvement opportunities that aligned with business priorities. Also continually supported environment where employees had clearly defined objectives and felt empowered to drive improvement and make decisions at multiple levels.

 

Successfully developed standard work for major processes and improved internal quality for high-volume, high-profit products; reported improvement in internal quality performance by 24% during three-month period, improved plant overall production within first six months of 20%+ and improved value added performance by 11% within first two months. Was successful in reducing average of 39% of manufacturing cost to 40 products to biggest mover product line during eight months as a result of improved manufacturing processes; saw important profitability increase of over $1M+ on product line.

 

Facility safety performance improved due to aggressive education program, which reduced the incident rate (IR) by 39%; also reduced facility operational budget 25% by identifying various savings opportunities.

 

 

Month 2006 June 2010

Bretford Manufacturing Inc.

Franklin Park, IL

Hours per Week: 40+

Salary: $87,000 annually

Supervisor: Pete Beestrum Phone: 520.975.9376 May Contact

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Lean Manager

 

Expertly led 200+ employees in meeting Lean manufacturing objectives; served organization as champion of continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for manufacturing and other business segment process improvement as well as providing remediation/mitigating directives and collaborating with Senior Management in developing a Continuous Improvement culture. Participated in developing business cases that identified important improvement opportunities that aligned with business priorities; served as lead Subject Matter Expert in quality control/assurance, manufacturing, safety and risk management, and involved management/personnel in Lean process improvement along with identifying/leading project teams.

 

Was successful in developing standardized work layout/quality criteria for several products; adroitly implemented Lean Manufacturing practices in over five departments. Also implemented a number of conveyance methods and developed material presentation carts that improved efficiencies, productivity, safety and quality on four assembly lines. Skillfully performed weekly inspections and provided crucial guidance to improvement procedures, employing Lean Manufacturing Techniques to all departments in two manufacturing sites and organized/led over ten Kaizen events at two facilities; utilized TPS methodologies to administer problem solving training for entire organization.

 

 

Month 2004 Month 2006

Bretford Manufacturing Inc.

Franklin Park, IL

Hours per Week: 40+

Salary: $87,000 annually

Supervisor: Pete Beestrum Phone: 520.975.9376 May Contact

 

Plant Manager

 

Directed over 200 employees in this manufacturing facility; provided direct supervision of three General Managers and a Facility Maintenance Manager over three different shifts; utilized Lean Manufacturing techniques to gain process improvement while eliminating waste. Worked closely on daily basis with sales/marketing and developed work schedules for departments that supported achieving important productivity guidelines/requirements. Also skillfully coached safety and quality control teams utilizing proficiency in English and Spanish. During year one as Plant Manager recorded 17% productivity improvement; exceeded 5% improvement goal resulting in multi-million-dollar gains in hours worked v. dollars shipped. Also improved work environment resulting in reduction in work-related grievances and increases in productivity and worker satisfaction; implemented process changes at facility resulting reduction in use of temporary labor by more than 20%.

 

 

 

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Professional Military Experience

 

Month 2014 - Present

United States Army Reserve

415^th Civil Affairs Battalion

U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) USACAPOC (A)

Fort Bragg, N.C.

Hours per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

 

Executive Officer (XO), Major

 

Effectively serve as second-in-command and report to Commanding Officer (CO); manage daily operations and serve as CO in his absence. Continually provide well-considered advisement to Battalion (BN) Commander concerning all operational matters including logistics/administration; successfully oversee BN team from pre-deployment activities through analysis, planning and coordination of plans and operations. Adroitly included information regarding BN combat support capabilities into Commander s plan; information covered equipment serviceability assessments and supplies consumption rates as well as headquarters resupplies capabilities.

 

Proficiently organized BN assets to provide in-depth support for organizational operations; involved Army support systems, mission planning, sustainment operations and provided accountability for multi-million-dollars worth of sensitive/non-sensitive equipment. Held comprehensive responsibilities regarding broad scope of BN planning, execution and support activities; scrupulously managed mission preparation activities, assured compliance with BN timelines and resolved/remediated any issues;

 

 

Month 2012 Month 2014

United States Army Reserve

415^th Civil Affairs Battalion

U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) USACAPOC (A)

Fort Bragg, N.C.

Hours per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

 

Company Commander, Major HHC

 

Successfully met wide array of responsibilities regarding unit performance, with accountability for multi-million-dollars worth of equipment and assuring unit readiness in all relevant areas; developed future planning and authored operations orders (OPORDs). Was tasked with resourcing/assessing collective training and consistently assured enforcement of Army standards and maintenance of exceptional levels of discipline while leading by strong, personal example.

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Month 2010 Month 2012

Illinois Army National Guard

404^th Maneuver Enhancing Brigade

Location: N/A

Hours per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

 

Future Operations Section Leader, Major S-3

 

Began service with Illinois Army National Guard in 1993, performing in a wide array of roles and assignments. In this assignment, successfully served as S-3 when needed; collaborated with S2, LNOs and slice elements during various operational phases and developed planning as required. Continually maintained awareness of CSS situation in support of developing crucial plans, battle tracked when serving as Battle Captain and provided important support to XO in synchronizing/coordinating staff.

 

 

Month 2006 Month 2009

Illinois Army National Guard

A/2/20^th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

Location: N/A

Hours per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

 

Executive Officer (XO), Captain

 

As second-in-command assisted CO in overseeing daily activities and provided excellent advisement regarding logistical/administrative operations; also assumed command responsibilities as needed. During deployment operations skillfully analyzed, planned, coordinated and supervised all plans/operations. Efficiently organized assets and supported personnel with mission planning, sustainment operations and maintaining accountability; held comprehensive accountability for all organizational operational activities.

 

Skillfully input important intelligence regarding company support service capabilities into Commander s plan; included serviceability levels of equipment, consumption rates of various supplies, and detailed knowledge concerning headquarters resupply capabilities. Ensured continual internal/external communication with higher headquarters, battle tracked platoon patrols and maintained organizational timeline; ensured rapid response by company as required by swiftly changing combat situations; was also responsible for multi-million-dollars worth of sensitive/non-sensitive equipment.

 

 

Month 2005 Month 2006

Illinois Army National Guard

A/2/20^th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

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Location: N/A

Hours per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

 

Operations Officer, Captain

 

 

Month 2003 Month 2005

Illinois Army National Guard

A/2/20^th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

Location: N/A

Hours per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

 

Team Commander, Captain

 

 

Month 1998 Month 2003

Illinois Army National Guard

C/178^th/Inf.

Location: N/A

Hours per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

 

Platoon Leader, 2^nd Lt.

 

 

 

Education

 

University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, with Concentration in International Studies

GPA: 4.13/5.0

Semester/Credit Hours: N/A

 

 

 

Training/Certification

 

Villanova University

Lean Six Sigma Certificate

Six Sigma Green Belt

 

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Kent State University

Lean Six Sigma Certificate

Command and General Staff Officer Course (Senior Military Leadership School)

Captain s Career Course, Fort Benning, GA (Mid-Level Officer Leadership Course)

Officer Basic Course, Fort Benning, GA (Entry-Level Officer Leadership Course)

 

Officer Candidate School (1995-1998)

 

Ranger School, Fort Benning, GA

 

 

 

 

Awards/Commendations

 

Bronze Star

Army Commendation Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Medal

Overseas Service Award

Illinois Abraham Lincoln Medal of Freedom

NATO Medal

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous

 

Currently involved with Chicago Marathon 2016; focus on supporting Danny Did Foundation dedicated to improving awareness of Epilepsy & Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

Country of Citizenship: United States

SSN: xxx-xx-xxxx

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

5 Points Veterans Preference

____________________________________________________________________________

 

Job Title: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Job Announcement Number: FEMA-16-KH-DCAO-SES

____________________________________________________________________________

 

I am extremely interested in being considered for the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer position available with your Agency, and am submitting my resume for review; I believe you will find my background strongly matches the requirements of this position. With experience gained in multiple managerial positions within the manufacturing sector as well as service with the United State Army Reserves and the Illinois State National Guard, I am well-versed in managing operations, meeting standards and guidelines, and achieving objectives.

 

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a Concentration in International Studies, from the University of Illinois-Chicago, and have received a Lean Six Sigma Certificate and Green Belt designation from Villanova University; I have also been Certified in Lean Six Sigma from Kent State University.

 

In the manufacturing sector, I have held managerial positions at plants producing steel products as well as furniture. In my most recent assignment as Plant Manager for The Alamo Group, a company that produces right-of-way maintenance and agricultural equipment, I successfully led a highly diverse workforce, with responsibilities for all operations including fabrication, welding, painting and assembly. In this assignment I continually championed an array of process improvement activities and collaborated with supervisory personnel in developing a company culture that supported developing and incorporating Lean improvement techniques while eliminating waste. In earlier assignments as Plant Manager, Production Manager and Lean Manager, I continually trained personnel on the incorporation of Lean principles into the ongoing Continuous Process Improvement activities. Additionally I have incorporated Kaizen methodologies in several assignments, utilized TPS in training modules, and have consistently employed Lean Manufacturing processes/practices.

 

My military career has been built in service in a number of leadership roles with comprehensive responsibilities regarding personnel performance; in addition to overseeing work performance and assignment accomplishment I was tasked with assuring total accountability for equipment and assets valued in the multi-million-dollar range. I also assessed equipment serviceability, supply consumption rates, and resupply capability from higher headquarters, and continually contributed to successful organizational operations, mission planning and sustainment operations.

 

Throughout my career I have exhibited a commitment to quality and consistent compliance with critical governing directives, standards, policies and procedures. I am confident in my ability to deliver immediate and long-term results and you will find me to be a performance-driven leader and collaborative team player focused on achieving and surpassing goals. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications match your needs, and look forward to interviewing with you at your earliest convenience. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Professionally,

 

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