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Employee of the year 2023
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Gary Dante Garrett

Nashville, TN

Summary

Project Manager with two years of experience and extensive managerial background in retail, food service, warehouse, and commercial cleaning

Team-oriented professional prepared to take on leadership responsibilities with focus on driving results and fostering collaboration. Proven success in managing teams, overseeing project execution, and adapting to dynamic work environments. Known for reliability, flexibility, and strong organizational skills, ensuring seamless team operations and achievement of goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead Supervisor

Block by Block
12.2017 - Current
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the shuttle bus department, making sure drivers were checked in,pre-trips of busses completed,sheets as well
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
  • Reduced conflict incidents significantly, fostering cohesive team environment through effective conflict resolution strategies.
  • Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.

PROJECT MANAGER

REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS FACILITIES, INC.
01.2014 - 10.2017
  • Serves as Site Manager of CONRAC Facility at Nashville International Airport
  • Coordinates the cleaning and upkeep of a 1.2 million square feet property
  • Serves as company liaison with MVI Property Management and Airport Authority; responsible for implementing resolutions to safety and upkeep issues
  • Developed and implemented methods to improve efficiency of the daily upkeep of the CONRAC Facility
  • Combined a stable organizational structure with effective measures and training techniques to increase productivity and improve moral, which resulted in low turnover
  • Received high remarks for the improvement and turn-around of the appearance and management of the facility site
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff in accordance with company policies

PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER

ANGELIC DAYCARE
01.1996 - 01.2013
  • Taught toddlers (2 to 4 years old) communication skills, motor skills, social skills, and beginning phonics for reading and writing to prepare them for kindergarten
  • Assisted with the overall management of the daycare facility, including cleaning and upkeep
  • FACILITY CLOSED

Education

Business Administration, Psychology

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
Lorman, Mississippi
01.1978

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Multi-tasking
  • Relationship-building
  • Creative
  • Responsible
  • Negotiation
  • Coordination
  • Managerial
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer focus
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Workplace safety
  • Employee training
  • Task delegation
  • Strategic planning
  • Work assignment delegation
  • Leading team meetings
  • Overseeing daily activities
  • Giving constructive feedback
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Team Check-ins
  • Safety
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Decision-making
  • Task prioritization

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 shuttle bus drivers
  • Achieved structure and organization of the shuttle bus[Result] through effectively helping with helping my Manager with anything he needed or asked of me. I was able to implement some ideas on upkeep of busses and drivers reposibilities to customer service of our clients....[Task].

Employee of the year 2023

I consider myself a dedicated employee who believes in commitment to his job responsibility to get the job done,yielding positive results...I believe in safety first and customer satisfaction....I'm approachable and open to any and all ideas that any employee may want to contribute..... I always be supportive of my employees, and encourage them,and let them know when they're doing a good job or when they're not doing a good job....Always try to promote a open positive work environment,where everyone respects one another,work together and get the job done.

Timeline

Team Lead Supervisor

Block by Block
12.2017 - Current

PROJECT MANAGER

REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS FACILITIES, INC.
01.2014 - 10.2017

PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER

ANGELIC DAYCARE
01.1996 - 01.2013

Business Administration, Psychology

ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

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