Kendell Smith
Robinsonville
Summary
Motivated Shift Leader enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed objectives with compassionate leadership. Talented trainer and operational problem-solver with front-line experience and collaborative nature. Resourceful in balancing customer, company and employee needs.
Industrious Shift Leader fully invested in building strong, motivated team to consistently deliver high-quality results against challenging targets. Documented success in supporting continuous improvement efforts and recommending measures to improve productivity. Strong technical and people management abilities.
Attentive shift leader with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing and monitoring team members. Focused and skilled in employee oversight, mentoring and process improvement. Manages team with proactive approach and conscientious attention to day-to-day needs.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shift Leader/Maintenance Technician
Mullen Automotive
Robinsonville
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Supervised team members during shifts to ensure operational efficiency.
- Coordinated daily tasks and assignments for staff to meet workflow demands.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or replacing broken equipment parts as needed.
- Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
Shift Leader/ Set up
Newly Weds Food
Horn Lake
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted in implementing process improvements for operational efficiency.
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Enforced safety guidelines among staff members in order to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring on the premises.
- Coordinated with other shift leaders and management to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
Head Maintenance Technician
Hampton Inn By Hilton
Olive Branch
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Supervised daily maintenance tasks for facility equipment and systems.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and resolve safety hazards.
- Coordinated repair schedules to minimize downtime of essential services.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies and tools for operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with outside contractors when specialized services were required for major repairs or installations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning equipment or systems.
- Repaired or replaced faulty components using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Ordered parts, supplies and tools needed for maintenance activities.
- Assisted in developing preventive maintenance procedures for existing equipment in order to reduce future breakdowns.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
Education
Rosa Fort High School
Tunica, MSSkills
- Team supervision
- Employee training
- Process improvement
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Shift coordination
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Performance monitoring
- Quality inspections
- Assigning work
- Staff training and development
- POS system operation
- Professional appearance
- Operations management
- Decision-making capacity
- Goal setting and tracking
Timeline
Shift Leader/Maintenance Technician
Mullen Automotive
05.2023 - 07.2025
Shift Leader/ Set up
Newly Weds Food
01.2020 - 04.2023
Head Maintenance Technician
Hampton Inn By Hilton
06.2016 - 12.2019
Rosa Fort High School