Ken Brady
Neosho
Summary
Versatile experience offering many years of management expertise including staff training and development, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement. Focused and efficient with proficiency in reporting deadlines and budget adherence. Law enforcement background provides many years experience in conflict resolution, one on one interaction with difficult individuals, and working in stressful situations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Alliance Water Resources Inc.
Neosho
08.2006 - Current
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Chief of Police/Reserve Deputy Sheriff
City of Granby/Newton Co. Sheriff
Granby/Neosho
04.1991 - 04.2001
- Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to subordinates.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Patrolled designated areas on various shifts.
- Maintained a budget for the police department ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Evaluated evidence for validity and admissibility and provided testimony during administrative and criminal court hearings.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Monitored daily operations of the department to ensure efficiency.
- Answered department phone calls and prepared public communications.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts for new officers including background checks and interviews.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activity.
- Monitored serving of warrants and assisted in making required arrests.
- Established relationships with local businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations in order to build trust between citizens and police force.
- Participated in community events such as parades or fundraisers in order to promote good relations between citizens and police force.
- Advised city government officials on matters related to public safety.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards.
- Supervised staff of officers and other personnel within the department.
Education
Water/Wastewater Certification - Water/Wastewater Certification
Crowder College
Neosho, MO05-2006
Law Enforcement Academy - Law Enforcement
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05-1991
Skills
- Budget management
- Employee training
- Operational oversight
- Performance evaluation
- Regulatory compliance
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Strong Verbal Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Investigative skills
- Problem-solving
- Report preparation
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Manager
Alliance Water Resources Inc.
08.2006 - Current
Chief of Police/Reserve Deputy Sheriff
City of Granby/Newton Co. Sheriff
04.1991 - 04.2001
Water/Wastewater Certification - Water/Wastewater Certification
Crowder College
Law Enforcement Academy - Law Enforcement
Missouri Southern State University
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