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Carsen E. Kuehl

Lincoln

Summary

To continue my career in a position where I can use my skills to ensure client expectations are met and exceeded by utilizing my engineering coordination, procurement, and people management skills.

Multi-talented Senior Manager well-versed and highly effective at developing, executing and directing key improvements to enable business enhancements and growth. Visionary leader with solid success leading business operations toward growth.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Human Resources and Sales

Yasufuku USA, Inc.
Lincoln
07.2008 - Current
  • Continued all duties as the Sales Manager.
  • Manage the Human Resources departments in two plants with approximately 250 associates total including the oversight of: Payroll and time processing, Benefits administration, Leave benefits and compliance, Worker’s Compensation.
  • Assist in evaluating and selecting company property & casualty and workers compensation insurances.
  • Formulate and administer company policies.
  • Determine, develop and implement training in all aspects of legal compliance, safety and employee development.
  • Work with Contract Labor agencies for temp to hire positions as well as temporary labor needs.
  • Recruit for all professional positions.
  • Manage facility needs such as cleaning contracts and schedules, facility improvements, maintenance, snow removal, and lawn care.
  • Member of the management team conducting ISO certification registration and continued certification for continuous improvement.

Sales Manager

Yasufuku USA, Inc.
Lincoln
07.1989 - Current
  • Manage the sales efforts of an international new U.S. firm to $30 million per year in two U.S. manufacturing facilities.
  • Set-up systems to manage new and existing sales from quotation to fruition.
  • Coordinate with international firms to achieve production and BOM cost goals.
  • Manage Customer Service Representatives to insure approximately 35 clients’ needs are met.
  • Set and attain sales goals.
  • Coordinate with Executives for company product / capability expansion.
  • Provide forecast sales data to upper management as requested.
  • Coordinate with R&D/Engineering associates for sourcing strategies.
  • Manage and direct daily procurement strategies to insure requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
  • Determine logistical needs and negotiate logistical contracts, both domestic and internationally.

Manager of Mfg. operations and Sales Manager

Yasufuku USA, Inc.
Lincoln
07.1989 - 01.1993
  • Managed the startup of Yasufuku USA as a new US corporation.
  • Setup systems related to a new startup company such as Purchasing, QA Department and procedures, IT systems, logistics and infrastructure.
  • Managed production/scheduling and purchasing

Cavalry Scout Platoon Leader

Nebraska Army National Guard
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • In charge of approximately 35 men.
  • Responsible for approximately $60 million in equipment.
  • Coordinated Air and Ground Cavalry missions.

Assistant S-4 / Support Platoon Leader

Nebraska Army National Guard
01.1985 - 01.1988
  • In charge of approximately 20 men.
  • Responsible for approximately $40 million in equipment.
  • Coordinated supply and resupply missions for a Cavalry Battalion consisting of four Cavalry Troops (two Air Troops and two Ground Troops) and a Headquarters company.

Musician

United States Marine Corp
01.1980 - 01.1984
  • Highest Rank obtained Corporal, E-4.
  • Musician MOS 5564 (Tuba / Bass Guitar) Last assignment was MCRD Parris Island, SC.
  • Marines in the music MOS provide music to support military ceremonies, official functions, community relations, personnel procurement programs, and troop 'esprit de corps.' This included appearances in parades and many public events.
  • In combat, musical units continue musical functions and augment security on a temporary basis during periods of heightened combat intensity when use of the band in its primary role is impractical.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
01.1989

Armored Cavalry Officers Course -

United States Army Armor School
Fort Knox, KY

Officer Candidate School -

Nebraska Army National Guard
Camp Ashland, NE

USMC NCO School -

United States Marine Corp Non Commissioned Officers School
Parris Island, SC

Marine Musician MOS -

United States Armed Forces School of Music
Little Creek, Norfolk, VA

Basic Training -

United States Marine Corp
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Excel
  • Office
  • Outlook
  • ERP
  • MRP
  • AS400
  • Paycom Payroll
  • ISO9001:2008
  • Payroll administration
  • Employee training
  • Policy writing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales forecasting
  • Quality assurance
  • Facility management
  • Team building
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Operational efficiency
  • Corporate communications
  • Industrial engineering
  • Organizational development
  • Warehousing functions
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Material accountability systems
  • Logistics operations management
  • Organizational improvement
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Reporting management
  • Business performance management
  • Operations management
  • Human resources management
  • Equipment decommissioning
  • Talent development
  • Material processing
  • Influencing and negotiating
  • Property storage management
  • Logistics support services
  • Operations planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Onboarding and orientation
  • Process improvement
  • Teamwork
  • Product development
  • Self motivation
  • Plan projects
  • Reliability
  • Team leadership
  • Active listening
  • Training and development
  • Managing operations and efficiency
  • Written communication
  • Quality control
  • Business administration
  • Professional demeanor
  • Administration and reporting
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
  • Performance tracking and evaluation

Military Experience

  • Nebraska Army National Guard, 1/167th Cavalry, 01/01/88, 12/31/91, 1st Lieutenant, O-2, Cavalry Scout Platoon Leader, In charge of approximately 35 men., Responsible for approximately $60 million in equipment., Coordinated Air and Ground Cavalry missions., Assistant S-4 / Support Platoon Leader, In charge of approximately 20 men., Responsible for approximately $40 million in equipment., Coordinated supply and resupply missions for a Cavalry Battalion consisting of four Cavalry Troops (two Air Troops and two Ground Troops) and a Headquarters company.
  • Nebraska Army National Guard, Field Artillery, 01/01/85, 12/31/88, Staff Sergeant, E-6, Fire Support Specialist, Enter data as provided by Scouts to direct 165mm Howitzer fire., Provided communication support for fire teams., Operated the backup Battery Operations Center for artillery fire control.
  • United States Marine Corps, Inactive Ready Reserve, 01/01/84, 12/31/85, Corporal, E-4, As assigned to the IRR I received no pay and was not obligated to drill, conduct annual training, or participate in any military activities (except for periodic Muster activities) until possible activation by the Presidential Reserve Callup Authority.
  • United States Marine Corps, Musician, 01/01/80, 12/31/84, Corporal, E-4, Musician, Provide music to support military ceremonies, official functions, community relations, personnel procurement programs, and troop 'esprit de corps.', In combat, musical units continue musical functions and augment security on a temporary basis during periods of heightened combat intensity when use of the band in its primary role is impractical.

Timeline

Senior Manager, Human Resources and Sales

Yasufuku USA, Inc.
07.2008 - Current

Sales Manager

Yasufuku USA, Inc.
07.1989 - Current

Manager of Mfg. operations and Sales Manager

Yasufuku USA, Inc.
07.1989 - 01.1993

Cavalry Scout Platoon Leader

Nebraska Army National Guard
01.1988 - 01.1991

Assistant S-4 / Support Platoon Leader

Nebraska Army National Guard
01.1985 - 01.1988

Musician

United States Marine Corp
01.1980 - 01.1984

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Armored Cavalry Officers Course -

United States Army Armor School

Officer Candidate School -

Nebraska Army National Guard

USMC NCO School -

United States Marine Corp Non Commissioned Officers School

Marine Musician MOS -

United States Armed Forces School of Music

Basic Training -

United States Marine Corp
Carsen E. Kuehl