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LEON S. DIXON JR. [email protected]
13998 Brady Street (734) 726-0119 Home
Redford, MI 48239 (313) 304-3193 Cell
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EDUCATION
2017 – PhD. Management/Organizational Leadership, University of Phoenix, Southfield, MI
2015 – Graduate Certificate, Lean Management - Office and Service, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2010 – Masters of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Southfield, MI
2008 – Bachelor of Science, Management, University of Phoenix, Southfield, MI
EMPLOYMENT
Employee Empowerment Coordinator/Training and Development Coordinator – Human Resources
Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Detroit, MI 07/14 – 06/15
Key Words: Performance management, training/development, process management, leadership, strategy, analysis
Coordinated the implementation of Employee Empowerment in the following areas: organization, performance
management and the development of autonomous teams
Provided work standards
Supported management in the building and deployment of strategy
Supported management in the implementation of strategy
Conducted workshops
Coached managers, supervisors, and team leaders
Reviewed progress with management & make proposals to remove roadblocks
Reviewed progress with Division Level management & communicate on Best Practices
Oversee all communications Accomplishments: Designed and implemented new team boards (exclusive to DMS) to increase communication and
improve morale. Identified areas of waste on the production line - which led to a 30% decrease in scrap. Developed
and implemented a new employee on boarding program – improving new employee retention by 50%. Created a
social media campaign to improve assist with hiring fair; with 1 week’s notice 2500 applicants attended job fair (on-
site). Recognized (cash bonus) for role in hiring/job fair. Graduated from Faurecia Automotive Group University –
Employee Empowerment Fundamentals.
Dean of Students and Director of Security, Detroit Cristo Rey High School, Detroit, MI 06/09 – 07/14 Design, develop, implement and evaluate school discipline policy
Formulated student recruitment and retention policy
Ensured continuous professional development and established accountability standards
Public relations
Provided strategic direction for the school – both short term and long term
Fiscal management/Grant writing
CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) practitioner
Accomplishments: Established progressive discipline plan, which decreased amount of detentions by 40%. Co-
authored a recruitment plan that doubled enrollment in one year. Assisted in the development of a training program
for new and returning students to assist in employment skills required for corporate work study program. Authored
student handbook - outlining policies and procedures. Created annual Youth Leadership Conference for middle
school students. Safe School recognition – Zero acts of violence on campus – 5 years.
LEON S. DIXON JR. [email protected]
13998 Brady Street (734) 726-0119 Home
Redford, MI 48239 (313) 304-3193 Cell
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International Customer Service, Sumitomo Bakelite, NA; Phenolics, Resins & Thermoplastics 1/07 – 04/09
Functioned as Custom Broker (classification, CFR, EAR, etc)
Developed and maintain international customer master order roster, using JD Edwards and SAP
ISO 9001:2000 Contract Review
Partnered with sales, marketing, manufacturing and shipping to effectively respond to customer inquiries and
complaints
Market research and analysis
Presented information to Board of Directors – current and future trends, action plans, recommendations, etc.
Designed, monitored, and maintained transportation network
J – SOX compliance (monitoring audit compliance)
Accomplishments: Renegotiated expedited delivery contract, saving $150,000.00 in first year. Negotiated a new
transportation contract; providing a savings of 25% in the first year. Identified and captured $25,000.00 in lost
revenue. Developed and authored international customer service SOP.
Import Analyst, DHL Air & Ocean/Contract: Delphi Automotive Account, Southfield, MI 8/03 – 05/06
Entry/Release agent, specializing in air and ocean importing (Customs Brokering)
Tracking, updating and maintaining customer orders, and billing
Managerial Effectiveness Team Leader/Facilitator
Developed and presented guidelines to improve domestic and international team effectiveness.
Tracking of quality improvement practices.
Accomplishments: Developed an internal daily report describing Delphi account activity. Developed and
implemented a program to improve team effectiveness – locally and globally. Awarded ‘Top Dawg’ Award for
outstanding customer service; the top award in the company.
LICENSES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND SPECIAL TRAINING
Red Cross CPR and Blood borne Pathogens Certification
ATD –Association for Talent Development
APICS - Professional Association for Supply Chain and Operations Management
AMA – American Management Association
NBMBA – National Black MBA Association
Licensed Realtor – State of Michigan
FOCCUS Certified Marriage Counselor
US Army, Primary Leadership Development Course
U.S. Army Infantry - Honorable Discharge
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
2014 USA President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal
2014 University of Phoenix – Wall of Fame Inductee
2013 USA President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold Medal
2011 University of Phoenix Outstanding Community Service Award
2010 USA President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold Medal
2009 Spirit of Detroit Award – Detroit City Council
LEON S. DIXON JR. [email protected]
13998 Brady Street (734) 726-0119 Home
Redford, MI 48239 (313) 304-3193 Cell
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COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM 2005-Present Selective Service System - Local Board Member (Draft Board)
2014 – Present Presenter & Keynote Speaker: Education, Community and Human Service Issues
2011-2013 Trinity Vicariate (Archdiocese of Detroit) – President
2011- Present Minister of Service – Archdiocese of Detroit
2010-2011 Executive Director – Makala’s Miracles (Youth Social Service Organization)
2008-2011 Executive Director (Interim) – Ceciliaville Foundation – Human/Social Services
2007-2011 Pontchartrain Heights Community Council – Organizer and founding member
2009-2010 ‘New Way’ Corktown Project – Board Member
2006-2010 Precinct Delegate (Elected)
2009 Keynote Speaker – Detroit Police Dept and Mayor’s Office (Honorable Ken Cockrel) City
of Detroit – 10th
Precinct Grand Re-Opening
2005-2008 Trinity Vicariate (Archdiocese of Detroit) Educational Steering Committee - Chair
2005-2007 Metropolitan Organizing Strategies Enabling Strength (Gamaliel Foundation) Member
2004-2006 St. Cecilia Catholic School Educational Steering Committee
REFERNCES Available Upon Request