David Lee Fuhrmann Jr., AA, BA, MA.
4610 4 Mile Rd. NW Walker; MI 49544
Direct: (269).350.3281 : david@davidfuhrmann.com
ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN |RESEARCH ACUMEN |STRATEGIC THINKER
A motivated and educated professional with a broad skill set that includes organizational design, training and development, market research, process improvements, and safety management. Compassionate and energetic with a thirst for continuous self-improvement and a willingness to embrace diversity with a strong sense of community involvement. Team player with a high degree of professionalism seeking a challenging opportunity that will provide personal and professional growth.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
| Ø Data Collection & Analysis
Ø Instructional Design Ø Safety Management |
Ø Kaizen & Lean
Ø Compliance Ø Written & Oral Communications |
Ø Training & Development
Ø Leadership & Coaching Ø Systems Analysis |
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI
Graduate Assistant May 2014-May 2017
- Established rationale and methodology for several studies, strategies for team recruitment/management, data collection/analysis, and dissemination techniques.
- Conducted task analysis in order to identify knowledge, skills, abilities, work activities, work context, and work styles, necessary for the development of job descriptions and selection procedures.
- Prepared and evaluated assessments, lectures, and supplemental materials for organizational psychology, psychology of safety, and safety management in aviation courses.
- Created hospitality and career coach training courses, using Mager and ADDIE instructional design methods.
- Evaluated Construction Safety Coordinator and Research Coordinator positions using DMAIC, Kaizen, and Lean methodologies, identified barriers to and gaps in performance, created strategies for continuous improvement.
Jon Degraaf Painting| Grand Rapids, MI
Project Supervisor February 2017- Current
- Collected and analyzed data from team performance and implemented changes to increase productivity.
- Lead teams of workers to initiate project to completed status.
- Trained team members on safety certifications for new job accounts
- Collaborated with management to design training programs increasing productivity.
- Troubleshot technical problems between builders and construction companies eliminating user end-reported issues.
Access Safety, LLC | Grand Rapids, MI
Safety Coordinator August 2013-May 2014
- Provided professional on-site risk control and continuous improvement services which included daily check-in of personnel and issued work permits, acquire, maintain and distribute safety equipment, behavioral observations and feedback, anticipate and monitor hazards, incident investigation.
- Conducted lesson in regards to coaching on safe work practices, enforcing compliance with established rules and regulations, and designed supplemental materials.
Western Michigan University, Dept. of Psychology & College of Aviation | MI
Undergraduate Safety Consultant & Teaching/Research Assistant January 2009-2013
- Conducted root cause analyses for flight operations and maintenance departments, determined key factors that increased probability of an incidence or near-miss, offered recommendations for improvement, and worked with key stakeholders to incorporate causal factor graphs into safety meetings.
- Examined the temporal placement of feedback, compared types of job aides, reviewed Behavior-Based Safety methods.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI
M.A. in Organizational Learning & Performance Awarded December 2017
B.A. in Public Relations Awarded December 2012
A.A. International & Global Studies Awarded December 2012
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Volunteer The Salvation Army November 2015 – Present
Susan G. Koman Foundation November 2017-PRESENT