Daniel Matthews - Author

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Sept 1980 - Aug 1986

  SSGT Security Police

  91st Security Police Squadron Minot AFB. SPCADS operator, Flight Trainer and Armed Response Fire Team Leader.

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  Toyota motor manufacturing Kentucky

  May 1987 - Oct 1993

  Trainer

  Responsible for development and delivery of training materials for hourly and exempt team members.Principle Responsibilities:*A3 Problem Solving*Training Within Industry *Coordination of Assimilation Program *Development of in-house courses *Teach Pre-Promotion *Skills Assessor for Pre-Promotion

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  Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

  Oct 1993 - Aug 2002

  Supervisor

  Provided leadership for Human Resources, Training and General AffairsResponsibilities:- Recruiting, interviewing and hiring- Writing and developing corporate policies and procedures- Promoting and developing positive employee and management relations- Employee concerns resolution- Developing leadership’s ability through innovative classroom experiences- Drafting and administering annual budgets in excess of $2 million

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  KMAC

  Feb 2007 - May 2011

  Author and Lean Consultant

  Develop managers, leaders and associates skills need to support a Lean culture including problem-solving, team building, facilitation, coaching, communication, conflict management and leadership both in the classroom and on the shop floor.Author of the A3 Workbook: Unlock Your Problem-Solving Mind.TWI Master Trainer.

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  Continue 2 Improve

  Jan 2011 - now

  Semi-Retired: Helping Front-Line & Next-In-Line Leaders Step Up, Stand Out, & Inspire Others
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  National Speakers Association

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  Past President