Nick DeMaagd

Passionate about crafting solutions and investing in building talent.

Wyoming, Michigan, United States

About

Experience

  • Zone Leader at Steelcase
    Feb 2017 - Oct 2020 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    ■ Analyzed business metrics to identify improvement opportunities; employed lean tools and industry best practices to close gap areas ■ Oversaw ten separate projects, ensuring they supported the achievement of the department’s annual performance goals ■ Overhauled inventory systems and processes to enhance on-time deliveries by 25%+ ■ Improved delivery for the Athens, Alabama production plant by 30%+ annually ■ Collaborated with other departments including new product development, engineering, quality assurance and production to launch three new products within a two-month period ■ Demonstrated leadership & strong interpersonal skills by understanding the needs of each member of the team and empowering them to craft solutions while providing necessary support & resources ■ Managed 8-20 employees and was responsible for staffing, scheduling, and career development

  • Customer Service Advocate at Farmers Insurance
    Feb 2016 - Feb 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    ■ Helped fulfill policy changes for agents and customers ■ Provided training and assistance for more complex requests ■ Helped introduce quality audits to improve customer satisfaction

  • The Lanthorn (Allendale, Michigan, United States)
    • Staff Sports Reporter
      Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 · 4 mos

      ■ Pitch and write articles ■ Cover all sports (club & varsity) ■ Photograph athletes for articles ■ Meet strict deadlines

    • Staff Reporter
      Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 · 4 mos

      ■ Pitch and write articles ■ Conduct interviews with multiple sources ■ Meet strict deadlines