Clarksville, TN ***** Phone 931-***-****
E-mail ab9oyi@r.postjobfree.com Forrest O'Dell
OVERALL EXPERIENCE I have 20 years of certified experience as a construction
equipment mechanic, 5 years of experience as an industrial
maintenance technician, and 5 years of experience in a
supervisory/ manager position.
COMPUTER SKILLS Skilled in using Windows operating systems, all Microsoft
Office programs, CMMS Maintenance software, Electrc 2005
electrical reference software.
COMPUTER TECHNICAL Computer hardware and peripheral purchasing, repair, and sales
SKILLS
Software purchasing, installation, and sales
Network repair and installation
EDUCATION A.S. Degree Supply Chain Management (not completed)
Northeastern University GPA 3.7
Business Management Diploma
Stratford Career Institute GPA 4.0
Computer Technology Diploma
Tennessee Tech. Center GPA 4.0
ADDITIONAL Construction Equip. Maintenance Certification
CERTIFICATIONS Advanced Diesel Engine Maintenance Certification
Advanced Automotive Electrical Systems Certification
Portable Rock Crushing Plant Certification
Calavar Self-Propelled Man lift and Scissor Lift Certification
J.I. Case Loader Maintenance Course
Personnel Management Course
MILITARY SERVICE United States Air Force
7/1980- 4/1985
E-4 Sergeant
Shop Supervisor for Vehicle Minor Maintenance Repair
Honorable Discharge
AWARDS Transportation Professional of the Year Award
8/1982
Maintenance Technician of the Month Award
9/1984
The Air Force Achievement Medal
12/1983
The Air Force Achievement Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster)
4/1985
EXPERIENCE
Currently laid off due to normal
5/2013-current
seasonal layoff at Jostens Yearbook
Jostens Yearbook
9/2012- 5/2013
415 International Blvd.
Clarksville, TN
Casemaker Operator
Produced yearbook covers using a CNC operated casemaker
Logged all jobs on a daily report
Scanned all finished contracts using a handheld scanner
Created packing slips for all boxes of covers using a computer
and label printer
Laid off due to normal
7/2012- 10/2012
Seasonal layoff at Jostens Yearbook
Jostens Yearbook
1/2012- 7/2012
415 International Blvd.
Clarksville, TN.
Press Helper
Loaded four sets of plates in press each change
Filled ink troughs with ink
Brought up various sizes of paper from warehouse area for
different print jobs
O'Dell Lawn Care Service
4/2008- current
Owner- Operator
Pressure wash homes, driveways, and sidewalks.
Make up written and verbal quotes for commercial and
residential mowing, brush removal, tree removal, and
landscaping.
Mow, trim, edge, and blow off residential and commercial lawns
using zero turn mowers, straight shaft trimmers, edgers, and
backpack blowers.
Remove trees, brush, and wood for customers.
Install mulch and landscaping weed blocker fabric in flower
beds and around trees, and trim hedges for customers.
Miller-Wass Corporation 1/2007- 4/2008
Cool Springs, TN
Chief Maintenance Engineer
Responsible for the planning and execution of all new plant
start-ups.
Negotiate terms with contractors for specific plant build out
or repair projects.
Responsible for auditing VOC and HAP's emissions records at
all companies to ensure compliance with EPA.
Designed and/or performed required modifications to
compressed air systems, electrical, and production machine
layouts for existing buildings.
Designed and performed modifications to loading/ unloading
docks, break rooms, and administrative offices as needed.
Administrator for all computer networks for all of the
companies.
Interviewed and hired maintenance personnel for new start up
plants.
Assist and teach all plant maintenance personnel in
troubleshooting PLC's, AC drives, electronic control
components, plant 3-phase and single phase electrical,
pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical.
Implement safety programs in each company for OSHA
compliance.