I am a very adaptable self driven individual who strives for success in all
that I do. I hope my contributions help improve the company I work for, as
well as advance my personal and professional growth.
EXPERIENCE
JOURNEYMAN BOILERMAKER / SHIFT LEADER
February 2007 - Present Alstom
Chattanooga, TN
. Progressed through the journeyman skill progression to top out at a
Journeyman Boilermaker 1
. Perform multiple types of welding and fit up of high pressure tubular
products and vessels
. Supervise shop load and schedule adherence
. Schedule the daily work load and manage up to 45 employees in work
area
. Assist crews where needed from education and understanding of prints
to layout, fit up and assembly of product
. Responsible for time entry of each employee to designated job, daily
production records, daily schedule control entry, keeping up with
welder continuity and qualifications of shop employees
. Responsible for rigging loads moving all of necessary material to work
areas to keep jobs running smoothly
. Perform all duties of a Supervisor in accordance with applicable labor
agreement
EQUIPMENT / SHOP MANAGER
July 2005 - February 2007 Canyon Ridge Club
Rising Fawn, GA
. Maintained and repair all equipment on property
. Ground and set reels and maintained quality of cut at low heights
. Fabricated and welded miscellaneous items for the property
. Created and used preventative maintenance programs
. Ordered and maintained; shop and parts inventory within a budget
. Kept maintenance records on all equipment
. Trouble shoot and repaired, electrical and hydraulic systems as well
as gas, diesel and 2-cycle engines
ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER
January 2005 - June 2005 Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation
Atlanta, GA
. Established and maintained customer relations with all clientele
. Scheduled repair and warranty work on customer equipment with shop
load
. Directed logistics of all pick up and deliveries of repaired and new
equipment through Georgia, Alabama and Florida
. Managed eight shop and field technicians as well as shop inventory
. Planed field technician's daily tasks, including travel and on-site
repairs of equipment
. Opened and filed service repair orders, including monthly billing to
customers and warranty submissions to manufacturer
. Scheduled and coordinated yearly service schools and seminars
. Collaborated closely with other departments within the company such as
sales and parts
. Setup new product and equipment packages
. Responded to customers in the field to resolve problems and service
issues
. Was called back to reorganize the service department after company merge
SALES MANAGER
February 2003 - January 2005 Southern Vinyl Systems
Kennesaw, GA
. Visited both residential and commercial customers
. Controlled ordering, inventory, and billing of product
. Created bids and design plans for clientele
. Performed installation of product
. Trained commercial installers on proper installation of product
. Implemented marketing and advertising for new clientele
SUPERINTENDENT
November 2002 - January 2005 Griffin Structural Systems
Kennesaw, GA
. Installed and repaired barrier cables in parking structures
. Installed and repaired post-tensioned cables in concrete structures
. Maintained and repaired all equipment including hydraulic pumps,
jacks, jackhammers, and heavy duty equipment
. Fabricated and installed (structural weld) steel components
. Operated equipment such as lulls, backhoes, tractors, skid-steers
. Rigged loads and signal cranes
. Formed and tied steel in cast in place structures by blue print
. Worked closely with large construction companies from pre-bid to
completion of job, coordinating, ordering, fabricating and installing
product
GEORGIA SERVICE MANAGER
October 1999 - November 2002 Turf Care Products, Inc
Atlanta, GA
. Established and maintained customer relations with all clientele
. Scheduled repair and warranty work on customer equipment
. Directed logistics of all pick up and deliveries of repaired and new
equipment through Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee
. Managed eight shop and field technicians as well as shop inventory
. Planed field technician's daily tasks, including travel and on-site
repairs of equipment
. Opened and filed service repair orders, including monthly billing to
customers and warranty submissions to manufacturers
. Scheduled and coordinated yearly service schools and seminars
. Collaborated closely with other departments within the company such as
sales and parts
. Setup new product and equipment packages
. Responded to customers in the field to resolve problems and service
issues
STORE MANAGER
June 1996 - October 1999 Georgia Lube
Incorporated Marietta, GA
. Established and maintained customer relations with all clientele
. Conducted the daily operations of a Valvoline Instant Oil Change
center in a very fast paced environment for preventive maintenance and
minor repair on vehicles
. Managed and scheduled all technicians
. Managed and ordered inventory for entire store
. Worked through progression to management position from entry level
technician
COMPETENCIES
1 Proficient in computer applications
2 Very personable with people
3 Able to work safely in a fast paced environment, making quick
decisions, prioritizing and multi-tasking the jobs at hand
4 Trained to troubleshoot and repair gas and diesel engine, hydraulic,
and electrical problems
5 Efficient reading blue prints, shop drawings and schematics
6 Able to operate heavy equipment
7 Certified welder in SMA, FCA, GMA, GTA for all positions and efficient
with air arc, and grinding
8 Certified first responder, trained in CPR and First Aid
9 Effective in communications; one-on-one or in large groups
EDUCATION
2000, 2001, 2002 Toro University Bloomington, MN
. Continuing Education, The Toro Company
1999 Chattahoochee Technical Institute Marietta, GA
. Diploma, Electronic Fundamentals
1996 Sprayberry High School Marietta, GA
. Diploma, General Studies, Technical Prep
REFERENCES
Available upon request