Customer Service Construction
Resume:
Rick Seesman
Daytona Beach fl. 32114
Rick is a Certified Crane Inspector and has 4 years of experience in a
Crane environment with 3 of those years at the management level. During his
tenure with Sims Crane and Equipment, he was responsible for managing 5
technicians, prioritization, inventory control and budgeting. Rick
successfully reduced operational expenses by over 40% in 24 months.
He had started in the crane industry working with Lewis Equipment. He
handled all aspects of installation and repair of electric tower cranes and
construction elevators. Rick has a vast knowledge of crane electrical
systems that ranges from 480v 3phase to milliamps as well as 6v-24v
systems. He does work with ac/dc currents. He also has an understanding of
PLC's, function controls, emergency power systems. He understands
schematics, spool valves, displacement pumps, hydraulic cylinders, is able
to rebuild cylinders, and bi-directional motors. He is also excellent at
guiding staff on proper procedures of troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
Most recently, as Shop Foreman with Sims Crane and Equipment (3 yrs)
. Manage shop personnel and schedule the repair and maintenance of company
equipment and buildings as well as operation of equipment.
. Annual and periodic inspections of company's crane fleet
. Maintain all paperwork; develop strategies to minimize break downs of
fleet equipment.
. Cranes and construction elevators repair
Chronological Career Summary:
Company Position Years Reason for Leaving
Sims Crane and Equipment Shop Foreman 3 Branch Closed
Lewis Equipment Company Elevator/Crane tech 1 Career Opportunity
Accumen Realty Sales Associate 2 Strategic
Differences
James Austin Company Shop Foreman/Mechanic 3 Career Opportunity
Fluid Packaging Production Mechanic 8 Merger &
Acquisition
Residence: Currently resides in Daytona Beach, Florida with his wife,
Pamela.
Background Required:
. Crane Service Management (3 years)
Rick was hired by Sims crane and Equipment for his outstanding
managerial skills. His skill set includes managing others,
prioritization, inventory control and budgeting. Unfortunately due to
the economy and slow business they were forced to close down the
Daytona Beach yard where he was the foreman.
. Crane Industry Environment (5 years)
He had started in the crane industry working with Lewis Equipment.
They are based out of Grand Prairie TX. He handled all aspects of
installation and repair of electric tower cranes and construction
elevators. While working for them he was contacted by the president of
Sims Crane and offered another management position with them, which he
accepted.
. Strong Knowledge - Crane Electrical Systems
Rick has a vast knowledge of crane electrical systems that ranges from
480v 3phase to milliamps as well as 6v-24v systems. He does work with
ac/dc currents. He also has an understanding of PLC's, function
controls, emergency power systems. He also reads schematics.
. Strong Knowledge - Crane Hydraulic Systems
He understands schematics, spool valves, displacement pumps, hydraulic
cylinders, is able to rebuild cylinders, and bi-directional motors. He
is also excellent at guiding staff on proper procedures of
troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
. Staff Management
Rick is able to give direction to a staff and maintain a high degree
of proficiency. When he was with Lewis Equipment as a Lead technician
he was responsible for direction of staff for installation of tower
cranes as well as construction elevators. When he was with Sims Crane
he was responsible of all yard and shop personnel.
. Warranty Claim Management Proficiency
He handled all warranty work in a timely manner with a follow up to
customers.
. Proven Track Record of Controlling Maintenance Spend
Maintenance spending was controlled by using a replace stock on an as
needed basis. Comparing costs from vendors and maintaining an
inventory of stock.
. Computer literate
Rick is able to operate several programs
. Location: Orlando, FL (relocation assistance)
Currently resides in Daytona Beach, Florida with his wife, Pamela.
Background Preferred (but not required):
. Formalized Training (ie: Epic, Canbus)
He is familiar with pat system, wireless systems.
. Service Department Policy & Procedure Implementation
Rick was responsible for conducting all safety meetings and
maintaining policies.
. Proven Track Record of Service Department Budgeting (financial goal
achievement)
He cut operating costs by 40% in 2 yr. period.
. Education: College Degree, Technical School or Factory Training
(Manitowoc, Grove, etc.)
Rick is a certified crane inspector by crane tech and a certified
forklift mechanic by JLG.
Other Essential Abilities and Skills:
. Results driven
He has always met deadlines.
. High Energy Level
Rick has high energy.
. Strong Communicator at All Levels of Organization
He believes communication is key for any organization to be
successful. He can effectively discuss budgetary issues in a Board
meeting and be just as effective communicating with the Operators and
Techs.
. Customer Service
Rick has strong internal and external customer service skills.
. Effective Leadership
He has solid leadership skills and is a team motivator.
Professional Experience
Sims Crane and Equipment Dec 2006 - Aug 2009
Shop Foreman/Mechanic
. Manage shop personnel and schedule the repair and maintenance of
company equipment and buildings as well as operation of equipment.
. Locate malfunctions in switches, brakes, motors, control systems.
. Adjust safety controls.
. Maintain all electrical circuits
. Annual and periodic inspections of company's crane fleet
. Maintain all paperwork; develop strategies to minimize break downs of
fleet equipment.
. Cranes and construction elevators repair
. Reason for Leaving: Branch Closed
Lewis Equipment Company Aug 2005 - Dec 2006
Elevator/Crane tech
. Repairs and maintenance to company equipment, tower cranes and
construction elevators.
. Installing tower cranes and construction elevators as well as wiring
equipment with high voltage and low voltage.
. Repairing locks, gears, cables. Inspect wiring connections, control
panel hookups, plc's Electric tower cranes and construction elevators
repairs.
. Reason for Leaving: Career Opportunity
Accumen Realty Feb 2003 - Aug 2005
Sales Associate
. Obtained real estate license and performed duties of selling homes to
clients.
. Reason for Leaving: Strategic Differences
James Austin Company Feb 2000 - Feb 2003
Shop Foreman/Mechanic
. Duties included scheduling, repairing and maintaining packaging lines
in a high speed production facility as well as maintaining repairs of
building and grounds.
. Reason for Leaving: Career Opportunity
Fluid Packaging 1990-1998
Production Mechanic
. Setting up and maintaining high speed production lines.
. Maintenance included making necessary repairs to various pumps,
motors, electrical components, gear drives, etc.
. Reason for Leaving: Merger & Acquisition
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