Gerald Abbott
*** ****** ****** **** ********, GA 30530
706-***-**** ********@**********.***
I am a self-motivated, peak-performing professional with 20+ years of progressive
supervisory experience in all phases of the maintenance industry. Effective problem solver
w ho enjoys the challenge of achieving goals and accomplishing objectives: career history of
consistent advancement based on achievements and motivational tactics. Reputation for
t aking technical, complex projects from inception to completion. Ability to streamline
p rocedures that improve safety levels, productivity, and control costs through expertise in:
* Team Building & Leadership * Budgeting & Finance
* T roubleshooting * Safety & Compliance
M anagement
* P roduction Planning & Scheduling * Strategic
P lanning/Implementation
* O rganization & Time Management * Vendor Management
* P reventative Management
WORK EXPER I E NCE:
Genco - Braselton, GA June 2012 to
M ay 2014
MA INTENANCE MANAGER
Responsible for all equipment facility maintenance activities within the company-
Responsible for the planning plus administration of the equipment facility maintenance
budget- Coordinates all maintenance activities with other departments to make sure
company objectives are being met- Ensures that all maintenance supervisors, coordinators
as well as technicians are properly t rained to meet current future maintenance organization
demands- Ensures compliance with local, state as well as federal codes related to safe
maintenance work practices as measured through internal department compliance audits
safety records- Responsible for administration of the computerized maintenance
management system- Responsible for administration of the merit program for all
maintenance supervisors, coordinators as well as technicians as measured by retention
assessment against the local job market.
Pilgrims - Athens, GA June 2000
to October 2011
MA INTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Responsible for hir ing, terminating and coordinating schedules for a 30 man team across
t hree shifts. Planning and overseeing the breakdown, installation, corrective and
p reventative maintenance on production equipment throughout the facility. The ability to
be able to multi-task while prioritizing, analyzing and problem solving daily operating
p rocedures as well as emergency equipment breakdown issues. Being able to communicate
and work with many different levels of management, different personalities of people and
d ifferent obstacles. Making choice decisions concerning daily operation and the well being
of production and maintenance. Making decisions that also effect personnel by
administering, following and ensuring all departmental work is done in compliance with
company policy, procedures and Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines.
Pilgrims - Athens, GA October 1994 to
J une 2000
Electrical-Mechanical Technician
Responsible for t roubleshooting, repairing and programming Allen-Bradley PLC based
control systems, building electrical circuits, variable frequency drives and controllers.
Reading and understanding wri t ten instructions and wi ring diagrams, 3 phase power,
H VAC systems, pneumatic, schematics, and hydraulic systems. Performing preventive
maintenance and repair of high speed and stationary scales. As well as welding (stick, tig,
and mig) and some plumbing.
E DUCAT IO N:
Winder Bar row H igh School
G raduated 1993
Allen Bradley 48 hour power f lex drive
24 hour Allen-Bradley Quick Start PLC
SK I L LS:
Leadership, excellent verbal and writ ten communication skills, ability to negotiate with
vendors, organizational and administration skills, t ime management, t roubleshooting and
complex problem solving skills. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel,
Power Point