Dean Higdon

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Shepherdsville, KY **165

Cell: 502-***-****

Email: acugbp@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To use my Electrical / Mechanical / Business, skills to return to a working environment which will benefit both myself and any potential employer.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

Proven experience in all phases of business, from startup to operation. Ability to lead, manage, motivate, train and create a positive working atmosphere. Experienced in industrial maintenance, Electrical / Mechanical / Troubleshooting. Trained in areas of teamwork, team leadership and problem solving. Self motivated, goal oriented with strong work ethic. WORK HISTORY:

Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Division of ConAgra Foods – Louisville, KY

● Technical Team Leader 11/07 to present

Primary responsibility control and manage MRO buying and budgeting for 2 facilities with average annual budget of $1.5 million and $2million in inventory. Work closely with other Technical Team Leaders to manage Technical staff across 3 shifts. Formally Liqui Dri Foods, Ralcorp offered me a position when they learned I had returned to the Louisville area in 2007. As division of ConAgra foods, Ralcorp is now part of the largest food manufacturing company in the world.

L.M. Scofield – Douglasville, GA

● Maintenance Supervisor 06/05 to 6/07

Scofield is a leading manufacturer of custom concrete products, color hardeners, stains, stamp tools and more. I directed all facets of the maintenance department, planning, purchasing and budgeting including supervision of 5 employees. My duties also included Safety Director.

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Fountains Auto Wash Louisville, KY

● Owner / Operator 12/96 – 04/04

Successfully built and maintained business, Fountains Auto Wash in 1996. This facility was a one million dollar automated self serve car wash. As a business owner I have gained valuable business experience from comprising business plans to financing and construction. Liqui Dri Foods / Quaker Louisville, KY

● Technical Team Member / Coordinator 04/91 02/97 In a team environment I was responsible for maintenance in all areas of a fully automated production facility. I worked extensively with PLC’s in troubleshooting and programming. As a

“Temporary Team Leader” I was selected to fill in for the full time shift leaders. H.J. Scheirich Company Louisville, KY

● Maintenance Supervisor 05/88 11/90 Maintenance Mechanic 05/85 05/88 As Supervisor I was responsible for 12 mechanics and all purchasing for the maintenance department.

Education:

Graduated Thomas Jefferson High School 1975

University Studies in Business and Engineering

Vocational Training in Electrical Wiring

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