George L. (Buddy) Whitmire

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EDUCATON: B.S. Electrical Engineering, NCSU College of Engineering, (2015), A.S. Transfer Degree, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College/Blue Ridge Community College, 2009-2012; Aviano American High School, Aviano, Italy, USAF-DODSEUR; NC ACT Work-Keys Career Readiness Certification Level Gold. Languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian

EXPERIENCE / KSA’s (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

Facility Maintenance Operations fiscal management/planning, cost projections, scheduling, capital project management, plant equipment & asset reliability - reported directly to CEO.

Assisted in development of quality management initiatives utilizing ISO 9000/9001, and Lean Mfg. environment process and procedures - Kaizen. (Company’s immediate objective was documentation, not certification at that time).

Maintained facility operations readiness for compliance inspections. i.e. - OSHA, Fire & Safety–(Buncombe County), Metropolitan Sewerage District (Buncombe County), NCDOL & EPA.

Effected and administrated (CMMP) Predictive/Preventive Maintenance Program & Asset Reliability Management, TPM, MP2, condition, time, and history based on KPI’s and OEE.

Fulfilled responsibilities as Interim Safety Director – HAZMAT orientation & SOP’s, MSDS, hazardous communication, hazardous locations, & forklift licensing.

Scheduled/Prioritized work orders, & prepared project estimates (in-house vs. contracted).

Utilized outsourcing cost effectively (purchasing, inventory, distributors & facility service providers).

Established a shop inventory control program - Kanban.

Supervised & hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and installation of production machinery & equipment, facility electrical expansions (transformers, service entrances & sub-panels, branch & control circuits).

Comprehensive background & documented experience in skilled trades (electrical, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC). Skilled in most shop equipment tool applications, and knowledgeable in SOP’s, AutoCAD, Revit 2015 - Electrical, SolidWorks, blueprints, pneumatic & hydraulic repair (compressors, pump & cylinder overhauls). Pipe-fitting, Welding (MIG, TIG, & stick). Medium/Heavy equipment experience includes forklifts, loaders, backhoes, skid-steers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and small/medium tractors.

Small Business Owner/Operator of a Territorial Distributorship–Self-employed. (1987-92)

LEADERSHIP / SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:

Instrumentation & Electrical Division Supervisor, City of Hendersonville, NC (JULY/2008-DEC/2008). Primary responsibility was capital project implementation and oversight of SCADA protocol integration over 130+ site water infrastructure, including WTP/WWTP.

Over 7 years experience in a team environment leadership role, coordinating activities involved in daily operations critical to facility production requirements. Started in an entry-level position and was rapidly promoted as a result of demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, the ability to solve problems quickly, as well as coaching/developing employees.

ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE:

+25,000 HRS. (documented) industrial/commercial/residential applications (1994-2016). Journeyman up to 600VAC. i.e.- installation, troubleshooting, & repair of service entrances, breakers/disconnects, relays, switchgears up to 4160VAC, PM rackouts, transformers (sgl. & 3-phase delta, wye, & open delta configurations), AC/DC motor control applications up to 300HP, VFD’s, generators (up to 80kVA), transfer switches, overhead cranes, industrial & emergency lighting systems. Arcflash & Confined Space Environment SOP’s. Experienced in instrumentation, calibration, analog/digital scaling, PID’s, PLC application, integration, & programming (AB PLC-5, SLC500 series, MIcroLogix, Modicon 984 protocols). SCADA process control, Motorola VLF (MOSCAD)and Spread Spectrum WLAN applications, repeater installations, general FCC protocol requirements, RsVu32 & MODBUS ethernet control architecture over facility infrastructure operations management applications.

ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE: G&K Services Corp. (Dec. 2003–Mar.2008);

Built strong customer relationships with decision makers on an ongoing basis with the objective of long-term customer service/satisfaction, as a facility service provider.

Developed sales & marketing approaches for existing clients based on knowledge of customer base, their preferences & budget limitations.

Marketed new products & services directly to result in further penetration of account base with additional product lines.

Identified prospective customers through existing account base and utilized team approach to solicit new clients.

Routinely resolved customer issues within established guidelines and partnered with customers in identifying satisfactory solutions.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:

Facility Operations – Through well coordinated planning & proactive strategies, I substantially lowered production and facility maintenance costs, directly contributing to increased manufacturing efficiency, capability, & productivity over the long term (approximately 10% per annum for 5 consecutive years). By initiating high standards of fiscal accountability and consistently following through with dedicated policy and procedures to achieve sustainable improvement objectives, the additional capital resources generated allowed for company expansion. My efforts were proclaimed, by the CEO, as instrumental, noteworthy, and critical to the success of the company’s short-term objectives and continued growth. (2001).

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Nominee- 2011, Blue Ridge Community College.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES:

President of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Alpha Rho Upsilon Chapter at Blue Ridge Community College, East Flat Rock, NC, 2010-11.

Member of National Technical Honor Society since2010.

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer – Henderson County / Buncombe County / Wake County.

NCSU E-Council. (2012-2015)

2 year independent study – Developed comprehensive feasibility report involving renewable energy integration alternatives (wind & solar) - Blue Ridge Community College.

Letters of Recommendation & Professional / Personal References available upon request.

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