Tennessee Smith
Murfreesboro, TN. 37128
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY AND PROFILE
Over sixteen years of progressive professional management, engineering, IT systems administration, production experience requiring the ability to communicate and work
at a very fast pace.
Driven and innovative in problem solving skills, analyzing systems and improving efficiency using 5S, Kaizen and lean operations. Self-motivated and proven ability in teamwork with Management Level 1 & 2 Workshops (80 Hrs). Proficient in setting effective priorities and implementing decisions to achieve operational deadlines Able to work under any conditions and always willing to go the extra mile Proven liaison and negotiating skills coordinating and securing job requirements and increasing efficiency Responsible for site inspections and safety regulations to maintain OSHA and ANSI guidelines and safety OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 CEU=3.0 certifications.
16 years in Mechanical Automation,Engineering & Control System builds, program, install and commission. AC and DC Drives, SEW motor systems, Servo motors, SCADA
systems, HMI Packages, Numerous automation systems maintenance and programming, training, design, troubleshoot and repair. Control cabinet build, troubleshoot and
maintenance, Siemens Drive, SiMatic, PLC and Software training, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Cognex hardware, Dataman Software, Preventative maintenance of systems. Reading
and updating of electrical and mechanical drawings. Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Electrical Certificates, Forklift and Heavy Equipment operator IT technician and Desktop Support with CompTIA A+, Network configuration and troubleshooting including DHCP, LAN, WAN, DNS, IP routing, VPN, SSH, TelNet, VMware (ESXi,
HyperV & vSphere), WinSCP, Putty, TightVNC, Remote Desktop Services, Windows SCCM, SDLC, Endeavor/SharePoint, CMMS Master User, AutoCAD, SAP, WebTMA, MSOffice, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop, Microsoft Server and Database 2 0 1 2, Unix and Linux, COBOL, Logistics, Lotus Notes, QuickBooks
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FedEx
(March 2016 – Current)
IT, Engineering & Automation Specialist-Government Clearance Manage all staff, IT networks, equipment, desktop support, domains and upkeep of all servers and networks Responsible for all Engineering, Mechanical, Automaton and Control systems cabinets and preventative maintenance. Also respon- sible for all Cognex scanning and vision
systems, equipment and conveyor belts
In charge of all keycard, time clock and video server surveillance systems. Head of safety and safety training along with OSHA 300 & 301 updates Smith & Son Wholesale Inc.
(March 2011 – May 2015)
Operations Manager
Manage Responsible for all Engineering, Mechanical, Automaton and Control systems cabinets and preventative maintenance. Responsible for full operation of a
distribution warehouse. Increasing revenue and efficiency throughout the entire company and reducing loss of product. Responsible for Hiring and Firing and also
Coaching and Mentoring of all employees. Maintain and repair all lifts, conveyor belts, pallet jacks and all automation and control equipment. Rebuilding of conveyor
systems including ordering and replacing drive motors, bearings, drums and preventative maintenance for all equipment. Cirque du Soleil
(F
ebruary 2004 TO February 2011)
Head of Automation
3D Movie “World’s Away” - James Cameron & Andrew Adamson(Shrek & Narnia) Manage communication between directors and staff and oversee all automation for filming and testing. Explain capabilities of equipment and how it operates and possible
artistic elements to use or add to the filming schedule in order to achieve the look the directors wanted. Grammy Awards 50th Anniversary, (February 2 0 0 8) Technical Producer
Show segment technical producer for Performance, Automation flying and installation of specialized control and rigging equipment. Head of Automation & Assistant Head of Automation (November 2 0 0 5 – February 2 0 1 1) The Beatles “LOVE” at the Mirage
Theatre construction, Commissioning of all Automation and Control equipment, Show Creation, Budgeting, Installation and fabrica- tion, reading of construction drawings,
working with contractor crews and unions, maintaining punch lists, maintaining as-built drawings, reviewing electrical drawings, maintenance and operation of all
control cabinets, AC & DC drives, PLC troubleshooting, wiring troubleshooting, running the nightly shows HMI and PLC program- ming, and managing crew and nightly show
operations and having to solve cabinet control issues within seconds in order to keep the show running. Automation and Control Lead (February 2 0 0 4 - N o v e m b e r 2 0 0 5)
“O” at the Bellagio
Board Operator, Programmer, Equipment troubleshooting of AC & DC drives, hydraulic cylinder pumps and lifts maintenance, HMI Programming, PLC troubleshooting and
resolving, and daily Cabinet and equipment preventative maintenance Backline Entertainment
Owner - Consultant, Technical Director, Artist and Tour Management
(2001 – 2009)
Royal Caribbean International – Architectural and Design consultant for the creation and design of the rear of the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship. For the first ever
outdoor aquatic theater production show onboard a cruise ship. Royal Caribbean International – 15+ different Las Vegas style show creations, artist handling, technical install, training, mainte- nance, repairs and programming of all
equipment and shows, PLC troubleshooting.
Wright Angle Sets - Installs, surveys and repairs of all flying winches and artist trainings for Celebrity Cruises HMS Miami - Rigging, Automation and Control consultant for several cruise lines. Work with various celebrities and bands in the studio or live production events Royal Caribbean Cruises
Stage and Production Manager, Consultant
(October 1999 – February 2004)
Manage a team of over 100 plus employees consisting of onboard entertainment and entertainment department crew members. Scheduling of entertainment, artist and cast
change, celebrity handler, maintenance and programming of all automated equipment, responsible èfor payroll. I’m your iii EDUCATION
Mercer University, Macon, Ga.
Communications, (1994-1999)