Charles Burgess
Chicago, *****
acvr8a@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
Hardworking, dependable and friendly with a background of showing up on time and always making my customers laugh, looking to work more in a customer service role
Experience
2007 - 2015
Starbound Tire Recycling, Warren, MI - Machine Operator/ Customer Service Representative
●Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and other general questions
●Scheduled delivery and fielded solutions with customers
●Prompt and friendly customer service
●Worked in community outreach to establish new client relationships
●Processed used tires into crumb rubber to recycle back into the community (e.g. playgrounds, sports fields)
2003 -2007
Thrall Car Manufacturing, Chicago Heights, IL - Paintline Leadman/ Welder
●Directly managed a crew, organized line activities, and was responsible for quality control
●Trained newly hired employees including orientation and ongoing mentorship
●Maintained a large supply inventory
●Fabricated and welded, sandblasted and painted several types of railcars
1995 - 2003
Hammond Machine Works, Hammond, IN - Machine Operator/ Welder/ Labor
●Advanced in the ranks through studying on off shift hours, up to the top of the line processing
●Earned one of the first company scholarships to Ivy Tech after dedicated years of work and recognition
●Machine tooling, welded, and fabricated various parts for railroad manufacturers
●Operated saw, drill press, lathe, shear, punch press, and other machines
●Crane operator
Education
Ivy Tech, Gary, IN – Welding Course
Hanover Central, Cedar Lake, IN - High School Diploma
Hobbies
Glass blowing, bicycling, hiking enthusiast