Ed Merz

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Palm Harbor, FL *****

815-***-****

acyo2i@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a position with a reputable company, in a related field, utilizing my past experience and education.

Experience:

Maintenance Manager

Theochem Laboratories, Inc. - Tampa, FL

February 2016 to December 2016 (Downsizing)

-Manage day to day operations of plant maintenance and maintenance employees

-Responsible for maintenance repair and preventative maintenance of all machinery in blending, filling, production, and packaging

-Supervising, assignment of work, hiring and discipline of employees in the maintenance department

-Project planning and completion.

-Inventory maintenance, material and parts inventory

-Fabrication and welding of parts for machinery to aid in production and project completion.

Maintenance Mechanic

October 2015 - February 2016

Cott Beverages Tampa, FL

- project installation

- efficiently and accurately assessed maintenance and repair needs on all high speed bottle filler and capper machines, canning and seaming machines, palletizers, and wrapping machines.

Maintenance Mechanic

July 2012 - August 2015 (Plant Closing)

General Mills, Inc. West Chicago, IL.

- Installation, diagnosis, repair,, programming and calibration of all types of conveyors, machinery,

scales and equipment for processing and packaging of food products and facility maintenance.

Experience with PLC’s and Wonderware including: operation, navigation, diagnostic and basic PLC programming.

Competently completed all tasks using Maximo work order system while adhering to safety policies and and PPE requirements.

Facility Maintenance

January 2012 - July 2012 Department of Military Affairs Marseilles, IL

Facilities and grounds maintenance to include HVAC, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, drywall repair, mowing earthwork equipment operation, welding, fabrication and snow plowing.

Creative innovation and imagination used for building a mock training facility and city for troops and police officers to utilize for urban warfare simulated training to prepare for combat in the Middle East and other regions including urban policing.

Outside Sales Representative

August 2010 - January 2012 Fastenal Company Ottawa, IL

Outside sales of industrial equipment and supplies

Inventory control, adjustments, transfers, and cycle counts

Customer service and quotes via phone, email, and direct contact.

Delivery of all branch products

Industrial Maintenance and Management Studies

(full time student)

May 2009 - December 2010 Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL

Outside Sales Representative

October 2008 - April 2009

(as a result of downsizing)

Central Illinois Truck Joliet, IL

Sales and service of all related truck, trailer, and construction equipment parts

Prospected and secured new clientele in in existing sales territory

Established new sales territory, which increased company sales by 50K in 6 months

Able to self direct and work efficiently and competently from home or office

Outside Sales Representative

March 2007 - October 2008 Central States Bus Company Big Rock, IL

Same duties and responsibilities as above but related to school bus parts and sales

Increased parts sales by 250% within one year compared to same territory, previous year

Sales Agent

August 2003 - March 2007 Country Companies Insurance and Financial

Yorkville, IL

Successful sales of residential and commercial insurance and financial products

Prospecting to establish new clientele

Worked book of business to update coverage

Military Experience:

CTO (Naval Intellligence Operator

February 1992 - October 1993 United States Navy

Operated multiple i systems as a cryptological operator

Sent and received top secret communication by automated mainframe and Sun systems

Provided tactical intelligence support to Western Pacific Fleet

Earned Battle Service Medal

Received honorable discharge related to service connected disability

Education:

ESCO Institute: EPA 608 Universal Refrigeration Certification January 2011

R410A Refrigerant Certification April 2011

Waubonsee Community College:

Associate Science Degree December 2009

Associate Industrial Maintenance

April 2011

Industrial Maintenance Management Certificate December 2011

Aurora University: Bachelor of Arts Candidate in Organizational Management May 2004

References Available Upon Request

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