Company Education
Resume:
Ed Merz
Palm Harbor, FL *****
*******@*****.***
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
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