Carlos Ford
Winder, GA
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CREATIVE AND ENERGETIC PROBLEM SOLVER
CAREER SUMMARY
Detail oriented and customer-focused professional providing over 20 years of combined experience identifying problems and developing effective resolutions to achieve common goals. Adaptable and analytical individual known for the ability to communicate on all levels and work well independently or within teams. With strategic flexibility I excel in a constantly changing environment, and I can excel in yours.
SPECIALTIES
Developing and Tracking Budgets Planning Client Relations
Negotiations Expense Management Process Improvement
Coaching Leadership & Team Building Material Procurement
Microsoft Office Suite Communication Supervision
Performance Management Detailed Reporting Inventory Control
AWARD/SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Reduced transportation costs 25% through discovery of short routes.
Achieved 100% project deliverable completions while meeting strict deadlines and budget requirements.
Consistently received top evaluations and nominated employee of the month several times.
EDUCATION
Strayer University
Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in Business
EXPERIENCE
Kubota Tractor Corporation - Jefferson, GA 2023 - Present
Assembly Line Worker / Chassis Line
Safely and efficiently assembles product in accordance with work instructions.
Uses specialized and approved tooling to perform standardized work and ensure product quality.
Affordable Solutions 365 – Atlanta, GA 2010 – 2023
Project Manager
Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
Ensures that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives.
Ensures resource availability and allocation.
Develops a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties/vendors.
Delegates project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels.
Number 1 Tree Service - Senoia GA Feb-2017 - Dec 2019
Driver/ Tree Cutter
Upon arrival, start up your truck, do your walk around, inspect all equipment.
Gathered up all the workers, made sure all tools are accounted for, chainsaws, ropes, harnesses,
Bobcat, oils and fuels, etc.
Transported all small and heavy equipment by truck and trailer to needed locations.
Performed whatever tasks were assigned on location, trees, shrubs, bushes, etc..
Drove all excess to the log yard or chipped the excess on site into mulch.
Kept complete records of all transactions with fueling stations or customers.
After the job, clean up and rid of excess debris from the sites.
Once back at the yard at the end of the day, clean and oil the equipment and trucks, sharpen blades and prepare all tools for the next days jobs.
Drive By Detailing - Atlanta GA July 2011- Dec-2014
Owner/Operator
Managed daily operations for a full-service mobile car care center.
Developed and implemented company marketing strategies.
Detailed vehicles according to customer’s specific instructions.
Used air compressors and special equipment to dry the inside and outside surfaces.
Fixed minor scratches and chips with touch-up vehicle paint.
Effectively managed the inventory of cleaning supplies.
Kept records of customers and called clients when its time for another appointment.
Used logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses for alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Interstate towing - Virginia beach Virginia Jan 2006- July 2011
Tow Truck / Flatbed Operator
Reviewed assignments for location of the Tow in or Tow out and verified company
truck was ready for safe operation and verified vehicle information including make, model, VIN, color,missing parts, etc.
Loaded and unloaded vehicles from transport truck by use of winch, chains, blocks, go jacks, etc.
Secured vehicles and vehicle parts with chains, straps or other safe means.
Drove truck to assigned destinations to include maneuvering vehicle at various speed and difficult situations.
Located vehicles that were subject to repossession and assisted the recovery agent
In obtaining personal or financial collateral.
Completed and submitted all required documentation associated with transport including
truck condition report, driver’s daily logs, fuel purchases and mile logs.
Assisted Local and State police with EMT calls for clean ups on local and interstate highways.