SPEEDY WITHROW
Granite Falls, N.C. 28630
Cell# 828-***-****
Email: ad3r9f@r.postjobfree.com
Dear Sir,
I am currently Self-employed as owner of Speedy’s Restaurant Repair and Supply. As a National Deputy Inspector, I managed fourteen states and settled all disputes and problems.
As a Plant Manager, I managed one hundred plus employees, plus organized all operations. I am able to learn quickly, which enables me to adapt to any and all environments.
I am self-motivated, well rounded, able to recognize, analyze, and fix problems quickly. I am a strong team leader, able to motivate others for the good of your company. I can make a direct and immediate contribution to your company.
I would like very much to discuss any positions with your company. If you wish to arrange an interview, please contact me at the above address or by telephone.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Speedy Withrow
Herbert (Speedy) Withrow
137 Woodlane St. Ext.
Granite Falls, N.C. 28630
Cell# 828-***-****
Email ad3r9f@r.postjobfree.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
MANAGEMENT
• Plant Manager
• Purchasing Manager
• Lumber Yard Manager
• Quality Control Manager
• Settled Customer Claims
• Handled Customers Complaints
• Gave speeches, Quality Awareness
• Maintained and Managed Equipment
• Taught Short Courses, Lumber Inspection
• Managed Weekly and Monthly Inventories
• Owned and operated Speedy's Restaurant Repair and Supply business HEAVY MACHINERY
• Operated D-9 Dozer
• Operated Taylor’s Forklift
• Operated Semi Tractor Trailer
• Operated Caterpillar 250 Forklift
• Operated Caterpillar 330-B Forklift
STACKER SYSTEMS
• Operated Flat Liner Stacker
• Operated Waterfall Stacker
• Operated Hands on Stacker
• Operated Break down Stacker
• Operated Computerized Stacker
DRY KILNS
• Operated Manual Irvington-Moore Kiln
• Operated Computerized Bold Design
EDUCATION
• DRY KILN OPERATOR’S SHORT COURSE, Haywood, North Carolina.(September 1994)
• QUALITY AWARENESS WORKSHOP, Hickory, North Carolina.(December 1992)
• QUALITY AWARENESS EDUCATION, Conover, North Carolina.(March 1990)
• NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION, Memphis, Tennessee.(December 1984)
• ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Nashville, Tennessee (1984)
• MIDLAND TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL, Hico, West Virginia.(June 1980) EMPLOYMENT
2012-2023 TRUCK DRIVER / INSTRUCTOR
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Reason for leaving: Plant shut down
2005-2006 Job Title: LUMBER INSPECTOR
Ethan Allen Operations, Inc.
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Reason for leaving: Company cut back
1998-2005 LUMBER YARD MANAGER
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Reason for leaving; Company Cut Back
SECTION 8 HOUSING INSPECTOR
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1997-1998 PLANT MANAGER / QUALITY CONTROL
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Reason for leaving: Hurricane Floyd
1995-1997 QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER / LUMBER PURCHASING The Parton Companies
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Reason for leaving: Company streamlined, ended position. 1991-1994 NATIONAL DEPUTY INSPECTOR
National Hardwood Lumber Association
Memphis, Tennessee
Reason for leaving: Better job offer.
1985-1997 OWNER AND OPERATOR
Speedy's Restaurant Repair and Supply
Hickory, North Carolina