Brian Dukes
Willing to relocate
San Diego, CA **108
***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL Astute Business Owner successful in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalizing on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Work History Business Owner
KandB Elevated-El Cajon, CA
July 2018 to Present
● Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
● Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
● Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
● Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
● Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
● Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
● Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
● Permed, relaxed and bleached hair for customers daily. Machine Operator/Assembler
Dexcom-San Diego, CA
February 2022 to October 2022
• Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems
• Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining, working with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.
• Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
• Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
• Inspected products for irregularities, imperfections or quality concerns
• Used precision measuring tools, cutters and shears
• Experienced reading and understanding complex drawings Machine Operator
GenMark Diagnostics-Oceanside, CA
January 2021 to February 2022
• Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
• Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
• Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
• Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
• Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
• Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining, working with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.
• Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
• Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts. Machine Operator
Providien Medical-San Diego, CA
March 2018 to May 2019
● Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
● Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
● Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
● Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
● Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
● Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining, working with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.
● Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
● Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts. Journeyman Carpenter
Randy Housers-San Diego, CA
January 2011 to August 2018
● Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
● Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
● Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
● Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
● Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures. Education
High School Diploma
Monte Vista High School - Spring Valley, CA
May 2003
Skills
• SKILLS
• Relationship and Team
• Judgement and Decision
• Balanced Work Ethic Building Making
• Process Improvement
• Integrity and
• Effective Communicator Transparency and Public Speaker
• Employee Motivation and
• Board Oversight Performance
• Succession Planning
• Investor Relations
• Operations Management
• Carpentry
• CNC Lathe
• Warehouse experience
• Manufacturing
• Assembly
• Heavy lifting
• Bilingual
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• English
• CNC
• Machining
• Google Suite
• Nutrition
• Google Docs
Assessments
Manufacturing fit — Proficient
April 2022
Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
April 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Warehouse shift leader — Proficient
April 2022
Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standards Full results: Proficient
Basic maintenance and repair — Proficient
June 2022
Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
Full results: Proficient
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