Paul Raburn Sr.
Clifton, Colorado, *****
Work Experience
Family Farm San Jose, Ca.
Supervisor/Laborer 06/1952 – 12/1961
Responsible for organizing all needed tools for daily work crew.
Responsible for all daily cleanup after days’ work was done.
Ran equipment as needed.
Ensured all equipment in good working condition in off season and during normal workdays.
USMCR Worldwide
Gunnery Sergeant 12/1961 – 12/1979
Certified in all available weapons at the time up to and including I-Hawk ground to air missile units.
Led numerous numbers of marines and seals at different times, finishing career as a gunnery sergeant, E-7.
Received three Honorable Discharges, one (PUC) Presidential Unit Citation, three combat extensions and various other commendations.
Sears San Jose, Ca.
02/1979 - 07/1992
As a parts department employee organized and insured ensured customers received appropriate repair parts, ordered parts, ordered, and kept stock in place.
As a repair technician for sears, repaired all mechanical and electrical appliances in the customer’s home.
Received numerous awards and compliments from customers and general managers.
IBM San Jose, Ca.
07/1992 – 10/2016
Certified Lead Assessor in; Quality Management systems, ISO9000 and ISO14000, Environmental Management Systems, Certified Senior Automated Equipment Specialist and Certified Fire, Life and Safety Code Plant Site Supervisor.
Senior Automated Equipment Specialist
oMaintained an Integrated Processing line of 14 processes within required uptimes.
oOrganized, scheduled, and performed preventive maintenance procedures to keep line running within required uptimes on project.
oOrganized, Trained, and certified operators in their 14 different processes in all three shifts in training project.
oMet periodically with electrical and mechanical engineers and discussed concerns of the integrated line project.
ISO9001 & 14000 Lead Assessor
oOrganized, scheduled, led, and trained auditors and managers at plant site level in both the quality and environmental management processes.
oEnsured all operators were qualified and audited their processes periodically.
oOrganized and scheduled detailed activities and equipment use with managers and operators, using information, and organized a scheduled monthly, quarterly, and yearly activity based on needed financial targets.
oStayed current in training and certification in both projects.
Fire, Life and Safety Code Plant Site Supervisor
oOrganized and followed the fire life and safety codes for California Codes reviewed and insured all plans, prints and buildings met current codes.
Project Management trained.
Project manager for the ISO9000, ISO14000 and Fire, Life and Safety Code Projects.
Lowe’s Liberty, Mo.
02/2016 - 07/2019
As the electrical department manager, ensured all items were in stock, displayed correctly, and instructed customers on what we had available based on their needs.
Ensured all department members were trained on appropriate electrical processes and procedures.
Organize and achieved the increased sales for the electrical department into the top 50 of all Lowe’s electrical departments in the entire nation.
Chick-fil-A Auburn, Ca.
08/2019 – 10/2021
Assisted in Customer Service where needed
Customer Service Manager
oCoordinated all local advertisement
Worked with local schools, churches, and businesses
Ensured Chick-fil-A was available in the local community and coordinated all activities.
Education
Camden High School San Jose, Calif.
Diploma 1964
MCI (Marine Corp Institute) 1961-1979
Marine Corp Staff Academy 1970
West Valley Junior College 1980
College of San Mateo 1981
SEI (Sears Extension Institute) 1979-1992
College of Scotland 1999-2001
Skill Base
(5TI) Texas Instrument Programming Trained
Other software (IBM Yellow Card) and hardware Trained
Certified ISO9000 Lead Assessor and Instructor
Certified ISO14000 Lead Assessor and Instructor
Certified Steven Covey 5 Habits Instructor
Certified IBM Team Trainer
Certified IBM Project Manager
Good Electrical Background
Good Mechanical Background
Good Communication Skills
Good Attention to Details
Excellent Inventory Control
Good Problem-Solving Skills
Great Team Player
Fast Learner
Trustworthy
Loyal.
Goals
Desire to give back and help to build a strong generation thru training and my working from home.
Looking for a company to grow a fourth career in and assist in the success of that company.
Look to enjoy work.