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Resume:

David Kent Ross

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Mesa, AZ 85213

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nfu6ar@r.postjobfree.com

Experience:

• Assistant Director of Operations

Arizona Exposition and State Fair

Phoenix, Arizona

November 2005 to Present

Supervise the daily operations of 85 acre fairgrounds and the Arizona Veteran's Memorial Coliseum. Manage the physical plant consisting of 35 permanent employees and up to 400 temporary employees used during the Arizona State Fair. Instruct safety operation and service of all equipment. Developed the vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance program for fairgrounds which included the inspection sheets used for proper checkout of all equipment. Responsible for vehicle and equipment evaluation that is used for status reports for replacement and repairs. Responsible for yearly ADOA Fleet Management reports. Responsibility includes emissions inspections and reports for all equipment and vehicles as required by State of Arizona. Build specifications for any equipment needed for purchase. Receive and evaluate bids on same equipment.

Design, create budgets, implement and oversee projects for mandated improvements for 9 buildings, the 14,000 seat Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum and surrounding parking lots. Supervise maintenance projects which involve electricians, plumbers, painters, welders, equipment service technicians and mechanics.

Oversee maintenance and during all events and shows, conventions, sporting events and concerts held at the Coliseum and fairgrounds.

• Physical Plant Supervisor III

Arizona Exposition and State Fair

Phoenix, Arizona

May 1, 2002 to November 2005

Devised work schedules for self and subordinates on a periodic basis in accordance with the Assistant Director of Operations. Inspect work areas to determine any problems and hazards to work functions: take appropriate action to resolve. Resolved problems and questions presented by subordinate workers regarding work methods and processes. Supervised, instructed and counseled the skilled workers carrying out a variety of tasks. Maintained records of materials used, equipment, hours expended, vehicle mileage and all other information as required, for projects. Prepared specifications for the purchasing of equipment or materials. Assisted in awarding of bids. Instructed safety training, conducted safety meetings, Insured OSHA compliance and equipment safety. Provided classroom and operational training for certification of forklift operators.

Conducted employee evaluations, prepared job qualifications for hiring new employees. Computer training/usage of Windows 95, 2000 and XP.

Operated all vehicles and equipment from light to heavy duty used in the course of work. Performed and oversaw minor to difficult tasks in maintenance, repairs involving electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, masonry and cement finishing.

• Physical Plant Supervisor II

Arizona Exposition and State Fair

Phoenix, Arizona

February 2001 to May 2002

Maintenance supervisor for the Arizona Veteran's Memorial Coliseum. Supervised 46 employees used for the operation of the 15,000 seat Arizona Veteran's Memorial Coliseum. Oversaw set-up and tear downs of all show, conventions, concerts, basketball and ice hockey games which included all clean up after events. Instituted all policies and orders issued by the Assistant Director of Operations pertaining to the Coliseum Assisted the events department on specifications of seating for all coliseum events. Did all hiring and terminating of employees. Did all purchasing attributed to materials used for cleaning. Trained employees on proper use and "right to know" concerning the handling of hazardous and non-hazardous cleaning solutions.

• Physical Plant Supervisor I

Arizona Exposition and State Fair

Phoenix, Arizona

July 1990 to February 2001

Grounds crew supervisor. Under the direction of the Physical Plant Supervisor III supervised the grounds maintenance crew. In charge of the landscaping crew and sprinkler maintenance. Responsible for show setups that included distribution of materials rented for different shows, meetings and any other rental services offered by the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Operated any and all equipment needed in the institution of the grounds crew job duties.

• Equipment Operator II

Arizona Exposition and State Fair

Phoenix, Arizona

October 7, 1985 to July 15, 1990

Operated all equipment which included all forklifts, skip loaders, skid-steer loaders, agriculture tractors, roll- off trucks, trash compactors, backhoes, trenchers and blades used for construction, parking lot maintenance, pad preparation, motorized racing tracks, rodeo arenas and mud bogs. Instructed subordinates on operation and maintenance of the Zamboni ice shaving machine used for ice events in the coliseum. CDL licensed driver for all trucks that included refuse, dirt and delivery trucks. Operated broom truck when needed.

• Equipment Operator &Truck Driver

Shepwell's Readi-Mix Inc.

Blythe, California

October 1977 to October 1985

Operated heavy equipment used in dirt construction which included skip loaders, blades, trenchers, backhoes, dozers, vibratory rollers, hot asphalt lay-down machines, 10-wheel dump trucks, bottom dumps, readi-mix trucks and 35 ton motorized crane. Constructed metal buildings from blueprint, surveying, grounds prep, and utility installation to completed building. Rigged crane to 135 ft. boom sets. Maintained and operated rock crushers and wash plants. Did chip seal and seal coating on parking lots. Hot and cold asphalt construction.

• Operator/Truck Driver

Piggy Back Co.

Blythe, California

November 1977 to October 1985

Operated a 1976 Ottawa 1/2 Cab, 3 axle tractor backing refrigerated vans loaded with vegetables or fruit on to flat rail cars for shipment. Foreman and shift leader of 8 to 10 ground crew members. In charge of all equipment maintenance and repairs according to specifications. Kept daily records of activities for billing to Santa Fe Railways.

Education

• Palo Verde High School

Blythe, California

Diploma: June 7, 1970

• Palo Verde Junior College

Blythe, California

May 1971- January 1972

Business Administration Classes

• Arizona Emergency Response Commission

Gatekeeper Emergency Planning & Community Right to Know

February 1998

• Industrial Commission of Arizona

Safe Forklift Operation: Train the Trainer

May 1998

• Arizona Department of Administration

Loss Prevention Academy

Top Driver Defensive Driver Instructor Training

July 1998 (renewed biennial)

• Arizona Department of Administration

Loss Prevention Academy

Job Hazard Analysis/Facilities Inspections

September 1998

• Arizona Department of Administration

Loss Prevention Academy

15 Passenger Van Safety Instructor

April 1999 (renewed biennial)

• Arizona Department of Administration

Loss Prevention Academy

Loss Prevention Specialist

May 2001

• Arizona Government University

Performance Management

July 2001

• Arizona Government University

Principles of Discipline

August 2001

• Arizona Government University

Prevention Sexual Harassment

September 2002

• Arizona Department of Administration

Safety Training

OSHA 300 Log Recordkeeping

July 2001

• Critical Incident Stress Management Training

1. Disaster Relief Chaplaincy

2. Group Crisis Intervention

3. Grief Following Trauma

4. Operational Stress First Aid for Disaster Relief Chaplains

5. Global Response Disaster Training

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