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EDWIN ALEXANDER

Lake Orion,USA

Summary

Highly dependable, personable individual with excellent speaking skills and the willingness to work a flexible schedule. I am interested in the Dispatcher Technician 1-6 position within DTE Energy. I offer over 10 years of dispatching experience, and 4 years as an EFO / FCC dispatcher (contractor) within DTE Energy. I am Proficient in InService, Power BI, Service Suite, Field Service Edge (Click), MS Office applications, and apt to learn new software applications.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Assoc Analyst Computer Appl Spec Disp

DTE Energy (contractor) Entech Staffing Solutions
Troy, Michigan
10.2021 - Current
  • Highly skilled in using Field Service Edge (Click) software to analyze the daily FCC/EFO dispatching matrix and wire-down matrix
  • Field Service Edge (Click) software, Data Lake tester, and training facilitator for FCC Planners, FCC Dispatchers, LeCom, and Office Assistance II (OAII)
  • Hourly review of field rep routes, daily traffic concerns, and weather conditions to adjust scheduled work plans
  • Expert knowledge of CRM, and current EBS systems procedures and regulations pertinent to billing, customer inquiries, and field service practices
  • Quickly and accurately responds to OMS trouble jobs (including PPWD, BP, WDPF, SDLT, UGEXP, MISCPF) within the 5-minute dispatch time to the closest available, trained Field Rep
  • Support Field Reps reactively by creating, confirming, revising, and canceling committed and non-committed work to meet changing needs
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision in an autonomous environment
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects related to analytics initiatives
  • Monitored operations, and reviewed records and metrics to understand customer needs

Die Setter (apprenticeship)

US Farathane
Auburn Hills, MI
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Trained and certified in LOTO
  • Also able to demonstrate LOTO during machine maintenance, shut down, and regular house-keeping
  • Complied with safety regulations to maintain clean and orderly work areas
  • Laid out complex machining operations with multiple steps and different machine requirements
  • Completed frequent inspections to assess safety and operational status of each accountable tool, part or equipment
  • Troubleshot issues, including machine heats, and part tolerances in production of plastic injection parts
  • Performed routine equipment maintenance on nights and weekends to prevent downtime
  • Developed and provided support to fabrication processes and improved all existing processes
  • Determined and fixed issues with equipment by using electrical troubleshooting methods
  • Used assortment of hand tools, power tools, instrumentation and equipment to carry out daily tasks

Shipping / Receiving Dispatcher

Flotronics via Aerotek Staffing
Auburn Hills, Michigan
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Directed and dispatched drivers to designated locations for load pickup and delivery
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management
  • Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity
  • Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues
  • Unloaded and received incoming shipments, inspected packages for damage and routed packages to next destination according to documentation
  • Operated forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move materials within warehouse and to and from shipping vehicle
  • Performed basic maintenance on warehouse machines and arranged for repair or replacement when needed
  • Tracked all changes in computer system to keep records current and accurate
  • Trained over 20 employees on accurate triaging and dispatching procedures

Process Tech Supervisor /Shift Manager

A123 Systems
Livonia, Michigan
05.2010 - 12.2020
  • Supervise and dispatch duties to workers engaged in technical control and production Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments
  • Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards
  • Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications
  • Observe worker using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards
  • Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products
  • Prepare charts, graphs, or diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, or machine utilization
  • Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency
  • Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays

Material Handler

Durcon lab tops
Canton, Michigan
06.2008 - 04.2010
  • Loading and unloading bulk product truckloads safely and in a timely manner Consolidating and rotating inventory using FIFO
  • Completing and helping with daily, weekly and monthly inventories Maneuvering trucks into loading and unloading positions
  • Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory
  • Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
  • Proficient in operating Stand up and sit down hi lo fork trucks

Machine Operator

Absopure
Plymouth, Michigan
02.2005 - 04.2008
  • Operated various machines bottle filler machines Kept machine supplied with all materials needed to produce the finished product
  • Counted, inspected, and packed the finished product for delivery to the customer
  • Performed adjustments to machine to produce a quality product within specifications called for
  • Performed minor troubleshooting and repair of machines on problems not severe enough to call maintenance
  • Filled out all paperwork needed for traceability of product and materials used to make the product
  • Certified trainer for new employees assigned to my department
  • Enforce safety and sanitation regulations

Installation / Repair Technician

Ameritech
Detroit, MI
01.2000 - 02.2005
  • Ability to work in all types of weather Performed adjustments to outside wiring to produce a quality signal for the end user
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of outside and inside plant
  • Drove the company vehicle on a daily basis without any violations
  • Certified trainer for new employees assigned to the installation department
  • Performed all job tasks while complying with company's safety procedures and guidelines
  • Maintained clean tools, test equipment, and work motor vehicles
  • Worked with team members to install and maintain outside telephone equipment

Education

Certificate - Welding Technology / Metallurgy

Highland Park Community College
Highland Park, MI
09.2000

Certificate - Heat Treatment / Metallurgy

ITT Technical Institute - Wayne County
Southfield, MI
06.1995

High School Diploma - Computer Science / General Studies

Northwestern High School
Detroit, MI
07.1994

Some College - Information Technology Project Management

Colorado Tech Online
Online

Skills

  • Dispatching
  • Service Suite
  • Outage management and service restoration management (OMS)
  • SAP CRM
  • Field Service Edge (Click)
  • InService
  • Planner Dispatching Analyst
  • Microsoft Office Expert (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
  • Blueprint reading
  • Safety and compliance
  • Multitasking
  • Training & Development
  • Team management
  • Team building

Timeline

Assoc Analyst Computer Appl Spec Disp

DTE Energy (contractor) Entech Staffing Solutions
10.2021 - Current

Die Setter (apprenticeship)

US Farathane
07.2021 - 10.2021

Shipping / Receiving Dispatcher

Flotronics via Aerotek Staffing
08.2020 - 07.2021

Process Tech Supervisor /Shift Manager

A123 Systems
05.2010 - 12.2020

Material Handler

Durcon lab tops
06.2008 - 04.2010

Machine Operator

Absopure
02.2005 - 04.2008

Installation / Repair Technician

Ameritech
01.2000 - 02.2005

Certificate - Welding Technology / Metallurgy

Highland Park Community College

Certificate - Heat Treatment / Metallurgy

ITT Technical Institute - Wayne County

High School Diploma - Computer Science / General Studies

Northwestern High School

Some College - Information Technology Project Management

Colorado Tech Online
EDWIN ALEXANDER