Adam Ball
Trout Lake,MI
Summary
Focused and resourceful with strong track record of facilitating process improvements to increase efficiency and streamline business tasks. Focused Business Administrator aiming to leverage advanced knowledge of process optimization and business operations acquired over many years of successful performance in the business landscape. Resourceful and passionate with an aptitude for networking and building strong industry connections.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator
Chippewa County Road Commission
11.2019 - Current
- Safely and efficiently operating trucks and various pieces of equipment
- Performing minor vehicle and equipment maintenance
- Driving with under blade to level dirt and gravel and to plow snow & ice
- Performing manual labor in the repair, maintenance & construction of road and rights-of-way
- Serve as a crew member to install, maintain, and repair road signs, guardrails and fencing
- Operating chain saws and other tree/brush removal equipment
Carpenter, Ball General Services
Self-Employed
05.2019 - Current
- Knowledge of tools and materials
- Used carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, plumb bobs, screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars, electric and pneumatic tools
- Operated equipment
- Measured, cut, and/or shape boards, timbers, plywood, plastic, and other materials
- Installed barricades as appropriate to eliminate workplace hazards
- Worked efficiently, productively, and safely to meet productions goals set by the leadership
- Performed routine inspections of tool/equipment to ensure safety and quality
UP Creations/Miscellaneous
Self-Employed
04.2019 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed Cash Flow
- Maintained tax documents, receipts, expenses, etc.
- Project Budgets
- Ordering and Inventory
Service Representative
Straits Area Building Center
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing and resolving service-related issues.
- Streamlined customer service processes for improved efficiency and reduced response times.
- Increased customer retention with exceptional interpersonal skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance overall client experience and satisfaction levels.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of company products and services, ensuring accurate information was relayed to customers at all times.
- Served as key point-of-contact for clients experiencing technical difficulties, offering prompt resolutions to minimize downtime.
- Accepted payments and updated accounts with latest information.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
- Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
- Inventory and Ordering
- Project Planning and Budgets
Accounts Representative
Anderson Tackman & Co PLC
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Reduced delinquent accounts with proactive communication and diligent follow-up on outstanding invoices.
- Auditing
- Reconciliation
- Compiling and review of Financial Statements
- Supported customer satisfaction through regular follow-up and communication.
- Analyzed accounts for delinquencies and other ongoing issues.
Corrections Officer E-9
State of Michigan
03.2001 - 02.2018
- Supervise Inmates
- Enforce Policies and Procedures
- Maintain safe environment for staff and inmates
- Encourage self-sufficiency
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently documenting incidents, medical issues, and daily activities.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and integrity, serving as a role model for fellow officers in the performance of daily duties and adherence to ethical standards.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Laborer
Ellis Builders
05.1999 - 11.2000
- Framing
- Cement
- Electrical
- Roofing
- Truck Driving
- Siding
- Finish Carpentry
Dockworker
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
07.1998 - 10.1998
- Docked Boats
- Cleaned Bathrooms
- Registered Boats
- Cut Grass
- Painted
- General Maintenance
- Enhanced safety protocols by conducting regular inspections of equipment and workspaces.
- Participated in periodic inventory audits, validating item counts against database records to ensure accurate data was reflected.
- Operated computer systems and internal software to track and record slip occupancy.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2024
Master's Degree - Education - Secondary
Grand Canyon University
05.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Davenport University
12.2018
Associate's Degree - Business Administration
Bay Mills Community College
05.2017
Associate's Degree - Social Sciences
Bay Mills Community College
05.2015
Skills
- Typing - 45 WPM
- Heavy Machine Operator
- Possess Class A CDL with airbrake and tanker endorsements
- Lesson planning
- Instructional skills
- Classroom management
- SMART board interactive displays
- Sense of humor
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Data Entry
- Research
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
MTTC for Social Studies
Relevant Experience
- Capable of handling stressful and volatile situations efficiently.
- Punctual and Dependable
- Effective Time Management
- Organized
- More than adequate typing/computer skills
References
- Mikal Doke - Professional, 318 W. Truman St. Newberry, MI 49868, 906.440.2396
- Vince Gross - Professional, 9952 W, Watertower Ln. Brimley, MI, 906.322.3829
- Tom Mckee - Professional, Rudyard, MI, 906.478.3774
- Brian Mills - Professional, Strongs, MI, 906.630.7105
Timeline
Operator
Chippewa County Road Commission
11.2019 - Current
Carpenter, Ball General Services
Self-Employed
05.2019 - Current
UP Creations/Miscellaneous
Self-Employed
04.2019 - Current
Service Representative
Straits Area Building Center
03.2018 - 11.2019
Accounts Representative
Anderson Tackman & Co PLC
03.2017 - 03.2018
Corrections Officer E-9
State of Michigan
03.2001 - 02.2018
Laborer
Ellis Builders
05.1999 - 11.2000
Dockworker
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
07.1998 - 10.1998
Master of Science - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Master's Degree - Education - Secondary
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Davenport University
Associate's Degree - Business Administration
Bay Mills Community College
Associate's Degree - Social Sciences
Bay Mills Community College
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