Austin Taylor
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Room Operator
Oshkosh Aerotech
02.2024 - Current
- Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
- Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
- Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining clear communication lines with colleagues and providing comprehensive briefings on relevant issues.
- Demonstrated adaptability during periods of change, embracing new technologies or methodologies to improve overall control room functionality.
- Reduced response times for emergencies by closely monitoring alerts and coordinating swift action among team members.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to schedule repairs and routine checks, ensuring equipment reliability.
Photographer/stagehand
Eikon Los Angeles
03.2016 - Current
- Set up and arrange lighting and sound equipment including but not limited to: microphones, strobes, LEDs, set props and furniture
- Provided model coaching to ensure customer satisfaction
- Test lighting and sound equipment
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Continuously improved technical skills by staying updated on industry trends and new equipment.
- Served a diverse range of industries, including weddings, corporate events, fashion shoots, and family portraits.
Logistics Supervisor & Customer Relations
KSO Logistics
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Assist customers with questions regarding orders and future sales
- Maintain high value accounts such as Paramount Studios, Fox and Disney
- Assign schedules to drivers
- Coordinate pickups, orders and delivery confirmation with drivers
- Log number of deliveries, inventory and hours of drivers
Logistics Coordinator
KSO Logistics
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Handle cash transactions where applicable
- Ensure third party customers fill orders safely and accurately
- Maintain high value accounts such as Paramount Studios, Fox and Disney
Distribution Coordinator
Owens & Minor
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Utilize material warehouse management system to ascertain catalog number, size, color, merchandise to be picked from bins, shelves, pick orders for shipment ensuring correct number and type
- Utilized material handling equipment
- Organized products by hospital and check quality of sterile products
- Assisted in safety and security of the warehouse
Breaker Lead
United Parcel Service
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Communicate with yard control and supervisors via radio
- Conducted regular equipment audits, recommending replacements or upgrades when necessary for optimal functionality.
- Reduced equipment downtime by promptly identifying and addressing mechanical issues.
- Performed emergency repairs on-site, minimizing disruption to workflow.
- Prep and supervise slides and belts to assist sort operations
- Instruct trainees on proper protocol and job responsibilities
Customer Service/Sales Representative
Herbal Care LLC
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Assist customers with questions for products and services
- Handle cash and credit card transactions
- Manage products, equipment and banners at events
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
09.2008 - 07.2013
- Loading and scanning packages safely and effectively
- HAZMAT certified
- Maintain safe working environment
- Operating equipment used for daily tasks
Education
Certifications - California Power to Arrest Certification, California Weapons of Mass Destruction Certification, California Advanced Arrest, Search and Seizure Certification, California Communications Certification, California Observation and Documentation Certification, California Officer Safety Certification, California Public Relations Certification, California Driver Safety and Liability Certification
Valley Guard Training
Van Nuys, CA10.2014
Diploma -
Colony High School
Ontario, CA06.2008
Certifications - Animal Health Care, Pharmacy Clerk
Baldy View R.O.P.
Upland, CA06.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Google Docs
- Google Drive
- Zoom
- Dispatch and Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Detail Oriented
- System monitoring
- Incident Reporting
Awards
- Magazine Publications (approx 6)
- UPS 5 year certificate
- Magazine Centerfold publication
Timeline
Control Room Operator
Oshkosh Aerotech
02.2024 - Current
Logistics Supervisor & Customer Relations
KSO Logistics
01.2018 - 02.2020
Photographer/stagehand
Eikon Los Angeles
03.2016 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
KSO Logistics
01.2016 - 01.2018
Distribution Coordinator
Owens & Minor
11.2014 - 11.2015
Breaker Lead
United Parcel Service
07.2013 - 11.2014
Customer Service/Sales Representative
Herbal Care LLC
01.2012 - 02.2014
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
09.2008 - 07.2013
Certifications - Animal Health Care, Pharmacy Clerk
Baldy View R.O.P.
Certifications - California Power to Arrest Certification, California Weapons of Mass Destruction Certification, California Advanced Arrest, Search and Seizure Certification, California Communications Certification, California Observation and Documentation Certification, California Officer Safety Certification, California Public Relations Certification, California Driver Safety and Liability Certification
Valley Guard Training
Diploma -
Colony High School