Brad Kime
Snohomish,Washington
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
58
58
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Foreman
Snohomish County PUD
Everett, Monroe, Snohomish, WA
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- oversaw crews to insure safe work practices .
- trained apprentices, ground man, and new employees on the job
- was responsible for organizing work flow and job production
Outside Service Lineman
Sno County PUD
Snohomish, WA
10.1990 - Current
- Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
- Trained and developed personnel to improve safety, employee relations and resolve [Type] issues.
- Performed customer needs assessments and coordinated resolutions with supply chain and quality teams.
- Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Negotiated numerous contracts between Snohomish county PUD and its partner union IBEW local 77 from the late 90's t0 present day.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Instructor
NW Line JATC
Seattle, WA
11.2004 - 04.2020
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Emphasized safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
- Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.
- Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Developed classroom guidelines and assignment rules to communicate expectations.
Accident Investigator
IBEW Local 77
Seattle, WA
01.2008 - 11.2018
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Conducted thorough investigations into electrical and machine related accidents within IBEW 77 jurisdiction
- was lead investigator for 5 years. responsible for assigning other investigators to investigate accidents and assure completion of required forms
- Developed presentation and training materials to educate future accident investigators
- Supervised and motivated 10 field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
Education
Associate of Science - Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TNAssociate of Science - Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI2010
Skills
- Production targets
- Assembly and production
- Operations management
- Project Management
- Equipment monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Schedule Management
- Compliance understanding
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk analysis and management
Timeline
Accident Investigator
IBEW Local 77
01.2008 - 11.2018
Instructor
NW Line JATC
11.2004 - 04.2020
Outside Service Lineman
Sno County PUD
10.1990 - Current
Line Foreman
Snohomish County PUD
Associate of Science - Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Associate of Science - Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor