Bradford Hawkes
KIK Custom Products
Satsuma
33
years of professional experience
I am an experienced and driven professional with over 10 years’ dedicated expertise in commercial residential electrical applications and over 20 years’ experience assessing electrical issues for forklifts.
Work History
Maintenance Leadman
2 Years 6 Months- Led maintenance teams to ensure optimal equipment functionality and minimal downtime.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules, enhancing operational efficiency across production lines.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced repair time and extended equipment lifespan.
- Mentored junior staff on safety protocols and equipment handling best practices.
Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Renovated and maintained maintenance facilities, offices, laundry facility, and 45 RV sites. Manage day to day operations of park and facility. Assign work to staff and set work schedules. Prepare lease agreements/renewals, payroll, tenant complaints, monthly budget reports. Delivered customer service to guests and tenants, ensuring a positive experience. Serve eviction notices and complete lot inspections.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high-quality guest experiences at RV resort.
- Developed and implemented employee training programs to enhance service delivery standards.
- Managed budget allocations, optimizing resources for operational efficiency and cost control.
Forklift Technician
4 Years 1 Month- Repaired electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues in vehicle fleet: forklifts, front-end loader, man-lifts, yard tractor, and trucks, ensuring operational readiness. Troubleshot and diagnosed complex electrical systems and truck components on forklifts and heavy equipment, enhancing reliability. Set up and adjusted forklifts for optimal performance of RF units, onboard computer, and slipsheet assemblies.
- Diagnosed and repaired various forklift models, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to enhance equipment longevity and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, reducing downtime significantly.
Forklift Technician
3 Years 1 Month- Installed, maintained, troubleshot, and repaired Crown, Caterpillar, and Jungheinrich electrical forklifts to ensure optimal operation. Conducted periodic inspections and executed preventative maintenance on forklift trucks to uphold safety standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in forklifts, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on various forklift models, minimizing downtime and enhancing reliability.
- Collaborated with warehouse teams to streamline equipment usage, improving overall operational efficiency.
Facility Maintenance
10 Years 3 Months- Inspected manufacturing support systems daily to ensure operational readiness. Troubleshoot equipment problems. Executed facility equipment PMs to maintain optimal performance. Installed electrical data and telephone lines and fixtures. Conducted thorough inspections of facility operations to ensure compliance with safety standards. and made minor repairs to burglar and fire alarm systems. Maintained sprinkler systems and water systems.
- Managed budgets and financial resources efficiently to ensure adequate funding for facility maintenance, equipment upgrades, and staff development initiatives.
- Oversaw facility maintenance projects to ensure an optimal work environment for court employees and visitors alike.
- Oversaw training facility maintenance, inventory management, equipment selection and environmental services.
Journeyman Electrician
11 Years 11 Months- Managed commercial and residential electrical projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Handled installation and maintenance of wires and cables in control centers, distribution boxes, transformers, switches, and receptacles. Identified and troubleshot electrical system issues, effectively resolving faults to maintain operational integrity.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems in residential and commercial settings.
- Diagnosed electrical issues and implemented effective solutions to enhance system reliability.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure compliance with local codes and safety regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology
General Education Diploma
Skills
Equipment maintenance
Panel upgrades
Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting diagnostics
Analytical thinking
Critical Thinking
Timeline
Maintenance Leadman
KIK Custom Products
01.2024 - 07.2026Read More
Manager
Half Shell RV Resort
09.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Forklift Technician
Lift Power
07.2018 - 08.2022Read More
Forklift Technician
Equipment Depot
05.2015 - 06.2018Read More
Facility Maintenance
Hancock Fabrics Corporate
02.2005 - 05.2015Read More
Journeyman Electrician
Herring Electric
03.1993 - 02.2005Read More
Itawamba Community College
General Education Diploma
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Itawamba Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Electrical Technology
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