Brent Gale
Coldwater,MI
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales and management style professional who is deeply and undeniably successful in cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts/Consistent accounts and growing profit channels. A professional with a mindset that is packed full of Multi-tasking while be task focused and detail oriented. A man , a coworker , a friend who is incited within himself such an incredibly self-motivated leader with the perfect expertise in expanding network connections and persuasively introducing products cannot go unnoticed and is captivating within the workplace for a high devotion to professionalism. Well-versed in implementing pricing models, explaining the pros and the cons and helping make decisions that would best fit not only the company but also the common customers price points and budget styles, all while managing vendor relations and expanding territory into more learning strategies and materials. .
Overview
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Work History
Landscape Worker
Backyard Kreations
Bronson, MI
2024 - Current
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
- Inspected sites regularly to identify potential problems with soil erosion or drainage issues.
- Removed debris from work sites after completion of each project.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Adhered to safety protocols when operating heavy machinery on the job site.
- Performed routine maintenance on all types of landscaping equipment.
- Organized supplies before beginning each project to ensure availability of necessary items.
- Trimmed hedges and bushes into desired shapes using pruning shears or hedge trimmers.
- Weeded flowerbeds and spread fertilizer throughout gardens as needed.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Used hand and power tools or equipment to complete wide range of landscape and irrigation tasks.
- Performed seasonal activities, snow removal, landscaping and lawn mowing and applied fertilizer to plants and foliage.
Welding Fabricator/Production Worker
Speedrack
Coldwater, Michigan
2016 - 2017
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Applied sealants or protective coatings on completed assemblies as required.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
Floor Technician
Tenneco Automotive
Litchfield, MI
2018 - 2022
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness.
- Moved furniture and other objects as necessary for floor maintenance.
- Checked machinery for proper functioning before use.
- Replaced worn machine parts as needed.
- Identified any potential safety hazards around the worksite area.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed when operating power tools and equipment.
- Kept accurate records of supplies used during each shift.
- Restocked supplies as needed between shifts to ensure adequate supply levels at all times.
- Adhered to all company policies regarding health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA standards.
- Reported any discrepancies to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Followed established procedures for hazardous materials disposal.
Fork Truck Operator
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing
Coldwater, MI
2022 - 2024
- Operated a forklift to move and stack products in warehouse.
- Inspected forklifts for safety before use.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
- Organized stock on pallets and in racking systems according to company standards.
- Delivered goods to various departments within the facility using the forklift.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all items moved with the forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on all equipment used during shift.
- Managed the safe movement of heavy objects around the warehouse environment.
- Ensured that all products were safely loaded or unloaded from trailers or containers.
- Adhered to safety regulations while operating a forklift truck at all times.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with hand-trucks and other material handling equipment when necessary.
- Provided support to other staff members as required, including assistance with lifting heavy items.
- Stacked empty pallets in designated areas after delivery was completed.
- Reported any damage or defects found on product packaging to management immediately.
- Checked fuel levels and tire pressure prior to operating the forklift truck each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Onsted Community High School
Onsted, MI05-1999
Skills
- Customer Service Excellence (15 years)
- Public Relations Excellence
- Blueprint literate
- Production work (8 years)
- Cash Handling (15 years)
- Front desk/Cashier (10 years)
- Excels in Mathematics proficiency
- Point of Sale (8 years)
- Team management (5 years)
- Charting , graphing , etc (3 years)
- Guest services
- Profit and Loss proficient
- Account Management
- Succession planning
- Microsoft word proficient
- Microsoft powerpoint proficient
- Data Collection (9 years)
- Time management (12 years)
- Retail sales (8 years)
- Detail focused and driven
- Ability to motivate a team
- Conflict management (8 years)
- Chemical Handling (15 years)
- Fertilizer Application
- Lawn work ; grass maintenance
- Tool Maintenance (12 years)
- Leaf blowing
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mulching Techniques
- Pruning Techniques
- Weed management
- Native Plant Knowledge
- Garden Bed Edging
- Plant Knowledge
- Weather Tolerance
- Negotiation
- Sales
- Accounting
- Register
- Banking
- Customer relationship management
- Supervising experience
- Analytic skills
- Research skills
References
- Brian Double Family friend (7 years) 517-260-2530
- Shadow Johns Family Friend (1 year) 517-215-8239
- Phyllip Parsons Past Coworker and Close Friend (4 years) 517-227-0270
Certification
- Welding Fabrication Certified (see job location , and start year for Speedrack)
- Fork Lift Operator Certified (See job location , and start year for ACM)
Emergency Contacts
- Julia A. Hastings 517-877-1016 Bubblesjh@gmail.com 196 N. Angola Rd. Apt. 6 Coldwater, MI 49036-8712
- Kim E. Hastings 517-317-0464 30 Spruce dr. Union City, MI 49094-8712
Languages
English
Full Professional
Alternate Contact due to Unavailabilty
- Julia A. Hastings
FIANCE
517-877-1016
Bubblesjh@gmail.com
196 N. Angola Rd. Apt. 6
Coldwater, MI 49036-8712
Timeline
Landscape Worker
Backyard Kreations
2024 - Current
Welding Fabricator/Production Worker
Speedrack
2016 - 2017
Floor Technician
Tenneco Automotive
2018 - 2022
Fork Truck Operator
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing
2022 - 2024
High School Diploma -
Onsted Community High School
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