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Chad Lane

Garfield Heights,OH

Summary

I have been in management in one or another my entire career. I have been successful because I have developed leadership skills that attract employees to perform rather than to roleplay. I believe that it is better to have a positive culture than a toxic one.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager

Johnstone Supply
01.2016 - Current
  • Manage 15 Employees including outside sales, inside sales, warehouse and trucking
  • Oversee an electric motor and pump repair shop
  • Responsible for maintaining stock levels to suit customers needs and inventory accuracy
  • Schedule deliveries based on customer's demand
  • HR responsibilities including hiring, firing and payroll
  • Responsible for all maintenance and services to ensure building is safe and compliant
  • Assist customers with troubleshooting and training their employees
  • Oversee outside sales and develop strategies for growth
  • Responsible for 25% sales growth during my tenure

HVAC Service Technician

Precision Heating & Cooling, Inc
09.2013 - 01.2015
  • Serviced residential, commercial and industrial heating and air conditioning equipment.

Foreman Electrician

Milano Electric
12.2012 - 10.2013

Oversaw 3 Design builds until new opportunity came along. Grateful for the work at the time..


Owner/Operator

Chad's Service And Repair
01.2015 - 01.2016

Through experience and reputation accidentally went into business. Acquired a myriad of projects from small remodels to full scale rehabs.


Maintenance Supervisor

Ben Venue Laboratories
02.2007 - 12.2012
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Supervised 12 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.

General Manager

Milano Electric
08.1993 - 01.2007

Started as a grunt with little to no experience and worked my way quickly to the top. I was part of the success of a company that saw %1000 percent growth during my time there. At the height of my tenure I was responsible for 30 employees and up to 150 projects per year.


My main responsibilities were sales, scheduling, project management, procurement and HR.


Residential install and troubleshooting


Very experienced with residential and commercial designed build projects


Commercial/ Industrial Install and troubleshooting


Proficient with PLC, Motor Controls such as VFDs and motor evaluations including sizing and replacement.



Education

Construction, Building & Maintenance

Great Lakes Technical Institute
Cleveland, OH
1992

High School Diploma -

Mentor High School
Mentor, OH
06.1989

Skills

  • Team Goals
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer and Vendor Relations
  • Strategic Vision
  • Budget Management
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Competitive Intelligence
  • Forecasting

Timeline

Branch Manager

Johnstone Supply
01.2016 - Current

Owner/Operator

Chad's Service And Repair
01.2015 - 01.2016

HVAC Service Technician

Precision Heating & Cooling, Inc
09.2013 - 01.2015

Foreman Electrician

Milano Electric
12.2012 - 10.2013

Maintenance Supervisor

Ben Venue Laboratories
02.2007 - 12.2012

General Manager

Milano Electric
08.1993 - 01.2007

Construction, Building & Maintenance

Great Lakes Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Mentor High School
Chad Lane