CHRIS BROWN
Tiffin,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager/Fabrication Supervisor
General Fabrications Corporation
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Streamlined production processes, enhancing operational efficiencies.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Developed training programs for staff, improving workforce skills and knowledge retention.
- Coordinated with engineering and purchasing to ensure smooth flow of raw materials and consumables.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
Calibration Technician
Protech
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Traveled to client sites to complete repairs and calibrations.
- Completed work in compliance with applicable safety and electrical code requirements.
- Satisfied customers through completion of calibration services within expected timeframes.
- Interacted with customers for items requiring repair or calibration and fully explained results.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Assistant Sales Manager
Mad River Harley-davidson
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Met with team on weekly basis to identify sales opportunities, discuss strategies and execute new promotions.
- Taught new associates sales tactics and performance improvement techniques.
- Helped sales professionals finalize customer sales and handled escalated concerns.
- Utilized company selling model to engage and connect customers with brand.
- Developed effective sales team members through highly individualized coaching.
- Promoted exceptional levels of customer service by asking open-ended questions and assisting clients on sales floor.
Quality Control/Aluminum Welder
Norwalk Precast Molds
07.2008 - 11.2020
- Operated all tools and equipment safely to prevent accidents.
- Determined and set proper parameters when setting up welds.
- Used appropriate filler materials and correct gas mixtures with each different alloy.
- Welded and assembled waste water treatment systems and sub-assembly components.
- Completed repairs with frequent work in different welding positions and environments.
- Processed welded component parts with use of machinery such as mills, lathes and grinders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edison High School
Milan, OHCertificate Aquired - Blueprint Reading I And II
Sandusky High School Adult Education
Sandusky, OHHull Technician A School
United States Navy
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Customer Service
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Detail-Oriented
- Decision Making
- Relationship Building
- Continuous improvement
- Operations management
- Work delegation
- Logistics coordination
- Team building and development
- Production equipment maintenance
- Safety assessment
- Decision-making
Timeline
Plant Manager/Fabrication Supervisor
General Fabrications Corporation
05.2023 - 01.2026
Calibration Technician
Protech
02.2023 - 04.2023
Assistant Sales Manager
Mad River Harley-davidson
02.2021 - 02.2023
Quality Control/Aluminum Welder
Norwalk Precast Molds
07.2008 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Edison High School
Certificate Aquired - Blueprint Reading I And II
Sandusky High School Adult Education
Hull Technician A School
United States Navy