Christopher Farnsworth
East Troy,WI
Summary
Hands-on boat lift and pier professional with 20+ years of experience in installation, servicing, and alignment. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting, hydraulic systems, forklift operation, and team oversight, with proven success improving inventory control and keeping seasonal operations running smoothly.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Boat Lift Technician
Complete Piers and Lifts
East Troy, Wisconsin
03.2016 - Current
- Assemble, install, and service boat lifts, piers, and dock hardware for Complete Piers and Lifts clients.
- Adjust lift alignment, leveling, electrical components and boat lift hardware to support smooth equipment movement.
- Oversaw 1 - 2 people in the installation and removal of vinyl canopies from boat lifts.
- Winter I oversee 2 - 3 people in washing, maintaining and storing vinyl canopies.
- Summer I oversee 1 person in assembling and maintaining boat lifts.
- Helped create and implement a smooth-running inventory system.
- Received and inspected incoming parts from delivery trucks to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Unload trailers loaded of pier parts to be replaced using Lindey,toyota,mitsubishi outdoor and indoor forklifts. Spend roughly 2 - 4 hours per day operating forklifts, moving objects ranging from 1 yard metal bins to 30' wide boat lifts.
- Co-manage the 5 acre property as it revolves around the seasons and evolves as company and pier technology changes.
Lift Operator
Alpine Valley
East Troy, Wisconsin
11.2003 - 01.2020
- Ensured customers' safety during loading and off-loading of the chairlift.
- Operated hydraulic chairlift on ski hill.
- Maintained loading ramp for smooth transitions of skiers/snowboarders entering and exiting lift.
- Prepared lifts for anticipated busy days, adapting procedures to accommodate growing customer base.
- Facilitated positive customer interactions to address needs and enhance experience.
- Checked tickets to ensure customers had the correct pass for the day. I set a record of over 100 people without purchasing a pass in 1 day.
Siding Installer
Siding Surgeons
East Troy, Wisconsin
01.2008 - 07.2015
- Installed vinyl siding as independent contractor.
- Installed aluminum trim around windows and doors, contributing to overall home protection and visual appeal.
- Installed storm doors to protect homes from extreme weather conditions.
- Constructed and dismantled decks, improving outdoor living space functionality for homeowners.
- Managed 3 people and ensured they had steady work and learning opportunities.
- Helped employees as needed to ensure they were comfortable with the equipment and safe in operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Troy High School
East Troy, WI05-2003
Skills
- Boat lift installation
- Lift adjustments
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory systems
- Safety protocols
- Logic minded
- Systems thinker
Abilities
- Expert level fork lift operation.
- Expert in fork lift maneuvers.
- Problem solve and use systems thinking to navigate difficult situations.
- Effectively understand and communicate with people through knowledge of the condition of human.
- Positively identify employees mood and positivity level through body language, linguistic signatures.
- Successfully communicate a situation using non-bias, logical, personalized language.
- Understand resource management.
- Understand how to multi-task and use time management.
Timeline
Boat Lift Technician
Complete Piers and Lifts
03.2016 - Current
Siding Installer
Siding Surgeons
01.2008 - 07.2015
Lift Operator
Alpine Valley
11.2003 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
East Troy High School