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CHRISTOPHER OLSON

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong will to succeed with precision and strong attention to detail. I wouldhappy to join your team and help you move forward to achieve the highest of your goals. I firmly believethat safety is above all else and that production falls right into place with a good safe plan.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teamster

Professional Excavation,Inc
06.2005 - 09.2007
  • Coal City, IL Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.
  • Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.
  • Directly responsible for logistics of materials needed for each job.
  • Responsible for delivery and pickup of machinery associated with each job.

Driver

Kozol Bros. Inc
09.2007 - 09.2012
  • Joliet, I L Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.
  • Responsible for the delivery and rotation of a variety of beverages Responsible for large sums of monies on a daily basis.
  • Responsible for maintaining positive working relationship with an extensive customer base.
  • Directly accountable for keeping route to the highest of standards as far as cleanliness.

Field Technician

Furmanite Inc
10.2012 - Current
  • Worked directly from blueprints, patterns, sketches and specifications.
  • Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.
  • Cut and bevel various sizes of pipe in most refineries.
  • Worked directly with heat treatment crews on stress relief.
  • Worked with NDT crews on all types of exams including x-ray.
  • Extensive knowledge of isometrics and p&id.
  • Flange re-facing experience.
  • Torquing Isolation plugs and hydrostatic weld testing.

Chemical Operator

Reichhold Chemical
Morris, IL
07.2014 - 09.2015
  • Assessed materials, parts and final products for quality, and removed defects.
  • Completed work according to schedule and helped struggling team members.
  • Verified documentation and work order requirements.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
  • Procured materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded treatment plant chemicals.
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
  • Developed deep understanding of regulatory requirements concerning quality, reporting standards, emergency notifications, permit renewals and inspections.

Operations Coordinator

Team Industrial Services Corporate
Joliet, IL
09.2015 - 07.2018
  • Leveraged advanced skills and training to support operational needs of multiple departments.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
  • Handled all incoming business and client requests for information.
  • Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Coordinated travel accommodations for staff and out-of-town visitors, including vouchers, agendas, and transportation.
  • Reduced overhead by taking on more responsibility with creative and administrative projects.
  • Maintained overall utilization to it's fullest to ensure the best return to the company.
  • Controlled unnecessary overtime costs for both direct and indirect margins.
  • Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
  • Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.

Field Service Manager

Hydratight, Inc.
Joliet, IL
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Led a team of up to 30 service technicians in all field activities.
  • Assessed operational needs and equipment availability to develop personnel schedules and assignments.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for up to 50 employees.
  • Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and direct to desired staff members.
  • Maintained schedule of up to 10-12 service calls per day.

Operations Manager

Team Industrial Services
Joliet, IL
05.2019 - Current
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.
  • Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
  • Cultivated strong business relationships with clients to increase overall experience, satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
  • Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.

District Manager

Team Industrial Services Inc
Joliet , IL
02.2021 - Current
  • Built positive and productive relationships with plant and field leadership.
  • Supervised 2 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation which included up to 60 people including administrative support.
  • Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Held weekly meetings with District sales associates to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
  • Boosted bottom-line profits by devising and optimizing effective sales and merchandising programs.
  • Drove sales for 2 offices in district, generating 16MM in annual volume.

Education

High School Diploma -

Morris Community High School
Morris, I L
1991

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Program management
  • Customer and client relations
  • Time management
  • Policy and procedure modification
  • Punctual
  • Documentation and control
  • Workflow planning
  • Payroll and budgeting
  • Critical thinking
  • Quality assurance

Certification

Class A CDL and DOT card
Quality Manager-Hobart/Joliet Branches

Rad 40 hour card

Osha 10

Timeline

District Manager

Team Industrial Services Inc
02.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Team Industrial Services
05.2019 - Current

Field Service Manager

Hydratight, Inc.
07.2018 - 05.2019

Operations Coordinator

Team Industrial Services Corporate
09.2015 - 07.2018

Chemical Operator

Reichhold Chemical
07.2014 - 09.2015

Field Technician

Furmanite Inc
10.2012 - Current

Driver

Kozol Bros. Inc
09.2007 - 09.2012

Teamster

Professional Excavation,Inc
06.2005 - 09.2007

High School Diploma -

Morris Community High School

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