Christopher Salins
South Lyon
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance. Committed to safety compliance and team collaboration, contributing to streamlined operations and high-quality service delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
union utility yard worker
MacAllister Machinery Company
Southfield
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers with loading and unloading equipment safely.
- Collaborated with team members to organize workspaces effectively.
- Performed general cleanup tasks to ensure a safe working environment.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during daily operations.
- Supported management in tracking yard operations and inventory levels.
- Fueled and staged rental equipment
- Assisted mechanics with repairs and check ins.
Branch Manager
Experigreen Lawn Care
Brighton
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed daily operations for lawn care services and customer interactions.
- Trained staff on service protocols and customer relationship management.
- Oversaw inventory management and equipment maintenance for service efficiency.
- Developed schedules to optimize workforce productivity and service delivery.
- Implemented safety standards to ensure compliance and staff well-being.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives to enhance local brand visibility and service uptake.
- Facilitated team meetings to align goals and improve communication among staff.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly to maintain client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed staff scheduling, hiring and training processes.
- Directed daily operations of the branch, including customer service, human resources, sales and marketing activities.
- Provided guidance and support to team members regarding problem resolution and customer service issues.
- Monitored financial performance of the branch on a monthly basis.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.
- Disciplined employees to encourage compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Established and built customer relationships through targeted outreach and initiatives.
Operations Manager
D&G Natures Way Lawn Care
Brighton
04.2004 - 06.2024
- Managed daily operations of lawn care services and team coordination.
- Responsible for maintaining and servicing 22 fertilizing trucks, tanks, pumps, and ride-on equipment.
- Responsible for the maintaining and servicing of multiple pieces of equipment containing small engines
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management for landscaping tools and supplies.
- Developed training programs for new staff in service procedures.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain service standards.
- Conducted regular safety audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in small engines using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
- Repaired and overhauled various small engine components for optimal performance.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to ensure reliability and safety standards.
- Maintained inventory of parts and tools to support repair operations efficiently.
Enlisted Soldier
United States Army
Fort Knox
10.2021 - 08.2023
- operating and maintaining advanced weapons and gps systems
- lead physical fitness programs
- Supervised junior enlisted personnel during training and deployment missions.
- Participated in live-fire exercises to ensure proficiency with individual weapons systems.
- Inspected all weapons prior to use to ensure they were serviceable and safe to fire.
Education
GED -
South Lyon High School
South Lyon, MI05-1998
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Plant identification
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pesticide application
Timeline
union utility yard worker
MacAllister Machinery Company
10.2024 - Current
Branch Manager
Experigreen Lawn Care
06.2024 - 10.2024
Enlisted Soldier
United States Army
10.2021 - 08.2023
Operations Manager
D&G Natures Way Lawn Care
04.2004 - 06.2024
GED -
South Lyon High School