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Cole Bender

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Roto-Rooter, excelling in customer service and problem-solving. Adept at mechanical troubleshooting and fostering teamwork, Effectively reduced downtime through strategic maintenance planning. Strong communication skills and adaptability ensure successful collaboration in fast-paced environments, driving operational efficiency and enhancing client satisfaction.

Procurement Specialist, while active duty Coast Guard, with understanding of supply and demand and discerning eye for inventory level evaluation. Multi-role go-getter experienced in coordinating with vendors regarding logistics, evaluating the needs of the unit, and submitting work orders and procurement requests to provide all necessary tools, parts, and consumables.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Water Restoration Sales

Roto-Rooter
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Machinery Technician

United States Coast Gaurd
08.2013 - 08.2022
  • Documented detailed service logs for each piece of machinery, providing valuable historical data for future maintenance planning purposes.
  • Established clear communication channels between technicians and operators, facilitating smoother workflow during maintenance periods.
  • Mentored new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices within the Machinery Technician role.
  • Performed root cause analysis on recurring issues, developing long-term strategies to prevent future occurrences of similar problems.
  • Reduced downtime in production line by efficiently diagnosing and repairing equipment malfunctions.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to promote machine reliability and longevity.
  • Communicated with outside vendors to attain appropriate parts and tools.
  • Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
  • Submitted procurement requests for station parts, tools, and consumables.
  • Worked with government contractors for facilities maintenance, and submitted work orders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brennan Highschool
San Antonio, TX
06.2013

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Computer skills
  • Active listening
  • Calm under pressure
  • Decision-making
  • Problem resolution
  • Organization and time management
  • Precision measuring
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Supplier contracts
  • Effective communication
  • Order placement
  • Purchasing processes
  • Supply chain planning
  • New vendor setup
  • Cost analysis
  • Purchase order creation
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Purchasing

Timeline

Water Restoration Sales

Roto-Rooter
01.2023 - 04.2024

Machinery Technician

United States Coast Gaurd
08.2013 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Brennan Highschool

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