Daniel Stone
MABANK,TX
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Team Leader with proven expertise in developing preventive maintenance programs and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong communicator and collaborator, consistently fostering teamwork and safety compliance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Team Leader
Solar Turbines
Mabank, TX
10.2001 - Current
- Led maintenance team to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and safety protocols.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve equipment failures.
- Managed scheduling of maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Mentored new team members, sharing knowledge of best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
- Established open lines of communication between the maintenance department and other teams across the organization to promote collaboration and streamlined problem solving.
- Increased safety awareness by conducting regular safety meetings and addressing concerns promptly.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, applying expertise in various equipment types to quickly resolve problems.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
FEEDSTOCK/Core Team Leader
Solar Turbines
Mabank, TX
10.2001 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Mentored team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables for key initiatives.
- Built trusting relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates on progress reports and project status meetings.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Traffic Analyst
Solar Turbines
Mabank, TX
10.2001 - Current
- Worked with project management to meet delivery dates
- Collaborated with various vendors on transportation needs and requirements
- Prepared international custom documents for both inbound and outbound materials
- Established strong relationships with freight expediters to get hot orders delivered ontime that was out of the normal scope of carriers
- Worked closely with international agents to align with tariff codes and aligned paperwork
Warehouse Worker
Solar Turbines
Mabank, TX
10.2001 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials throughout facility.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and operational best practices.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
- Optimized storage space, rearranging items to better utilize available square footage.
Looseship Coordinator
Solar Turbines
Mabank, TX
10.2001 - Current
- Gathered and organized materials to support package jobs
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Packaging and labeling material for customs and customer inspection insuring accuracy
- Coordinated scheduling of parts needed with cross departments
Owner/Operator
Abundant Crystals
Mabank, TX
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient inventory management and product availability.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local and international suppliers to enhance product offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented marketing strategies that increased brand visibility within the community.
- Oversaw staff training programs to improve customer service and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform inventory decisions for optimal stock levels.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Worked closely with mining companies and geologist for mineral content
- Maintained all record keeping and book keeping
Restaurant Owner
Flying Gatto Coffee
Athens, TX
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring quality service and adherence to health regulations.
- Developed seasonal menus to enhance customer engagement and drive sales growth.
- Managed inventory control systems, optimizing supply chain efficiency and reducing waste.
- Trained staff on customer service best practices, improving team performance and guest satisfaction.
- Implemented marketing strategies through social media platforms, increasing brand visibility and customer reach.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability margins.
- Fostered a positive work environment by mentoring staff, promoting teamwork, and enhancing productivity.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Established vendor relationships to secure high-quality ingredients while negotiating favorable contract terms.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both employees and patrons alike.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to attract new patrons, resulting in higher foot traffic and improved revenue.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Conducted community events working with groups for various charity's
- Competed in different competitions winning awards and voted best in Henderson county for consecutive years
- Developed house owned recipes and private branding
- Hosted private events and catering for up to 500 guest
- Worked closely with farmers and roasters to develop my personal variety of beans set to my standards
- Consistent A++ health inspections and city inspections
Owner
Lockjaw Tools
Mabank, TX
02.2007 - 01.2013
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational best practices and developed private security teams
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Expanded business into new markets across all of Texas into Oklahoma, Louisiana and Mexico while maintaining four locations
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers to optimize material sourcing and pricing strategies.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for new products
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Co-Founder
Texas Recovery
Grand Prairie, TX
05.1996 - 08.2001
- Grew the customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
- Navigated complex legal requirements to ensure compliance with industry regulations while minimizing risk exposure for the business.
- Safely handled repossession of vehicles, houses, and private property
- Maintained company vehicles and storage lots
Education
Refrigeration And Hvac
Lindsey Cooper Refrigeration School
Irving, TXSkills
- Scheduling and planning
- Safety protocols
- Deadline management
- Employee performance assessment
- Inventory monitoring
- Electrical systems
- Employee scheduling
- Facilities maintenance
- Vendor relationship management
- Materials requisition
- HVAC systems
- Plumbing systems
- Maintenance strategy development
- Installation procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Tools and equipment maintenance
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Troubleshooting skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Hand and power tool operation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Job prioritizing
- Machinery operations
- Customer relations
- Visual inspection
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Risk assessment
- Quality control
- Staff supervision
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Abundant Crystals
01.2022 - 12.2024
Restaurant Owner
Flying Gatto Coffee
08.2007 - 12.2012
Owner
Lockjaw Tools
02.2007 - 01.2013
Maintenance Team Leader
Solar Turbines
10.2001 - Current
FEEDSTOCK/Core Team Leader
Solar Turbines
10.2001 - Current
Traffic Analyst
Solar Turbines
10.2001 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Solar Turbines
10.2001 - Current
Looseship Coordinator
Solar Turbines
10.2001 - Current
Co-Founder
Texas Recovery
05.1996 - 08.2001
Refrigeration And Hvac
Lindsey Cooper Refrigeration School