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Darrin Ferguson

Bryan,OH

Summary

Dynamic owner of Ferguson Tools Inc. with extensive experience in CNC machining and small business operations. Proven track record in optimizing production schedules and enhancing customer relations. Skilled in relationship building and effective communication, driving team success and operational efficiency. Committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing processes.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Ferguson Tools Inc.
05.1994 - 09.2024

Family owned business.

Learned how to run all machinery involved in production process.

Extensive experience on 5-axis CNC cutter grinder (Walters).

V.P. of Manufacturing

Responsible for daily production schedule.

Responsible for product expediting.

Responsible for outside processes, including heat treat and coating.

Responsible for all materials for production process and supplies.

Responsible for all hiring for production floor.

Limited time doing outside sales.

Loader

UPS
04.1994 - 09.1994

Loaded feeder trucks for daily transport.

Responsible for memorizing all relevant zip codes for two states.

Maintained an 800 package/hour load rate as set by company.

Machinist

Worthington Steel
06.1992 - 08.1993

Operated submersible testing units to detect weld leaks on cylinders.

Operated machine to install valve units and test connection.

Moved to Capital Tool and Die division.

Operated 2 man undercut lathes and perform SPC data collection for quality control on operation.

Operated 10 station transfer machine. Responsible for tooling changes, welding quality, and maintenance of machine.

Production Worker

Mulch Manufacturing
01.1989 - 06.1991

Worked on 5 person assembly line.

Operated forklift to load trucks.

Operated front loader to manage mulch supply and load hoppers.

Moved to mulching operation.

Worked on 3 man team to remove logs from train rails, load on a conveyer, and grind logs to mulch.

Operated conveyer, knuckle boom, and responsible for maintenance on mulching grinder.

Operated bobcat loader

Telemarketer

Compucard
05.1988 - 12.1989

Made sales calls generated from a client list. Telemarketers were expected to meet a minimum TOP (time on phone) while maintaining professionalism and adhering to specific scripts for each client.

Moved from telemarketer to sales team coordinator. Responsible for randomly monitoring calls for adherence to company guidelines and critiquing quality of calls.

Education

3 Years - Political Science

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Owner

Ferguson Tools Inc.
05.1994 - 09.2024

Loader

UPS
04.1994 - 09.1994

Machinist

Worthington Steel
06.1992 - 08.1993

Production Worker

Mulch Manufacturing
01.1989 - 06.1991

Telemarketer

Compucard
05.1988 - 12.1989

3 Years - Political Science

The Ohio State University
Darrin Ferguson