Dean Craddock
Yelm,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Dean's Diesel & Auto Repair
10.2012 - 06.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
Mechanic
ATS
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
Ranch Hand/Mechanic
Highland Livestock
05.2007 - 10.2011
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
- Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
Shop Foreman
Industrial Scrap
04.2005 - 04.2007
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
Mechanic
Self Employed Services
08.2002 - 01.2005
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
Fleet Manager
XL Cable Corp, Inc
08.1993 - 08.2002
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
Education
GED -
Thurston High School
Springfield, ORSkills
- Vendor Negotiations
- Inventory Optimization
- Industry Expertise
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
- Negotiation
- Vendor Relations
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Financial Transactions
- Price Structuring
- On-Time Project Delivery
Timeline
Owner
Dean's Diesel & Auto Repair
10.2012 - 06.2023
Mechanic
ATS
10.2011 - 10.2012
Ranch Hand/Mechanic
Highland Livestock
05.2007 - 10.2011
Shop Foreman
Industrial Scrap
04.2005 - 04.2007
Mechanic
Self Employed Services
08.2002 - 01.2005
Fleet Manager
XL Cable Corp, Inc
08.1993 - 08.2002
GED -
Thurston High School
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