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Derek Garasich

Project Leader
Spring,TX

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Heavy Duty Equipment Operator

Rango Inc
Kermit, TX
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
  • Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
  • Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
  • Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
  • Drafted reports detailing machine production outputs and material quantities.
  • Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
  • Operated trucks, forklifts and other industrial vehicles to transport equipment and products.

Automotive Mechanic

Nonmacher Industries
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 01.2022
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • 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.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.

Home Specialist

Showcase Staging Houston
Houston, TX
05.2015 - Current
  • Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
  • Boosted residential sales through persuasion, negotiation and issue resolution.
  • Designed and staged homes for optimum showings and photography.
  • Appraised commercial properties, maintaining accuracy and employing knowledge of area markets for accuracy.
  • Examined homes for client arrivals after planning open-house events and showings.
  • Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and all decorative items.

IT Field Technician

RnD Technology Group
Houston, TX
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.

Gaming Supervisor

Scores
Atlanta, GA
01.2008 - 05.2015
  • Established customer check cashing privileges, authorized appropriate credit limits and arranged reservations.
  • Called and conferred with maintenance personnel to minimize profit loss due to poor equipment condition.
  • Enforced standards for recording customer and transactional information in computers.
  • Assigned training courses and oversaw performance monitoring to guide employees through career development.
  • Responded with care to customer concerns to leave each customer satisfied and build reputation of service.
  • Drove habits of consistent, succinct communication between team members and from supervisors to floor employees.
  • Performed paperwork required for monetary transactions.
  • Established and maintained banks and table bet limits for each supervised game.
  • Efficiently managed accurate money transfers and protected transactions with standardized procedures.
  • Listened effectively and used issue resolution skills to efficiently handle guest complaints and promote brand loyalty.
  • Trained, supervised and evaluated workers.
  • Eliminated customer service issues by quickly resolving disputes and correcting problems.
  • Handled currency conversions into correct combinations of bills and coins to serve casino patron needs.

Monitored game operations to enforce house rules as well as tribal, state and federal regulations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Science

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
09.2003 - 11.2005

Skills

  • Negotiation
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Additional Information

I learn fast and I work hard. I strive to be the best at anything I set out to accomplish. I want to win!!!!

Interests

  • Sports
  • Health
  • Family

Work Availability

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Quote

Once trust is broken, all is lost. Honesty is everything, only a fool lies to oneself!

Timeline

Heavy Duty Equipment Operator

Rango Inc
04.2021 - 03.2022

Automotive Mechanic

Nonmacher Industries
08.2019 - 01.2022

IT Field Technician

RnD Technology Group
10.2017 - 11.2018

Home Specialist

Showcase Staging Houston
05.2015 - Current

Gaming Supervisor

Scores
01.2008 - 05.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Science

Augusta Technical College
09.2003 - 11.2005
Derek GarasichProject Leader