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Derek Vanlandingham

falmouth,KY

Summary

Experienced Press Brake operator with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences. Demonstrated the ability to complete tasks accurately despite interruptions and competing demands. Self-motivated and dependable while achieving high performance with minimal supervision. Astute Customer Service experience offering polished communication skills. Brings excellent organizational skills and talent for overcoming customer objections. Self-motivated and true team player.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Rep.

Home Depot
Cold Spring, KY
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Provided onsite training.
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Operated all forms of lift trucks i.e; Sit down fork lift, Reach truck, Cherry Picker, Electric Pallet Jack.
  • Certified to operate lift trucks through Home Depot.

Shift Leader

Speedway
Dry Ridge, KY
12.2015 - 09.2016
  • Complied with all company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote a safe working environment.
  • Mentored team members on techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Allocated tasks to employees on a daily basis and monitored activity and task completion.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Prepared and sold broad range of customized merchandise to individuals and commercial accounts.
  • Tracked down sources of special products and services to meet customers' special needs.
  • Guaranteed positive customer experiences and resolved all customer complaints.
  • Logged all daily shipping and receiving orders.
  • Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
  • Held each team member accountable for achieving brand and performance goals.
  • Opened and closed the store, which included counting cash drawers and making bank deposits.
  • Replenished merchandise shelves with items from the stockroom.
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and in a timely fashion.
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management.
  • Offered direction and gave constructive feedback to motivate team members.

Passenger Assistant

CVG International Airport
Cincinnati, OH
09.2016 - 10.2016
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Transported passengers effectively and on time to flight gates safely.

Press Brake Operator II

Andrews Laser Works
Wilder, KY
10.2016 - 12.2019

Job specifics include:


  • Forming material to the parts print while conforming to the parts requirements.
  • Following and matching any given dimensions with precision and accuracy.
  • Meeting facility deadlines on time.

Skill sets acquired:


  • Electric Press Brake (Safan)

2 years


  • Accurpress Hydraulic Press Brake

2 years


  • CNC Drill Press

3 months


  • Neff Hydraulic Punch Press

2 years

Welder

Faxon Firearms
Fairfield, OH
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Operated robotic cells machinery.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.

Pressman

CCL Label
Cold Spring, KY, KY
03.2021 - Current
  • Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
  • Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
  • Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
  • Logged, trafficked and updated projects in job management software.
  • Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
  • Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
  • Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
  • Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
  • Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
  • Set up and operated printing press machines.
  • Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
  • Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
  • Inspected machines and performed repairs.
  • Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
  • Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pendleton County High School
Falmouth, KY
2014

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Reports generation and analysis
  • File/records maintenance
  • Excellent communication
  • Change management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Training and development
  • Time management skills
  • Positive learning process
  • Quick learner
  • Computer proficient
  • Excel in following instructions
  • Digital print equipment operation
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Complaint resolution
  • Sales expertise
  • Training development aptitude
  • Order fulfillment
  • Creative problem solving
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Shipping procedures understanding
  • Account management
  • Warehousing functions
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Receiving support
  • Money handling abilities

Artist

Enjoys doing multi-medium artwork as a passion/main hobby. Recently starting experimenting with digital art as well.

Timeline

Pressman

CCL Label
03.2021 - Current

Welder

Faxon Firearms
12.2019 - 01.2021

Press Brake Operator II

Andrews Laser Works
10.2016 - 12.2019

Passenger Assistant

CVG International Airport
09.2016 - 10.2016

Shift Leader

Speedway
12.2015 - 09.2016

Customer Service Rep.

Home Depot
07.2014 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Pendleton County High School
Derek Vanlandingham