Results-driven professional with a proven history of delivering high-quality work. Recognized for strong communication and collaboration skills, consistently contributing to team success and organizational objectives. Committed to exceptional service and continuous professional growth.
Hi, I’m
Derick Robbins
Fort Payne,AL
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Big Trees LLCFort Payne, Alabama
Sole Proprietor/Owner
12.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Founded and operated successful business for four and a half years, overseeing all operations.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans, driving growth and increasing profitability.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management to ensure company’s financial health.
- Established strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable pricing terms to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Created effective marketing strategies to promote business and attract new customers.
- Utilized social media platforms to expand brand awareness and engage target audience.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify expansion opportunities.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery.
- Studied business laws and federal and state hemp regulations to comply with all legal and administrative requirements.
Heil EnvironmentalFort Payne, Alabama
Welder/Fabricator
08.2022 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Assembled and fabricated steel into globally recognized refuse collection bodies.
- Operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment for advanced projects.
- Welded in various positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
- Inspected welds and verified critical measurements for compliance with specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds using air arc and grinder techniques.
- Fabricated parts directly from blueprints to ensure precision in production.
- Maintained safety standards by adhering to OSHA regulations and using protective equipment.
- Dismantled equipment with hoists, cranes, and power tools to locate defective components.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
Ferguson Plumbing Supply Distribution CenterFort Payne , Alabama
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Order Picker
03.2017 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Manually counted the number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered a forklift skillfully through tight spaces and heavy congestion, employing precise techniques and awareness of surroundings.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets, and staged pallets and loads into trailer when ready for shipment.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through daily performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Kept accurate records of all company materials moved within distribution center to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating at high efficiency.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Robbins Flooring Installation Fort Payne, Alabama
Lead Flooring Installer and Owner
06.2006 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Leveraged over 20 years of experience to install and repair various flooring materials.
- Delivered heavy carpet rolls safely into clients' homes.
- Mentored junior installers on proper installation techniques.
- Maintained professional appearance and hygiene in client interactions.
- Achieved 0% customer property damage or loss while working independently.
- Cut flooring to fit obstacles and tight spaces with precision.
- Operated hand tools and saws to ensure accurate material fitting.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding installation issues in a timely manner.
- Adapted quickly when changes occurred during the course of an installation project.
- Scheduled jobs, ordered materials and tracked progress of each job in order to meet deadlines.
- Assessed high-traffic areas and strategically planned flooring layouts.
Education
Bartlett High SchoolAnchorage, AK
High School Diploma
12-2009
University Overview
Skills
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Supply chain management
- Problem solving
- Effective leader
- Vendor negotiation
- Financial management
- Market analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Team building
- Customer service
- Marketing strategy
- Strategic planning
- Social media marketing
- Time management
- Vision implementation
- Sales strategies
- Risk management
- Goal setting
- Business growth and retention
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and execution
- Cost control
- Revenue generation
- Program optimization
- Continuous improvement
- MIG welding
- Blueprint reading
- Weld inspection
- Safety compliance
- Metal fabrication
- Inspection skills
- Vertical welding
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Power tools operation
- Portable grinders
- Hand-forming workpieces
- Critical thinking
- MIG welding expertise
- Fillet welds
- Physical strength
- Forklift operation
- Load securing
- Order picking
- Route planning
- Decision-making
- Maintain vehicles
- Warehouse navigation
- Defensive driving
- Shipment processing
- OSHA training
- Loading dock procedures
- Staging and sorting
- Truck loading and unloading
- Order picking and processing
- Warehouse best practices
- Computer terminal operation
- Heavy equipment operations
- Task prioritization
- Hand-eye coordination
- Heavy lifting
- RFID readers
- First aid certified
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Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Heil Environmental
08.2022 - 02.2024
Sole Proprietor/Owner
Big Trees LLC
12.2020 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Order Picker
Ferguson Plumbing Supply Distribution Center
03.2017 - 05.2022
Lead Flooring Installer and Owner
Robbins Flooring Installation
06.2006 - 01.2021
Bartlett High School
High School Diploma
Quote
The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Father of 3
- Husband
- Play 4 instruments proficiently
- Build custom gaming and workstation computers
- 2x State champion wrestler in high school
- Horticulture enthusiast and home vegetable garden aficionado
- PC gaming fan
- Native Alaskan and member of the S'unaq tribe of Aleutian islanders
- Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska
- Have traveled to over 40 states
- Love camping and fishing
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