Elton Wade
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
E.J. Wade Construction
Mechanicsville, VA
08.1988 - 12.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth to over $42ml
- Machine Design
- Welding, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, gas
- House and Road Construction
- Heavy equipment operator
Plant Maintenance Manager
DuPont
Richmond, VA
07.1981 - 07.1988
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Overhauled, installed and repaired centrifugal compressors, pumps, valves, separators and generators.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Certified Machinist
Reynolds Metals
Richmond, VA
06.1975 - 06.1981
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
- Consistently exceeded work expectations by utilizing welding techniques, engineering requirements and metallurgic knowledge.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lee Davis High School
Mechanicsville, VA06.1975
Skills
- Business Leadership
- Decision Making
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Materials Planning and Logistics
- Goal Setting
- Records Organization and Management
- Team Leadership
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Department Oversight
Timeline
Owner/Operator
E.J. Wade Construction
08.1988 - 12.2018
Plant Maintenance Manager
DuPont
07.1981 - 07.1988
Certified Machinist
Reynolds Metals
06.1975 - 06.1981
High School Diploma -
Lee Davis High School