Hardworking flooring installer with 18+ years supporting manufacturing needs. Successful working long hours in challenging environments, moving supplies, organizing jobs. Excellent history of working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator
Lion Elastomers
10.2023 - Current
Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards.
Loaded supplies into drums or boxes to prepare for delivery.
Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
Prepared machines for daily use by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance.
Packaged finished rubber products and prepared packages for accurate shipping.
Supervised and coordinated production activities of site facilities to meet set production and work targets to meet safety standards.
Replaced worn-out machine parts and produced tests for quality standards.
Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
Owner/Operator
Level One Floor Services
04.2006 - Current
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Scheduled employees for shifts.
Provided service for all hard surface flooring and custom shower installations.
Worked closely with many larger commercial and residential contractors on jobs from bidding the job, ordering all necessary materials and completing the job.
Maintained many professional relationships for repeat jobs.
Automotive Technician
All Star Automotive Group
01.2003 - 04.2006
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Completed many levels of automotive certifications.
Became shop foreman at the opening of KIA of Baton Rouge
Operations Manager
Service Radio Rentals
02.2001 - 11.2002
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Performed outside sales and rentals on our utility cart and two way radio units to local and out of state plants and refineries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tara High School
Baton Rouge, LA
05.1999
Skills
Material Quality Inspection
Material Quality Control
Assembly and Production
Materials Handling
Equipment Operation
Project Management
Equipment Calibration
Very mechanically inclined
Common knowledge
Timeline
Production Operator
Lion Elastomers
10.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator
Level One Floor Services
04.2006 - Current
Automotive Technician
All Star Automotive Group
01.2003 - 04.2006
Operations Manager
Service Radio Rentals
02.2001 - 11.2002
High School Diploma -
Tara High School
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