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Gary Smith

Burrton

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in dispatch coordination at Elmore and Sons, excelling in effective communication and problem-solving. Proven track record in optimizing operations and enhancing service delivery. Skilled in equipment maintenance and continuous improvement, consistently achieving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatcher

Elmore and Sons
Moundridge
06.2021 - Current

Owner/operator Lawn Care

Self (Smith Lawn Care)
Burrton
03.2021 - Current
  • Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
  • Maintained equipment and vehicle in good working order to prevent breakdowns and service delays.
  • Scheduled appointments with customers for lawn care services.
  • Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.

Farm Hand

Brawner Farms
Haven
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and equipment.
  • Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
  • Operated irrigation systems to provide adequate water supply for plants.
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.

Dispatcher

Elmore and Sons
Moundridge
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with drivers through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Coordinated and scheduled truck drivers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Dispatched drivers to meet daily delivery needs for company customers.
  • Prepared daily work and run schedules.

Welder/ Continious Improvement

AGCO
Hesston
11.2004 - 05.2017

Welder

  • Production welding.
  • Welding big baler, corn headers, small and big round bailer, etc.

Continuous improvement

  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.

Service Tech

Howards Inc
Mt Hope
02.1996 - 11.2004
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Travel to customers with parts to fix farm machinery on site.
  • Facilitate repairs in shop of heavy farm machinery.

Skills

  • Dispatch coordination
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communications
  • Critical thinker
  • Prioritization
  • Continuous improvement
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Attention to detail

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dispatcher

Elmore and Sons
06.2021 - Current

Owner/operator Lawn Care

Self (Smith Lawn Care)
03.2021 - Current

Farm Hand

Brawner Farms
06.2019 - 06.2021

Dispatcher

Elmore and Sons
05.2017 - 06.2019

Welder/ Continious Improvement

AGCO
11.2004 - 05.2017

Service Tech

Howards Inc
02.1996 - 11.2004
Gary Smith