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IAN ARCHAT

Covington,GA

Summary

Dependable mechanical professional experienced with heavy equipment with a background working with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic machinery used in harsh environments and requiring continuous upkeep. Professionally resolves issues and restores optimum performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

City of Covington
Covington, Ga
11.2021 - Current
  • Operates a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools
  • Service and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment
  • Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work
  • Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems
  • Change and repairs tires and tubes
  • Evaluates status of mechanical equipment and vehicles and performs or schedules needed repairs
  • Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of mechanical budgets in conformance with adopted policies and procedures
  • Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment
  • Perform other duties as required while using a variety of diagnostic scanning instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools
  • Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work
  • Change and repairs tires and tubes
  • Provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate
  • Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement
  • Assist in the preparation of bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of mechanical budgets in conformance with adopted policies and procedures.

Owner/Tech

G&I Auto BMW
Covington, Ga
01.2013 - Current
  • Inspect and troubleshoot all vehicles for repairs and safety issues
  • Use diagnostic computers, hand tools and power tools to repair vehicles
  • Maintain a clean and safe working area at all time, while using safety equipment and policies
  • Complete all invoice for parts and labor, run P&L report monthly to identify areas of losses
  • Ensure that all accounts are balance and accurate upon paying account owed
  • Research cars that are being purchased from auctions and arrange for wrecker to pick up deliver the vehicles
  • Maintaining a correct billing system, while generating invoices and account statements
  • Performing account reconciliations and maintaining accounts receivable files and records
  • Producing monthly financial and management reports.

Sales Manager

Star Business Solution/Postal Job Support
Norcross, GA
05.2014 - 01.2020
  • Obtained profitable results through the sales team by developing the team through motivation, counseling, skills development
  • Manage the sales administration function, operational performance reporting, streamlining processes and systems wherever possible, and advising senior management on maximizing business relationships and creating an environment where customer service can flourish
  • Responsible for managing the sales team, developing a business plan covering sales, revenue, and expense controls
  • Monitor the performance of the sales team by establishing a system of reports, QA side by sides and communication involving product knowledge
  • Planned and create team activities to a fun and exciting work environment for all associates
  • Managing payroll function and account receivable to ensure that all accounts and employee get paid accurately and on time each week or month
  • Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries and assisting in general financial management and analysis.

Loss Prevention Payment Specialist

Purchasing Power
Atlanta, GA
07.2012 - 04.2014
  • Contact customers by telephone or email regarding delinquency and set up and/or re-establish payment arrangements
  • Negotiate repayment, with customers by means of pay-off and/or a payment plan
  • Must be organized and diligent to follow-up on customer’s promises to pay and payment commitments to ensure positive resolutions
  • Perform Skip Tracing on customers, using company provided tools & resources
  • Make recommendations to management to improve the overall strategies of collection efforts
  • Work a flexible schedule which includes, nights and weekends when required
  • Adhere to the FDCPA, state collection laws and work policies and procedures
  • Research payment issues and resolve appropriately
  • Display strong, written and verbal communication skills and high customer satisfaction
  • Resolve customer issues without escalations
  • Establish positive working relationships with peers and leadership.

Loss Prevention Manager/Investigator

Wal-Mart
Atlanta, GA
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Protecting the assets of the company through the deterrence and investigation of shoplifters, associate, vendors, including gathering witness statements, analyzing situation and evidence
  • Prioritize work assignments for APA associate, pay attention to detail, communicate effectively and credibly with, associates, and local authorities with various media during investigations, judicial proceedings, and public speaking engagements
  • Identify and apprehend internal and external theft
  • Interview shoplifters, while following proper guidelines in processing and prosecuting of the suspects in custody
  • Prepare and present documents to local authorities and testify in court in the events of an investigation of necessary Conduct audits to ensure that billing and merchandise are correct
  • Routinely observing and recognizing potential safety issues throughout the facility and communicating them to Management or facility maintenance for repair
  • Communicate with store Manager with operation issues and procedures not being followed per company policy, while holding associate accountable their work
  • Conduct meetings in order to improve store operations while maintaining a safe environment for customers and associate at all times
  • Inspect all account receivables to ensure that all accounts are paid on time with no errors and that the cash office is balanced with no issues.

Loss Prevention Manager/Investigator

Kmart
Atlanta, GA
01.2005 - 11.2007
  • Manage LP associates and train on external and internal theft
  • Control all aspects of shrink from inventory to DSD/vendor
  • Operate Receiving and return to vendor Department for claims and credits
  • Generate company report and research cash shortage, line voids, price checks and refunds for dishonest associates
  • Develop internal case using POS system and other program such as I-find Operator Exception, and Transaction Exception Report
  • Hold safety meetings twice a week to ensure that associates are trained on proper safety procedures
  • Train all new cashiers on the importance of controlling cash shortage and following the company’s policy and procedures
  • Inspect all account receivables to ensure that all accounts are paid on time with no errors and that the cash office is balanced with no issues
  • Complete random till audits on associate to identify shortage and internal theft
  • Random audits on high theft merchandise and use proper tagging material to protect merchandise
  • Interact with local and federal law enforcement and judicial agencies as necessary to help develop and closed out customer theft cases
  • Check all reports to ensure that all workers comp claims are current and up to date
  • Organized store associate to pull out of date products on sales floor and in the receiving department.

Education

DeKalb Tech for Surgical Technology

Skills

  • Computer: MS Office
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • Spreadsheet
  • Interpersonal: Team player
  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Organized
  • Communication: People oriented
  • Good written communication skills
  • Verbal communication skills

Accomplishments

  • Wicklander-Zulawski and Associate, Inc Certification for Investigation, and Interrogation.
  • Awarded 2005 APC/Loss Prevention Rookie of the year.
  • Award for Best Shrink Controlled Retail/Store in Atlanta.
  • House of Commons Award for Outstanding work in the community
  • Leadership Award from United Achievers’ Community Service Inc.
  • Accomplishment Award from Mayor Susan Fennell in Canada
  • Award from Canadian Red Cross Society for Emergency First Aid Assistant

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Training

  • Interviews/Investigation/Interrogation
  • Firearms Verification
  • DOT Hazmat
  • WHMIS Vital Signs
  • Forklift Safety
  • HIPAA Security Training
  • LP Use of Physical Force
  • LP Sensitivity Training
  • LP Investigation Courses
  • Team Building
  • Fire Safety/Sprinkler System
  • Emergency First Aid Response

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

City of Covington
11.2021 - Current

Sales Manager

Star Business Solution/Postal Job Support
05.2014 - 01.2020

Owner/Tech

G&I Auto BMW
01.2013 - Current

Loss Prevention Payment Specialist

Purchasing Power
07.2012 - 04.2014

Loss Prevention Manager/Investigator

Wal-Mart
01.2008 - 01.2011

Loss Prevention Manager/Investigator

Kmart
01.2005 - 11.2007

DeKalb Tech for Surgical Technology

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