Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Cellist
Timeline
GeneralManager

John Dickison

Marion,IN

Summary

In The Mechanical Department worked in the Maintiance Department the last 12 months of my Tenor at Gen Corp.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Marathon Oil
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.

General Manager

Circlek
11.2002 - 07.2021
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and effectiveness.
  • Prepared reports in [Software] and made recommendations for items requiring corporate approval.
  • Maintained qualified staff and communicated areas of accountability and expected performance.
  • Enforced safety and health policies and implemented procedures to correct hazardous conditions

Maintenance Technician

General Tire Or GENCORP
08.1995 - 11.2001
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
08.1986 - 08.1993
  • Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
  • Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical and oxygen systems.
  • Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
  • Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
  • Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects [Number] times per [Timeframe].
  • Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
  • Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
  • Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
  • Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
  • Was a Master Chief, flew with Aircraft all over the world to maintain and prepare B-52 Bombers for its Intended Duties required by our Commanding Officers.

Education

Associate Degree in Machining - Metallurgy, Drafting, Programing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Marion, IN
08.1998

High School Diploma -

Oak Hill High School
Converse, IN
07.1985

Skills

  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Product Analysis
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Total Quality Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Management
  • Staff Development
  • Risk Management
  • Sales Team Development
  • Staff Training
  • Safety Assurance
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Profit and Loss Accountability
  • Facility Management
  • Safety Protocols
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Motivation
  • Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
  • Team Oversight
  • Organizational Restructure and Change
  • Inventory Control
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Customer Experience
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • New Business Development
  • Startups and Acquisitions
  • Recruitment
  • Staffing

Cellist

Have Many Honors with All State orchestras with only starting my lessons in the 9th Grade, accelerated at a very rapid state. Still play for my pleasure and relaxation. 

Timeline

General Manager

Marathon Oil
12.2021 - 11.2022

General Manager

Circlek
11.2002 - 07.2021

Maintenance Technician

General Tire Or GENCORP
08.1995 - 11.2001

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
08.1986 - 08.1993

Associate Degree in Machining - Metallurgy, Drafting, Programing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

High School Diploma -

Oak Hill High School
John Dickison