Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
Timeline
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John Powell

St. James,MO

Summary

Multi-talented Senior Executive knowledgeable about sales, operations, and personnel management. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. Focused on optimizing operations and motivating employees while establishing market dominance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP of Operations

Luby Shoring Services
Fenton, MO
01.2014 - Current
  • Actively using all skills listed in previous position
  • Customer Service Specialist
  • Trench Shoring and Shielding instruction on proper use and shoring installation according to OSHA Standards
  • Involved in yearly budgeting plans
  • Review P&L in order to make required adjustments to spending / inventory / equipment maintenance costs
  • Review sales persons weekly, monthly, quarterly & yearly performance
  • Review and modify all rental & sales item pricing based on local market and fast paced changes to costs


Founding Member / Shoring Expert

MacAllister Machinery-MacAllister Shoring and Pump
Indianapolis, IN
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Work with engineers on job specific projects
  • Serve as the liaison between the Engineer and the Customer to make sure job specific engineering is done correctly and efficiently
  • Work with and train shop and yard employees
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment

Slide Rail (Shoring) Department Manager

Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc.
Charlotte, MI
01.1998 - 01.2010
  • In charge of 6 employees
  • Over 1.8 Million in sales in 2009
  • Trained all employees in my department
  • Two patents in my name of new products for Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc
  • Extensive travel responsibilities
  • Involved in all New Product development
  • Represented Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc to Pro-Tec distributors
  • Covered all engineering requirements for Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc

Education

Business Class, Advanced Writing 1 & 2 -

Lansing Community Collage
Lansing, MI
12.1999

Welding #1, Welding #2 -

Ottowa County Tech
Holland, MI
12.1997

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Production Scheduling
  • Logistics Management
  • Business Development
  • Schedule Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Revenue Generation
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Customer Service Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team Leadership

References

  • Frank Balluff, 517-231-3048
  • Gary Carlson, 763-792-9123
  • Jasper Calcara, 707-537-8282
  • Evan Frey, 317-437-3601

Hobbies and Interests

All types of auto racing, All types of Cars, Building Models.

Certification

  • OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction (2.5 CEUs)
  • OSHA 510 Standards For Construction Industry (2.5 CEUs)
  • Support of Excavation with the Use of Proprietary Shoring Equipment (National Construction Col)
  • Hazwoper 40 hour Course
  • Certified Welder

Timeline

VP of Operations

Luby Shoring Services
01.2014 - Current

Founding Member / Shoring Expert

MacAllister Machinery-MacAllister Shoring and Pump
01.2010 - 01.2014

Slide Rail (Shoring) Department Manager

Pro-Tec Equipment, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2010

Business Class, Advanced Writing 1 & 2 -

Lansing Community Collage

Welding #1, Welding #2 -

Ottowa County Tech
  • OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction (2.5 CEUs)
  • OSHA 510 Standards For Construction Industry (2.5 CEUs)
  • Support of Excavation with the Use of Proprietary Shoring Equipment (National Construction Col)
  • Hazwoper 40 hour Course
  • Certified Welder
John Powell