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Keith Mcalum

Tuskeegee, NC,United States

Summary

I am a diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges. Excellent communicator, I have a way with people, making them feel welcome and comfortable. Strong work ethic, adapt and learn very quickly. Strong attention to detail, thorough always, especially pertaining to safety.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Smoky Mtn Chicken Tractors
Knoxville, TN
03.2013 - 11.2023
  • manufactured hand built mobile chicken tractors (coops)
  • managed inventory of building supplies
  • maintained equipment
  • customer service, order taking
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Construction Worker

Dee Higgins Construction
Knoxville, TN
05.2010 - 03.2013
  • Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
  • new home constructions
  • remodeling, including complete home remodels, kitchen, bathroom, decks, and more
  • new barns and outbuilding constructions
  • multi-level deck constructions

Property Maintenance Manager

Wilma Jordan
Knoxville, TN
03.2004 - 05.2010
  • Performed routine maintenance on the property, such as but not limited to operating a John Deere tractor for multiple functions and implements such as bush-hog, box blade, auger, hay spikes, fork-lift, and tiller.
  • Regular mowing, weed eating, and leaf and snow removal.
  • Maintenance and upkeep for 4 large dwellings and 2 barns, including general home repairs.
  • Equestrian duties for 4 horses, including feeding, cleaning stalls, grooming, cleaning water troughs, and much much more.
  • Road maintenance, repair of wood and barb-wire fences as needed.
  • Pressure washing and painting.
  • Baling hay twice per season (square bales)

Print Press Operater and Collator

Southeast Printing LLC
Maynardville, TN
03.2004 - 05.2010
  • Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy and conformance to provided specifications.
  • Installed plates and wash blankets and verified copy checks, correct ink, scores and barcodes.
  • Oversaw feeding, printing and delivery process of press machines to maintain specified levels of operation.
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.

Quality Control Manager/Final Finish Foreman

General Manufactured Housing
Waycross, GA
05.1994 - 06.2004
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Worked in conjunction with the Georgia State Fire Marshalls office to ensure homes met federal, state, and 3rd party engineering specifications.
  • Inspected homes in every phase of construction on the production line.
  • Supervised and managed a crew of 30 people.
  • Oversaw and managed the final phase of home construction, such as carpet and appliance installation, final sales check, and inspect for cosmetic flaws.


Plant Manager

Seamount Ventures
St. Augustine, FL
06.1987 - 01.1994
  • Oversaw everyday duties of a mining operation.
  • Routine repairs on shaker deck screeners, hoppers, conveyor belts, and various other mining equipment.
  • Operated heavy equipment, such as front end loader, excavator, fork lift, dump truck, and bulldozer.

Education

High School Diploma -

Waycross High School
Waycross, GA
05.1988

Skills

  • Very thorough attention to detail in every aspect, especially regarding safety
  • I adapt quickly, and have always complied with any and all safety rules and regulations
  • I've been a business owner for several years, therefore have extensive customer service background My customers were not only receiving a hand-built chicken coop from me, but a customer experience from beginning to end
  • Experience and knowledge of outdoor recreation, backcountry camping, hiking, kayaking, outdoor safety, and more
  • Experience operating heavy equipment, such as excavator (trackhoe), bulldozer, front end loader, forklift, cherry picker, tractor, etc
  • Extremely personable, people person
  • Good communication skills
  • Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office
  • Staff Management
  • Quality Management Systems

Timeline

Owner

Smoky Mtn Chicken Tractors
03.2013 - 11.2023

Construction Worker

Dee Higgins Construction
05.2010 - 03.2013

Property Maintenance Manager

Wilma Jordan
03.2004 - 05.2010

Print Press Operater and Collator

Southeast Printing LLC
03.2004 - 05.2010

Quality Control Manager/Final Finish Foreman

General Manufactured Housing
05.1994 - 06.2004

Plant Manager

Seamount Ventures
06.1987 - 01.1994

High School Diploma -

Waycross High School

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