Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Websites
References
Timeline
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Keith Wattles

Vallejo,CA

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facility Manager

Self-employed
Vallejo, CA
01.2018 - Current

Small Equipment Manager

DeSilva Gates
Hayward, CA
12.1999 - 01.2018
  • Managed budgets for capital purchases and ensured cost-effectiveness in purchasing decisions.
  • Interfaced with engineering personnel on design changes or modifications that could improve efficiency or accuracy in production processes.
  • Prepared purchase orders based on approved requisitions from internal customers.
  • Executed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies.
  • Led team in identifying errors, trends, and turnaround strategies for support equipment items.
  • Trained engine operators, drivers, and pump operators to optimize performance.
  • Strengthened operational efficiencies, multitasking on heavy equipment and tools to aid with timely project completion.
  • Explained rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
  • Calculated and recorded department expenses and revenue.
  • Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
  • Planned, organized or led exercise routines, athletic events or arts and crafts.
  • Cleaned equipment and areas of amusement parks, cruise ships or other recreational facilities.
  • Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
  • Wrote and presented strategies for recreational facility programming using customer or employee data.
  • Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
  • Assigned tasks and work hours to staff.
  • Planned programs of events or schedules of activities.
  • Inspected rides, games and vehicles to detect wear and damage.
  • Communicated with customers to convey information about events or activities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Albion College
Albion, MI

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project management
  • Vendor management
  • Facility inspections

Affiliations

I'm very active in Naval Lodge No.87 F&AM( Secretary and 3 time Past Master), Suisun Valley Chapter #2, Gateway Chapter #3 (11 time Past Patron and presently acting as Chaplain for Suisun Valley Chapter), Springbrook Masonic Temple Association (Secretary), and Vacaville Assembly #29 IORG ( Advisory Board Chairman)

My other activities include woodworking, vehicle repair and electrical troubleshooting and repair

Accomplishments

I am the recipient of the Eastern Star Service Award for both of my Chapters

I am the recipient of the Hiram Award

I was inducted into my High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009

Certification

I no longer hold an Electrical Contractors License due to a change in employment that did not afford me the time to continue using it.

Languages

English
Professional

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Facility Manager

Self-employed
01.2018 - Current

Small Equipment Manager

DeSilva Gates
12.1999 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Albion College
Keith Wattles