Kenneth Sweeney
Leavenworth,KS
Summary
Dedicated shop professional familiar with leading teams, operating equipment and managing materials to support shop and field operations. Committed to high performance and safely completing all tasks. Successful at maintaining a safe and effective shop environment. Adept at fabricating, diagnostics and maintaining equipment in good working order. Good budget administrator and schedule manager.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Mark's Small Engine Repair
03.2024 - Current
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments for small engine repairs.
- Diagnosed, researched, and found repair options or part replacements for engine, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Managed materials and inventory inside shop and at job locations.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Communicated repair status, costs, and pricing to customers and arranged pick ups and deliveries.
- Developed Website and Social Media Marketing averaging 2500-3000 new leads each week
Assistant Store Manager
Oreilly Auto Pats
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
Material Handler
Reliance Label Solutions
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Responsible for organization and accurate accounting of approximately $1,000,000 of inventory
Assistant Store Manager
Oreilly Auto Parts
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
Warehouse Supervisor
Skutouch Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Kept detailed records of inventories and merchandise inventory transactions.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Supervised and participated in product manufacturing, labeling, and packaging on assembly line.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 60 pounds.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Worked at 3 different facilities (MKC4 in Edgerton, KS, MCI5 in Lenexa, KS, and DMC3 in Shawnee, KS)
Equipment Operator
Larkin Excavating
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
Education
High School Diploma -
Louisburg High School
Louisburg, KS05.2015
Skills
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Inventory Control (IC)
- Forklift Certified
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Team Supervision
- Hand and Power Tool Usage
- Problem Solving and Diagnostics
Certification
- Forklift Certified Classes 1,2,3,4,5 Re-evaluation: 2025
- OSHA 10 Certified (Emphasis in Construction)
- Certified Parts Professional (Oreilly Auto CPP)
Hobbies
- Automotive maintenance and repairs for self, family, and friends
- Appliance and small engine repairs for reselling
- Electronic diagnostics and repairs
- Home improvement and remodeling (carpentry, electrical, plumbing)
- Reading and learning about machinery, tools, and new manufacturing processes
Timeline
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Mark's Small Engine Repair
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Oreilly Auto Pats
08.2023 - 03.2024
Material Handler
Reliance Label Solutions
07.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Oreilly Auto Parts
02.2021 - 07.2022
Warehouse Supervisor
Skutouch Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2020
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
07.2016 - 01.2019
Equipment Operator
Larkin Excavating
06.2014 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Louisburg High School
- Forklift Certified Classes 1,2,3,4,5 Re-evaluation: 2025
- OSHA 10 Certified (Emphasis in Construction)
- Certified Parts Professional (Oreilly Auto CPP)
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