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Kenneth Taylor

Pendleton,South Carolina

Summary

Professional with significant expertise in team leadership and operational management. Proven track record in driving team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, process optimization, and strategic planning, with flexible approach to evolving business needs. Known for reliability, strong communication, and fostering productive work environment. Experienced in repair of medical equipment here at Arthrex and at a previous employer where I designed, built and repaired specialized motorized wheelchairs and other medical equipment for handicapped children.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Power Assembly Tech

Arthrex
Pendleton, SC
08.2023 - Current
  • Assembled battery operated medical devices ensuring adherence to quality standards and operational guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on assembly processes, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
  • Improved product quality with meticulous attention to detail during assembly processes.
  • Collaborated with engineers to refine assembly instructions, resulting in clearer guidelines.

Assembly Tech

Arthrex-Pendleton, SC
Pendleton, SC
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Assemble hand instruments used by surgeons, mostly orthopedic surgeons. Work in a production line setting. Responsible for rotating to different positions of assembly throughout the day. Responsible for maintaining good document practices and for following proper safety guidelines while performing various duties of my position.

CDL Delivery Driver

Lowe’s Home Improvement
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Deliver home improvement orders to customer’s homes and businesses driving a flat bed tractor trailer in the upstate of South Carolina and Northeast Georgia. Unload orders at delivery destination using a Moffet. Also operate forklift and various other lifts in the store to restock shelves and to load my truck.

LED Department Head

Masstar Signs
10.2016 - 01.2020
  • Install all lighting and wiring on newly constructed illuminated signs. Inspect all lighting and wiring in all signs completed by the other staff members of the LED department. Supervise LED department. Prepare and keep track of all paperwork and certifications required by Underwriter's Laboratories. Attend and participate in daily production meetings.

Truck Driver

Big Rock Natural Stone and Hardscapes
Greenville, South Carolina
06.2015 - 09.2016
  • Pick up and delivery of landscaping supplies driving either a flat bed tractor trailer or dump truck. Class A CDL.

Driver

S.H. Carter Development Inc
Greenville, South Carolina
07.2007 - 06.2015
  • Pick up and delivery of construction containers driving a roll-off truck. I also dispatched all ther drivers when the dispatcher was out sick or on vacation.

General Manager/ Rehab Technology Specialist

National Seating and Mobility
Easley, SC
06.2000 - 11.2005

As GM, I helped franchisee start business from scratch in SC. I was responsible for setting up office, hiring and training all new employees. Attended national sales meetings as well as all required corporate meetings in Chattanooga, TN.

As Rehab Technology Specialist, I was responsible for evaluating handicapped children for their custom mobility needs. Those needs ranged from walkers, manual wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, complex controls for motorized wheelchair and custom seating. I also hired and trained all repair techs.

Education

No Degree - Engineering

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

No Degree - Engineering/Marketiing

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC

Skills

  • UL Certified in LED lighting: Advanced
  • Class A CDL driver's license: Advanced
  • Management and Supervision: Advanced
  • Completion of Tooling U courses required for Engineering Tech

Languages

English: Native

Interests

I am married and have 2 daughters (ages: 23 and 5) I enjoy spending most of my free time with my family I also enjoy working on landscaping around our house Golf is another interest of mine when I have time to play

Timeline

Power Assembly Tech

Arthrex
08.2023 - Current

Assembly Tech

Arthrex-Pendleton, SC
09.2021 - 08.2023

CDL Delivery Driver

Lowe’s Home Improvement
03.2020 - 07.2021

LED Department Head

Masstar Signs
10.2016 - 01.2020

Truck Driver

Big Rock Natural Stone and Hardscapes
06.2015 - 09.2016

Driver

S.H. Carter Development Inc
07.2007 - 06.2015

General Manager/ Rehab Technology Specialist

National Seating and Mobility
06.2000 - 11.2005

No Degree - Engineering

Francis Marion University

No Degree - Engineering/Marketiing

Greenville Technical College