Kenneth Vander Velde
Braidwood,IL
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a strong work ethic and adaptability, consistently seeking new challenges. Proven ability to work effectively without supervision or as a team; quickly acquiring new skills and enhancing service delivery. Exceptional interpersonal skills contribute to creating memorable customer interactions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
STAY AT HOME DAD
Wife
Braidwood, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Moved to Braidwood in 2023 to support my son's needs.
- Coordinated daily household schedules and routines to ensure children's needs were met.
- Assisted with homework, ensuring understanding of concepts learned.
- Created engaging projects to enhance children's imagination and creativity development.
- Maintained a clean, safe living environment through regular cleaning and organization.
- Completed side jobs including construction, minor electrical work, drywall installation, and painting.
- Explored side projects to increase household income during this period.
Lead Scale Technician
Accurate Scale company
, USA
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Coordinated logistics for industrial meat packing, freight operations, and warehouse scale activities to ensure smooth workflow.
- Calibrated and repaired scales to ensure precise measurements.
- Conducted routine maintenance on various scales and weighing equipment.
- Integrated PLC interfaces with scale systems, enhancing relay and batch weighing processes.
- Executed scale technician services certified by Illinois Department of Agriculture.
- Diagnosed technical issues in scale systems and implemented solutions, improving operational reliability.
- Established seamless inventory management systems compatible with scale operations.
Drum Sales
Gutair Center
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Engaged customers to drive sales of drums and percussion instruments, enhancing product visibility.
- Resolved customer issues with knowledgeable and friendly service, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to address product and service issues, fostering a cooperative work environment.
Scale Technician
Accurate Scale company
, USA
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Coordinated logistics and warehouse activities for industrial meat packing freight operations, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with standards.
- Calibrated and repaired scales to ensure precise measurements and compliance with standards.
- Diagnosed technical issues in scale systems, implementing effective solutions promptly.
- Inspected scales for accuracy and ensured adherence to industry regulations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on weighing equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding scale usage and maintenance.
- Performed duties as a certified scale technician recognized by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
- Streamlined logistics operations to uphold high standards in scale activities and optimize workflow.
Education
High School Deploma -
Reavis High School
Burbank, IL01-2003
Skills
- Customer service
- Logistics management
- Inventory systems
- Quality assurance
- Compliance inspection
- Project management
- Equipment calibration
- Equipment repair
- Technical diagnostics
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Steel fabrication
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Activity management
- Reliability
- Safety awareness
Field Experience
20+ years including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, carpentry, metal fabrication, and IT/computer skills. Working in several dock warehouses including, but not limited to: O'Hare Airport (American Airlines, Delta Airlines), DHL, FedEx, UPS, Fulton Cold Storage, Frozen Assets, Preferred Freezer, Grant Park Packing, Encore Frozen Foods, Park Packing,)
20+ years of Customer Service
Timeline
STAY AT HOME DAD
Wife
01.2023 - Current
Lead Scale Technician
Accurate Scale company
01.2009 - 01.2023
Drum Sales
Gutair Center
01.2008 - 01.2009
Scale Technician
Accurate Scale company
01.2003 - 01.2008
High School Deploma -
Reavis High School