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Kevin Richards

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

Forward-thinking employee possessing positive outlook and strong work ethic. Bringing Thirty years of hands-on experience approving incoming materials by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests. Certified in Water and city code paired with in-depth knowledge of assembly processes and production standards. Recognized as excellent resource dedicated to improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inspector 2

City Of Dallas
05.2022 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
  • Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
  • Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.

WATER FIELD TECH

City Of Dallas
05.2017 - 05.2022
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Field radio calls by dispatch for various issues with customers water meters. Inspect water meters at customers locations to determine what issues are causing problems for customers.
  • Inspect new services so that meters cans be set. Execute turn on, after pays, burst pipes, move outs and tenant changes as directed by central dispatch.
  • Verified existing services are up to code prior to water installation and refer new services to proper department.
  • Maintain high level of customer service and repair any issues found in field.
  • Provide maintenance and meter location as requested.
  • Reduced all calls from areas that where under reasonability to almost none.

Owner / Sales Manager

Gorilla Wraps LLC
04.2014 - 12.2016
  • Sold over 150,000 in sales consecutive years.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.

Education

No Degree -

South West Texas State
San Marcos, TX
1998

High School Diploma -

James Martin Highschool
Arlington, TX
05.1992

Skills

  • Above average computer skills and proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Excellent Team Work
  • Success Driven
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Exceptional Work Ethic
  • Leadership Skills
  • Problem Solving skills
  • Motivational Strategies Planning
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Deadline Oriented
  • Detail Oriented
  • Willingness to learn
  • Safety Awareness
  • Compliance Training
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Write Reports
  • Investigative Research
  • Visual Inspection

Certification

  • TECQ Water Handler D License
  • TDLR CODE ENFORCEMENT License

Timeline

Inspector 2

City Of Dallas
05.2022 - Current

WATER FIELD TECH

City Of Dallas
05.2017 - 05.2022

Owner / Sales Manager

Gorilla Wraps LLC
04.2014 - 12.2016

No Degree -

South West Texas State

High School Diploma -

James Martin Highschool
Kevin Richards