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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Software
Air Force Medals
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Kevin Willis

Professional
Wooster,OH

Summary

Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives.


Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards.


Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Owner

Fabologist
Wooster, Ohio
01.2014 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast needs.
  • Founded and managed Online Retail business, growing revenue from $5,000 in year one to $250,000 in 2018 and 2019 before the pandemic.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.

Team Lead Manager

Wooster Brush Company
Wooster, Ohio
11.2022 - 06.2023

I quit because my girlfriend had breast cancer that resulted in a double mastectomy with reconstructive surgery. I was not allowed FMLA since we are not married.


  • Primary purpose as a team lead is to oversee the production, packaging, and shipment of paint applicator products.
  • Operate and maintain all equipment and machinery in the brush production department.
  • Monitored and maintained a clean and safe work environment while assuring that quality standards are being met by inspecting the work in process and verifying the finished product
  • Communicated issues, or problems with production to immediate supervisors.
  • Adhered to all safety guidelines for production and handling of materials.
  • I am also able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned with ease.

Production Brush Maker

Wooster Brush Company
Wooster, Ohio
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Evaluated specifications of each job to identify sizes, shapes and quantities involved for every product.
  • Created paint brushes.
  • Did not miss a day since being hired June 27th, 2022. Volunteered to work two hours overtime daily coming in at 5:00am. Volunteered to work on Saturday July 30th.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents when job orders were complete and at the end of the day.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Small Business Owner

PT Painting
Wooster, Ohio
01.2000 - 12.2013
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Frequently studied market to keep abreast of new industry trends.
  • Used business software packages to maintain files and administrative records.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Mail Carrier

USPS
Wooster, Ohio
08.1994 - 06.1997
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 500 customers per shift.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages and ordered goods.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations and delivery costs.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service

Structural Specialist

USAF
Edwards AFB, CA
08.1989 - 06.1994

Manages, constructs, repairs, and modifies structural systems and wooden, masonry, metal, and concrete buildings. Fabricates and repairs components of buildings, utility systems, and real property equipment. Ensures compliance with environmental regulations.


Job Tasks: Prepares and interprets working drawings and schematics for maintaining, altering, and repairing buildings and structures. Builds steel structures, performs various welding processes, deals with all aspects of commercially manufactured locking devices, and selects appropriate construction materials. Manages, inspects, and evaluates work center activities.


WORK ACTIVITIES:


INTERACT WITH PEOPLE & CUSTOMERS

  • Interact with other military, civilian service workers, and customers on a daily basis.

MAINTAIN FACILITIES

  • Service and repair housing, support facilities, support services, and infrastructure.

MAINTAIN MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Monitor, service, and repair light and heavy machinery and mechanical equipment.

MANUFACTURE FACILITIES

  • Build and construct housing, support facilities, support services, and infrastructure.

OPERATE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Activate, drive and control light and heavy machinery and mechanical equipment.

RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES

  • React to and take appropriate measures in critical and urgent situations.

SERVE PEOPLE & CUSTOMERS

  • Provide goods and services to other military, civilian service workers, contractors, and customers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Van Nuys Senior High School
Van Nuys, CA
08.1980 - 1984.06

No Degree - Business

Muskingum University
New Concord, OH
05.2001 -

No Degree - Retail Marketing & Management

Zane State College
Zanesville, OH
05.2001 -

Some College (No Degree) - Structural Engineering

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
08.1989 - 1994.05

Associate of Applied Science - Marketing Management

Zane State College
Zanesville, OH
07.2022 - Current

Skills

    Investor relations

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Certification

Airman Leadership School

Software

Excel

Word

HTML

Internet searching

Air Force Medals

  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • Air Force Achievement Medal
  • Air Force Good Conduct Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Southwest Asia Service Medal

Timeline

Team Lead Manager

Wooster Brush Company
11.2022 - 06.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Marketing Management

Zane State College
07.2022 - Current

Production Brush Maker

Wooster Brush Company
06.2022 - 11.2022

Owner

Fabologist
01.2014 - Current

No Degree - Business

Muskingum University
05.2001 -

No Degree - Retail Marketing & Management

Zane State College
05.2001 -

Small Business Owner

PT Painting
01.2000 - 12.2013

Mail Carrier

USPS
08.1994 - 06.1997

Airman Leadership School

06-1993

Air Force Structural Specialist – AFSC-3E3X1

09-1991

Structural Specialist

USAF
08.1989 - 06.1994

Some College (No Degree) - Structural Engineering

Community College of The Air Force
08.1989 - 1994.05

High School Diploma -

Van Nuys Senior High School
08.1980 - 1984.06
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