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Leonard Smith

Loganville,GA

Summary

WIth professional work experience in problem solving and dealing with people, Its important to read a situation and know whether it's a good time to ask for the order. Being self motivated and hardworking with many years of working in a team environment, from following instruction to giving instruction. Being humble along with not take business personally. With a strong work ethic is always strive to do the very best. Rising tides floats all boats. So if possible to lift everyone up the team will rise with them.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driver Engineer, Instructor, Supervisor

Gwinnett County Fire And Emergency Services
08.2003 - 01.2024

I was in charge of Designing an teaching new hires how to operate all Gwinnett county Mobile equipment from Ladder trucks, Engines, Med units and personal verticals. I designed and facilitated classes for training and defensive driving.

I also instructed fire recruits on training on gwinnett county policies and live fire training.

I operated as a supervisor for 30 or more people.

I evaluated and trained remedial employees and facilitated all aspects of training.

  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Oversaw training of new instructors, ensuring proper orientation to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Collaborated with administration to secure departmental budget increase.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Promoted culture of excellence within department through high expectations for both instructors'' teaching practices and students'' learning outcomes.
  • Consistently met or exceeded departmental goals for student performance through rigorous assessments and data analysis.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

President

Southern Storage Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2020
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecast.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives. initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
  • Grew facility for 250 units to 1500 units over life of business.

Sales Engineer

Paschal Associate Sales And NorX Inc.
08.1996 - 12.2014
  • Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets through effective client presentations and product demonstrations.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including product management, engineering, and customer success teams to ensure seamless coordination on sales initiatives.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns and resolving issues in timely manner, demonstrating commitment to exceptional service.
  • Identified sales opportunities by assessing environment and devising and implementing winning strategy.
  • Designed and delivered product training for clients..
  • Utilized advanced technical knowledge to gain competitive edge in market by effectively showcasing product capabilities in comparison to competitor offerings.
  • Gathered valuable feedback from clients on product performance, sharing insights with engineering teams for continuous improvement efforts.
  • Utilized creative problem-solving skills to overcome technical challenges in sales process.
  • Attended trade shows and seminars to promote products and network with industry contacts.
  • Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
  • Configured and modified product systems to meet customer-specific needs.
  • Delivered technical presentations matching audience level of expertise to explain products and services to customers.
  • Tracked sales data for analysis and forecasting for200 plus customers.
  • Established long-term relationships with key clients for repeat business and referrals, cultivating strong network within industry.

Engineer

Georgia Department Of Transportation.
07.1994 - 08.1996
  • Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Interacted with subject matter experts to develop training material and tools for personnel.
  • Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked on team of 6-10 engineering designing plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology

Southern College of Techonlogy
Marietta, GA
06.1994

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Fiscal Management
  • Mentoring abilities
  • State Testing Support
  • Policy Implementation
  • Continuing education
  • Presentation Skills
  • Training delivery
  • Public Speaking
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Lesson Planning
  • Emergency Readiness
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Remote Learning
  • Teaching techniques
  • Instructor Training
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

Many Certifications from AEMT , CPR, Defensive driving, Apparatus operator certification, Fire fighter, Live fire instructor, Management 1,2, Acting lieutenant,Safety and Survival and many others.

Timeline

Driver Engineer, Instructor, Supervisor

Gwinnett County Fire And Emergency Services
08.2003 - 01.2024

President

Southern Storage Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2020

Sales Engineer

Paschal Associate Sales And NorX Inc.
08.1996 - 12.2014

Engineer

Georgia Department Of Transportation.
07.1994 - 08.1996

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology

Southern College of Techonlogy

Many Certifications from AEMT , CPR, Defensive driving, Apparatus operator certification, Fire fighter, Live fire instructor, Management 1,2, Acting lieutenant,Safety and Survival and many others.

Leonard Smith