Lewis Gaines
Calera
Summary
A self-motivated individual with a proven track record of strong technical aptitude. A background in construction and manufacturing. Experience in professional brand representation, product demonstrations and business to business sales.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Engineer
Brassfield and Gorrie
09.2024 - Current
- Set up and operate surveying instruments such as theodolites, robotic total stations, construction levels, GPS rover and base station.
- Assist the Field Engineer in layout operations including concrete, pipe, and structural alignments.
- Perform layout calculations, compile field notes, prepare sketches, and enter data into computers or data collectors.
- Read, interpret, and verify construction blueprints, drawings, and plans.
Sales Rep/ Account Manager
Tumalo Industries
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Build relationships with new and existing customers, increasing territory engagement and supporting longterm partnerships.
- Plan and execute travel routes within assigned territory.
- Represented brand at scheduled product demonstration events, showcasing relationship-building skills.
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms, submitting and managing customer orders through the full sales cycle.
Assistant Manager of Production
Tumalo Industries
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Manage and supervised team's operators and technicians on processing protocols, strategy, and dayto-day production.
- Evaluate staffing requirements for individual extraction processes to maximize productivity.
- Develop and implement production process SOPs.
- Improve production flow across multiple departments.
Lead Production Operator
Tumalo Industries
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Train employees in electric automatic filler operation.
- Troubleshoot and maintained electric bottling and syringe filling equipment, ensuring safe operation.
- Develop and implement processes to reduce waste in the production process.
- Lead team in daily cleaning of all production equipment, emphasizing safety and quality assurance.
Packaging Assistant Manager
Tumalo Industries
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Organize and conduct monthly safety meetings to ensure compliance with safety protocols (OSHA, PPE, fire prevention, etc.).
- Maintain and update building SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and conducted safety training documentation management.
- Manage and maintain inventory of packaging materials, performing monthly inventory requisition.
- Work cross-functionally with production departments to promote high product flow.
Education
High School -
Calera High School
Calera, AlabamaSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Negotiation
- Business to Business Sales
- Territory Management
- Public Speaking & Large-Group Presentations
- Inventory & Data Management
- Strong Mechanical Knowledge
- Troubleshooting
- Written and Verbal Communication
- KPI Development
- Creating Specialized Data Collection
Timeline
Field Engineer
Brassfield and Gorrie
09.2024 - Current
Sales Rep/ Account Manager
Tumalo Industries
11.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Manager of Production
Tumalo Industries
08.2023 - 11.2023
Lead Production Operator
Tumalo Industries
04.2022 - 08.2023
Packaging Assistant Manager
Tumalo Industries
08.2021 - 04.2022
High School -
Calera High School