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LEWIS VERBURG

Holland,MI

Summary

Highly effective management professional emphasizing innovation and creativity in solving complex problems. Energetic and results-focused with success in developing and leading diverse teams to achieve outstanding results. Seasoned Operations Manager who excels at streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rigger

SY Transport
09.2020 - Current

Prepare large machinery to load, unload, and set in place.

Maintenance and repair of trucks, tractors, trailers, and various other equipment.

Cut, weld, and rebuild equipment used in the process of rigging machinery.

Operate forklifts of various sizes.

Used Parts Sales

K&R Truck Sales
09.2019 - 09.2020

Assisting customers with part sales based on their needs.

Maintain accurate inventory in the database,

Researhed parts based customer request.


Assistant Service Manager

Holland Bus Company
01.2017 - 04.2019

Managed the repair and service shop, 2 road techs, scheduling appointments with vendors

Worked on claims, and built relationships with Blue Bird customers, I provided phone based trouble shooting for customers that contacted Bus


Shop Operations Manager

AMST
12.2010 - 01.2017

Managing and supervising the general operations pertaining to the day to day operations of the shop.

Monitor equipment for such things as routine maintenance, FAI, structural issues, tire integrity, damage, and many other problems

Prioritize all the issues for the mechanics on both the shifts and make a repair plan

Parts ordering

Research better and more cost effective vendors for part purchasing

Managed employee evaluations and employment situations within the primates AMST has set

My specialty is fabrication. For example: trailer skirts and aerodynamic packages for the trucks to improve fuel consumption.


Owner

West Ottawa Wood Products
11.1998 - 12.2010

Manufactured cabinets for commercial customers

Managed all finances, ordering all materials, customer service, and managed my employees

Chief mechanic on all my equipment

Managed maintenance in my shop.

Education

High School Diploma -

Zeeland High School
Zeeland, MI
06.1988

Skills

  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Project planning and development
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Process improvement
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Organized
  • Unsurpassed work ethic
  • Results-oriented
  • Dependable
  • New product introductions strategies
  • Natural leader
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Employee relations

Certification

Roush Clean Tech Propane Autogas Systems. I am certified to diagnose and repair Roush propane systems.

Blue Bird Factory Technician Training. I attended a 22-hour training course at the Blue Bird factory in Georgia. Training included electrical, fuel systems, air system, and diesel emission system.

Certified mechanic #M281186, HDT engine repair-diesel, HDT brakes, HDT electrical.

phone home

6168869166

phone cell

6168869166

hobbies and interests

Co-owner of 20th Century at War Mobile Military Museum. It is a traveling military museum dedicated to education and honoring those who served.

Civil War artillery re-enactor just for fun.

Snowmobile restoration, colleting and showing.

Timeline

Rigger

SY Transport
09.2020 - Current

Used Parts Sales

K&R Truck Sales
09.2019 - 09.2020

Assistant Service Manager

Holland Bus Company
01.2017 - 04.2019

Shop Operations Manager

AMST
12.2010 - 01.2017

Owner

West Ottawa Wood Products
11.1998 - 12.2010

High School Diploma -

Zeeland High School
LEWIS VERBURG