Ligon O'Kelley
Winterville,GA
Summary
Ability to prioritize and multi-task. Ability to work independently. Meticulous worker; attentive to quality and detail Ability to work well under pressure and within deadlines. Skilled at listening to customer needs and developing effective solutions. Dependable employee with common sense and a variety of skills
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Services Worker
University Of Georgia
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, emptying trash, power scrubbing and vacuuming for 3 floor building.
- Identified potential safety hazards through routine checks of supplies, equipment and environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
Shop Foreman
Heyward Allen Cadillac
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed distribution of work load for 14 technicians
- Obtained parts needed for repair orders and distributed to technicians to improve work flow
- Communicated with service writers regarding orders.
- Directed daily operations of team of 10 technicians and shop professionals.
- Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
Lab Technician
University of Georgia
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted with daily operations of 10 member lab
- Prepared media, autoclaved waste, maintained inventory and ordered supplies.
- Managed items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
New/Used Car Salesman
Brack Rowe Chevrolet
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
- Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
Service Consultant
Brack Rowe/Athens Chevrolet
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Assessed customer needs, processed repair orders, communicated with technicians regarding repair orders, estimated repairs, coordinated warranty work, followed-up with customers and, when needed, resolved customer concerns
- Checked in new vehicles, worked with sales staff, parts department and body shop.
Print Shop Owner
The Ink Setters
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Owned and operated commercial print shop employing 12 people
- Interviewed, hired and trained job candidates
- Assured quality performance on printing jobs
- Negotiated and maintained vendor relationships
- Managed customer satisfaction through improved quality controls
- Maintained balance between company objectives and employee needs to ensure positive, productive and engaging workplace.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
Press Supervisor
Images Today
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Responsible for organizing, scheduling and quality control for daily press runs
- Provided team leadership to 5 team members.
Salesman
Orkin Exterminating Company
01.1982 - 01.1986
- Generated termite treatment sales in a seven county territory
- Averaged $40,000 monthly sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Georgia
Athens, GA08.1982
Skills
- Team Training
- Performance Improvement Strategies
- Safety Management
- Shop Drawing
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Building Services Worker
University Of Georgia
05.2023 - 10.2023
Shop Foreman
Heyward Allen Cadillac
01.2017 - 01.2019
Lab Technician
University of Georgia
01.2014 - 01.2016
New/Used Car Salesman
Brack Rowe Chevrolet
01.2010 - 01.2012
Service Consultant
Brack Rowe/Athens Chevrolet
01.1999 - 01.2010
Print Shop Owner
The Ink Setters
01.1992 - 01.1999
Press Supervisor
Images Today
01.1986 - 01.1991
Salesman
Orkin Exterminating Company
01.1982 - 01.1986
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Georgia