Jared Ballard
Greenville,SC
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Scale Technician
Scale Solutions Inc
Woodruff, South Carolina
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted other technicians with installation, testing, and repair of scales.
- Examined parts for damage or excessive wear.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on a variety of scales to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Disassembled malfunctioning components and replaced them with new ones as needed.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning or damaged scales.
Equipment Sales Specialist
AG-PRO
Greenville, SC
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided technical advice on products and services to customers.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends, developments, regulations, and best practices.
Team Lead
Proterra Inc
Greenville, SC
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Coordinated team resources to achieve project goals.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
Manufacturing Technician
Proterra Inc
Greenville, SC
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure efficient workflow.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices and products.
- Prepared and assembled materials and set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Developed new processes for improved efficiency in production.
- Provided input into process improvements that increased productivity or reduced costs.
Salesman
Gilstrap Roofing
Greenville, SC
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of goods.
Sales Marketing Representative
SERVPRO Of Pickens And South
Greenville, County
01.2019 - 05.2020
Project Manager/Salesman
Gilstrap Roofing
Greenville, SC
04.2016 - 01.2019
Project Manager
Fontaine Construction
, US
02.2016 - 03.2016
Technician
Tek Replay
Greenville, SC
06.2015 - 02.2016
Laser Operator/Press Brake Operator
Hartness International
Greenville, SC
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Load material into the laser cutter and make sure it is secure before starting the cut process.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
- Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality work.
- Staged raw materials for each day's production and managed efficient loading and unloading of machinery.
- Adjust machine settings as needed for optimal performance.
- Make minor repairs and adjustments to laser cutting machines as needed.
- Read programming instructions and product blueprints to determine sequences and dimensional requirements.
- Troubleshoot problems with machinery or parts when necessary.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science -
ITT Technical Institute
Greenville, SCSkills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Technical documentation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement
- Organizational skills
- Blueprint reading
- Adaptability
- Technical understanding
Additional Information
Potential issues that may arise. Testing and packaging refurbished Apple products. Daily responsibilities include receiving stock, testing inventory, packaging outgoing shipments, answering customer emails, managing multiple responsibilities with a team of employees. Ran multiple machines at one time Ran many machines on different technological platforms. Counter sink ability and ability to read calipers. Daily responsibilities include manual finishing, cutting metal sheeting into manufactured parts and bending those parts into desired design. Responsible for quantity and quality of orders, desired finish, and ensuring they are delivered to the correct department for assembly.
Timeline
Scale Technician
Scale Solutions Inc
11.2023 - Current
Equipment Sales Specialist
AG-PRO
08.2023 - 11.2023
Team Lead
Proterra Inc
07.2023 - 08.2023
Manufacturing Technician
Proterra Inc
08.2021 - 07.2023
Salesman
Gilstrap Roofing
05.2020 - 08.2021
Sales Marketing Representative
SERVPRO Of Pickens And South
01.2019 - 05.2020
Project Manager/Salesman
Gilstrap Roofing
04.2016 - 01.2019
Project Manager
Fontaine Construction
02.2016 - 03.2016
Technician
Tek Replay
06.2015 - 02.2016
Laser Operator/Press Brake Operator
Hartness International
08.2010 - 06.2015
Associate Of Applied Science -
ITT Technical Institute