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Michael Howell

Loganville,GA

Summary

Motivated Production Line Worker proficient in quality checks, finishing work and equipment calibration. Ready to tackle new challenges and to contribute to team and company success. Proactive Team Member with extensive experience in industrial product lines. Committed to maintaining efficiency and excellent quality assurance. Skilled at working with no supervision and knowledgeable about production equipment use and repairs.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Lawrenceville Honda Yamaha
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.

Assembly Line Worker

Caterpillar
08.2018 - Current
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
  • Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.

Forklift Operator

Chico's FAS
07.2013 - 06.2018
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.

Sales Associate

BrandsMart USA
09.2010 - 09.2011
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.

Sales Associate

HiFi Buys
04.1998 - 05.2008
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.

Service Writer

Atlanta Toyota
07.1997 - 05.1998
  • Produced accurate customer estimates and clearly articulated charges to customers to minimize complaints.
  • Worked effectively with repair staff and parts providers, staying current on availability and service processes.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management, and order calls.

Shop Foreman

Daven Products
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
  • Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.

Mechanic

Howell And Grant Tire Company
03.1992 - 01.1995
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.

Education

Associate Of Applied Science - Biology

Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA

Biology

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Skills

  • Aligning Parts
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Assembly and Production
  • Safety Protocols
  • Providing Feedback
  • Managing Time
  • Performance Improvement
  • Repetitive Motion Tolerance
  • Rotation Requirements
  • Production Line
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Visual Inspection
  • Defect Identification
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Finishing Knowledge
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Socket Wrenches
  • Expert Assembler
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Quality Control
  • Product Assembly
  • Returns and Refunds
  • Customer Service
  • Sales Training
  • Checking Inventories
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Stockroom Organizing
  • Stockroom Upkeep
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Speaking Clearly
  • Inventory Pricing
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Retail Store Operations
  • Cash Handling Accuracy
  • Furniture Layout
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Restock Shelves
  • Serve Customers
  • Answering Customer Questions
  • Shipment Arrangements
  • Cleaning Techniques
  • Product Guidance
  • Sales Expertise
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • POS System Operations

Timeline

Assembly Line Worker

Caterpillar
08.2018 - Current

Forklift Operator

Chico's FAS
07.2013 - 06.2018

Sales Associate

BrandsMart USA
09.2010 - 09.2011

Sales Associate

HiFi Buys
04.1998 - 05.2008

Service Writer

Atlanta Toyota
07.1997 - 05.1998

Shop Foreman

Daven Products
01.1995 - 01.1996

Mechanic

Howell And Grant Tire Company
03.1992 - 01.1995

Sales Associate

Lawrenceville Honda Yamaha

Associate Of Applied Science - Biology

Young Harris College

Biology

University of Georgia

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