Neal Gardner
Dawson Springs,KY
Summary
Accomplished Shop Foreman at Todd Riley, adept in equipment maintenance and team training, significantly reduced machine downtime. Skilled in fabrication and critical thinking, consistently enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
Todd Riley
11.2020 - Current
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Directed daily operations of team of Number technicians and shop professionals.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, ensuring all projects met or exceeded company and client expectations before final delivery.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management regarding shop updates, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Addressed customer concerns in a timely manner, upholding the company''s reputation for excellent customer service.
- Welding and fabrication
- Some basic machining on manual lath and mill with dro, using micrometer and calipers
- Line boring
- Equipment operation such as fork truck ( no license) tela handler, skid steer ect.
Correctional Officer
Ky. DOC
11.2015 - 11.2020
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
Education
N/a - Welding
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KYSkills
- Safety Management
- Workplace Safety
- Safety awareness
- Task Delegation
- Fabrication skills
- Deadline Management
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment usage
- Tool management
- Maintenance Planning
- Materials Management
- Equipment monitoring
- Production Scheduling
- Product Inspection
- Quality Control Inspections
- Machine Operation
- Employee Coaching
- Waste Reduction
- Team Training
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Continuous improvements
- Equipment Maintenance
- Training and mentoring
- Inventory Assessment
- Safety Procedures
- Worker Training
- Regulatory Compliance
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
Timeline
Shop Foreman
Todd Riley
11.2020 - Current
Correctional Officer
Ky. DOC
11.2015 - 11.2020
N/a - Welding
Madisonville Community College
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