Randall Shikashio
Blackfoot,ID
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning different jobs inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesman
Guns & Gear
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet the needs of customers.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Offered Olympic training to kids in rifle and pistol shooting.
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
Project Engineer
Westinghouse
06.1991 - 11.2001
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
- Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects.
- Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.
- Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for coordination purposes.
- Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
Salesman
A-Z Guns And Pawn
02.1995 - 05.2001
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Trained juniors in Olympic rifle and pistol shooting with two qualifying for the Beijing, London, and Tokyo Olympics.
Power Plant Engineer
Argonne National Laboratory
05.1981 - 10.1985
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
- Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
- Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting power plant equipment function or performance.
- Maintained power plant compliance with industry safety and environmental standards.
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
- Promoted interdepartmental communication with employees, increasing speedy issue resolution.
- Coordinated delivery of services and supplies to meet operational needs of power plant.
Intelligence Operations and Facility Maintenance
US Navy
12.1976 - 12.1979
- Monitored maintenance supplies and spare parts inventories and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for routine operations.
- Adhered to OSHA policies and procedures to minimize hazards and promote safe work environment.
- Directed repair or replacement of defective parts and equipment to facilitate improved reliability.
- Directed work orders to complete equipment service and maintenance work and documented tasks to maintain consistent service history.
- Oversaw planned preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair work on manufacturing machinery to improve equipment functionality.
- Directed maintenance of electrical, HVAC and power systems to enable consistent functionality and operation as designed.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Supervised preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Minimized equipment downtime to improve overall operating efficiency and output.
- Directed routine and urgent equipment repairs to maintain consistent equipment availability.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID06.1991
Bachelor of Business Administration - Project Management
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID06.1989
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Power Transmission Installation
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID06.1976
High School Diploma -
Firth High School
Firth, ID06.1971
Skills
- Documentation Compliance
- Business Relationship Development
- Vendor Coordination
- Customer Understanding
- Quote Information
- Document Management
- Project Bidding
- Client Relations
- Editing Documents
- Requirements Writing
- Process Improvement
- Circuits and Wiring
- Technical Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 31 staff members as naval officer.
- Received commendation from Commanding Officer for leading intelligence team which helped command to pass battle readiness exercise.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Updated all the power plant electrical drawings while working for Argonne National Laboratory which resulted in the facility receiving an award for having best documented electrical systems.
Photographer and Olympic Rifle and Pistol Instructor
Have been a photographer for over 50 years taking portrait and then mainly photographs of kids participating in Olympic Shooting during the Regional and National Championships.
Coached Olympic rifle and pistol shooting for 31 years with two of my former students participating in the last three Olympics at Beijing, London, and Tokyo Olympics.
Timeline
Salesman
Guns & Gear
12.2011 - 12.2012
Salesman
A-Z Guns And Pawn
02.1995 - 05.2001
Project Engineer
Westinghouse
06.1991 - 11.2001
Power Plant Engineer
Argonne National Laboratory
05.1981 - 10.1985
Intelligence Operations and Facility Maintenance
US Navy
12.1976 - 12.1979
MBA - Project Management
Idaho State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Project Management
Idaho State University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Power Transmission Installation
University of Idaho
High School Diploma -
Firth High School